Zebra’s ultra-rugged TC7X Series Mobile Computers take service to the next level providing the ultimate user experience inside the four walls and outdoors. Validated by Microsoft Teams to now run the Walkie Talkie app.
Designed for workers who spend their days inside your facility, the TC73 offers everything you need to support the new generation of mobile solutions—Wi-Fi 6E for fast and dependable wireless connections; a bright, easy-to-see 6-inch Full HD display; more power, memory and storage to support demanding apps; and an extended range scanner that can capture barcodes in hand and as far away as 40 ft./12.2 m away. And while it’s more rugged, it’s nearly 20% thinner, lighter, and more ergonomic.
Introducing the TC73/TC78, the next generation of mobile computers designed to support the latest mobile solutions. These devices excel at streaming video, video calls, intuitive multimedia-rich apps, and augmented reality applications that enhance workflow efficiency. The rugged, yet thinner and lighter TC73/TC78 can handle it all.
With increased processing power for running multiple apps simultaneously, a 6-inch advanced display, and flexible battery options, the TC73/TC78 is built for performance. It offers comprehensive wireless network support, including Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, and CBRS1, ensuring unmatched connectivity and reliability. Bluetooth 5.2 enhances accessory performance, and the SE55 Advanced Range scan engine takes scanning to the next level.
Enjoy crystal-clear voice quality on audio and video calls, and add the functionality of a workstation, two-way radio, RFID, PBX handset, and an integrated mobile dimensioning solution. Mobility DNATM tools simplify every aspect of the TC73/TC78, and you benefit from five years of product availability and ten years of service and support.
Upgrade to the TC73/TC78 and enter the new era of mobility.
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions |
6.96 in. L x 3.38 in. W x 1.12 in. H/176.8 mm L x 85.8 mm W x 28.4 mm H; Grip area: 3.179 in. W x 0.80 in. H/80.75 mm W x 20.3 mm H |
Weight | 12.3 oz./349 g with standard battery |
Display | 6.0 inch Full High Definition+ (1080 X 2160); LED backlight; optically bonded to touch panel |
Imager Window | Corning® Gorilla® Glass |
Touch Panel | Multi mode capacitive touch with bare or gloved fingertip input or conductive stylus (sold separately); Corning® Gorilla® Glass; Water droplet rejection; fingerprint resistant anti-smudge coating |
Power | Rechargeable Li-Ion, PowerPrecision+ for real-time battery metrics; Standard Capacity: 4680 mAh (18.01 Watt hours); Extended Capacity: 7000 mAh (26.95 Watt hours); BLE battery: 4680 mAh; Qi compatible Wireless charge battery: 4680 mAh; fast charging, Warm Swap battery mode (standard SKUs); Hot Swap battery mode (premium SKUs) |
Expansion Slot | User accessible MicroSD card supports up to 2 TB |
SIM | TC78 only: 1 Nano SIM and 1 eSIM |
Network Connections | TC73: WLAN, WPAN (Bluetooth); TC78: WWAN 5G |
Notifications | Audible tone; multi-color LEDs; haptic feedback |
Keypad | On-screen keypad and Zebra enterprise keyboard |
Voice and Audio | Three microphones with noise cancellation; vibrate alert; dual speakers for loudness; Bluetooth wireless headset support; high quality speaker phone; PTT headset (Zebra USB-C) support; cellular circuit switch voice; HD Voice, including Super-wideband (SWB); Wideband (WB) and Fullband (FB) |
Buttons | Programmable buttons for maximum flexibility: dual dedicated scan buttons; dedicated push-to-talk button; volume up/down buttons and Trigger button of Trigger Handle via Back I/O |
Interface Ports | USB 2.0 (Back I/O — Host Only), USB 3.0 (Bottom Type C) — Super Speed (Host and Client) |
Performance Characteristics
CPU | Qualcomm 6490 octa-core, 2.7 GHz |
Operating System | Upgradeable to Android 16 |
Memory | 4 GB RAM/64 GB UFS Flash; 8 GB RAM/128 GB UFS Flash |
Security | FIPS 140-2 cryptography can be enabled on select configurations through a custom SKU request. Supports Secure Boot and Verified Boot |
User Environment
Operating Temperature | -4° F to 122° F/-20° C to 50° C |
Storage Temperature | -40° F to 158° F/-40° C to 70° C |
Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Drop Specification |
Multiple 10 ft./3.05 m drops to concrete at room temp per MIL-STD 810H |
Tumble Specification | 2000 3.3 ft./1.0 m tumbles, meets or exceeds IEC tumble specification |
Sealing | IP65 and IP68 with battery per applicable IEC sealing specifications |
Vibration | 4 g’s PK Sine (5 Hz to 2 kHz); 0.04 g 2/Hz Random (20 Hz to 2 kHz); 60 minute duration per axis, 3 axis |
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) | +/- 15 kVdc air discharge; +/- 8 kVdc direct discharge; +/- 8 kVdc indirect discharge |
Automated Interactive Sensor Technology (IST)
Light Sensor | Adjusts display backlight brightness |
Magnetometer | Detects direction and orientation |
Motion Sensor | 3-axis accelerometer with MEMS Gyro |
Pressure Sensor | Detects altitude information for locating |
Proximity Sensor | Detects when the user places the handset against head during a phone call to disable display output and touch input |
Gyro | Senses linear orientation |
General Certifications
TAA compliant; ARCore Google certification sustained |
Data Capture
Scanning | SE55 1D/2D Advanced Range Scan Engine with IntelliFocus™ technology; SE4770 1D/2D Scan Engine |
Camera | Front — 8 MP; Rear — 16 MP autofocus; flash LED generates balanced white light; supports Torch mode + HDR (standard); Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) (premium SKUs only); Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor (premium SKUs only) |
NFC | ISO 14443 Type A and B; FeliCa and ISO 15693 cards; Card Emulation via Host; Contactless payment support; ECP1.0 and ECP2.0 polling support; Apple VAS certified; NFC Forum Certified and Google Smart Tap Ready |
Wireless WAN Data and Voice Communications (TC78 only)
Radio Frequency Band | North America: 5G FR1: n2, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 29, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78; 4G: B2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71; 3G: B2, 4, 5; 2G: 850, 1900; Rest of World: 5G FR1: n1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28, 38 ,39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 66, 71; 3G: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8; 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; China/Japan: 5G FR1: n1, 3 ,5, 8, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79; 4G: B1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42; 3G: B1, 5, 8 ,19; 2G: 850, 900, 1800 |
GPS |
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
Multimedia | Wi-Fi Multimedia™ (WMM) and WMM-PS including TSPEC |
Wireless LAN
Radio |
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v/w/mc/ax; 2×2 MU-MIMO; Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Wi-Fi™ certified; Wi-Fi™ 6E Certified; Dual Band Simultaneous; IPv4, IPv6 |
Data Rates |
5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax — 20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz, 160 MHz — up to 2402 Mbps; 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax — 20 MHz up to 286.8 Mbps |
Operating Channels | Channel 1-13 (2401-2483 MHz): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13; Channel 36-165 (5150-5850 MHz): 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 144, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165; Channel 1-233 (5925-7125 MHz); Channel Bandwidth: 20/40/80/160 MHz; Actual operating channels/frequencies and bandwidths depend on regulatory rules and certification agency. |
Security and Encryption | WEP (40 or 104 bit); WPA/WPA2 Personal (TKIP, and AES); WPA3 Personal (SAE); WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (TKIP and AES); WPA3 Enterprise (AES) — EAP-TTLS (PAP, MSCHAP, MSCHAPv2), EAP-TLS, PEAPv0-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1-EAP-GTC, LEAP, EAP-PWD; TC78 WWAN models only — EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA; WPA3 Enterprise 192-bit mode (GCMP256) – EAP-TLS; Enhanced Open (OWE) |
Certifications | Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ac; Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6; Wi-Fi Enhanced Open; WPA2-Personal; WPA2-Enterprise; WPA3-Personal; WPA3-Enterprise (includes 192-bit mode); Protected Management Frames; Wi-Fi Agile Multiband; WMM; WMM-Power Save; WMM-Admission Control; Voice-Enterprise; Wi-Fi Direct; QoS Management; OCE |
Fast Roam | PMKID caching; Cisco CCKM; 802.11r; OKC |
Wireless PAN
Bluetooth |
Class 2, Bluetooth v5.2 and Secondary BLE for beaconing within BLE battery |
Warranty
Subject to terms of Zebra’s hardware warranty statement, the TC73/TC78 is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of shipment. For complete warranty statement, please visit: |
Environmental Compliance
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU RoHS Amendment (EU) 2015/863 (EN IEC 63000:2018 Standard); For a complete list of product and materials compliance, please visit www.zebra.com/environment |
Recommended Services
Zebra OneCare™ Essential and Select support services; Zebra Visibility Services — VisibilityIQ™ Foresight. For information on Zebra services, please visit |
Footnotes
1. CBRS is available in the US only. |
Mobility DNA
For more information on Mobility DNA, please visit www.zebra.com/mobilitydna Mobility DNA features may vary by model and a Support Contract may be required. To learn what solutions are supported, please visit: https://developer.zebra.com/mobilitydna |
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