{"product_id":"netum-2050-desktop-vertical-barcode-scanner-upright-countertop-qr-code-barcode-scanner","title":"NETUM 2050 Desktop Vertical Barcode Scanner | Upright Countertop QR Code \u0026 Barcode Scanner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe NETUM 2050 is a desktop vertical scanner designed for high-throughput retail and checkout environments. Unlike flat-mount scanners, the 2050 stands upright on your counter — the same orientation used in supermarket checkouts — allowing customers or staff to swipe items across the scan window at any angle. At 2,100 scans per second, it decodes barcodes near-instantly, eliminating the slowdown that handheld scanning causes at busy checkouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMOS imaging engine reads every barcode format including QR codes displayed on mobile phones, making it equally suited to traditional product scanning and modern digital payment workflows. Scan a product barcode, then scan a customer's phone payment QR code without switching devices or modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is the NETUM 2050 for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetail checkout counters handling moderate to high transaction volumes. Cafes, restaurants and hospitality venues accepting mobile payments alongside standard barcodes. Post offices and logistics counters scanning express delivery labels. Small supermarkets, convenience stores and off-licences needing a reliable hands-free checkout scanner. Any fixed counter where scanning speed and the ability to read phone screens matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright vertical orientation\u003c\/strong\u003e — stands on counter for hands-free swipe scanning, same as supermarket checkouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2,100 scans per second\u003c\/strong\u003e — supermarket-grade speed for high-throughput environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReads mobile phone screens\u003c\/strong\u003e — scans QR payment codes, digital tickets and loyalty codes from phone screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCMOS 2D imager\u003c\/strong\u003e — reads all 1D barcodes, QR codes, DataMatrix and PDF417\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScans damaged labels\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles wrinkled, low-contrast and partially obscured barcodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB plug and play\u003c\/strong\u003e — no drivers required, connects to any till, POS terminal or computer instantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Version\u003c\/strong\u003e — higher specification model with enhanced decode performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNETUM brand\u003c\/strong\u003e — established barcode scanner manufacturer with proven product range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVertical vs flat mount — what is the difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical upright (NETUM 2050)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScanner stands upright. Items swiped past the window from above or the side. Standard supermarket checkout orientation. Faster throughput for high-volume scanning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat mount countertop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScanner lies flat on surface. Items presented to the window from the front. Better for mixed barcode and screen scanning at a fixed point.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNETUM 2050 Extreme Version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScan type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCMOS image scanner — 1D and 2D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScanning rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,100 scans per second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB (plug and play, no drivers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB powered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible barcodes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEAN-13, EAN-8, Code 39, Code 128, QR Code, DataMatrix, PDF417, payment QR codes, screen barcodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible OS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows XP, 7, 8, 10 and above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e101 x 90 x 145mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e465g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying for multiple tills?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipping more than one checkout point? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gadgetcircle.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e for volume pricing on multiple units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a portable handheld scanner to complement your checkout scanner? See our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gadgetcircle.co.uk\/collections\/barcode-scanners\"\u003ewireless and handheld barcode scanners\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Netum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58037630206277,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/4152\/0197\/files\/netum2050supermarketcashierbarcodeqrcodescannerpicture1.webp?v=1779471968","url":"https:\/\/gadgetcircle.co.uk\/products\/netum-2050-desktop-vertical-barcode-scanner-upright-countertop-qr-code-barcode-scanner","provider":"Gadget Circle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}