

The Newland HR52 Bonito is a robust 2D handheld scanner developed for fast, precise scanning at the point of sale and beyond. Its megapixel imager with soft white illumination and a clear cross-shaped laser aimer reads virtually all 1D and 2D barcodes in any condition – including QR codes, Data Matrix, PDF417 and DotCode on tobacco products – while Newland's Acuscan aiming technology captures exactly the code you aim at, even among other barcodes. IP54 sealing and 1.8 m drop resistance make it ready for daily use. The HR52 Bonito comes in three variants: the Retail Edition (RT), optimised for close-range scanning at the checkout; the Logistics Edition with a longer reading range; and the Duo with a near- and far-range imager. This version, NLS-HR5280-BT-C(U), is the cordless Bluetooth kit – Logistics Edition with the longer reading range: it is supplied with a 2400 mAh battery, a charging and communication cradle, a USB cable and a power supply – ready to use.
📦 What's in the box – NLS-HR5280-BT-C(U)
- ✅ Newland HR52 Bonito scanner – black, cordless 2D imager – Logistics Edition, Bluetooth 5.0
- ✅ Rechargeable battery – Li-ion, 2400 mAh – at least 12 hours of continuous operation, fully charged in up to 4 hours; charge fully before first use
- ✅ Charging and communication cradle – Newland NLS-CD52 – charges the scanner, receives its scans via Bluetooth and passes them to your PC or POS over USB (RS-232 also supported)
- ✅ USB cable – connects the cradle to a USB port on your PC or POS
- ✅ Power supply – powers the cradle and fully charges the scanner in up to 4 hours
💡 How it connects: the scanner communicates with its cradle via Bluetooth 5.0, and the cradle passes the scans to your PC or POS over the included USB cable. Alternatively, the scanner can be paired directly with a Bluetooth host such as a PC, tablet or smartphone (HID). Range: up to 50 m. Out of range, batch mode stores at least 15,000 codes in the scanner's memory.
💡 An additional Newland NLS-CD52 charging and communication cradle lets you set up a second charging point or workstation. To keep the scanner within reach on a wall or the side of a counter, add the Newland NLS-STD-WM001 wall mount clip.
Key Features
- Snappy megapixel scanning – the megapixel imager reads virtually all 1D and 2D barcodes in any condition, including DotCode on tobacco products.
- Precise aiming with Acuscan – soft white illumination and a clear cross-shaped laser aimer make point-and-shoot scanning easy; one press of the trigger captures the right barcode, even when it is surrounded by other codes.
- Durable and easy to set up – IP54 sealing against dust and splashing water and 1.8 m drop resistance; Newland's EasySet tool configures the scanner and clones settings to other devices.
- Logistics Edition – the longer reading range (EAN-13 up to 555 mm, QR up to 360 mm) makes it easy to scan labels on boxes, shelves and pallets.
- Cordless freedom with Bluetooth 5.0 – up to 50 m range via the charging and communication cradle or directly with a PC, tablet or smartphone (HID); batch mode stores ≥ 15,000 codes when out of range.
- All-day battery – the 2400 mAh Li-ion battery lasts at least 12 hours of continuous operation and charges in up to 4 hours with the power adapter.
- Cradle for hands-free scanning – the cradle charges the scanner and can be used for hands-free scanning; it can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Beep, LED and vibration feedback confirm every scan.
Ideal Applications
- Retail checkouts and POS – product barcodes, coupons, loyalty cards and QR codes
- Tobacco and convenience stores – DotCode on tobacco products
- Warehouses and logistics – goods receiving, picking and inventory
- Healthcare – labels on samples, medication and patient wristbands
- Hospitality, ticketing, libraries and service desks
All HR52 Bonito Versions
The highlighted row is the version you are currently viewing.
| Part Number | Edition | Connection | In the Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLS-HR5280RT-S5 | Retail Edition (RT) | Corded (USB) | Coiled USB cable | View product |
| NLS-HR5280RT-SF | Retail Edition (RT) | Corded (USB) | Coiled USB cable + smart stand | View product |
| NLS-HR52-DUO-S5 | Duo (near & far) | Corded (USB) | Straight USB cable (2 m) | View product |
| NLS-HR52-DUO-S8 | Duo (near & far) | Corded (RS-232) | RS-232 cable + power supply | View product |
| NLS-HR5280-BT-C(U) (this version) | Logistics Edition | Bluetooth 5.0 | Cradle + USB cable + power supply | Viewing |
| NLS-HR5280RT-BT-C(U) | Retail Edition (RT) | Bluetooth 5.0 | Cradle + USB cable + power supply | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | NLS-HR5280-BT-C(U) |
|---|---|
| Model | Newland HR52 Bonito Bluetooth – Logistics Edition (HR5280-BT) |
| Scanner Type | Cordless handheld 2D area imager – reads 1D and 2D barcodes |
| Connectivity | Cordless – Bluetooth 5.0: via the included charging and communication cradle, or paired directly with a host device (HID) |
| Image Sensor | 1280 × 800 CMOS (megapixel) |
| Light Source | Aiming: 650 nm laser diode (cross-shaped aimer); illumination: white LED |
| Depth of Field (typical) | EAN-13 13 mil: 50–555 mm; Code 39 5 mil: 110–240 mm; PDF417 6.7 mil: 90–210 mm; Data Matrix 10 mil: 90–190 mm; QR 15 mil: 40–360 mm |
| Field of View | Horizontal 48°, vertical 28° |
| Reading Angles | Roll 360°, pitch ±55°, skew ±55° |
| Motion Tolerance | 50 cm/s |
| Minimum Print Contrast | 20% |
| 1D Symbologies | All major 1D symbologies, including EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ISSN, ISBN, Codabar, Code 128, Code 93, ITF-6, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar, Code 39, Code 11, MSI-Plessey, Plessey |
| 2D Symbologies | All major 2D symbologies, including PDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec, MaxiCode and DotCode |
| Wireless Communication | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Radio Range | Up to 50 m |
| Data Memory | ≥ 15,000 barcodes (Code 128, 20 bytes); automatic and manual batch mode |
| Base Station | Charging and communication cradle NLS-CD52 – included |
| Host Interfaces | Cradle to host: USB (cable included), RS-232 (optional cable CBL037R) |
| Battery | Li-ion battery, 2400 mAh |
| Operating Time | ≥ 12 hours of continuous operation (1 scan every 6 s) |
| Charging Time | ≤ 4 hours (with power adapter) |
| Reading Indicators | Beeper, LED, vibration |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | Scanner: 95.5 × 77.5 × 172.5 mm |
| Weight | Scanner: 227 g |
| Input Voltage | 5 VDC ± 5% |
| Environmental Sealing | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance | Scanner: 1.8 m; cradle: 1.0 m |
| Electrostatic Discharge | ±15 kV (air discharge), ±8 kV (contact discharge) |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to 70 °C |
| Humidity | 5–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Software & Management | Newland EasySet configuration tool |
| Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class B, CE EMC Class B |
| Warranty | 36 months |
| In the Box | HR52 Bonito Bluetooth scanner (Logistics Edition) with Li-ion battery (2400 mAh), charging and communication cradle (NLS-CD52), USB cable for the cradle, power supply unit |
Not sure which version you need? For a PC or POS with a USB port, the Retail Edition NLS-HR5280RT-S5 with coiled USB cable is the classic checkout choice – or the NLS-HR5280RT-SF if you also want the foldable smart stand for hands-free scanning. Need to scan both up close and from a distance? Choose the Duo: NLS-HR52-DUO-S5 with USB cable or NLS-HR52-DUO-S8 with RS-232 cable and power supply. To scan without a cable, choose a Bluetooth kit with charging and communication cradle: the NLS-HR5280RT-BT-C(U) (Retail Edition) for the checkout or the NLS-HR5280-BT-C(U) (Logistics Edition) with the longer reading range for the stockroom and warehouse. Compare other models in our Cordless / Wireless Barcode Scanners collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
Recently Viewed
Don't forget! The products that you viewed. Add it to cart now.
People Also Bought
Here’s some of our most similar products people are buying. Click to discover trending style.











