Tera 5100 1D Barcode Scanner, 2.4GHz Wireless and USB Wired

The Tera 5100 barcode scanner reads 1D barcodes and offers 2.4GHz wireless or USB wired operation. Its storage mode, battery indicator and trigger or continuous scanning options suit inventory tasks, but it cannot read QR codes or barcodes on screens.

At a glance

Battery level lights indicate remaining charge, and the listing claims over 14 hours of continuous scanning. Actual runtime varies by use.
Storage mode saves barcode records for later transfer, while instant upload sends them during use.
The listing describes a silicone guard, IP54 protection and a 6.56 ft drop test for everyday handling.

Price

£22.86Save 15%

Reference price: ~~£26.89~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Wireless and wired operation offer a choice between mobile scanning and plug-and-play USB use.
Storage mode can collect records away from a computer for later transfer.
Trigger and continuous scanning, configurable prefixes or suffixes, and keyboard-language options support different inventory workflows.

Cons

It reads paper-based 1D barcodes only, not QR or other 2D codes, screen-displayed barcodes or 3D barcodes.
Bluetooth is not supported, and the listing says the scanner is not compatible with Square.

Technical specifications

23 specifications

Identity and compatibility
Brand	Tera
Compatible devices	Desktop, Laptop
Barcode types	1D

Connectivity and controls
Wireless connection listed	USB Cable
Wireless mode	2.4GHz wireless
Wired mode	USB wired
Bluetooth	Not supported
Scanning modes	Manual Trigger Mode and Continuous Scan Mode

Scanning
Decoding speed	300 scans/sec
Supported barcode examples	UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128, Codabar and ISBN
Screen and 2D scanning	Does not read QR codes, 2D codes or barcodes displayed on screens

Power and battery
Power configuration	Battery Powered
Battery capacity	2200mAh
Battery	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Continuous scanning claim	over 14 hours
Standby time claim	about 900 hours
Charging time claim	about 3.5 hours
Wireless range claim	up to 328 ft in open, barrier-free spaces

Construction and protection
Protection rating listed	ip54
Drop-test claim	6.56 ft

System and configuration
Operating systems listed	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux
Keyboard languages	multiple keyboard languages
Output configuration	configurable prefix or suffix

What to know before buying

The 328 ft wireless range applies to open, barrier-free spaces. The stated battery runtime varies with use. The listing's IP54 protection and drop-test claims are manufacturer specifications, not independent verification.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Inventory and stockroom tasks using paper 1D barcodes.
Users who want a choice of 2.4GHz wireless and USB wired operation.
Workflows that benefit from offline barcode storage and later transfer.

Less suited to

Scanning QR codes, 2D codes or barcodes shown on digital screens.
Setups requiring Bluetooth or Square compatibility.

Tera 5100 1D Barcode Scanner, 2.4GHz Wireless and USB Wired · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 3,886 ratings

5 stars74%74%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars6%6%
2 stars2%2%
1 star6%6%

Customer feedback describes the scanner as working well out of the box, with positive comments on scanning performance, quality and time-saving use. Connectivity experiences are mixed, while some feedback reports early breakage and loud operating noise. Those concerns matter for frequent or quiet-workplace use, even though the listing specifies wireless and wired modes and claims a protective guard. The overall rating distribution is mostly five-star, but the lower ratings show that experiences are not uniformly positive.