Datalogic has introduced the Gryphon 4600 series, a new generation of premium handheld barcode scanners positioned at the intersection of performance, flexibility, and sustainability. Announced from Bologna on 14 January 2026, the range targets industrial, retail, healthcare, and logistics users seeking higher read accuracy without increasing device complexity or energy demand.
At the core of the Gryphon 4600 is an AI-driven neural decoding engine running on a high-speed dual-core processor. The platform is designed to deliver first-pass reads across standard 1D and 2D symbologies, as well as more demanding formats such as GS1 Digital Link, digital watermarks, and high-density or high-resolution codes. Datalogic says the aim is to remove scanning-related bottlenecks in workflows where inconsistent code quality or variable reading distances typically slow operators.
High Performance variants in the range introduce a dual-sensor optical architecture, pairing a 1.5-megapixel sensor with a VGA sensor. This configuration extends depth-of-field from near-contact scanning to longer-range reads, allowing a single device to handle both dense codes and lower-density labels without manual configuration or model switching. For electronics and automation environments, that flexibility reduces the need to deploy multiple scanner types across adjacent processes.
User interaction has also been revised. The Gryphon 4600 features a bright green LED crosshair aimer designed for high visibility while remaining eye-safe, supported by dual-colour LED illumination that adapts automatically to different reading conditions. Datalogic’s Green Spot good-read feedback remains standard, alongside wireless charging support across compatible bases.
Power architecture is split between a conventional high-capacity lithium-ion battery and an alternative supercapacitor option. The latter removes the battery entirely, targeting applications where fast charging, minimal maintenance, and long service life outweigh the need for extended untethered operation. Smart battery management is intended to reduce downtime and extend replacement intervals in high-duty cycles.
Beyond the hardware, the Gryphon 4600 range is supported by the new Datalogic Connect software platform, which enables remote configuration, device monitoring, and performance analytics across deployed scanners. For electronics manufacturers and system integrators managing large installed bases, this adds a layer of operational visibility that has traditionally been limited to fixed automation equipment rather than handheld tools.
Sustainability is positioned as a design constraint rather than a marketing overlay. Datalogic states that the Gryphon 4600 achieves up to 25% lower power consumption than previous generations and is manufactured using more than 70% recycled materials. The devices are lighter than their predecessors, and the company has completed a Life Cycle Assessment, with independent verification and carbon footprint certification in progress.
The range is offered in High Performance, High Density, and Healthcare variants. Healthcare models feature disinfectant-ready housings and antimicrobial silver-ion additives, addressing infection control requirements in clinical and laboratory settings. Backward compatibility with existing Gryphon cables, bases, power supplies, and chargers is intended to limit upgrade costs for existing users.
For distributors and integrators, a single scanner family capable of covering multiple environments without fragmenting inventory or training. For electronics-heavy operations, the Gryphon 4600 signals how AI-based decoding and sustainable design principles are moving from fixed systems into everyday handheld tools.
