Datalogic Gryphon GBT4500 Wireless Barcode Scanner: Specs and Buying Guide
The Datalogic Gryphon GBT4500 is the cordless member of the Gryphon 4500 family: the same megapixel 2D imager and 3 mil reading capability as the corded GD4500, with Bluetooth 4.0 reaching up to 100 metres and a 2,400 mAh battery rated for around 60,000 scans. It is the scanner you choose when the codes are small and the operator has to move - a combination that rules out most cordless scanners, since wireless models usually compromise on optics. This guide covers the full GBT4500 specification, when cordless genuinely earns its cost, and how to decide between it and the corded model.
Why Cordless and Fine Optics Rarely Come Together
Most cordless scanners are built for warehouses, where the priorities are ruggedness and range rather than reading tiny codes. Most fine-resolution scanners are corded counter units, because that is where small codes normally appear. The GBT4500 sits in the gap: a 3 mil minimum resolution with a 66 cm working distance, in a device with no cable.
That combination matters in a specific set of jobs. A pharmacy technician checking unit-dose packaging along a shelf. A laboratory assistant scanning specimen vials in a rack. An electronics stores operator working through component trays. A jewellery or watch retailer scanning tiny tags in a display case. In all of these the codes are small enough to defeat a standard scanner, and carrying the items to a fixed terminal is either slow or risky.
At 0.42 lbs it is only slightly heavier than the corded GD4500 despite carrying a battery, which keeps it comfortable for extended handheld use.
Datalogic GBT4500 Full Specifications
| Part Number | GBT4500 |
| Manufacturer | Datalogic |
| Product Family | Gryphon GBT4500 |
| Scanner Type | Handheld Wireless Bluetooth |
| Imaging Technology | 2D Area Imaging (Megapixel) |
| Minimum Resolution | 3 mil |
| Reading Distance | Up to 66 cm |
| Symbologies | 1D, 2D, PDF417, QR Code, Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar (40+) |
| Wireless Standard | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Wireless Range | Up to 100 metres |
| Battery | 2,400 mAh Li-Ion, up to 60,000 scans |
| Base Station Connectivity | USB, RS-232 |
| Drop Resistance | 1.8 m to concrete |
| Weight | 0.42 lbs (scanner only) |
| Condition | Refurbished, function-tested |
| Warranty | 30-day TechSellerUSA warranty |
What 100 Metres of Range Actually Buys
The stock comes to the scanner, not the reverse
A corded scanner requires items to be carried to the terminal. Where those items are fragile, heavy, high-value or simply numerous, that carrying is the expensive part of the job. With 100 metres of range the operator walks the aisle with the scanner instead, which removes handling risk as well as walking time.
Batch mode for work beyond coverage
When the scanner moves out of range of its base station, batch mode stores scans in memory and uploads them automatically on reconnection. Stock counts in remote storage rooms, offsite audits and vehicle checks therefore do not depend on wireless coverage at the point of scanning, which is usually the thing that makes those jobs awkward.
A battery that outlasts the shift
Around 60,000 scans per charge is well beyond what a single operator uses in a day. That means no mid-shift charging, no spare-battery process and no charging cradle infrastructure beyond the base station, which doubles as the charger whenever the scanner is set down.
SKU: GBT4500 | Refurbished & function-tested | 30-day warranty
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These two are the same scanner with and without a cable, so the decision is purely about whether the operator moves.
Choose the corded GD4500 for a fixed counter, till or dispensing window where items are brought to the operator. It costs less, has no battery to manage and no pairing to troubleshoot, and it cannot be misplaced.
Choose the GBT4500 when the operator must go to the stock - shelf checks, rack audits, stockroom picking, service counters where the item cannot easily be lifted. Buying cordless for a station where the scanner never leaves its cradle adds battery management for no operational gain, and that is the most common way money is wasted in this category.
Where the GBT4500 Fits, and Where It Does Not
Pharmacy and hospital stock control, laboratory sample handling, electronics stores and repair benches, jewellery and high-value retail, library circulation, and light warehouse stock counting all suit it well. The pattern is small codes, careful handling and a moving operator.
It is not built for a warehouse floor, a freezer or an outdoor yard. The 1.8 m drop rating covers indoor drops but the unit is not environmentally sealed, so dust, moisture and cold will shorten its life considerably. For those conditions the IP65-rated PowerScan PD9630 or a cordless rugged unit such as the Zebra DS3678 is the correct specification.
Buying the Gryphon GBT4500 from TechSellerUSA
We supply the GBT4500 in refurbished, function-tested condition with a 30-day warranty, as single units or in volume for multi-site rollouts. We work with pharmacies, healthcare providers, laboratories, universities and government departments, handling purchase orders, net terms and staged deliveries directly. Browse the full Datalogic scanner range or our complete printers and scanners category.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far does the GBT4500 work from its base station?
Up to 100 metres over Bluetooth 4.0 in line-of-sight conditions. Real-world range is shorter through walls and shelving, but batch mode stores scans while out of range and uploads them automatically on reconnection.
How long does the battery last?
The 2,400 mAh Li-Ion battery is rated for up to 60,000 scans per charge, well beyond a single operator's daily use. The base station doubles as the charger, so the scanner tops up whenever it is set down.
Does the wireless version read small codes as well as the corded one?
Yes. The GBT4500 uses the same megapixel imager as the corded GD4500, reading down to 3 mil with a 66 cm working distance. This is unusual - most cordless scanners are built for warehouse range rather than fine optics.
Should I buy cordless or corded?
The test is simple: does the operator move? For a fixed till or dispensing window where items are brought to the operator, the corded GD4500 costs less and has nothing to charge. For shelf checks, stock counts and service counters where the operator goes to the item, cordless earns its cost.
Can the GBT4500 be used in a warehouse or freezer?
No. It handles a 1.8 m drop for indoor use but is not environmentally sealed against dust, moisture or cold. For warehouse floors, freezers and outdoor yards, an IP-rated rugged scanner is required.
Not sure whether cordless is worth it for your workflow? Request a quote on the Datalogic Gryphon GBT4500 and our team will advise within the hour.
