Two barcode scanners, two very different roles. The SICK CLV490-6010 is a line-scan unit for industrial machine vision identification, while the Datalogic POWERSCAN PM9501 is a wireless scanner built for retail POS and industrial use. They are separated by a $219.02 price spread, with the SICK listed at USD 279.00 and the Datalogic at USD 59.98.
Quick verdict
If your scanning setup is built around a line-scan industrial station, the SICK CLV490-6010 is the better fit. It is a used, discontinued line-scan unit from SICK with a program-selectable host interface. If your work moves around a counter, warehouse, or receiving area, the Datalogic POWERSCAN PM9501 is the more practical buy: it is a seller-refurbished wireless scanner that includes an OEM battery.
At a glance
| Feature | SICK CLV490-6010 | Datalogic POWERSCAN PM9501 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 279.00 | USD 59.98 |
| Condition | Used | Seller refurbished |
| Host interface | Program selectable | Wireless |
| Model | CLV490-6010 | PM9501 |
| Use context | Industrial line scanning | Retail POS and industrial scanning |
Where each product wins
Where the SICK CLV490-6010 wins: The SICK is a line scanner positioned for industrial machine vision identification. Its program-selectable host interface makes it a candidate for automated line-scanning stations where the product passes through the scan beam. It carries the SICK manufacturer name and the model number CLV490-6010. The trade-off is that it is used and discontinued by the manufacturer.
Where the Datalogic POWERSCAN PM9501 wins: The Datalogic is wireless, so it works well when operators move around instead of bringing items to a line scanner. It is positioned for retail POS and industrial use, and it comes with an OEM battery. Its trade-off is that it is seller-refurbished, not new.
Product notes
SICK CLV490-6010
The SICK CLV490-6010 is a used industrial barcode scanner built for line-scanning work. Its part number matches the manufacturer model designation, and the program-selectable host interface gives you flexibility when connecting it to your scanning system. This unit makes sense if you are setting up a line-scan machine vision identification station and want a scanner from SICK. The main limitation is that the manufacturer has discontinued this model, so you are working with existing inventory and no future production of that exact part. Its line-scan design is a key point to weigh against the wireless Datalogic if portability is important to you.
Datalogic POWERSCAN PM9501
The Datalogic POWERSCAN PM9501 is a seller-refurbished wireless barcode scanner for retail POS and industrial use. It comes with an OEM battery, and the refurbishment process includes cleaning, testing, and replacing worn parts, so the unit is meant to be ready for heavy daily use. This is the scanner to pick when you need wireless freedom in a space where operators move around. The limitation is that it is seller-refurbished, meaning it is not a brand-new unit and has been through a previous owner's hands. The model number, PM9501, is clearly identified, and the wireless design is the main reason to choose it over the line-scan SICK alternative.
Final choice by use case
Choose the SICK CLV490-6010 when your scanner will be part of an automated line-scanning setup and you need a program-selectable host interface. Be prepared to work with a used unit and a model the manufacturer has discontinued. Choose the Datalogic POWERSCAN PM9501 when you need wireless scanning for retail point-of-sale or industrial tasks, or when operators need to move freely. The right scanner is the one that matches the way your items move through the workspace.
