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Handheld vs countertop POS
A countertop terminal stays at the till; a handheld goes to the customer. Which one you need depends on where your sales actually happen — and you may not need either.
Side by side
| Countertop terminal | Handheld POS | Your own phone or tablet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | A fixed counter with steady queues | Tables, aisles, markets and delivery | Getting started, low volume |
| Receipt printing | Built in | Built in on most models | Digital receipts, or add a printer |
| Card payments | Built in | Built in | Mobile money; cards need a terminal |
| Revoluno device | EF60 (US$380) or EF930 (US$550) | N6 Pro (US$105) or N86 Pro (US$180) | Any Android phone or tablet, or a PC browser |
Which should you choose?
If customers come to one counter, a countertop terminal gives a bigger screen and a sturdier setup. If staff go to customers — at tables, on the shop floor or at the door — a handheld saves the walk back to the till. Many businesses start on a phone they already own and add a terminal once volumes justify it.
On Revoluno the software is the same on every device, so you can mix them: a countertop at the till and a handheld for busy periods, on one account and one set of stock.
Questions
- Do I have to rent the device?
- No. Revoluno devices are bought outright, and the till also runs on your own phone, tablet or PC.
- Can a customer enter their own PIN?
- Yes. The N6 Pro PIN pad (US$100) pairs with the N6 Pro as a customer-facing keypad.