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Hardware that works with Digitail
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What we recommend
Computers
MacBook Air 13″ (M5)
Computers
MacBook Air 13″ (M5)
Vets and practice managers who move between rooms.
Chip
Apple M5, 10-core
Memory
16 GB (up to 24 GB)
Storage
512 GB SSD
Display
13.6″ Liquid Retina
Battery
Up to 18 h
Estimated price range
From $1,099
Computers
MacBook Air 15″ (M5)
Computers
MacBook Air 15″ (M5)
Practice managers who want a bigger screen.
Chip
Apple M5, 10-core
Memory
16 GB (up to 32 GB)
Storage
512 GB SSD
Display
15.3″ Liquid Retina
Battery
Up to 18 h
Estimated price range
$1,099 to $1,299
Computers
Mac mini (M6)
Computers
Mac mini (M6)
Front desk workstations and Flowboard TVs.
Chip
Apple M6, 12-core
Memory
16 GB (up to 32 GB)
Storage
256 GB SSD (up to 1 TB)
Display
Connects to your own monitor
Form factor
Compact desktop
Estimated price range
From $899
Computers
Dell Pro Max Micro (FCM2250)
Computers
Dell Pro Max Micro (FCM2250)
Front desk and reception teams.
Chip
Intel Core Ultra 5 235
Memory
8 GB DDR5
Storage
256 GB SSD
Display
Connects to your own monitor
Form factor
Micro desktop
Estimated price range
From $1,449
Computers
Dell Pro 24 All-in-One (QC24250)
Computers
Dell Pro 24 All-in-One (QC24250)
Front desk and treatment areas, with no separate tower.
Chip
Intel Core Ultra 5 245 or Core Ultra 7 265
Memory
16 GB DDR5
Storage
512 GB SSD
Display
23.8″ Full HD (touch on the Core Ultra 7 model)
Form factor
All-in-one desktop
Estimated price range
$1,902 to $2,059
Computers
Dell Pro 14 (PC14250)
Computers
Dell Pro 14 (PC14250)
Technicians and managers who want a Windows laptop.
Chip
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB SSD
Display
14″ Full HD+ IPS
Battery
45 Wh, 3-cell
Estimated price range
$1,139 to $1,680
Computers
Dell Pro 14 Plus (PB14250)
Computers
Dell Pro 14 Plus (PB14250)
Technicians and managers who want more power in a 14″ laptop.
Chip
Intel Core Ultra 5 to Core Ultra 7 255U
Memory
16 GB DDR5
Storage
512 GB to 1 TB SSD
Display
14″ 1920 x 1200
Battery
55 Wh, 3-cell
Estimated price range
From about $1,900
Computers
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Computers
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
Technicians who want a durable business laptop.
Chip
Intel Core Ultra 5
Memory
16 GB
Storage
512 GB SSD
Display
14″ WUXGA touchscreen
Battery
48 Wh or 64 Wh, up to 14.75 h
Estimated price range
About $1,100 to $1,650
Computers
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13″
Computers
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13″
Technicians who want a light, low-cost laptop.
Chip
Snapdragon X Plus, 8-core
Memory
16 GB
Storage
256 GB or 512 GB
Display
13″ touchscreen
Battery
Up to 23 h video playback
Estimated price range
$549.99 to $899
Computers
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Tiny
Computers
Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5 Tiny
A low-cost Windows desktop for front desk and exam rooms.
Chip
Intel Core i5-14400T (Core i3 and Core i7 vPro also offered)
Memory
16 GB DDR5
Storage
256 GB to 1 TB SSD
Display
Connects to your own monitor
Form factor
Tiny desktop (can mount behind a monitor or TV)
Estimated price range
$769 to $1,299
Tablets
iPad (11-inch, A16)
Tablets
iPad (11-inch, A16)
Exam rooms, consent signatures and recording.
Chip
Apple A16
Storage
128 GB (up to 512 GB)
Display
11″ Liquid Retina
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi + Cellular
Battery
Up to 10 h
Estimated price range
$449 to $899
Tablets
iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Tablets
iPad Air 11-inch (M4)
Heavier daily use with more headroom.
Chip
Apple M4
Storage
128 GB to 1 TB
Display
11″ Liquid Retina
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, or Wi-Fi + Cellular (5G)
Battery
Up to 10 h
Estimated price range
From $749
Tablets
iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Tablets
iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
Power users who want the fastest iPad.
Chip
Apple M5
Storage
256 GB and up
Display
11″ Ultra Retina XDR
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, or Wi-Fi + Cellular (5G)
Battery
Up to 10 h
Estimated price range
From $1,199
Tablets
Microsoft Surface Pro (13-inch)
Tablets
Microsoft Surface Pro (13-inch)
Technicians who want a tablet that works like a laptop.
Chip
Snapdragon X2 Plus or X2 Elite
Storage
256 GB to 1 TB
Display
13″ IPS
Memory
16 GB and up
Battery
Up to 15.5 h
Estimated price range
$999 to $1,499 (keyboard sold separately)
Tablets
iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
Tablets
iPad Air 13-inch (M4)
A bigger screen for charting and client-facing forms.
Chip
Apple M4
Storage
128 GB to 1 TB
Display
13″ Liquid Retina
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, or Wi-Fi + Cellular (5G)
Battery
Up to 10 h
Estimated price range
$949 to $1,549 (Wi-Fi models)
Tablets
iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
Tablets
iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
The largest, fastest iPad for power users.
Chip
Apple M5
Storage
256 GB to 2 TB
Display
13″ Ultra Retina XDR
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, or Wi-Fi + Cellular (5G)
Battery
Up to 10 h
Estimated price range
$1,499 to $2,899
Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (13.1″)
Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ (13.1″)
An Android option with a large screen and a pen for consent signatures.
Chip
Samsung Exynos 1580
Storage
256 GB (microSD up to 2 TB)
Display
13.1″, 2880 x 1800
Battery
Up to 21 h video playback
Estimated price range
From $549.99 (S Pen included)
Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (11″)
Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (11″)
The lowest-cost 11″ option for waiting rooms and consent forms.
Chip
MediaTek MT8775
Storage
Up to 256 GB (microSD up to 2 TB)
Display
11″, 1920 x 1200, 90 Hz
Battery
7,040 mAh, up to 15 h video
Estimated price range
From $299.99
Phones & Headsets
Yealink WH63 E2 UC
Phones & Headsets
Yealink WH63 E2 UC
Front desk teams who need to move around while on calls.
Type
Wireless DECT, convertible
Connection
Charging base plugs into a PC or Mac
Microphone
Noise-cancelling
Wearing style
Over-ear, on-ear or ear hook
Talk time
Up to 9 h
Estimated price range
$89 to $130
Phones & Headsets
Poly Blackwire 3310
Phones & Headsets
Poly Blackwire 3310
Dedicated desks that want the simplest setup.
Type
Wired, mono
Connection
USB-C, with a USB-A adapter
Microphone
Noise-cancelling
Controls
Inline call controls
Charging
None needed
Estimated price range
$40 to $50
Phones & Headsets
Logitech Zone Wireless
Phones & Headsets
Logitech Zone Wireless
Over-ear wireless for general clinic use.
Type
Wireless, over-ear
Connection
Bluetooth
Microphone
Noise-cancelling, dual mic
Talk time
Up to 15 h
Estimated price range
About $170
Microphones
Anker PowerConf S3
Microphones
Anker PowerConf S3
Shared spaces, team meetings and QuickSOAP recording.
Type
Speakerphone
Microphones
6 built-in mics
Connection
USB-C and Bluetooth 5
Call time
Up to 24 h
Estimated price range
About $113
Microphones
Logitech MeetUp
Microphones
Logitech MeetUp
Larger clinics and training rooms.
Type
Conference camera with speakerphone
Microphones
Built-in
Camera
4K optics, 120° field of view
Connection
USB (USB 3.0 for 4K video)
Estimated price range
About $699
Microphones
Jabra Speak2 75
Microphones
Jabra Speak2 75
Exam-room dictation (QuickSOAP) with a wide pickup area, so the vet doesn’t have to hold a mic to their mouth.
Type
Conference speakerphone
Connection
Bluetooth, USB-A and USB-C
Microphones
4 beamforming microphones, up to 2.3 m (7.5 ft) pickup
Battery
Up to 32 h wireless
Estimated price range
$334 to $500
Monitors
Dell Pro 27 Plus (P2725H)
Monitors
Dell Pro 27 Plus (P2725H)
Front desk and exam rooms.
Size
27″
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 100 Hz
Panel
IPS
Ports
HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, USB hub with USB-C
Stand
Height adjustable, swivel, pivot, tilt
Estimated price range
About $215
Monitors
Dell S 27 QHD (S2725DSM)
Monitors
Dell S 27 QHD (S2725DSM)
Sharper text for busy front desks.
Size
27″
Resolution
QHD (2560 x 1440)
Panel
IPS
Ports
HDMI, DisplayPort
Stand
Height adjustable, swivel, pivot, tilt
Estimated price range
About $220
Monitors
Dell S 27 4K (S2725QS)
Monitors
Dell S 27 4K (S2725QS)
Dual-monitor setups for managers and admin teams.
Size
27″
Resolution
4K (3840 x 2160)
Panel
IPS
Ports
2x HDMI, DisplayPort
Stand
Height adjustable, swivel, pivot, tilt
Estimated price range
About $280
Monitors
Dell S 24 (S2425HSM)
Monitors
Dell S 24 (S2425HSM)
A budget screen for exam rooms and secondary workstations.
Size
24″
Resolution
Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Panel
IPS
Ports
2x HDMI
Stand
Height adjustable, swivel, pivot, tilt
Estimated price range
About $130
Monitors
Dell UltraSharp 27″ 4K (U2725QE)
Monitors
Dell UltraSharp 27″ 4K (U2725QE)
Front desk and dual-monitor setups that need a premium screen.
Size
27″
Resolution
4K (3840 x 2160), 120 Hz
Panel
IPS
Ports
USB-C hub
Stand
Height adjustable, thin bezels
Estimated price range
$717 to $870
Monitors
LG UltraFine 27US550-W
Monitors
LG UltraFine 27US550-W
Good-value daily use at the front desk.
Size
27″
Resolution
4K (3840 x 2160)
Panel
IPS
Ports
2x HDMI, DisplayPort
Stand
Height adjustable, swivel, pivot, tilt
Estimated price range
About $340
Flowboard TVs
Hisense 43″ QD6SF Fire TV (43QD6SF)
Flowboard TVs
Hisense 43″ QD6SF Fire TV (43QD6SF)
Budget screen for a treatment area where staff stand within about 10 ft.
Size
43″
Resolution
4K UHD
Panel
QLED
Smart platform
Fire TV
Estimated price range
About $400 CAD
Flowboard TVs
TCL 43″ Q6L Fire TV (43Q6L)
Flowboard TVs
TCL 43″ Q6L Fire TV (43Q6L)
Mid-range screen for a treatment area where staff stand within about 10 ft.
Size
43″
Resolution
4K UHD
Panel
QLED
Smart platform
Fire TV
Estimated price range
About $400 CAD
Flowboard TVs
Samsung 43″ M70H Mini-LED (UN43M70HAFXZC)
Flowboard TVs
Samsung 43″ M70H Mini-LED (UN43M70HAFXZC)
Higher-end screen for a treatment area where staff stand within about 10 ft.
Size
43″
Resolution
4K UHD
Panel
Mini-LED
Smart platform
Tizen
Estimated price range
About $450 CAD
Flowboard TVs
Hisense 55″ QD6SF Fire TV (55QD6SF)
Flowboard TVs
Hisense 55″ QD6SF Fire TV (55QD6SF)
Budget screen for a back office or treatment area where staff stand 10 to 20 ft away.
Size
55″
Resolution
4K UHD
Panel
QLED
Smart platform
Fire TV
Estimated price range
About $430 CAD
Flowboard TVs
TCL 55″ M7LF Mini-LED Fire TV (55M7LF)
Flowboard TVs
TCL 55″ M7LF Mini-LED Fire TV (55M7LF)
Mid-range screen for a back office or treatment area where staff stand 10 to 20 ft away.
Size
55″
Resolution
4K UHD
Panel
Mini-LED
Smart platform
Fire TV
Estimated price range
About $500 CAD
Flowboard TVs
Samsung 55″ M80H Mini-LED (UN55M80HAFXZC)
Flowboard TVs
Samsung 55″ M80H Mini-LED (UN55M80HAFXZC)
Higher-end screen for a back office or treatment area where staff stand 10 to 20 ft away.
Size
55″
Resolution
4K UHD, 144 Hz
Panel
Mini-LED
Smart platform
Tizen
Estimated price range
About $700 CAD
Accessories
Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16)
Accessories
Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16)
For technicians who chart on an iPad. Pair it with the iPad (A16).
Type
Keyboard case
Works with
iPad (A16)
Estimated price range
$249
Accessories
Logitech Combo Touch (iPad A16 and 10th gen)
Accessories
Logitech Combo Touch (iPad A16 and 10th gen)
A lower-cost keyboard case with a trackpad for iPad charting.
Type
Detachable keyboard case with trackpad
Works with
11″ iPad (A16) and 10.9″ iPad (10th gen)
Features
Backlit keys, iOS shortcut keys, Apple Pencil storage
Power
No batteries or pairing (Smart Connector)
Estimated price range
About $160
Accessories
Logitech MX Keys S
Accessories
Logitech MX Keys S
A full-size wireless keyboard for front desk and treatment-area workstations.
Type
Full-size wireless keyboard
Connection
Bluetooth LE, up to 33 ft; pairs with several devices
Battery
Up to 10 days with backlight (up to 5 months without); USB-C charging
Works with
Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPadOS, Android
Estimated price range
About $130
Accessories
Logitech K400 Plus
Accessories
Logitech K400 Plus
A small keyboard with a built-in touchpad for the Flowboard TV computer.
Type
Wireless keyboard with 3.5″ touchpad
Connection
USB receiver (Unifying), up to 33 ft
Battery
Up to 18 months
Estimated price range
About $35
Accessories
Bosstab Elite Evo (screw mount)
Accessories
Bosstab Elite Evo (screw mount)
A locking desk stand for reception check-in and consent signatures.
Security
Lockable faceplate with barrel key; quick-release latch
Adjustment
Fixed, or tilt and rotate with the Evo X hinge
Mounting
Desk or table, no-slip base
Fits
iPad 11″ (A16), 10.9″ 10th gen, Air 11″ and Pro 11″
Estimated price range
From $204.95
Accessories
SIIG Anti-Theft Tablet Kiosk Stand (CE-MT3N11-S1)
Accessories
SIIG Anti-Theft Tablet Kiosk Stand (CE-MT3N11-S1)
A locking countertop stand for reception tablets.
Security
Lockable
Fits
9.7″ to 11″ iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro and some Samsung tablets
Mounting
Countertop
Estimated price range
About $95
Accessories
OtterBox Defender Series (iPad A16 and 10th gen)
Accessories
OtterBox Defender Series (iPad A16 and 10th gen)
A rugged case for tablets that get carried between exam rooms.
Type
Protective case
Works with
11″ iPad (A16) and 10.9″ iPad (10th gen)
Screen protector
Built-in
Protection
Hard shell, soft slipcover; 2x the military drop standard
Estimated price range
About $100
Accessories
Apple Smart Folio (iPad A16)
Accessories
Apple Smart Folio (iPad A16)
A slim, low-cost cover for reception and waiting-room tablets.
Type
Magnetic folio cover
Works with
11″ iPad (A16) and 10th gen
Features
Folds into a stand; wakes and sleeps the iPad; covers front and back
Estimated price range
$79
Accessories
Thermal receipt paper, 3 1/8″ x 230 ft (80 mm)
Accessories
Thermal receipt paper, 3 1/8″ x 230 ft (80 mm)
Standard rolls for the 80 mm receipt printers above. Buy by the case.
Size
3 1/8″ (80 mm) wide x 230 ft long
Roll
7/16″ core, 3″ outer diameter
Pack
50 rolls per case, BPA free
Estimated price range
About $75 per case
Accessories
Stripe S710 Dock
Accessories
Stripe S710 Dock
Optional countertop dock that keeps the terminal charged and in a fixed spot. Not included with the terminal.
Attaches
Magnets plus a locking nut
Mounting
Three mounting points to screw it to a countertop
Power
Power and USB pass-through; uses the reader’s own USB-C cable
Estimated price range
$59 USD or $65 CAD; terminal and dock bundle $399 USD or $549 CAD
Accessories
Stripe S710 Power Adapter and USB-C Cable
Accessories
Stripe S710 Power Adapter and USB-C Cable
Come in the box with the terminal. Order a spare or replacement if one is lost.
Adapter
Region-specific AC-to-USB-C adapter
Cable
USB-C, with a right-angle end that fits the reader and the dock
Charging note
A drained reader can take 30 min to turn on; charge it overnight
Accessories
Stripe S710 Case
Accessories
Stripe S710 Case
Protects the terminal against countertop-height drops. Useful for mobile clinics.
Payments
Tap, chip and swipe still work in the case
Access
Headphone jack, USB port and volume buttons stay reachable
Works with
The S710 Dock
Estimated price range
$19 USD or $25 CAD
Label Printers
Brother QL-820NWBc
Label Printers
Brother QL-820NWBc
Digitail’s top pick for clinics that print from tablets, with the fewest print failures. Also works on Windows and macOS.
Connection
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, Bluetooth 5.2, AirPrint
Resolution
300 x 600 dpi, up to 2.4″ wide labels
Recommended labels
Brother DK-1202 (2 3/7 x 4″) or DK-1208 (1 1/2 x 3 1/2″)
Estimated price range
About $230
Label Printers
Brother QL-810Wc
Label Printers
Brother QL-810Wc
A lower-cost Wi-Fi label printer for clinics using laptops or tablets.
Connection
Wi-Fi, USB, AirPrint, Wi-Fi Direct
Resolution
300 dpi, up to 2.4″ wide labels, up to 110 labels per minute
Recommended labels
Brother DK-1202 (2 3/7 x 4″) or DK-1208 (1 1/2 x 3 1/2″)
Estimated price range
About $170
Label Printers
Dymo LabelWriter 550 Turbo
Label Printers
Dymo LabelWriter 550 Turbo
A common desktop label printer. It works with Windows and macOS; mobile printing is limited.
Connection
USB and LAN
Resolution
300 dpi, up to 90 labels per minute
Label limit
Dymo-brand labels only
Recommended labels
Dymo 30324 (2 1/8 x 2 3/4″) or 30857 (2 1/4 x 4″)
Estimated price range
$170 to $230
Label Printers
Dymo LabelWriter 5XL
Label Printers
Dymo LabelWriter 5XL
A wide-format Dymo for larger labels. Same Windows and macOS limits as the 550 Turbo.
Connection
USB and LAN
Resolution
300 dpi, prints up to about 4.2″ wide
Label limit
Dymo-brand labels only
Estimated price range
$260 to $282
Label Printers
Zebra ZD411 (2″)
Label Printers
Zebra ZD411 (2″)
An enterprise printer for larger clinics that print from computers. Use the ZD421 if you need 4″ labels.
Connection
USB; Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on some builds
Print method
Direct thermal or thermal transfer, 203 or 300 dpi, 2″ wide
Limits
No AirPrint, so iPads can’t print to it
Estimated price range
About $672
Document Printers
Ricoh IM C320F
Document Printers
Ricoh IM C320F
For records, invoices, external prescriptions and certificates. Digitail recommends Ricoh because it is fully serviced by Ricoh, with fewer toner, driver and network issues.
Type
Color laser multifunction (print, copy, scan, fax)
Speed
Up to 32 pages per minute
Resolution
1,200 x 1,200 dpi
Panel
7″ touchscreen
Estimated price range
Quote through Ricoh (managed service)
Receipt Printers
Epson TM-T20III
Receipt Printers
Epson TM-T20III
A low-cost thermal receipt printer for the front desk.
Connection
USB and serial; Ethernet versions also sold
Speed
Up to 250 mm per second
Cutter
Auto cutter, rated for 1.5 million cuts
Paper
80 mm (3 1/8″) rolls; 58 mm also supported
Estimated price range
About $190
Receipt Printers
Star Micronics TSP143IV
Receipt Printers
Star Micronics TSP143IV
A newer thermal receipt printer with network connectivity for shared front desks.
Connection
USB-C and Ethernet
Paper
80 mm (58 mm with the supplied guide)
Speed
Up to 250 mm per second at 203 dpi
Cutter
Automatic partial cut
Estimated price range
About $315 to $343
Payment Terminals
Stripe Reader S710
Payment Terminals
Stripe Reader S710
The default terminal for new Digitail Secure Payments orders in the US and Canada since August 7, 2026.
Display
5.5″ 1080p touchscreen
Payments
Tap, chip, swipe and digital wallets
Connection
Wi-Fi; optional 4G/LTE; Ethernet through the dock or hub
Battery
Up to about 15 h of active use
Estimated price range
$359 USD or $499 CAD (one-time)
