There is no single “best EPOS terminal” – the right one depends on your software, your counter and how busy you get. This guide matches each model in the HiStone EPOS terminal range to the businesses it suits best, so you can shortlist quickly.
Quick comparison
| Model | Type | OS | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| HK568 / HK568U | All-in-one, 15.6″ | Windows | Restaurants, pubs, busy retail |
| HK788 | All-in-one, 18″ | Windows 11 | Large menus and product grids |
| HK566Q Luna X | All-in-one, 15.6″ | Android 14 | Cafés, takeaways, app-based EPOS |
| HK526Q | All-in-one | Android | Small retail and hospitality |
| HK528 | All-in-one | Windows 11 | Retail counters |
| HK578 / HK578U | All-in-one | Windows | Retail counters |
| HK960U | All-in-one | Windows 11 | Windows 11 counters |
| HM628N | 10.1″ tablet + dock | Windows 11 | Table service, queue busting |
| HM638N | 11.6″ tablet + dock | Windows 11 | Mobile ordering with a bigger screen |
| HK600U | Box EPOS PC | Windows / Linux | Under-counter or custom screens |
Best EPOS terminal for restaurants and pubs: HiStone HK568
The HK568 is a sealed, screwless all-in-one with a 15.6″ Full HD capacitive screen that rotates 180°, and processor options from Intel Celeron J6412 up to Core i5-1145G7E. It has three serial ports, powered USB, a 24V RJ11 cash drawer port and an optional 10.1″ or 15.6″ customer display. Its sealed housing is designed to resist grease, dust and spills – exactly what a busy bar or kitchen pass needs.
Best large-screen EPOS terminal: HiStone HK788
With an 18″ Full HD display, Intel 11th Gen Core i3 (i5 optional), seven USB ports, three COM ports and a die-cast aluminium body with height adjustment and VESA mounting, the HK788 suits venues with long menus, modifiers and big product grids.
Best Android EPOS terminal: HiStone HK566Q Luna X
Running Android 14 on an 8-core RK3576 processor with 4GB (8GB optional) RAM, the HK566Q has a 15.6″ true-flat touch screen, a tilting smart hinge and seven USB ports. It is a strong, cost-effective choice for app-based EPOS in cafés and takeaways.
Best mobile EPOS terminal: HiStone HM628N
A 10.1″ Windows 11 tablet with an Intel Celeron N4120, optional 1D/2D scanner, magnetic card reader and a smart dock with built-in 58mm printer, serial ports and cash drawer port. It is accredited for ICRTouch, so it slots straight into many hospitality setups.
Best compact option: HiStone HK600U box EPOS
If you already have screens, or want the PC hidden under the counter, a box EPOS terminal keeps the counter clear and lets you choose your own touch monitor.
How to choose
- Start with your EPOS software – Windows or Android?
- Measure your counter and decide on screen size.
- List your peripherals (printer, drawer, scanner, scales) and check ports.
- Decide whether you need a customer display or mobile ordering.
Talk to B-Spoke Systems about HiStone EPOS terminals
B-Spoke Systems supplies the full HiStone EPOS range in the UK from our Leicester base, for EPOS resellers, software houses and businesses alike. You can build and price a HiStone EPOS terminal in our configurator, book a visit to our Leicester showroom to try the hardware with your own software, or call 0116 260 3100 / email sales@b-spokesystems.com.