Our 27″ HiStone HS520U has been a favourite with Windows-based retailers and restaurants for years. But more and more kiosk software is now built for Android first. So HiStone made an Android version: the HS520T.
Same big 27″ screen, same tough aluminium frame, now powered by Android 12 and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Here’s what’s new, and how to choose between the two.
A big screen that sells
The HS520T has a 27″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) true-flat capacitive touchscreen in an aluminium alloy frame. That’s a lot of room for food photography, upsell prompts and product grids. In our experience, bigger, clearer menus are one of the easiest ways to lift average order value at a kiosk.
Android 12 with Snapdragon power
- 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor
- Android 12
- 4GB RAM and 64GB eMMC as standard, with 8GB and 128GB optional
- dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 BLE and Gigabit LAN.
It’s quick to boot, quiet and ideal for modern Android self-ordering and self-checkout apps, with easy over-the-air updates.
Everything built in
This is a proper kiosk, not a tablet on a pole. Built in as standard you get:
- an integrated FR60 barcode scanner
- a built-in Epson M30 receipt printer, protected by a patented lock
- 2 x 3W speakers and an omnidirectional microphone, which is handy for voice prompts and accessibility.
Options include a Face ID or membership camera, a security camera, MSR or MSR + RFID card readers and a fingerprint reader.
Modular and easy to look after
The HS520T comes on a floor stand. You can add big or small shelving units, an alarm light, a number plate, and brackets for an EFTPOS card terminal, a fiscal printer or a sanitiser bottle. A front-opening door makes it quick to reload paper and service. It’s white as standard, with black optional.
HS520T vs HS520U
| HS520T (Android) | HS520U (Windows) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12 | Windows 11 LTSC or Pro |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (8-core) | Intel Core i3-6100U |
| Memory / storage | 4GB/64GB eMMC, 8GB/128GB optional | 4GB–16GB RAM, 128GB–512GB SSD |
| Screen | 27″ Full HD PCAP | 27″ Full HD PCAP |
| Scanner and printer | FR60 scanner, Epson M30 printer | Integrated 1D/2D scanner, 80mm printer |
| Extras | Microphone, fingerprint option, Face ID camera option | ID or security camera options |
| Best for | Android ordering and self-checkout apps | Windows EPOS and kiosk software |
The rule is simple: pick the one your software runs on. If your kiosk app is Android, choose the HS520T. If it’s Windows, choose the HS520U. If you’re comparing the HS520U with Flytech, Aures and Posiflex, see our 27-inch kiosk comparison.
Where the HS520T works best
- Quick-service restaurants and food halls: big menus, upsells and fast ordering.
- Convenience and grocery: self-checkout with a built-in scanner and printer.
- Cinemas, leisure and attractions: ticketing and snack ordering.
- Staff canteens: cashless ordering with membership cards.
The Hisense DNA
HiStone started life as Hisense Intelligent Commercial Systems, the commercial POS arm of Hisense, and has been building point-of-sale hardware for more than 30 years. That background shows in the HS520T’s solid frame, quality touchscreen and service-friendly design. It’s built to stand in front of the public all day, every day.
Get the HS520T from the UK distributor
B-Spoke Systems is the official UK distributor for HiStone. We can load and test your Android kiosk app before dispatch and support the HS520T here in the UK.
Call 0116 260 3100, email sales@b-spokesystems.com or browse the full HiStone kiosk range.