Elo I-Series 5 Steel 21.5" Touch Computer, QCS6490, 8 GB / 64 GB, Android 14, PoE (E176640)

The Elo I-Series 5 Steel 21.5" is a rugged Android touch computer in a stainless steel enclosure, sealed to IP65 at the front and IP54 at the rear, for commercial kitchens, food processing, manufacturing and other harsh environments. It runs Android 14 with Google Mobile Services on a Qualcomm Snapdragon QCS6490 octa-core processor with 8 GB RAM and 64 GB storage, and its chemically strengthened edge-to-edge 10-touch PCAP display (Full HD) is easy to wipe down. Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Gigabit Ethernet, USB-A 3.0 and a USB-C output connect printers, scanners and kitchen peripherals, with an operating range of 0–45 °C. This version, E176640, is the 21.5" model with Power-over-Ethernet (up to 51 W), powered by a single network cable – no power brick is included; stands and mounts are ordered separately.

Key Features

• Stainless steel, IP65 front / IP54 rear – resists splashes, grease and dust in kitchens and production areas
• Easy-to-clean touchscreen – chemically strengthened, edge-to-edge glass with 10-point PCAP, usable through up to 6 mm glass
• Qualcomm QCS6490 performance – octa-core, 8 GB RAM and 64 GB storage for KDS, HMI and POS software
• Android 14 with Google Mobile Services – Google Play, upgrade path to Android 16/18 with Elo OS 360
• Extended temperature range – operates from 0 to 45 °C
• Power-over-Ethernet option – PoE models (up to 51 W) need only one cable for power and data
• Connectivity – Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Gigabit Ethernet, USB-A 3.0 and USB-C output
• 8 MP autofocus camera and dual microphones – for scanning, video and voice

Ideal Applications

• Kitchen display systems (KDS) in restaurants and central kitchens
• Food and beverage production lines
• Industrial HMI and machine control
• Warehouse, logistics and shop-floor terminals
• Quick-service restaurant ordering in demanding areas

Technical Specifications

Choosing the right version: The I-Series 5 Steel is available in 10.1", 15.6" and 21.5", each either with Power-over-Ethernet (single-cable installation, no power brick) or without PoE with a power brick included. Browse all POS PCs to compare sizes, platforms and operating systems, or contact us for volume pricing, project quotes and configuration advice.