Cassida 8800R V2 Mixed Counter vs Safescan 2985-SC Two-Pocket Counter

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Cassida 8800R V2 Mixed Counter rates 4.0 among mixed-denomination money counters; the Safescan 2985-SC Two-Pocket Counter rates 3.8 among two-pocket ones. The Cassida 8800R V2 Mixed Counter costs $1,309 less ($690 vs $1,999).

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Cassida 8800R V2 Mixed Counter vs Safescan 2985-SC Two-Pocket Counter

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (mixed-denomination and two-pocket), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightCassida 8800R V2 Mixed CounterSafescan 2985-SC Two-Pocket Counter
Overall rating4.0/53.8/5
Price 25%24 $6900 $1,999
Detection 25%85 UV, magnetic ink, infrared, serial numbers, dual image sensors100 UV, magnetic ink, infrared, metal thread, dual image sensors, size, serial numbers
Counting functions 20%100 reads mixed denominations, printer or data port, customer display, sorting modes, several currencies, batch mode75 reads mixed denominations, printer or data port, sorting modes, several currencies
Speed 10%57 1,200 bills/min top speed57 1,200 bills/min top speed
Hopper 5%50 hopper capacity not published (neutral score used)100 500-bill hopper
Warranty 15%100 3-year warranty100 3-year warranty

Specifications

Cassida 8800R V2 Mixed CounterSafescan 2985-SC Two-Pocket Counter
Counting
Top speed1,200 bills/min1,200 bills/min
Speed settings1,200 bills/min1,200 bills/min
Value countingMixed billsMixed bills
Sorting modesYesYes
Batch modeYes-
CurrenciesUSD, CAD, MXN, EUR, GBP, BRL, ARS, COP, VES, RUBUSD, CAD, MXN, EUR, GBP, CHF, CNY, HKD, JPY, KRW, AUD, MOP, PHP, NZD, SGD, MYR, THB, IDR, TWD, INR, BND, SRD, KHR, VND, AED, SAR
Hopper-500 bills
Stacker-220 bills
Reject pocket-50 bills
Counterfeit detection
Ultraviolet (UV)YesYes
Magnetic ink (MG)YesYes
Infrared (IR)YesYes
Metal thread (MT)NoYes
Size (DD)NoYes
Image sensors (CIS)TwoTwo
Serial numbersYesYes
Display and ports
Display4.3 in touch screen4.3 in touch screen
Customer displayYesNo
Printer or data portYesYes
Printer includedNoNo
Build
Weight12.8 lb-
Warranty3 years3 years

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