DETECK DT800 Two-Pocket Counter vs Semacon S-2500 Two-Pocket Counter

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The DETECK DT800 Two-Pocket Counter is the better money counter overall, rated 3.3 to 2.9. The DETECK DT800 Two-Pocket Counter leads on detection, counting functions and price. The Semacon S-2500 Two-Pocket Counter wins on speed. The DETECK DT800 Two-Pocket Counter costs $1,285 less ($990 vs $2,275).

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DETECK DT800 Two-Pocket Counter vs Semacon S-2500 Two-Pocket Counter

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every two-pocket money counter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightDETECK DT800 Two-Pocket CounterSemacon S-2500 Two-Pocket Counter
Overall rating3.3/52.9/5
Price 25%13 $9900 $2,275
Detection 25%95 UV, magnetic ink, infrared, metal thread, dual image sensors, serial numbers65 UV, magnetic ink, infrared, metal thread
Counting functions 20%85 reads mixed denominations, printer or data port, sorting modes, several currencies, batch mode60 reads mixed denominations, sorting modes, batch mode
Speed 10%57 1,200 bills/min top speed100 1,500 bills/min top speed
Hopper 5%50 hopper capacity not published (neutral score used)50 hopper capacity not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 15%0 1-year warranty0 1-year warranty

Specifications

DETECK DT800 Two-Pocket CounterSemacon S-2500 Two-Pocket Counter
Counting
Top speed1,200 bills/min1,500 bills/min
Speed settings1,200 bills/min800 to 1,500 bills/min
Mixed-bill speed-1,000 bills/min
Value countingMixed billsMixed bills
Sorting modesYesYes
Batch modeYesYes
CurrenciesUSD, CAD, MXN, EUR, GBP-
Counterfeit detection
Ultraviolet (UV)YesYes
Magnetic ink (MG)YesYes
Infrared (IR)YesYes
Metal thread (MT)YesYes
Size (DD)NoNo
Image sensors (CIS)TwoNone
Serial numbersYesNo
Display and ports
Display-color touch screen
Customer displayNoNo
Printer or data portYesNo
Printer includedNoNo
Build
Weight16.5 lb-
Warranty1 year1 year

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