Kolibri Signature Two-Pocket Counter
#1 in Two-pocketFull review
A complete two-pocket counter at about $1,100 with a three-year warranty. The best balance of detection and price in its group.
Amazon $1,090.99$1,090.99
The Kolibri Signature Two-Pocket Counter is the better money counter overall, rated 3.9 to 2.9. The Kolibri Signature Two-Pocket Counter leads on warranty, detection and counting functions. The Semacon S-2500 Two-Pocket Counter wins on speed. The Kolibri Signature Two-Pocket Counter costs $1,184.01 less ($1,090.99 vs $2,275).
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Semacon S-2500 Two-Pocket Counter
#6 in Two-pocketFull review
A heavy-duty discriminator for bank and casino volumes. Smaller businesses get more checks for less elsewhere.
Amazon $2,275$2,275
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Kolibri Signature Two-Pocket Counter for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), detection (UV, magnetic ink, infrared, metal thread, dual image sensors, size, serial numbers vs UV, magnetic ink, infrared, metal thread) and counting functions (reads mixed denominations, printer or data port, sorting modes, several currencies, batch mode vs reads mixed denominations, sorting modes, batch mode).
- Choose the Semacon S-2500 Two-Pocket Counter for speed (1,500 bills/min top speed vs 1,200 bills/min top speed).
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 weight | Kolibri Signature Two-Pocket Counter | Semacon S-2500 Two-Pocket Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Price 25% | 10 $1,090.99 | 0 $2,275 |
| Detection 25% | 100 UV, magnetic ink, infrared, metal thread, dual image sensors, size, serial numbers | 65 UV, magnetic ink, infrared, metal thread |
| Counting functions 20% | 85 reads mixed denominations, printer or data port, sorting modes, several currencies, batch mode | 60 reads mixed denominations, sorting modes, batch mode |
| Speed 10% | 57 1,200 bills/min top speed | 100 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% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Kolibri Signature Two-Pocket Counter | Semacon S-2500 Two-Pocket Counter | |
|---|---|---|
| Counting | ||
| Top speed | 1,200 bills/min | 1,500 bills/min |
| Speed settings | 1,200 bills/min | 800 to 1,500 bills/min |
| Mixed-bill speed | - | 1,000 bills/min |
| Value counting | Mixed bills | Mixed bills |
| Sorting modes | Yes | Yes |
| Batch mode | Yes | Yes |
| Currencies | USD, CAD, MXN, EUR, GBP | - |
| Counterfeit detection | ||
| Ultraviolet (UV) | Yes | Yes |
| Magnetic ink (MG) | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared (IR) | Yes | Yes |
| Metal thread (MT) | Yes | Yes |
| Size (DD) | Yes | No |
| Image sensors (CIS) | Two | None |
| Serial numbers | Yes | No |
| Display and ports | ||
| Display | 4.3 in touch screen | color touch screen |
| Customer display | No | No |
| Printer or data port | Yes | No |
| Printer included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 22 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |