HK SYSTEMS HK-2D Digital USD Coin Counter and Sorter vs Kolibri KCS-2000 Coin Counter Machine

What separates them

Price history

• HK SYSTEMS HK-2D Digital USD Coin Counter and Sorter: lowest $104.99 on Nov 2 at Walmart.
• Kolibri KCS-2000 Coin Counter Machine: lowest $104.95 on Nov 2 at eBay.

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Specs compared

Questions and answers

Which is better for a small business?

The Kolibri KCS-2000. It publishes a 220 coins/min speed, a 2,000-coin hopper, batch counting and tube wrapping, while the HK-2D lists none of these figures.

Which one wraps coins into rolls?

The Kolibri does it with one-touch tube batching: load a wrapper, hold "+", press Start, and the tube stops when the roll is full. The HK-2D claims wrapping but gives no method or capacity.

Is the HK-2D's higher rating meaningful?

Not much. It is 4.4 from 5 ratings, against 4.2 from 55 for the Kolibri. The Kolibri's score rests on far more shoppers.

Does either machine catch foreign coins?

The Kolibri lists foreign coin detection. The HK-2D lists no error or counterfeit detection.

Which is easier to store?

The HK-2D, described as a compact two-row counter. The Kolibri measures 13.6" x 10" x 11.6" and weighs 8 lb, though it has a carry handle.

Is the Kolibri worth the extra cost?

Prices were not supplied for either machine, so compare them on Deal.ai. If the gap is small, the Kolibri's speed, capacity and wrapping justify it for regular use.