Clover devices—Technical specifications
Clover point of sale (POS) software runs on custom hardware for the best merchant experience. Learn about the various models of Clover devices suited for various business needs.
Clover Station models and specifications
Clover Station Solo
Clover Station Solo is an all-in-one point of sale (POS) device with a 14" HD display, built-in receipt printer, and cash drawer designed for fast and easy business operations.
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- Operating system—Clover-hardened version of Android (AOSP) 10.0 (API Level 29, Q)
- Processor—Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 octa-core processor
- Memory—2 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash
- Display—Tiltable 14.0", 1920x1080 TVDPI (160ppi) LCD
- Payment support—EMV chip card reader and MSR reader
- Connectivity—Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and 4G LTE connectivity
- Ports
- Hub with four USB device ports and two RJ11 cash drawer ports
- 12-V charging port for a Clover Flex
- Audio—Internal speaker and microphone
- Fingerprint reader
Clover Station Solo (international)
Clover Station Solo (international) offers tailored payment processing capabilities for global markets.
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- Operating system—Clover-hardened version of Android (AOSP) 10.0
- Processor—Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 octa-core processor
- Memory—2 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash
- Display—Tiltable 14.0", 1920x1080
- Connectivity—Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and 4G LTE
- Camera—5 MP for 1D and 2D barcode scanning
- Ports
- Hub with four USB device ports and two RJ11 cash drawer ports
- 12 Volt charging port with cable for a Clover Flex (Flex and Flex Cradle are sold separately)
- Audio—Internal speaker and microphone and 3.5mm stereo audio jack with microphone input
- Fingerprint reader
- MSR reader for merchant and employee login
Clover Station Duo 2
Clover Station Duo 2 is a dual-screen point of sale (POS) device with a 14" merchant-facing screen and an 8" customer-facing screen, enhancing transaction efficiency.
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- Operating system—Clover-hardenedClover hardened version of Android (AOSP) 10.0 (API Level 29, Q)
- Processor—Qualcomm® Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor (4 cores up to 1.8GHz and 4 cores up to 2.2GHz)
- Memory—2 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash
- Display
- Merchant-facing screen: 14.0" IPS FHD display
- Customer-facing screen: 8.0" IPS HD display
- Employee login method: Employee passcode
- Camera and scanning
- Dual cameras: 5.0M pixels
- Supports 1D/2D with advanced Zebra scanning software
- Connectivity—North America and Europe (C043E): Ethernet, WiFi, and 4G/LTE
- Audio and microphone
- Internal dynamic speaker
- Separate speakers on both the terminal and display
- Single microphone input
- 3.5 mm stereo audio jack located in the terminal
- Physical volume buttons on the customer-facing device and through the user interface
- Accessibility features
- Volume control
- Voice assistant
- Stylus pen option
- Headphone connection ability
- Display: High contrast, font, and brightness adjustment
- Sound detector (for microphone)
- Universal switch
- Tactile PIN entry option
- Accessories for purchase: Mini PIN shield, Mini PIN Entry Aid, cash drawer
See also how to build apps for Clover Station Duo 2.
Clover Station Duo (previously Station Pro)
Previously known as Station Pro, Clover Station Duo is a two-screen point of sale (POS) device that facilitates business management and customer payment initiation.
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- Operating system—Clover-hardened version of Android (AOSP) 8.1 (API Level 27, Oreo) upgradable to Android (AOSP) 10.0 (API Level 29)
- Processor—Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 octa-core processor
- Memory—2 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash
- Camera—5 MP on both displays for 1D and 2D barcode scanning
- Display and audio
Merchant-facing:- Display—14.0", 1920x1080 TVDPI (160ppi)
- Audio—Speaker and microphone
Customer-facing: - Display—7.0" 1280x800 TVDPI (213ppi)
- Terminal—EMV chip card reader, NFC reader, and MSR reader
- Audio—3.5-mm audio jack (with L/R output and mic input), speaker, and microphone
- Connectivity—Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and 4G/LTE
- Port—Hub with four USB device ports and two RJ12 cash drawer ports
See also how to build apps for Clover Station Duo.
Clover Station (2018)
Clover Station (2018) point of sale (POS) device features a 14" HD display, fingerprint reader, and improved processing power for efficient business operations.
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- Operating system—Hardened ROM based on Android (AOSP) 7.0.0 (API Level 24, Nougat)
- Processor—Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 810 octa-core CPU
- Memory—3 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash
- Display
- 14" tablet with a 1920x1080 TVDPI display (160ppi)
- Orientation: Rotates between:
- Merchant-facing landscape position
- Customer-facing portrait position
- Fingerprint reader
- Camera and scanner—Front-facing camera for scanning 1D and 2D barcodes in either orientation
- Connectivity—Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- Payment support—EMV chip card and MSR readers
- Two printer options
- Standard thermal receipt printer
- Thermal receipt printer with 4.3" customer-facing display and NFC reader
- Battery—Up to four hours of integrated battery life for the tablet
- Audio—3.5-mm audio jack (with L/R output and mic input), speaker, and microphone
- Ports
- Hub with four USB device ports and two RJ12 cash drawer ports
- Support for existing USB peripherals, including Clover Mini
Clover Station
Clover Station is a countertop point of sale (POS) fixed location device. It manages inventory and processes payments using Clover software, with a 14" screen and optional customer-facing display.
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- Operating system—Clover hardened version of Android (AOSP) 4.2.2 (API Level 17, Jelly Bean)
- Processor—Quad-core Tegra 3 SoC
- Memory—1 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash
- Display
- 11.6", 1366x768 MDPI display (160dpi)
- Orientation: Rotates between:
- Merchant-facing landscape position
- Customer-facing portrait position
- Camera and scanner—Rear camera for scanning 1D and 2D barcodes
- Connectivity—Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- Payment support—Magnetic stripe card reader. Non-financial cards cannot be read.
- Port—Hub with four USB device ports and one RJ12 cash drawer port
- Printer—Thermal receipt printer
- Audio
- 3.5-mm audio jack (with L/R output and mic input), speaker
- Does not contain a microphone
Clover Mini models and specifications
Clover Mini 3
Clover Mini is a compact point of sale (POS) device with an 8" screen, running on Android 10.0. It is equipped with an EMV chip card reader, NFC reader, and magnetic stripe reader.
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- Operating system—Clover-hardened version of Androids 10.0 (API Level 29)
- Processor—Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ octa-core processor
- Memory—2 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash
- Display—8″, 1280×800
- Camera—Front-facing camera for 1D and 2D barcode scanning
- Connectivity—Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE
- Payment support—EMV chip card reader, NFC reader, and MSR reader
- Ports—Two USB host ports (type A), one USB port (type B) device, and one RJ12 port
- Printer—Internal thermal receipt printer
- Audio—3.5-mm audio jack (with L/R output and mic input), speaker, and microphone)
Clover Mini 2
Clover Mini 2 is a compact point of sale (POS) system with an 8" touch screen, a built-in printer, and the ability to accept various payment types, including swipe, dip, or tap. It is a countertop device that can be used as a complete POS or in a customer-facing mode.
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- Operating system—Clover-hardened version of Android (AOSP) 8.1.0 (API Level 27, Oreo) upgradable to Android (AOSP) 10.0 (API Level 29)
- Processor—Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 octa-core processor
- Memory—2 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash
- Display—7″, 1280×800 TVDPI display (213ppi)
- Payment support—EMV chip card reader, NFC reader, and MSR reader
- Port—Hub with four USB device ports and one RJ12 cash drawer port
- Camera and scanning—Front-facing camera for 1D and 2D barcode scanning
- Connectivity—Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE
- Printer—Internal thermal receipt printer
- Audio—3.5-mm audio jack (with L/R output and mic input), speaker, and microphone
Clover Mini 1
Clover Mini 1 is a countertop device known for its sleek design and flexibility. It features a 7" touch display and integrated payment processing capabilities.
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- Operating system—Clover-hardened version of Android (AOSP) 4.4 (API Level 19, KitKat)
- Processor—Tegra 4 quad-core CPU
- Memory—2 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash
- Display—7", 1280x800 TVDPI (213ppi); Merchant-facing and customer-facing modes (both in landscape layout)
- Payment support—EMV chip card reader, NFC reader, MSR reader
- Ports—Hub with four USB device ports and one RJ12 cash drawer port
- Camera—Front-facing camera for 1D and 2D barcode scanning
- Connectivity—Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and optional 3G
- Printer—Internal thermal receipt printer
- Audio—3.5-mm audio jack (with L/R output and mic input), speaker, and microphone
Clover Flex models and specifications
Clover Flex 4
The Flex 4 is a full-featured, mobile-optimized smart payment and business management device. This hand-held powerhouse with features similar to the Flex 3 is ideal for restaurant table-side orders, at the counter, in line, or on the go. The device makes it easy to accept payments using credit and debit cards, chip cards with PIN entry and signature, NFC-enabled cards from all major brands, and mobile payment services, including Apple Pay®, Google Pay™, and Samsung Pay®.
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- Operating system—Android 13, API level 33, multi-language support
- Processor—Qualcomm® 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core applications processor
- Memory—4 GB RAM; Storage—64 GB Flash
- Display—5.99" IPS LCD, 1440 x 720 pixels, Capacitive multi-touch screen and scratch resistant with anti-fingerprint coating
- Camera—5MP integrated color camera for 1D/2D barcode scanning with advanced scan decoding
- Payment support—EMV® Contact (chip), EMV Contactless (tap), and Magstripe Reader (MSR, swipe)
- Connectivity—4G/LTE, WiFi, and Bluetooth
- Printer—Internal thermal receipt printer
- Ports and charging—Wireless charging with cradle; USB Type C
- Audio—3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack with Microphone Input and Mono Dynamic Speaker
Clover Flex Pocket
Clover Flex Pocket is a sleek and lightweight, mobile-optimized smart payment and business management device. The slim hand-held device packs a punch with features similar to Flex 3 in terms of screen dimension, resolution, and most features, with the benefits of a Qualcomm architecture that runs on Android version 13. It does not include a built-in printer and charging charging cradle and does not support wireless charging.
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- Operating system—Android 13, API level 33, multi-language support
- Processor—Qualcomm® 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core applications processor
- Memory—4 GB RAM; Storage—64 GB Flash
- Display—5.99" IPS LCD, 1440 x 720 pixels, Capacitive multi-touch screen and scratch resistant with anti-fingerprint coating
- Camera—5MP integrated color camera for 1D/2D barcode scanning with advanced scan decoding
- Payment support—EMV® Contact (chip), EMV Contactless (tap), and Magstripe Reader (MSR, swipe)
- Connectivity—4G/LTE, WiFi, and Bluetooth
- Ports and charging—USB Type C with off-the-shelf Type C USB charger
- Audio—3.5mm Stereo Audio Jack with Microphone Input and Mono Dynamic Speaker
Clover Flex 3
Clover Flex 3 is a handheld point of sale (POS) device from Clover with a 5.99" HD screen, supporting Android 10 and featuring a redesigned payment interface.
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- Operating system—Clover hardened version of Android (AOSP) 10 (API Level 29)
- Processor—Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor
- Memory—2 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash
- Display—5.99″, 720×1440 XHDPI
- Payment support—EMV chip card reader, NFC reader, and MSR reader
- Camera—5MP camera
- Barcode scanner—1D and 2D barcode scanner with a dedicated external button for barcode.
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE
- North America (C045U)—4G/LTE only
- Europe (C045E)—4G/LTE fallback support for 3G
- Argentina (C045L)—4G/LTE fallback support for 3G
- Printer—Internal thermal receipt printer
- Audio—3.5-mm audio jack (with L/R output and mic input), speaker, and microphone
Clover Flex 2
Clover Flex 2 is a portable point of sale (POS) device with a built-in receipt printer, barcode scanner, and the ability to accept a variety of payment methods.
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- Operating system—Clover hardened version of Android (AOSP) 8.1 (API Level 27, Oreo) upgradable to Android (AOSP) 10.0 (API Level 29)
- Processor—Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor
- Memory—2 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash
- Display—5″, 720×1280 XHDPI (320ppi); Merchant-facing and customer-facing modes (both in portrait layout)
- Payment support—EMV chip card reader, NFC reader, and MSR reader
- Camera—Built-in 5MP forward-looking camera with a landscape orientation.
- Barcode scanner—1D and 2D trigger-activated barcode scanner with a dedicated external button for barcode.
- Fingerprint reader
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE
- North America (C043U): 4G/LTE only
- Europe (C043E): 4G/LTE only
- Argentina (C043L): 3G with 2G fallback
- Printer—Internal thermal receipt printer
- Audio—3.5-mm audio jack (with L/R output and mic input), speaker, and microphone
Clover Flex
Clover Flex is a handheld device that offers the power of a full point of sale (POS) in a portable form. It is ideal for payments at the counter, table, or on the go.
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- Operating system—Clover-hardened version of Android (AOSP) 5.1.1 (API Level 22, Lollipop)
- Processor—Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core CPU
- Memory—1 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash
- Display—5″, 720×1280 XHDPI (320ppi); Merchant-facing and customer-facing modes (both in portrait layout)
- Payment support
- EMV chip card reader, NFC reader, and MSR reader
- On-screen PIN entry (with a solution for the visually impaired)
- Camera and scanner—Built-in camera for 1D and 2D trigger-activated barcode scanner. The camera is forward-looking with a landscape orientation
- Connectivity—Wi-Fi and 3G (robust applications will assume partial connectivity)
- Printer—Internal thermal receipt printer
- Audio—3.5-mm audio jack (with L/R output and mic input), speaker, and microphone
Clover Mobile specifications
Clover Mobile is a mobile device for on-the-go payment processing, designed to work seamlessly with other Clover devices for a comprehensive point of sale (POS) solution.
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- Operating system—Clover hardened version of Android (AOSP) 4.4 (API Level 19, KitKat)
- Processor—Tegra 4 quad-core CPU
- Memory—2 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash
- Display—7", 1280x800 TVDPI (213ppi)
- Payment support—EMV chip card reader, NFC reader, MSR reader
- Camera and scanner—Front-facing camera; Trigger-activated 1D and 2D barcode scanner
- Connectivity—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional 3G
- Battery—5140 mAh
- Audio—3.5-mm audio jack (with L/R output and mic input), speaker, and microphone
- Optional
- Charging dock
- Bluetooth thermal receipt printer
Clover Go solution and accessories
Clover Go is a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) offering, designed for processing EMV payments through mobile devices. This mobile point of sale (POS) system includes the Clover Go app that merchants can install on various mobile devices, along with compatible device accessories. Merchants can use the Clover Go app to monitor, track, and process POS transactions from their mobile devices. The Clover Go app is available for download both from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Clover Go accessories include:
- Clover Go reader: EMV-capable device that pairs with an Apple (iOS®) and Android smartphone or tablet. The reader allows iOS and Android mobile apps to accept swipe, NFC, or EMV transactions with no EMV certification required at the merchant's end. Clover Go reader accepts chip, dip, and contactless payments, including Tap-to-Pay on iPhone, Apple Pay®, Google Pay® and Samsung Pay®.
- Clover Go Dock: Clover Go Dock is an accessory to mount your Clover Go reader to accept card payments securely on a countertop. It supports a security lock and USB charging.
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- Clover Security Plus with all-day, everyday support
- Connectivity—Micro USB for charging, Bluetooth® to mobile device for payment
- Battery life—Estimated 160 dip, 160 swipe, or 130 contactless transactions per charge
- Compatibility—Compatibility: iOS 10 (Bluetooth LE required) and Android 4.4 (and higher)
Use the Clover Go software development kit (SDK)
- Clover Go SDK provides a powerful set of features and functionality to develop a robust mobile point-of-sale (POS) app for card-present transactions. Use the Clover Go software development kit (SDK) to integrate iOS® or Android apps with the Clover Go reader. See the Clover Go SDK quick start guides.
- Clover Go SDK is EMV level 3 certified for the Clover Go Card reader. It provides a secure integration with the payment gateway for card processing.
Clover device-specific storage guidelines
To manage your Clover device for optimal performance and lifespan, follow the guidelines in each device model:
| Flex | Mini | Station Solo | Station Duo | Station 2 |
Printers
Merchants may use the following devices with Clover:
Printer type | Paper width | Paper length | Pixel width |
---|---|---|---|
Clover Station Duo Printer | 3 1/8 in | 230 ft | 576 px |
Clover Station (2018) Printer | 3 1/8 in | 230 ft | 576 px |
Clover Station Printer | 3 1/8 in | 230 ft | 576 px |
Clover Mini Internal Printer | 2 1/4 in | 85 ft | 384 px |
Clover Flex Internal Printer | 2 1/4 in | 50 ft | 384 px |
Clover Mobile Printer | 2 1/4 in | 85 ft | 384 px |
Star Micronics SP742ML Kitchen Printer | 3 in | 100 - 165 ft | N/A |
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