ZKTeco Horus E2 Android Multi-Biometric Terminal in Dubai, UAE
The Horus E2 is an Android 10 access-control and attendance terminal that combines visible-light facial authentication with card and password verification, while selected series models add fingerprint, QR-code, or backup-battery capability.
It is designed for buyers who need flexible identification methods, modern network connectivity, and direct interfaces for door-control projects. FourTeck can help UAE organizations confirm the correct Horus E2 model, authentication method, software platform, network path, door hardware requirements, quantity, and deployment plan before quotation.
50,000 Users
Wi-Fi + 4G Connectivity
A Flexible Identity Terminal for Access and Attendance
The ZKTeco Horus E2 is best understood as a configurable identity terminal rather than a single fixed biometric specification. The base platform combines facial recognition, card reading and password entry; the Horus E2-FP adds fingerprint authentication, the Horus E2-B introduces a removable 3,200mAh backup battery, and the Horus E2-QR adds QR-code functions. That distinction is important because procurement teams should specify the exact model that matches the intended workflow instead of ordering only by the Horus E2 family name.
The device runs Android 10 on an octa-core 2.0GHz processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. A 5-inch, 720 × 1280 TFT color touch display provides the local user interface, supported by dual 2MP cameras and supplementary light for facial authentication. ZKTeco specifies capacity for up to 20,000 face templates, 50,000 cards, 50,000 users and 200,000 transactions across the series. For organizations moving from basic punch terminals to connected access-control infrastructure, those capacities allow the unit to serve a broad range of office, education, warehouse, retail, project-site and commercial-building scenarios.
Connectivity is another reason the series can fit diverse projects. The terminal supports TCP/IP, dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, BLE 4.1, 4G mobile communication, Wiegand input/output and ZKTeco RS485. It also provides interfaces for an electric lock, door sensor, exit button, auxiliary input and alarm. This means the buying conversation should cover more than biometric capacity. A practical deployment also needs the network path, door hardware, power arrangement, mounting location, management software and security policy to be reviewed together.
For a UAE buyer, the key question is whether the terminal fits the existing access-control and attendance environment. A new office may be able to standardize on one authentication method and one software platform from the beginning. A replacement project may need to preserve existing cards, door wiring, network rules, attendance processes or data-export expectations. FourTeck can help review those project details before supply so the selected Horus E2 variant matches the intended use instead of creating avoidable changes after installation.
Why the Horus E2 Series Matters to Business Buyers
The main business advantage is choice without forcing every site into the same credential method. Organizations can keep face, card and password as the common foundation, then select fingerprint, QR or backup-battery variants only where the workflow requires them. This gives procurement and IT teams a clearer way to standardize a product family while still respecting differences between office entrances, attendance points, project locations and temporary sites.
Multiple Authentication Paths
Face, card and password give organizations several ways to identify users without depending on one credential. Selected variants extend the workflow with fingerprint or QR. This is useful when different user groups require different enrollment methods, when visitor or contractor processes differ from employee access, or when a project wants to retain cards while gradually introducing touchless facial authentication.
Capacity for Busy Sites
Up to 50,000 users, 50,000 cards and 200,000 transactions give the series room for substantial workforce and event-record volumes. The 20,000 face-template capacity is especially relevant to organizations that need facial authentication for more than a small office. Buyers should still size the overall system around data retention, synchronization, software architecture and the number of terminals.
Flexible Connectivity
Wired TCP/IP remains suitable for fixed office infrastructure, while dual-band Wi-Fi can help where structured cabling is less convenient. 4G support is useful in locations where the terminal needs mobile-network connectivity. Bluetooth is available for supported workflows. Choosing the network method should include security, signal quality, local IT policy and ongoing support considerations.
Door-Control Integration
Wiegand, RS485, electric-lock, door-sensor, exit-button, auxiliary-input and alarm interfaces help the terminal fit into a real access-control design rather than operating only as an attendance clock. That makes installation planning important: lock type, door behavior, emergency release, power supply, reader placement and wiring route should be confirmed before the equipment is ordered.
Central Management Options
ZKTeco lists ZKBio Time and ZKBio CVAccess as supported software, with ZKBio Zexus as the related mobile application. The Android platform also gives integration teams a familiar operating environment. Software choice should be confirmed early because attendance reporting, access rules, user enrollment, mobile workflows and third-party integration requirements can change the project scope.
A Variant for Backup-Power Use Cases
The Horus E2-B variant includes a removable 3,200mAh lithium backup battery, which can be relevant to temporary site management or locations where short power interruptions should not immediately stop the terminal. The base model, FP model and QR model do not list this battery. Buyers who need continuity should confirm whether the battery variant fits the authentication requirement and should still plan the wider door-control power design separately.
Technical Strengths That Influence the Purchase
Horus E2 combines modern user interaction with the interfaces required for practical access-control deployment. Its 5-inch touch display is large enough for on-device interaction without turning the terminal into a kiosk, while the Android 10 operating environment and octa-core processor provide a platform for current application workflows. Dual 2MP cameras and supplementary light support facial authentication at a stated distance of 30cm to 100cm.
ZKTeco specifies facial authentication below one second for the Horus E2 variants. For the fingerprint-equipped E2-FP, the vendor specifies fingerprint authentication below 0.5 seconds and up to 30,000 fingerprint templates. Those numbers are valuable for busy entry points, but buyer planning should also consider queue behavior, enrollment quality, placement height, lighting, user training and network response. Authentication speed alone does not determine the full user experience.
The terminal also includes practical security and attendance functions such as anti-passback, photo capture, event photo capture, holiday scheduling, record query, tamper-switch alarm, schedule bell and multiple authentication methods. These capabilities can reduce the number of separate devices required at an entry point, provided the selected software and door architecture are planned correctly.
ZKTeco Horus E2 Series Specifications
The table below separates confirmed common platform details from model-specific differences. The final quotation should identify the exact Horus E2, Horus E2-FP, Horus E2-B or Horus E2-QR model because fingerprint, QR, backup battery, dimensions and weight differ.
| Specification | Confirmed Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand / Family | ZKTeco Horus E2 Series |
| Models | Horus E2, Horus E2-FP, Horus E2-B, Horus E2-QR |
| Display | 5-inch TFT color touch LCD, 720 × 1280 |
| Cameras | Dual 2MP cameras with supplementary light |
| Operating System | Android 10.0 |
| Processor / Memory | Octa-core CPU at 2.0GHz; 2GB RAM; 16GB ROM |
| Authentication | Face, card, password; fingerprint optional by FP model; QR optional by QR model |
| Face Capacity | 20,000 templates (1:N) |
| Fingerprint Capacity | 30,000 templates (1:N) on Horus E2-FP; not listed for other variants |
| Card / User / Transaction | 50,000 cards; 50,000 users; 200,000 transactions |
| Card Types | 125kHz ID card and 13.56MHz IC card listed as standard |
| Facial Recognition Distance | 30cm to 100cm |
| Authentication Speed | Facial authentication under 1 second; E2-FP fingerprint under 0.5 second |
| Network Communication | TCP/IP; Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n at 2.4GHz and 5GHz; BLE 4.1; 4G support |
| Access Interfaces | Wiegand input/output, ZKTeco RS485, electric lock, door sensor, exit button, alarm, auxiliary input |
| Power | DC 12V, 3A |
| Backup Battery | 3,200mAh lithium battery on Horus E2-B; not listed on E2, E2-FP or E2-QR |
| Operating Range | -10°C to 45°C; 0% to 80% RH non-condensing |
| Dimensions | E2: 171.6 × 82 × 24.5mm; E2-FP / E2-B / E2-QR: 216 × 82 × 24.5mm |
| Net Weight | E2: 0.39kg; E2-FP / E2-B / E2-QR: 0.46kg |
| Software | ZKBio Time, ZKBio CVAccess; ZKBio Zexus mobile application |
| Installation | Wall mount; compatible with Asian gang-box / single gang-box |
| Vendor-listed Certifications | ISO14001, ISO9001, CE, FCC, RoHS |
The correct configuration should be chosen from the workflow backward. If the requirement is normal employee access with face and cards, the base E2 may cover the authentication method without paying for an unused sensor. If fingerprint is mandatory because of policy or existing enrollment practice, the E2-FP is the relevant series member. Where QR credentials are part of mobile or visitor workflows, the E2-QR should be discussed. For temporary sites or locations where terminal continuity during short power disruption matters, the E2-B deserves consideration, but the wider lock and access-control power design must still be planned separately. FourTeck can review the model name, quantity, credential method, user count, door hardware, software, mounting location and network path before preparing a quote.
Configuration and Buyer Guidance
Start by choosing the authentication workflow, not by choosing the lowest-priced Horus E2 variant. The model difference changes what the terminal can physically do. A well-prepared purchase request should identify the user population, credential types, door interfaces, attendance requirements, software, network method and site conditions before the supplier confirms the exact unit.
Which authentication method is mandatory?
Face, card and password are the common platform capabilities. Fingerprint requires the E2-FP. QR requires the E2-QR. Backup battery requires the E2-B. If a project needs two of these special functions at once, the exact supported combination should be confirmed instead of assuming that every feature exists in one chassis.
How will it connect to the door?
List the electric lock, exit button, door sensor, alarm requirement and any external reader or controller. Confirm whether Wiegand or RS485 is needed. This prevents a terminal-only purchase from reaching site without the correct power supply, lock interface, emergency release components, enclosure or cabling.
What network path will be used?
Decide between wired TCP/IP, Wi-Fi or mobile connectivity based on site standards. A corporate office may prefer Ethernet and a controlled VLAN, while a temporary location may consider Wi-Fi or 4G. Signal quality, firewall policy, device management and server reachability should be reviewed before installation.
How many users and terminals are involved?
Capacity on one terminal is only part of the system design. Multi-site deployments should consider enrollment method, synchronization, transaction volume, attendance reporting, role management and what happens when users move between locations. Share the current and expected future user count.
Which software will manage the terminal?
ZKBio Time and ZKBio CVAccess support different business goals. Clarify whether the project is primarily attendance, primarily access control, or both. If the device must exchange data with HR, payroll, visitor or third-party applications, document that requirement before the hardware choice is finalized.
What should be sent for quotation?
Provide the exact model if known, quantity, authentication method, user count, number of doors, lock type, software requirement, network method, installation location, delivery location, target date and whether installation or configuration support is needed. This produces a more useful commercial response than asking only for a unit price.
Where the Horus E2 Fits in Real Deployments
The terminal is most useful where identity verification must connect directly to attendance records, door access, or both. The right variant depends on how users arrive, which credentials they carry, how reliable the network is, and whether the site is permanent or temporary.
Corporate Office Entrances
A head office or branch can use the Horus E2 family where employee identity, door release and attendance activity need to be handled from one wall-mounted endpoint. Facial authentication can reduce dependence on physical cards for everyday users, while card support remains available for organizations that already issue staff credentials. The door sensor, exit button, electric-lock and anti-passback functions are relevant to professional access-control planning. IT should confirm how the device will communicate with the management software and whether the entrance requires an additional reader on the opposite side.
Warehouse & Logistics Sites
Warehouses often have shift changes, contractor traffic and entrances separated from the main office network. The 4G and Wi-Fi options can help when Ethernet is difficult, although signal and security should be assessed. The 50,000-user capacity gives room for larger workforces, and the battery-equipped E2-B may be worth discussing for temporary or less stable site environments.
Education & Training Facilities
Schools, training centers and campuses may need staff attendance, restricted-area access or controlled entry points. The choice between face, card, fingerprint and QR should reflect privacy policy, user type and administrative process. A central software design is important if multiple buildings or many terminals must share enrollment and attendance data.
Retail and Service Branches
Retail chains and service outlets can use biometric attendance to improve consistency across shifts while using access functions for staff-only areas. For multi-branch rollout, the buyer should standardize model, enrollment process, network path and software version so support remains manageable as new locations are added.
Construction and Temporary Projects
Temporary sites are a natural place to review the E2-B because ZKTeco specifically provides a backup-battery variant and 4G connectivity is available on the platform. The device should still be installed within its stated environmental limits, protected from unsuitable exposure, and supported by a clear data-sync and user-enrollment plan.
Visitor or QR-Oriented Workflows
Where a business wants mobile or document-based QR credentials, the E2-QR is the series member to investigate. ZKTeco references ZKBio Zexus mobile application use and PDF417 scanning in third-party development projects. Buyers should define the exact visitor application, code format, issuance process and software integration before assuming the QR variant will support a custom workflow without development work.
Horus E2 Multi-Method Authentication
Multi-method authentication helps a business match identity checks to the user and location instead of forcing every person through the same credential. The Horus E2 platform supports face, standard card types and password entry, and the family extends into dedicated fingerprint and QR variants. That flexibility is particularly useful during migration from older card or fingerprint systems because an organization can preserve a familiar credential while introducing facial authentication for selected users.
For security-sensitive doors, the vendor lists multiple authentication methods and anti-passback among the standard functions. The exact rule design should be planned in the access-control software and matched to the physical door. A terminal can identify a user quickly, but the full security result also depends on correct enrollment, access rights, lock type, door closer, emergency release method and how administrators manage credentials after staff changes.
Horus E2 Connectivity and Door Integration
The platform can fit a conventional wired access network, a wireless office deployment, or a location that depends on mobile connectivity. TCP/IP is the straightforward option where Ethernet is available. Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi provides flexibility where the terminal cannot easily be cabled. 4G can support remote or temporary locations, subject to SIM, carrier coverage, band compatibility, security policy and data-routing design. BLE 4.1 is also listed for supported functions.
The integration discussion should include network security and physical door design together. If the unit communicates across a business LAN, IT may need a dedicated VLAN, firewall rules, server reachability and administrative access controls. If it is controlling a door, the installer must confirm lock voltage and type, fail-safe or fail-secure behavior, emergency release requirements, cable routing and power protection. FourTeck can help combine these questions into one pre-sales review so network and security teams are not working from different assumptions.
Horus E2 Android Platform and Management
Android 10 gives the terminal a modern application platform, but software planning remains a project decision rather than an automatic benefit. ZKTeco lists ZKBio Time and ZKBio CVAccess as supported software and ZKBio Zexus as the mobile application. Buyers should decide whether the terminal will mainly feed attendance records, enforce access rules, support mobile credential workflows, or participate in a custom third-party application.
The octa-core processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM support the terminal’s local operating environment, but project performance also depends on the number of devices, server design, synchronization frequency and the management application. In a small office, a simple attendance workflow may be enough. In a multi-site environment, the business may need centralized enrollment, consistent access levels, audit records, scheduled synchronization and role-based administration.
If third-party integration is part of the requirement, document the exact data that must move between systems, who owns the integration, whether real-time exchange is required and how failures will be monitored. “Android compatible” should not be treated as proof that every business application will run without development or validation. FourTeck can help buyers identify the questions that need vendor or integrator confirmation before the device is standardized across multiple locations.
What Buyers Should Check Before Purchase
The biggest purchase risk is assuming that every Horus E2 model includes every biometric and continuity feature. Before asking for price, confirm which series member is required, what it must connect to, how users will be enrolled, and whether the project is primarily attendance, access control or a combined workflow.
Configuration Fit
Choose the base E2 for face, card and password workflows; the E2-FP when fingerprint is required; the E2-B when the removable backup battery is the priority; or the E2-QR when QR scanning is part of the design. If a project needs a combination beyond these documented model distinctions, ask for confirmation before purchase.
Also check user capacity against future growth. Fifty thousand users may be more than enough for many locations, but a group with many sites should plan how records, templates and access rights are distributed across terminals.
Compatibility Check
Confirm card technology, Wiegand or RS485 requirements, electric-lock interface, door sensor, exit button, alarm, power supply and mounting box. Existing systems may use cards or wiring standards that look familiar but still require verification.
For software, specify whether ZKBio Time, ZKBio CVAccess, ZKBio Zexus or another integration is expected. For networks, document whether the terminal will use Ethernet, Wi-Fi or 4G and how it reaches the management server.
Availability and Warranty
Availability can change by exact model, supplier status, quantity and project date, so the quote should identify the full model rather than only the family name. Warranty terms can also depend on supply channel and quotation terms. Ask for current warranty guidance with the commercial offer.
If installation is included, define the scope separately: device mounting, cabling, lock hardware, power supply, network work, software configuration, enrollment, testing and handover may not all be part of a simple hardware quote.
Quote Preparation
Send the model or required authentication method, quantity, current user count, expected growth, number of doors, existing card technology, lock type, network method, management software, installation location, delivery destination and target date.
If this is a replacement project, include the current terminal model and what must remain compatible. If it is a new project, describe the attendance and door-control outcome so FourTeck can help identify the right device family and supporting components.
UAE Availability and Service Support
FourTeck supports ZKTeco Horus E2 Dubai and UAE inquiries with model-selection, quotation, configuration and delivery guidance. Availability should be confirmed for the exact E2, E2-FP, E2-B or E2-QR model because the biometric hardware and battery capability are not identical. Supplier status, order quantity and project timing can also affect lead time.
For project deployments, FourTeck can also discuss related access-control requirements including locks, exit devices, door sensors, power supplies, cabling, network switches, software and installation scope. The Horus E2 itself uses DC 12V, 3A power, so a PoE network switch should not be assumed to power the terminal unless a separately validated conversion design is used. This type of detail matters because access-control projects combine IT networking with life-safety and physical-security considerations.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman Coverage
Businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and other UAE locations can contact FourTeck for Horus E2 model guidance, quotation support and delivery coordination. A corporate office may need one or two terminals for controlled employee entry, while a warehouse, education group, retail chain or project contractor may need a larger batch with consistent enrollment and software planning. The buying process should match the scale of the deployment.
For multi-location requests, send the number of sites, terminals per site, required authentication method, software platform, existing card technology and preferred rollout sequence. FourTeck can then discuss whether one standardized model is suitable across every location or whether some entrances need the FP, QR or battery variant. The goal is to keep the project consistent where possible without overlooking real site differences.
GCC and Africa Availability
FourTeck also supports business technology inquiries through regional channels serving selected GCC and Africa markets. Organizations with procurement teams in the UAE and operating locations in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Kenya, Uganda or other African markets can discuss coordinated product requirements, subject to country-specific availability, import conditions, warranty handling and delivery options.
For a regional access-control rollout, standardization should cover more than the terminal model. The buyer should document local power, network method, mobile-band requirements if 4G is used, management-server location, data policy, enrollment process, door hardware and local installation responsibility. A model that is technically suitable in one office may still need different commercial or deployment planning in another country.
Other Options Buyers May Consider
The closest alternatives are the other Horus E2 series models, because each changes one important buying decision. Buyers should not treat them as upgrades in a simple ranking; each variant serves a different requirement. FourTeck can also help with the wider access-control and networking components needed around the terminal.
Horus E2-FP
Choose this direction when fingerprint verification is required in addition to facial, card and password workflows. The vendor lists up to 30,000 fingerprint templates and fingerprint authentication below 0.5 second. Confirm that fingerprint enrollment, hygiene policy, user acceptance and management software fit the project.
Horus E2-B
This variant is relevant when the removable 3,200mAh lithium backup battery is an important requirement. It may suit temporary or less stable sites, but buyers should still plan the power requirements of the electric lock and other door hardware independently.
Horus E2-QR
Consider this model for QR-centered mobile or visitor workflows. The application and code format should be confirmed before purchase, especially for third-party development projects.
FourTeck Access Control Solutions
Use the wider access-control service page when the requirement includes door hardware, CCTV integration, cabling, multiple terminals or a complete security-system scope rather than device supply only.
Supporting Network Infrastructure
Access-control networks may also need switching and structured cabling. The Horus E2 itself requires 12V DC power, so network switching should be selected for data architecture rather than assumed terminal power.
Why Business Buyers Contact FourTeck
Access-control equipment is easier to buy correctly when the supplier asks about the system around the terminal. FourTeck supports procurement teams, IT managers, facility teams and system integrators with product selection and project-level discussion rather than relying only on a model name.
For buyers who are still defining the project, the best first step is to share the operational problem rather than a partial bill of materials. Explain whether the requirement is attendance, controlled entry, visitor management, contractor access, temporary-site attendance or replacement of an existing biometric device. That context allows FourTeck to recommend a more appropriate buying path and identify missing dependencies before the order is placed. You can also visit the FourTeck UAE technology solutions page for broader business infrastructure support.
ZKTeco Horus E2 Buyer FAQ
What is the Horus E2 used for?
It is an Android-based multi-biometric terminal for time attendance and access control. The base platform supports facial authentication, cards and password entry, while dedicated series variants add fingerprint, QR-code or backup-battery capability. It can connect to door hardware and management software, so it is suitable for offices, warehouses, education facilities, retail branches and other controlled business locations.
Does every Horus E2 include fingerprint recognition?
No. ZKTeco lists fingerprint as optional and identifies the Horus E2-FP as the fingerprint-equipped model with up to 30,000 fingerprint templates. The base Horus E2, E2-B and E2-QR do not list fingerprint template capacity. If fingerprint is required by company policy or existing enrollment practice, request the E2-FP explicitly and confirm the quotation model.
Which Horus E2 model supports QR codes?
The Horus E2-QR is the dedicated QR variant. ZKTeco references use with the ZKBio Zexus mobile application and PDF417 scanning in third-party development projects. A buyer planning visitor passes or mobile credentials should confirm the exact code format, application, issuing workflow and integration requirement before ordering because a QR reader alone does not define the full visitor-management process.
Can Horus E2 connect over Wi-Fi or 4G?
Yes. The vendor lists dual-band Wi-Fi supporting 2.4GHz and 5GHz standards, BLE 4.1 and 4G mobile communication in addition to TCP/IP. The best network method depends on the site. Wired Ethernet is often preferred for permanent infrastructure, while Wi-Fi or 4G may help in locations where cabling is difficult or temporary. Signal, security and server reachability should be checked first.
What software can manage the terminal?
ZKTeco lists ZKBio Time and ZKBio CVAccess as supported software and ZKBio Zexus as the related mobile application. The correct platform depends on whether your main requirement is attendance, access control, mobile workflow or a broader integrated system. If HR, payroll, visitor or third-party application integration is required, document that scope before hardware selection so compatibility can be validated.
Is there a backup-battery version?
Yes. The Horus E2-B is listed with a removable 3,200mAh lithium backup battery. The base E2, E2-FP and E2-QR do not list that battery. The battery can help the terminal continue through short power disruption, but it should not be assumed to power the entire access-control door. Lock, controller and supporting equipment power must be designed separately.
Can FourTeck help choose the correct model?
Yes. FourTeck can review the required authentication method, user count, number of doors, card technology, lock interface, software, network method, installation location and project quantity before quotation. This is especially useful because fingerprint, QR and backup-battery functions are tied to different Horus E2 variants. Buyers can submit the intended workflow even if the exact model is not yet known.
Is the Horus E2 available in Dubai and the UAE?
FourTeck can support inquiries across Dubai and the UAE, but current availability should be confirmed for the exact variant, required quantity and project date. Supplier status may change, and the E2, E2-FP, E2-B and E2-QR are not interchangeable. Request a current quote with the required authentication method and delivery location so the commercial offer reflects the correct model.
What details should I send for a bulk or project quote?
Send the requested model or authentication method, terminal quantity, user count, number of doors, existing card type, lock and exit-device details, network preference, software platform, delivery location, installation requirement and target date. For multi-site projects, include a site-by-site quantity. This helps FourTeck separate device supply from accessories, deployment, software configuration and any additional project work.
Need Help Choosing the Right Horus E2 Variant?
FourTeck can review whether the base, fingerprint, battery or QR model fits your requirement, then discuss access-control interfaces, attendance software, network method, quantity, delivery and warranty expectations before preparing a quotation.
Share the preferred authentication method, user count, doors, software, network type, quantity, delivery location and target date.
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