All devices can function as KDS, but we recommend contacting your dealer to get advice about KDS hardware.
Winston is fully compatible with all major hardware and operating systems, allowing you to choose the setup that suits you best. In most cases, there’s no need to change a thing. You can keep using what you already have!
Minimum requirements
Important:
To make sure Winston POS runs smoothly, your hardware needs to meet the following minimum performance standards.
Processor (CPU):
Minimum: Intel Celeron J6412 or equivalent — CPU Benchmark score ≥ 4000
Not supported: Intel Celeron J1900 — CPU Benchmark score ≈ 1200
⚠️ You can check and compare your CPU’s performance here.
Terminals
Winston runs on terminals in all price ranges. The choice is entirely yours. However, there are a number of terminals that we recommend.
Recommended
Others
- Windows: 10 or higher, min. Intel 10th Generation Quad Core, min 8gb RAM, Windows Store
- Android: 12 or higher, Google Mobile Services, min 4gb RAM, Google Play Store
Tablets
Android or Apple? The choice is entirely yours. And if you like, you can easily place the tablet on a sleek, stylish stand.
Android
- 12 or higher, Google Mobile Services, min 4gb RAM
- Recommended: Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5
Apple
- iOS 17 or higher
- iPad Pro (M4)
- 12,9 iPad Pro (from 3th generation)
- 11 iPad Pro (from 1st generation)
- iPad Air (M2)
- iPad Air (from 3th generation)
- iPad (from 7th generation)
- iPad mini (from 5th generation)
Handhelds
Use the handhelds you prefer—Winston turns nearly any mobile device into a powerful POS system! However, there are a few handhelds that we do recommend.
Recommended
- Premium Quest Touch Dynamic
- Basic LANDI GLOBAL M20 SE
- Android handheld (recommended: Samsung Galaxy A36) + VP3350 Payment Device
Android
- 12 or higher, Google Mobile Services, min 4gb RAM
Apple
- iOS 17 or higher
- iPhone 15 Pro Max / Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro Max / Plus
- iPhone 13 Pro Max / Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro Max / Mini
- iPhone 11 Pro Max / 11
- iPhone SE (2nd or 3th generation)
- iPhone XS (Max)
- iPhone XR
Kitchen Screens
Printers
Winston works with Epson printers.
Kitchen printer
- Epson U220 Ethernet
Thermal Printer
- Epson – Ethernet
- POSBank A11
Payment Devices
Winston works with devices tested by Datacap and certified to work with Datacap’s hardware and software (click here for an overview). Alternatively, Winston can also use the Netepay Hosted Solution (click here for an overview).
