SumUp
SumUp Air
SumUp Air is SumUp’s older Bluetooth card reader. It does the job and costs little when on sale, but Solo Lite is the model SumUp is backing going forward.
Score breakdown
- Fees
- 4.6
- Value
- 4.2
- Ease of use
- 4.0
- Features
- 3.4
- Hardware
- 3.6
- Support
- 4.4
Pros
- Very low price when on sale
- Long battery life
- Same fee and app as the rest of SumUp
Cons
- Older model being replaced by Solo Lite
- Needs a phone or tablet
- Limited stock — may sell out
Key features
- Connects to a phone or tablet via Bluetooth
- Physical PIN keypad
- Chip, contactless, Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Around 500 transactions per charge
- Comes with a charging station
Our verdict
If you already own an Air, there is no reason to switch. Buying new, it is only worth it at a sale price — otherwise Solo Lite gives you more for your money.
Guides about this product
- What is SumUp Solo Lite? Price, fees and how it differs from SoloSolo Lite is SumUp’s cheapest card reader: it pairs with your phone, takes chip and contactless, and has no contract or monthly fee. We explain what you get, what it costs and when Solo or Air is the better buy.
- A cheap card reader for hairdressers, food trucks and marketsA small Bluetooth card reader with no contract or monthly fee is often the cheapest choice for mobile and seasonal businesses. We look at when SumUp Solo Lite is enough — and when you should pick something more capable.
Compare with alternatives
SumUp Solo
SumUp- Hardware
- from 449 kr
- per transaction
- 1,49%
SumUp Solo combines a low upfront price, no contract and a standalone terminal with built-in connectivity — one of the easiest and cheapest ways to accept card payments.
SumUp Solo Lite
SumUp- Hardware
- from 549 kr
- per transaction
- 1,49%
SumUp Solo Lite is the cheapest way to take cards: a small reader that pairs with your phone, with no monthly fee or contract. You pay 1.49% per sale.
SumUp Terminal
SumUp- Hardware
- from 2,399 kr
- per transaction
- 1,49%
SumUp Terminal is a standalone handheld with a built-in printer, large screen and 4G. It gives customers a paper receipt without extra kit and has no monthly fee.