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Dejavoo Terminals Guide: QD3, QD4, Z11 Models Compared

Dejavoo terminals are popular with cash-heavy businesses, smoke shops, and merchants running cash discount programs. Here is a model-by-model comparison of the QD3, QD4, and Z11.

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Sol Asefi
Founder & CEO · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

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Three Dejavoo terminal models - QD3 countertop, QD4 touchscreen, Z11 wireless
Three Dejavoo terminal models - QD3 countertop, QD4 touchscreen, Z11 wireless

Dejavoo makes affordable, reliable payment terminals with strong cash discount program support. The three main models are the QD3 (countertop), QD4 (touchscreen), and Z11 (wireless). Pricing ranges from $100 to $400, and all models support EMV chip, contactless, and dual pricing out of the box.

Dejavoo terminals are popular with smoke shops, convenience stores, auto repair shops, and any cash-heavy business running a cash discount program. They are straightforward, built to last, and backed by U.S.-based support.


Dejavoo QD3: The Budget Countertop Terminal

The QD3 is Dejavoo's entry-level countertop terminal. It does one job well: accept card payments quickly and reliably.

Key features:

  • EMV chip, contactless (NFC/tap-to-pay), and magstripe
  • Built-in receipt printer
  • Ethernet connectivity
  • Fast processing speed
  • Cash discount / dual pricing support
  • Compact design

Best for: Small retail, smoke shops, quick-serve food, and any merchant who needs a reliable terminal without a touchscreen or apps. The QD3 is a set-it-and-forget-it terminal -- plug in, process payments, done.

Typical cost: $100-$250


Dejavoo QD4: The Touchscreen Terminal

The QD4 adds a color touchscreen to the countertop form factor, providing a better customer-facing experience and easier navigation.

Key features:

  • Color touchscreen display
  • EMV chip, contactless, and magstripe
  • Built-in receipt printer
  • Tip adjustment on screen
  • Signature capture
  • Cash discount / dual pricing support
  • Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity

Best for: Restaurants and service businesses that need tip-on-screen functionality, retail stores that want a more modern checkout experience, and merchants who prefer touchscreen navigation over button input.

Typical cost: $200-$400


Dejavoo Z11: The Wireless Terminal

The Z11 is Dejavoo's portable wireless terminal for businesses that need to accept payments away from a fixed counter.

Key features:

  • Wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi and optional cellular)
  • EMV chip, contactless, and magstripe
  • Built-in receipt printer
  • Battery-powered for mobile use
  • Cash discount support
  • Compact, lightweight design

Best for: Food trucks, market vendors, tableside restaurant payments, service businesses that visit customers (plumbers, electricians, mobile mechanics), and any merchant who processes payments away from a counter.

Typical cost: $200-$350


Model Comparison

FeatureQD3QD4Z11
TypeCountertopCountertop (touchscreen)Wireless/portable
TouchscreenNoYesSmall screen
EMV + ContactlessYesYesYes
Receipt printerYesYesYes
ConnectivityEthernetEthernet + Wi-FiWi-Fi + cellular
Tip on screenNoYesYes
Cash discountYesYesYes
BatteryNo (plugged in)No (plugged in)Yes
Typical cost$100-$250$200-$400$200-$350

Why Businesses Choose Dejavoo

Cash discount is native

Dejavoo terminals are among the most popular hardware for cash discount programs. The dual pricing calculation, receipt formatting, and customer display are all handled by the terminal firmware. Your processor configures it during setup, and the terminal automatically applies the correct pricing based on payment method. No manual input from your staff.

For the full breakdown of how cash discount works at the POS level, see our POS cash discount and financing guide.

Cost-effective

Dejavoo terminals typically cost less than comparable Clover or PAX models. For a merchant who needs reliable card acceptance and cash discount support without a full POS ecosystem, Dejavoo offers the best dollar-per-feature value.

U.S.-based support

Dejavoo is headquartered in New Jersey with domestic customer support. For merchants who have dealt with overseas support call centers from other terminal brands, this is a meaningful differentiator.

No monthly software fees

Unlike POS systems that charge $30-$70+/month for software, Dejavoo terminals have no recurring software costs. You pay for the hardware and your processing fees. That is it.


Dejavoo vs PAX vs Clover

Dejavoo[PAX](/blog/pax-terminals-guide)[Clover](/hardware/clover)
Price range$100-$400$100-$500$49-$1,799
Monthly fee$0$0$0 (through Unison)
Cash discountNativeSupportedSupported
App ecosystemNoLimited (A920)Yes (full)
Inventory mgmtNoNoYes
Best forCash discount, budgetVersatile, smart POSFull POS needs
SupportU.S.-basedVariesVaries

Choose Dejavoo when you need an affordable, reliable terminal for straightforward card acceptance -- especially with cash discount. Choose PAX when you want a smart terminal with more features (A920 touchscreen). Choose Clover when you need a full POS system with apps, inventory, and advanced reporting.


Setting Up a Dejavoo Terminal

1. Choose your model -- QD3 for basic countertop, QD4 for touchscreen, Z11 for wireless 2. Order through your processor -- Unison provides Dejavoo hardware pre-configured with your merchant account, pricing, and cash discount settings 3. Connect -- Ethernet for QD3/QD4, Wi-Fi for Z11 4. Test -- run a small transaction on your own card to verify everything works 5. Process -- you are live, typically within 1-2 business days of receiving the terminal


The Bottom Line

Dejavoo terminals are the practical choice for merchants who want reliable payment acceptance at a low cost, especially with cash discount programs. No monthly software fees, no app complexity, no unnecessary features. Plug in, process, save.

If you need more than a terminal -- inventory, employee management, reporting -- look at Clover. If you want a terminal with a smart touchscreen, consider the PAX A920. If you want the best value for straightforward card acceptance, Dejavoo is hard to beat.

**Contact Unison at (925) 290-6003** to order Dejavoo terminals with interchange-plus pricing, cash discount pre-configured, and no contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Dejavoo terminal?
Dejavoo is a U.S.-based payment terminal manufacturer. Dejavoo terminals accept EMV chip, contactless (tap-to-pay), and magstripe card payments. They are known for reliability, affordability, and strong support for cash discount (dual pricing) programs. Popular models include the QD3 (countertop), QD4 (touchscreen), and Z11 (wireless).
How much does a Dejavoo terminal cost?
Dejavoo terminal pricing through Unison: QD3 countertop is typically $100-$250, QD4 touchscreen is $200-$400, and Z11 wireless is $200-$350. Pricing varies by processor. Unison offers transparent purchase pricing with no leasing or hidden fees.
Do Dejavoo terminals support cash discount programs?
Yes. Dejavoo terminals are widely used for cash discount (dual pricing) programs. The terminal automatically calculates the card price and cash price, prints compliant receipts, and displays the pricing clearly to customers. Unison pre-configures Dejavoo hardware for cash discount at no additional cost.
Is Dejavoo better than PAX?
Both are reliable terminal brands. Dejavoo is often preferred for cash-heavy retail environments and cash discount programs. PAX offers more Android-based smart terminal options (like the A920). The best choice depends on whether you need basic payment acceptance (both are good) or smart POS features (PAX A920 has the edge).
Where is Dejavoo based?
Dejavoo is headquartered in the United States (Moorestown, New Jersey) with U.S.-based customer support. This is a differentiator from some terminal brands that route support through overseas call centers.

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Sol Asefi
Founder & CEO, Unison Payment Solutions

Sol Asefi is the founder of Unison Payment Solutions with over a decade of experience in merchant services, high-risk underwriting, and payment technology.

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