The decision
Handling cash in a mailroom or back office often means dealing with mixed bills. If you have to pre-sort by denomination, you lose time. A mixed-denomination money counter takes the entire stack, reads each note, and gives you both the count and the total value. Two options to compare are the KHIPPUS Pro5500 and the Cassida KBR-500. Both are new, plastic-bodied bill counters that handle mixed denominations, but they make different tradeoffs in speed, display, and how they describe counterfeit detection.
Quick verdict
If you want a listed counterfeit-detection setup that names UV, MG, and IR, along with a faster count speed, the Cassida KBR-500 is the straightforward choice. If you prefer a large color TFT display and a listed 500-bill hopper and 200-bill stacker, the KHIPPUS Pro5500 is the one to pick.
At a glance
| Feature | KHIPPUS Pro5500 | Cassida KBR-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $395.99 | $379.99 |
| Count speed | 1,000 bills/min | 1,200 bills/min |
| Display | Large color TFT | Large LCD |
| Detection | Counterfeit detection included | UV, MG, IR detection listed |
| Currencies | USD, EUR | USD, CAD, MXN, GBP, EUR |
| Counting modes | Multiple modes listed | MIX, SORT, COUNT, ADD, BATCH |
Where each stands out
- The KHIPPUS Pro5500 stands out for its color TFT display and the listed 500-bill hopper and 200-bill stacker. The listing also includes a three-year warranty, which is a useful safety net.
- The Cassida KBR-500 stands out for spelling out UV, MG, and IR detection and for listing support for five currencies. It also documents five counting modes, including SORT, BATCH, and ADD.
Product notes
KHIPPUS Pro5500
The KHIPPUS Pro5500 is listed at $395.99 and pairs a large color TFT display with a 500-bill hopper and 200-bill stacker. Its listing says it counts 1,000 bills per minute with counterfeit detection active, and it includes a three-year warranty. If you process large stacks and want a clearer view of count, subtotal, and total, this display is a real draw. The tradeoff is that the listing describes counterfeit detection without naming UV, MG, or IR, so you won't know exactly which checks are being performed. It also supports only USD and EUR among the currencies listed. If the bigger display and capacity are worth the higher listed price, this is a solid fit.
Cassida KBR-500
The Cassida KBR-500 is listed at $379.99 and makes its detection approach explicit with UV, MG, and IR. It counts up to 1,200 bills per minute and supports USD, CAD, MXN, GBP, and EUR. The listing also documents MIX, SORT, COUNT, ADD, and BATCH modes, which gives you more control when you need to process a single denomination or combine totals from multiple batches. The main limitation is that the display is an LCD rather than the color TFT on the KHIPPUS. If you prefer a lower listed price and clearly stated counterfeit checks, this one is easy to recommend.
Final choice by use case
Choose the KHIPPUS Pro5500 when you want a large color TFT display, the listed 500-bill hopper and 200-bill stacker, and a three-year warranty, and you're willing to pay a bit more. Choose the Cassida KBR-500 when you want the listed UV/MG/IR detection, five-currency support, and a lower listed price.
