The Flex is the device that changed how restaurants close checks: the server brings the terminal to the table, the guest taps and tips on the spot, and the receipt prints in hand. It is also the terminal we send out with contractors and food trucks because it needs nothing but a cellular signal. This page covers the Gen 4 hardware, the Pocket variant, and where each fits.
Specs, September 2026
| Item | Flex Gen 4 | Flex Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 5.99-inch IPS, 1440 x 720 | Same |
| Printer | Built-in thermal receipt printer | None; text or email receipts |
| Camera | 5MP color, 1D and 2D barcode scanning | Same |
| Battery | Up to 8 hours continuous; about 2 hours to charge on dock | At least 8 hours advertised; no cradle, cable charging |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | Same |
| Payments | EMV chip, swipe, NFC contactless, PIN debit | Same |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, LTE, Bluetooth |
| Offline payments | Supported when enabled | Supported when enabled |
| Weight | Heavier, with printer | Lighter and thinner |
| List price | $699 to $749 | Dealer-quoted; typically below Flex |
Specs from Clover’s developer documentation and 2026 dealer spec sheets.
Where the Flex goes
Pay at table. One Flex per two servers is the usual ratio. The server presents the check, the guest taps, tips on screen, and gets a printed or texted receipt. Tables turn faster and card-handling disputes disappear because the card never leaves the guest’s hand.
Line busting. Quick service at peak: a staff member with a Flex takes orders and payment in the line, and orders hit the kitchen before the customer reaches the counter.
Curbside and delivery. Pocket for drivers; Flex for curbside where a printed receipt is expected.
Mobile businesses. Contractors, mobile detailers, food trucks, market vendors, event sales. The Flex on LTE with a dock in the truck is the whole POS.
The tap device for a Station Solo. The Solo has no customer-facing tap; a Flex at the counter provides it.
Flex vs Mini
The question we get most. Short answer: Flex moves, Mini stays. Flex has a battery, LTE and a camera; Mini has a bigger screen and a hub for a cash drawer and scanner. A restaurant with a counter and a dining room usually has both. The full comparison, by business type, is on Clover Flex vs Clover Mini.
Dual pricing on a handheld
The Flex shows the cash total and the card total on its screen; the server turns it to the guest before the tap. Tips are prompted on the card total. Receipts show the price paid and the tender type. It is the same compliant setup as the counter, and it is what makes pay-at-table processing cost the restaurant nothing. Details on dual pricing on Clover.
Cost through a dealer
Flex units placed at no charge for qualifying merchants, or purchased outright; never leased. A Flex used only for payments alongside a Station runs on the account’s existing software plan. Processing at $0 under dual pricing or on interchange-plus. Quote the whole setup, Station plus Flexes, on one page; the Clover pricing page has the worked examples.