ATM Buyer's Guide
Hyosung and Genmega are the two most trusted names in retail ATMs, and we sell both — so this isn't a sales pitch for one over the other. Here's the honest breakdown of where each brand actually wins.
Hyosung is the largest manufacturer of retail ATMs in the United States, and the Halo II is the industry's best-selling model — that scale means parts, service knowledge, and technician familiarity are everywhere. Genmega has deployed over 150,000 machines worldwide and built its reputation specifically on modern design and configuration flexibility, with the same field-proven vault and security components carried across its G2500, Onyx, and Nova lines.
At the entry level, Genmega's G2500 (from $2,535) undercuts Hyosung's Halo II (from $2,585) slightly, though the gap is small enough that it rarely decides the purchase on its own. Through-the-wall pricing is close at the compact end — Hyosung's 2800T starts at $4,555 and Genmega's GT300 at $4,630 — while Genmega's GT500 (from $7,620) is a step up in both capacity and price.
This is where Genmega differentiates hardest. The Onyx's reflective security bezel and the Nova's 17" full-motion video touchscreen are built specifically to look modern and grab attention — a deliberate design choice Hyosung's lineup doesn't compete on directly. If the machine's appearance matters to your customers (hotels, clubs, upscale retail), Genmega's newer models have an edge.
Both brands offer through-the-wall options (Hyosung 2800T, Genmega GT300/GT500), wall-mount or compact options (Genmega Onyx W), and a range of cassette capacities. Genmega's G2500 and Onyx additionally offer LCD and printer upgrades as standalone options, giving slightly more granular configuration than Hyosung's lineup.
If you want the industry-standard, most widely serviced machine, the Hyosung Halo II is hard to beat. If design and screen technology matter more to your location, Genmega's Onyx or Nova are the stronger picks. For through-the-wall installs, compare the Hyosung 2800T against the Genmega GT300/GT500 directly based on space and capacity needs — see our New vs. Used guide and the individual model pages below for exact specs.
Both are established, widely deployed brands. Hyosung has the larger US installed base and the industry's best-selling model; Genmega has over 150,000 units deployed worldwide with a strong reputation for modern design.
Entry-level pricing is close between the two brands — Genmega's G2500 starts slightly lower than Hyosung's Halo II, but the difference is minor compared to how cassette size and add-ons affect the final price.
No — they are different manufacturers with different components, though both use industry-standard cassette, lock, and card reader options (S&G, Cencon, EMV) across their lines.
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