NFC RFID Reader Writer Comparison Table
Here you will find a detailed comparison table of our RFID NFC Readers. We tried to cover most of the features and specifications. If you are looking for additional information about our products or have a customization inquiry do not hesitate to contact us.
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| DEVICE NAME | µFR Classic | µFR Advance | µFR Nano | µFR XRC | TWR PRO | DL533N CS | DL533N USB Stick | DL533R CS | DL533R USB Stick |
| OPERATING FREQUENCY | 13.56MHz | 13.56MHz | 13.56MHz | 13.56MHz | 13.56MHz | 13.56MHz | 13.56MHz | 13.56MHz | 13.56MHz |
| READING RANGE | 1-8cm | 1-8cm | 1-6cm | 1-6cm | 1-6cm | 1-8cm | 1-5cm | 1-8cm | 1-5cm |
| CONNECTIVITY | USB | USB | USB or RS232 |
USB over RS485 |
Wireless (433MHz) |
USB | USB | USB | USB |
| Feature set | Basic uFR API | Basic uFR API + Real Time Clock + User EEPROM area | Basic uFR API | Basic uFR API + Real Time Clock + User EEPROM area + Bulit-in Relay + Built-in Access Control features | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SUPPLY CURRENT / SUPPLY VOLTAGE |
100mA (operating) / 5V |
5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V |
| DIMENSIONS (mm) | 150 x 83 x 3 | 150 x 83 x 3 | 86.5 x 27 10 | 125 x 107 x 17 | 125 x 107 x 17 | 95 x 63 x 11 | 75 x 20 x 9 | 95 x 63 x 11 | 75 x 20 x 9 |
| SUPPORTED CARDS | Type A (Hardware + Software), Type B (Hardware) Supported cards** : MIFARE Mini®, MIFARE Classic® 1K / 4K, MIFARE Ultralight® / Ultralight® C, NTAG2xx, MIFARE DESFire® EV1, MIFARE Plus® |
Type A (Hardware + Software), Type B (Hardware) Supported cards** : MIFARE Mini®, MIFARE Classic® 1K / 4K, MIFARE Ultralight® / Ultralight® C, NTAG2xx, MIFARE DESFire® EV1, MIFARE Plus® |
Type A (Hardware + Software), Type B (Hardware) Supported cards** : MIFARE Mini®, MIFARE Classic® 1K / 4K, MIFARE Ultralight® / Ultralight® C, NTAG2xx, MIFARE DESFire® EV1, MIFARE Plus® |
Type A (Hardware + Software), Type B (Hardware) Supported cards** : MIFARE Mini®, MIFARE Classic® 1K / 4K, MIFARE Ultralight® / Ultralight® C, NTAG2xx, MIFARE DESFire® EV1, MIFARE Plus® |
MIFARE Classic® 1K / 4K |
See libNFC page for details |
See libNFC page for details |
Smart Cards | Smart Cards |
| NFC SUPPORT | Yes *, full NFC Forum compliant |
Yes *, full NFC Forum compliant |
Yes *, full NFC Forum compliant |
Yes *, full NFC Forum compliant |
TBA | Yes *, full NFC Forum compliant |
Yes *, full NFC Forum compliant |
N/A | N/A |
| ANTI-COLLISION | Hardware supported/ Firmware will support in new releases |
Hardware supported/ Firmware will support in new releases |
Hardware supported/ Firmware will support in new releases |
Hardware supported/ Firmware will support in new releases |
Hardware supported/ Firmware will support in new releases |
Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| ENCRYPTION | Crypto-1, AES128 (hardware, by reader's firmware), DES/3DES (software, by library) |
Crypto-1, AES128 (hardware, by reader's firmware), DES/3DES (software, by library) |
Crypto-1, AES128 (hardware, by reader's firmware), DES/3DES (software, by library) |
Crypto-1, AES128 (hardware, by reader's firmware), DES/3DES (software, by library) |
Crypto-1, AES128 (hardware, by reader's firmware), DES/3DES (software, by library) |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CONNECTION AND POWER SUPPLY |
USB 2.0 port, power supplied through USB port, R232 and TTL (USB or serial, depending on model) |
USB 2.0 port, power supplied through USB port, R232 and TTL (USB or serial, depending on model) |
USB 2.0 port, power supplied through USB port, R232 and TTL (USB or serial, depending on model) |
USB 2.0 port, power supplied through USB 2.0 to RS485 converter |
Transceiver: USB 2.0 port, power supplied through USB port; Reader: Batery powered |
USB 2.0 port, power supplied through USB port |
USB 2.0 port, power supplied through USB port |
USB 2.0 port, power supplied through USB port |
USB 2.0 port, power supplied through USB port |
| SOFTWARE | Yes, uFR Series SDK |
Yes, uFR Series SDK |
Yes, uFR Series SDK |
Yes, uFR Series SDK |
Yes, TWR PRO SDK |
LibNFC | LibNFC | Winscards API, PC/SC Lite |
Winscards API, PC/SC Lite |
| SUPPORTED OS | Microsoft® Windows™, Linux®, OS X, Android **** |
Microsoft® Windows™, Linux®, OS X, Android **** |
Microsoft® Windows™, Linux®, OS X, Android **** |
Microsoft® Windows™, Linux®, OS X, Android **** |
Microsoft® Windows™, Linux® comming soon |
Microsoft® Windows™, Linux®, OS X (see libNFC for details) |
Microsoft® Windows™, Linux®, OS X (see libNFC for details) |
Microsoft® Windows™ (through Winscards API), Linux® & OS X thorugh PC/SC Lite |
Microsoft® Windows™ (through Winscards API), Linux® & OS X thorugh PC/SC Lite |
| STANDARDS | ISO/IEC 14443A & B, ISO/IEC 18092 |
ISO/IEC 14443A & B, ISO/IEC 18092 |
ISO/IEC 14443A & B, ISO/IEC 18092 |
ISO/IEC 14443A & B, ISO/IEC 18092 |
ISO/IEC 14443A |
ISO/IEC 14443A & B, ISO/IEC 18092 |
ISO/IEC 14443A & B, ISO/IEC 18092 |
ISO/IEC 14443A & B |
ISO/IEC 14443A & B |
| RELATED EQUIPMENT | USB cable, Free software download |
USB cable, Free software download |
USB cable, Free software download |
USB cable, Free software download |
USB cable, Free software download |
USB cable | N/A | USB cable | N/A |
| WEIGHT | 104 g | 115 g | 26 g | 150 g | 150 g | 60 g | 13 g | 60 g | 13 g |
| OPERATION TEMP. | -10 +60 °C | -10 +60 °C | -10 +60 °C | -10 +60 °C | -10 +60 °C | -10 +60 °C | -10 +60 °C | -10 +60 °C | -10 +60 °C |
| ACCESSORIES | Cards, keyfobs or tags |
Cards, keyfobs or tags |
Cards, keyfobs or tags |
Cards, keyfobs or tags |
Cards, keyfobs or tags |
Cards, keyfobs or tags |
Cards, keyfobs or tags |
Cards, keyfobs or tags |
Cards, keyfobs or tags |
| OEM AVAILABLE | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CUSTOMIZABLE | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WARRANTY | 36 months | 36 months | 36 months | 36 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| SUPPORT | Free online support via email/chat |
Free online support via email/chat |
Free online support via email/chat |
Free online support via email/chat |
Free online support via email/chat |
Free, limited support |
Free, limited support |
Free, limited support |
Free, limited support |
| SOFTWARE EXAMPLES | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| LIBRARIES | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| FIRMWARE UPGRADE | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN / PRODUCTION |
Serbia | Serbia | Serbia | Serbia | Serbia | Serbia | Serbia | Serbia | Serbia |
| QUANTITY DISCOUNT | Yes, contact Sales |
Yes, contact Sales |
Yes, contact Sales |
Yes, contact Sales |
Yes, contact Sales |
Yes, contact Sales |
Yes, contact Sales |
Yes, contact Sales |
Yes, contact Sales |
* P2P support comming soon.
** Other ISO14443A/B cards than MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE Ultralight®, MIFARE DESFire® and NTAG are not fully supported through SDK, only card S/N can be read.
*** MIFARE Ultralight® C is currently supported only for NON Secure mode (MIFARE Ultralight® compatible).
**** Reader works with mentioned platforms and is visible as serial device. However, serial protocol must be implemented separately and is not part of SDK.
NFC RFID Reader Writer - µFR Classic
- High quality RFID reader device with maximal reading distance according to ISO14443.
- Fully featured cross-platform free SDK makes it ideal for rapid application development.
- This RFID NFC reader is designed for advanced users and developers.
- Recent hardware redesign adds features such as NFC tag emulation and controllable RGB LED lights.
- Device is available in two versions: μFR CLASSIC (rugged desktop version) and μFR CLASSIC CS (slim, ISO card size version).
NFC RFID Reader Writer - µFR Advance
- Upgraded version of uFR Classic NFC RFID reader with additional features such as: built-in RTC (Real Time Clock) and internal EEPROM NV memory.
- Provides higher security level. User configurable, password protected part of EEPROM is convenient for storing sensitive data, like license keys or similar.
- RFID reader device is primarily intended for developing companies and individuals (professionals and hobbyist) for further application and turnkey solutions development.
NFC RFID Reader Writer - µFR Nano
- uFR Nano is the latest full NFC complient model in Digital Logic uFR Series of NFC RFID Readers Writers.
- Buit in hardware encryption, fully featured free Software development kit, all hardware platforms supported.
- This NFC reader offers easy implementation for hobbyists and proffesional developers.
- Half ISO card sized device (86mm x 27mm)
- Device is available in two versions: USB and RS232
NFC RFID Reader Writer - µFR XRC
- Wall mountable NFC RFID Reader/Writer with built-in access control I/O module with relays, used primarily for Access Control. PC Dependent Non-autonomous device.
- Low power and high performance NFC RFID reader supporting up to 320 meters (1000 ft) of cable installation while maintaining full performance.
- Supports two operation modes: autonomous and non-autonomous.
- Internal memory allows recording up to 16384 events, forming white and black list.
Wireless RFID Reader - TWR PRO
- Revolutionary and innovative Wireless RFID Reader, based on 13,56MHz RFID and 433MHz wireless technology.
- Battery powered autonomous device. Low power RFID Reader, primarily intended for time attendance and loyalty systems.
- It comes with SDK and is meant for Time Attendance developers and integrators.
- This RFID reader device is intended for advanced integrators.
- Wall mountable.
NFC RFID Reader Writer - DL533N
- NFC reader build upon the NXP PN533 chip according to manufacturers recommendations and guidelines.
- Full NFC forum compliant NFC reader and LibNFC compatible device.
- Large libNFC community is a good starting point for further development.
- Device available in two versions: desktop reader and USB dongle
RFID Smart Card Reader Writer - DL533R
- RFID PC/SC reader build upon the NXP PR533 chip according to manufacturers recommendations and guidelines.
- It has dedicated ROM firmware to handle different RF protocols by an integrated microcontroller, which has USB 2.0 full speed host interface and CCID protocol support.
- Compliant with EMV contactless specification V2.0.1. when used in PCD mode.
- Device available in two versions: desktop reader and USB dongle