Product comparison · 2 smart card readers

Axagon CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader. vs Cherry eHealth-BCS ST-1503

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 2identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The Cherry eHealth-BCS ST-1503 has 0.2 V more operating voltage than the Axagon CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader. (5.2 V vs 5 V). The Cherry eHealth-BCS ST-1503 has 76 mm more width than the Axagon CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader. (130 mm vs 54 mm). The Axagon CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader. has 12 mm more height than the Cherry eHealth-BCS ST-1503 (77 mm vs 65 mm). Only the Cherry eHealth-BCS ST-1503 has built-in display. Only the Cherry eHealth-BCS ST-1503 has external power adapter.

  • Product type
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:Universal smart card reader
    • eHealth-BCS ST-1503:POS terminal
  • Built-in display
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:No
    • eHealth-BCS ST-1503:Yes
  • External power adapter
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:No
    • eHealth-BCS ST-1503:Yes
  • Operating voltage
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:5 V
    • eHealth-BCS ST-1503:5.2 V
  • Width
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:54 mm
    • eHealth-BCS ST-1503:130 mm
  • Height
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:77 mm
    • eHealth-BCS ST-1503:65 mm
  • Depth
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:52 mm
    • eHealth-BCS ST-1503:240 mm
  • Weight
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:91 g
    • eHealth-BCS ST-1503:980 g

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Comparison of CRE-SM2, eHealth-BCS ST-1503
45 specifications
Features1 differ
Product typeDiffersUniversal smart card readerPOS terminal
Application areaKnown for oneAccess control, Banking & payments, HealthcareUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC, SmartMediaUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Easy to useKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneActivity, Check, Link, ReadyUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lengthKnown for one1.3 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Keypad integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported protocolsKnown for oneT=0, T=1, I2C, SLE 4432/42 (S=10), SLE 4418/28 (S=9)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
External power adapterDiffersNoYes
Operating voltageDiffers5 V5.2 V
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS, CEUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows XP, Windows XP Home x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 SnoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers54 mm130 mm
HeightDiffers77 mm65 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm240 mm
WeightDiffers91 g980 g
Sustainability1 differ
CertificationDiffersCE, RoHSCE
Packaging data4 differ
Smart card includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers100 mm270 mm
Package depthDiffers125 mm210 mm
Package heightDiffers40 mm95 mm
Package weightDiffers120 g1.34 kg
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C

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