Product comparison · 2 smart card readers

Axagon CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader. vs Manhattan USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads

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  • 14differ
  • 9identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The Axagon CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader. has 0.3 m more cable length than the Manhattan USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads (1.3 m vs 1 m). The Axagon CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader. has 12 mm more width than the Manhattan USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads (54 mm vs 42 mm). The Axagon CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader. has 14 mm more height than the Manhattan USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads (77 mm vs 63 mm). LED indicators: Activity, Check, Link, Ready on the Axagon CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader., Yes on the Manhattan USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads. Interface: USB 2.0 on the Axagon CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader., USB Type-C on the Manhattan USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads.

  • LED indicators
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:Activity, Check, Link, Ready
    • USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads:Yes
  • Cable length
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:1.3 m
    • USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads:1 m
  • Interface
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:USB 2.0
    • USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads:USB Type-C
  • Width
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:54 mm
    • USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads:42 mm
  • Height
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:77 mm
    • USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads:63 mm
  • Depth
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:52 mm
    • USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads:12 mm
  • Weight
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:91 g
    • USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads:37 g
  • Package width
    • CRE-SM2 Universal desktop USB contact Smart / ID and SD / microSD / SIM card reader.:100 mm
    • USB-C Contact Smart Card Reader with MicroSD slot, USB Type-C Male to Contact Reader Interface and microSDXC, Supports Windows, macOS and Linux, Reads:176 mm

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44 specifications
Features1 differ
Product typeUniversal smart card readerUniversal smart card reader
Application areaKnown for oneAccess control, Banking & payments, HealthcareUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card supportYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC, SmartMediaMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Plug and PlayYesYes
Easy to useKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Placement supportedKnown for oneIndoorUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialPlasticPlastic
LED indicatorsDiffersActivity, Check, Link, ReadyYes
Cable lengthDiffers1.3 m1 m
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0USB Type-C
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
Poweridentical
Power sourceUSBUSB
External power adapterKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersRoHS, CECE, REACH, RoHS, UKCA, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 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 x64Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
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 mm42 mm
HeightDiffers77 mm63 mm
DepthDiffers52 mm12 mm
WeightDiffers91 g37 g
Sustainabilityidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
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 mm176 mm
Package depthDiffers125 mm90 mm
Package heightDiffers40 mm20 mm
Package weightDiffers120 g62 g
Package typeKnown for oneBoxUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C

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