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Axagon CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader vs Axagon CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 22identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

The Axagon CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader has 65 mm more width than the Axagon CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader (80 mm vs 15 mm). The Axagon CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader has 52 mm more height than the Axagon CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader (82 mm vs 30 mm). The Axagon CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader has 50 mm more depth than the Axagon CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader (65 mm vs 15 mm). Only the Axagon CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader has SIM card support. Product colour: Grey on the Axagon CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader, Black on the Axagon CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader.

  • SIM card support
    • CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader:No
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:Yes
  • Product colour
    • CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader:Grey
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:Black
  • Interface
    • CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader:USB Type-C
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:USB Type-A/USB Type-C
  • Compliance certificates
    • CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader:CE, RoHS
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:RoHS, CE
  • Width
    • CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader:15 mm
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:80 mm
  • Height
    • CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader:82 mm
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:30 mm
  • Depth
    • CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader:65 mm
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:15 mm
  • Weight
    • CRE-SM3TC USB-C Smart / ID card Flat Reader:51 g
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:20 g

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Comparison of CRE-SM3TC, CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader
42 specifications
Features2 differ
Product typeUniversal smart card readerUniversal smart card reader
Application areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAccess control, Banking & payments, Healthcare
SIM card supportDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSmartMediaMMC, MMC Mobile, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Plug and PlayYesYes
Easy to useYesYes
Design1 differ
Placement supportedIndoorIndoor
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Built-in displayNoNo
Housing materialPlasticPlastic
LED indicatorsYesYes
Country of originChinaChina
Cable lengthKnown for one1.2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A/USB Type-C
Near Field Communication (NFC)NoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Supported protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT=0 and T=1, I2C, SLE 4432/42 (S=10), SLE 4418/28 (S=9)
Poweridentical
Power sourceUSBUSB
External power adapterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operating voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 V
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCE, RoHSRoHS, CE
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Other operating systems supportedYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers15 mm80 mm
HeightDiffers82 mm30 mm
DepthDiffers65 mm15 mm
WeightDiffers51 g20 g
Sustainabilityidentical
CertificationCE, RoHSCE, RoHS
Packaging data3 differ
Smart card includedNoNo
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package width125 mm125 mm
Package depthDiffers98 mm100 mm
Package heightDiffers28 mm20 mm
Package weightDiffers80 g52 g
Package typeBoxBox
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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