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Axagon CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader vs Nexi SmartPOS Mini

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Axagon CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader has 7 mm more width than the Nexi SmartPOS Mini (80 mm vs 73 mm). The Axagon CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader has 10 mm more height than the Nexi SmartPOS Mini (30 mm vs 20 mm). The Nexi SmartPOS Mini has 141 mm more depth than the Axagon CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader (156 mm vs 15 mm). Only the Nexi SmartPOS Mini has built-in display. Only the Nexi SmartPOS Mini has Bluetooth.

  • Product type
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:Universal smart card reader
    • SmartPOS Mini:POS terminal
  • Placement supported
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:Indoor
    • SmartPOS Mini:Indoor/outdoor
  • Built-in display
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:No
    • SmartPOS Mini:Yes
  • Interface
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:USB Type-A/USB Type-C
    • SmartPOS Mini:Wi-Fi + 4G
  • Bluetooth
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:No
    • SmartPOS Mini:Yes
  • Power source
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:USB
    • SmartPOS Mini:Battery
  • Width
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:80 mm
    • SmartPOS Mini:73 mm
  • Height
    • CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader:30 mm
    • SmartPOS Mini:20 mm

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Comparison of CRE-SMP2A USB Smart card & SD/microSD/SIM PocketReader, SmartPOS Mini
50 specifications
Features2 differ
Product typeDiffersUniversal smart card readerPOS terminal
Application areaDiffersAccess control, Banking & payments, HealthcareBanking & payments
SIM card supportYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MMC Mobile, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Easy to useYesYes
Payment methods supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCredit card, Debit card, Mobile wallet, Prepaid card
Mobile wallets supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay
Secure PIN entryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design2 differ
Placement supportedDiffersIndoorIndoor/outdoor
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
BacklightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
InterfaceDiffersUSB Type-A/USB Type-CWi-Fi + 4G
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Supported protocolsKnown for oneT=0 and T=1, I2C, SLE 4432/42 (S=10), SLE 4418/28 (S=9)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersUSBBattery
External power adapterKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBuilt-in
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 oneYesUnknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm73 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm20 mm
DepthDiffers15 mm156 mm
WeightDiffers20 g270 g
Sustainabilityidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCE, RoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Smart card includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one125 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one20 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one52 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Package typeBoxBox
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1900 mAh

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