RFID vs. Barcodes Comparison
RFID vs. Barcodes | Passive vs. Active RFID
RFID and barcodes are similar in that they are both data collection
technologies. However, they differ significantly in many areas. Although this
comparison primarily focuses on the advantages of RFID over barcodes, RFID will
probably not completely replace barcode technology. Barcodes offer some
advantages over RFID, most notably the low cost.
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RFID |
Barcode |
| Line of Site |
Not required (in most cases) |
Required |
| Read Range |
Passive RFID: Up to 25 feet
Active RFID: Up to 100's of feet or more
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Several inches up to several feet |
| Read Rate |
10's, 100's or 1000's simultaneously |
Only one at a time |
| Identification |
Can uniquely identify each item/asset tagged
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Can typically only identify the type of item (UPC Code) but
not uniquely |
| Read/Write |
Many RFID tags are Read/Write
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Read only |
| Technology |
RF (Radio Frequency)
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Optical (Laser) |
| Interference |
Like the TSA (Transportation Security Administration), some
RFID frequencies don't like Metal and Liquids. They can cause interfere with
certain RF Frequencies.
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Obstructed barcodes cannot be read (dirt covering barcode,
torn barcode, etc.) |
| Automation |
Most "fixed" readers don't require human involement to collect
data (automated)
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Most barcode scanners require a human to operate (labor
intensive) |
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