RFID vs. Barcodes

RFID vs. Barcodes

While RFID will probably never completely replace barcodes, it has distinct advantages over the barcode. For example,

• Human intervention is required to scan a barcode, whereas in most applications an RFID tag can be detected "hands off."
• Barcodes must be visible on the outside of product packaging. RFID tags can be placed inside the packaging or even in the product itself.
• You must have "line of sight" to read a barcode. RFID tagged items can be read even if they are behind other items.
• The readability of barcodes can be impaired by dirt, moisture, abrasion, or packaging contours. RFID tags are not affected by those conditions.
• RFID tags have a longer read range than barcodes.
• RFID tags have read/write memory capability; barcodes do not.
• More data can be stored in an RFID tag than can be stored on a barcode.

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