Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Inexpensive compared to others |
Requires a line of site to be read |
Simple to integrate |
Has a limited amount of data storage |
Advantages | Disadvantages |
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No transmission costs |
Only works outdoors |
Longer battery life than other types |
The signal is affected by the quality of GPS coverage in an area |
Have the ability to track over long distances so they’re perfect for vehicles |
Expensive hardware |
Real-time tracking |
Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Highly accurate |
Shorter range than others (typically only 50m) |
Longer battery life |
A higher number of tags is needed to improve the range which will cost you more |
Easy to manage |
Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Can be read from a distance |
Assets have to be manually scanned to register |
Large memory & storage capabilities |
Active RFID tags are expensive |
Can be read through different materials |
Reading RFID tags requires specific equipment |
More robust than barcodes |