Connectivity Type | High-speed data transfer, mobile use | - Industry: USB 2.0 (USB-A, 480 Mbps) - Base: USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB-A + Type-C, 5 Gbps) ▲1 - Advanced: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C only, 20 Gbps) ▲2 | Base supports dual ports for backward compatibility; Advanced enables ultra-fast transfers (e.g., 4K video). | Industry Standard may bottleneck large files; Advanced requires Type-C ports. |
Card Compatibility | Multi-card environments, banking | - Industry: 3 types (SIM, ID, CAC) - Base: 5 types (Adds IC, EMV) ▲1 - Advanced: 7 types (Includes NFC, CAC v2.0) ▲2 | Base covers most use cases; Advanced handles specialized cards like government IDs. | Industry lacks support for modern EMV/IC cards; Advanced may need firmware updates. |
Security Features | Secure access control, banking | - Industry: AES-128 (PCI PTS 3.0) - Base: AES-256 (PCI PTS 4.1) ▲1 - Advanced: AES-256 + FIPS 140-2 ▲2 | Base meets banking standards; Advanced adds government-grade encryption. | Industry vulnerable to brute-force attacks; Advanced requires certification costs. |
Material Durability | Industrial use, frequent travel | - Industry: Plastic (MIL-STD-810G compliant) - Base: Reinforced polycarbonate (Same as Industry) - Advanced: Aluminum alloy (IP67 rated) ▲2 | Base maintains lightweight; Advanced resists dust/water (IP67). | Industry may crack over time; Advanced adds weight (150g vs 80g Base). |
Portability | On-the-go use, mobile workspaces | - Industry: 100g (10cm x 5cm) - Base: 80g (8cm x 4cm) ▲1 - Advanced: 60g (6cm x 3cm) ▲2 | Base fits in pockets; Advanced is ultra-compact for travel. | Industry bulky for travel; Advanced may be too small for grip. |
Read Speed | ATM transactions, high-volume processing | - Industry: 10 seconds/card - Base: 5 seconds/card ▲1 - Advanced: 2 seconds/card ▲2 | Base reduces wait times in retail; Advanced cuts processing by 80%. | Industry slow for busy ATMs; Advanced requires power source for peak performance. |