NFC readers for NFC Tools - PC / Mac

In order to help you to choose the correct hardware for NFC Tools - PC / Mac, we tested the most popular NFC readers and NFC chips.
On this page, you can find our observations and everything you need to start.

Recommended NFC readers

Springcard PUCK BASE

Tested on: Windows - MacOS - Linux
With: NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C, Ultralight EV1, Mifare Classic 1k/4k, ICODE SLI / SLIX / SLIX2 / DNA
Remark: USB-C and fast, compatible with ICODE chips

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Springcard Prox'N'Roll

Tested on: Windows - MacOS - Linux
With: NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C, Ultralight EV1, Mifare Classic 1k/4k, ICODE SLI / SLIX / SLIX2 / DNA
Remark: Versatile and fast, compatible with ICODE chips

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HID Omnikey 5022CL

Tested on: Windows - MacOS - Linux
With: NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C, Ultralight EV1
Remark: Really fast and compact

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Identiv uTrust 3700F

Tested on: Windows - MacOS - Linux
With: NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C, Ultralight EV1, Mifare Classic 1k/4k
Remark: A convenient and reliable NFC reader

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FEITIAN R502-CL

Tested on: Windows - MacOS - Linux
With: NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C, Ultralight EV1, Mifare Classic 1k/4k
Remark: An efficient and reliable NFC reader

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ACR 1252U

Tested on: Windows - MacOS - Linux
With : NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C, Ultralight EV1, Mifare Classic 1k/4k
Remark: Fast and reliable

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ACR 122U

Tested on: Windows - MacOS
With: NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C, Mifare Classic 1k/4k
Remark: Cheap, but some UL EV1 chips are not compatible

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Working NFC readers

ACR 1255U-J1

Tested on: Windows - MacOS - Linux
With: NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C, Ultralight EV1, Mifare Classic 1k/4k
Remark: Fast and reliable, only works with USB

ACR 122T

Tested on: Windows - MacOS
With: NTAG203, NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C, Mifare Classic 1k/4k
Remark: Convenient size, some UL EV1 chips are not compatible

Identiv SCL 3711

Tested on: Works only on Windows
With: NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C
Remark: Password feature is not supported, some chips are not compatible

ACR 1256U

Tested on: Windows - MacOS - Linux
With: NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C, Mifare Classic 1k/4k
Remark: Password feature is not supported, some chips are not compatible

Discontinued product

ACR 1311

Tested on: Windows - MacOS - Linux
With: NTAG21x, Mifare Ultralight/C, Ultralight EV1, Mifare Classic 1k/4k
Remark: Fast and reliable, only works with USB

Only in China

Non working NFC readers

Sony RC-S380

Tested on: Works only on Windows
With: Mifare Ultralight/C, Mifare Classic 1k/4k
Remark: Unable to detected NTAG21x chips properly

ACR 1281U-C8

Tested on: Unable to connect on any system
With: N/A
Remark: Not working

Discontinued product

Mind NFC D8N ?

Tested on: Works only on Windows
With: Mifare Ultralight/C
Drivers: Unable to find any drivers
Remark: Unable to detected NTAG21x chips properly