Side-by-side comparison showing EPC C1G2 path (single RFID reader with same-band TX and RX, higher cost) versus BLE burst path (separate RF transmitter and BLE gateway in different bands, lower combined cost), with a section showing what stays the same: sensor, accuracy, range, and data.

The Economics of Battery‑Free: RFID Reader Cost vs RF TX + BLE RX

Why UHF RFID readers cost more than RF transmitters plus BLE gateways, when each option makes economic sense, and how to think about total cost of ownership for battery-free sensor deployments.

Diagram showing one shared sensing core at the top branching into three protocol paths — SenseID (EPC C1G2), SenseBLE (BLE burst) and SenseNFC (NFC) — each with different infrastructure requirements but identical sensing capabilities.

One Sensor, Three Protocols: How SenseID, SenseBLE and SenseNFC Share the Same Sensing Core

SenseID, SenseBLE and SenseNFC use the same battery-free sensors. The difference is the communication protocol and the infrastructure you need. Here’s how to choose.

Warehouse floor with battery-free sensor tags on pallets, showing two communication options: EPC C1G2 via RFID reader or BLE burst via RF transmitter and BLE gateway — same sensors, different infrastructure.

Warehouse Sensing Without Batteries: Weight, ID & Environment with Any Protocol

Battery‑free sensors for warehouse weight, ID and environmental monitoring. Choose EPC C1G2 (SenseID) or BLE (SenseBLE) based on your infrastructure — the sensors are the same.