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.

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.