NTAG213 vs NTAG215 vs NTAG216: Which NFC Tag to Choose
NTAG213, NTAG215 and NTAG216 are the three most popular NFC Forum Type 2 chips, and they differ mainly in memory and cost. NTAG213 offers 144 bytes, NTAG215 offers 504 bytes, and NTAG216 offers 888 bytes of user memory. Use this comparison to pick the NTAG that fits your URL, vCard or content length - then IDrfid pre-encodes and custom-prints the tags for you.
Why Choose IDrfid
NTAG213
144 bytes - the lowest cost, ideal for short URLs and simple tap actions.
NTAG215
504 bytes - the middle option, popular for longer URLs and vCards.
NTAG216
888 bytes - the largest memory for rich content and larger payloads.
All NFC Forum Type 2
All three work with any NFC smartphone with no special app needed.
Technical Specifications
| NTAG213 Memory | 144 bytes user memory |
| NTAG215 Memory | 504 bytes user memory |
| NTAG216 Memory | 888 bytes user memory |
| Protocol | NFC Forum Type 2, ISO14443A |
| Compatibility | All NFC smartphones |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NTAG213, NTAG215 and NTAG216?
They differ in user memory: NTAG213 has 144 bytes, NTAG215 has 504 bytes, and NTAG216 has 888 bytes. Choose based on how much content you need to store on the tag.
Which NTAG should I choose?
Choose NTAG213 for short URLs and simple actions, NTAG215 for longer URLs and vCards, and NTAG216 for rich content or larger payloads.
Do you supply all three NTAG chips?
Yes, as an NFC tag manufacturer IDrfid supplies NTAG213, NTAG215 and NTAG216 tags with custom printing and pre-encoding.
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