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Cost. Depending on type, manufacturer and quantity, as a general guide assume that passive RFID tags are going to cost $1 to $3 for HF tags, and 50c to $6 for UHF tags. This compares to prices in the range $5 to $30 each for Active RFID tags.(Prices are changing rapidly, these are rough numbers as a general guide). Passive UHF RFID tag can typically be read at a range of 5 metres. This compares well against LF and HF tags. For LF tags, range can be less than an inch. for HF tags, range can be to a twelve inches. For UHF tags, range can be up to twenty feet.
Passive RFID asset tracking solutions. are cheaper than active solutions. False. Like urban legends, this is a persistent myth that. captures the imagination but not the truth. In this case, the persistent perception about passive. RFID costs is based solely on the comparison of. RFID tag prices.