Chip vs Chip

NTAG 424 DNA vs MIFARE DESFire EV3

NTAG 424 DNA offers 256 bytes memory with AES-128 + SUN authentication security, making it ideal for product authentication, anti-counterfeiting, secure access. MIFARE DESFire EV3 provides 2-32 KB with AES-128 + SCP03 security, suited for transit, corporate access, national programs.

NTAG 424 DNA

FamilyNTAG

Memory416 bytes (user: 256 B)

Price$0.250 – $0.550

MIFARE DESFire EV3

FamilyMIFARE

Memory2048 bytes (user: 1760 B)

Price$0.700 – $1.600

Recommendation

Choose NTAG 424 DNA when you need dynamic URL authentication without an app; choose MIFARE DESFire EV3 when you need latest DESFire with Secure Channel Protocol.