Another question that came up at trade shows was which school cafeteria scanner model is the fastest, AlphaScan QR Express or AlphaScan RFID tag reader?
And the winner is … AlphaScan RFID.
In school lunch environment which involves, high volumes, long – and often chaotic – lines, our RFID tag reader AlphaScan RFID delivers the fastest checkout experience because it can read multiple ID tags simultaneously, doesn’t require cards to be directly in front of the scanner and can even work under low light conditions.
On the other hand, a QR scanner can only read one ID at the time, requires cards to be presented in front of unobstructed devices and does not perform properly under low light.
That said, if you were comparing models in a much quieter environment – let’s say something like a library -, a QR barcode reader would have the edge.
Both our pin pad scanner combo AlphaScan QR Express and AlphaScan RFID are fully programmable, compatible with all US school lunch POS software. They include tactile embossed keys with Braille offering the option to manually enter a school ID. Each unit is covered by our extensive 3-year warranty and comes with a free anti-shock protective cover to keep your device safe at all times.
Based in Orange County, California, AlphaTechs USA is a premier provider of school lunch scanners and pin pads for US school cafeterias.
