Flipper Zero, Chameleon Ultra & Proxmark3
Compare a general-purpose handheld, a compact RFID emulator and a host-based research tool. Tag support and optional accessories matter more than overlapping feature lists.
| What matters for your setup |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good for | Learn RFID, NFC and infrared with one handheld. | Experiment with supported RFID card emulation. | Study low- and high-frequency RFID in detail. |
| You’ll need | Your own compatible tags or remotes. | A compatible client and your own supported tags. | A computer and compatible client firmware. |
| Main tradeoff | Wi-Fi needs an extra board. | Supported operations depend on firmware and tag type. | Wireless and standalone-power accessories are separate. |
| Device format | Self-contained device | Client / app companion | Browser / USB tool |
| Availability | Listed by maker | Listed by maker | Listed by maker |
| Listed price | US$169 — at shop.flipperzero.one | €129 — at lab401.com | €329 standard / €529 complete — at lab401.com |
| Processor | STM32WB55 | Nordic nRF52840 | Atmel SAM7S512 |
| Display | 1.4″ monochrome LCD · 128 × 64 | No display · status LEDs | No display · status LEDs |
| Radio | CC1101 sub-GHz · NFC · 125 kHz RFID · infrared · Bluetooth LE | 125 kHz LF RFID · 13.56 MHz HF RFID · Bluetooth client connection | 125 kHz LF RFID · 13.56 MHz HF RFID · optional Bluetooth/battery add-on |
| Power | 2100 mAh rechargeable battery | Internal rechargeable battery · USB | USB; standalone power depends on accessories |
| Source check | Source checked 2026-09-15; maker claims, not field tested | Source checked 2026-09-15; maker claims, not field tested | Source checked 2026-09-15; maker claims, not field tested |
| Revision & source notes | Specifications were checked against the manufacturer. Wi-Fi requires separate hardware and is not included in the base Flipper Zero. Price US$169 read from the maker’s own shop on 2026-09-18, in stock. Resellers charge more and regional availability varies; see the device notes on country restrictions. | RfidResearchGroup publishes the project and authorized distributor links. Offers from unrelated shops may use different hardware or firmware. Supported tag types and operations depend on current firmware and client software. RFID emulation is not universal compatibility with every access system. Price is Lab401's euro listing on 2026-09-18, not the maker's own price. Capability corrected 2026-09-19: this entry's specifications name Bluetooth, but the Bluetooth capability was not set, so the filter and the comparison table under-reported it. | The project identifies RRG as designer and manufacturer. The base RDV4 and optional wireless/power accessories must be distinguished when comparing offers. Price is Lab401's euro listing on 2026-09-18, not the maker's own price; both variants were in stock. |