Table 2.
Comparison of relevant commercial beacons.
| Beacon | Chipset Manufacturer | Protocols | Battery | Battery Life (Months) | Cost (US $) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimote [68] | Nordic | iBeacon or Eddystone | CR2450 | 21.4 | 3 for $59.00 |
| BKON [69] | Nordic | iBeacon or Eddystone | 2 × AAA | 28.9 | $30.00 |
| RadBeacon Dot [70] | Nordic | iBeacon, AltBeacon or Eddystone | CR2032 | 5.00 | $14.00 |
| Konkat [71] | Nordic | iBeacon or Eddystone | CR2477 | 24.3 | 3 for $60.00 |
| OpenBeacon BL [72] | Nordic | Eddystone | CR2032 | N/A | $25.00 |
| BlueSense [73] | Bluegiga | iBeacon | CR2450 | 12.7 | £19.99 |
| BlueCats [74] | Bluegiga | iBeacon or Eddystone | 2 × AA | 23.1 | 3 for $89.00 |
| RedBear Beacon B1 [75] | TI | iBeacon | 2 × AAA | 21.00 | $21.00 |
| SWIRL [76] | TI | iBeacon or Eddystone | 4 × AA | 72.00 | N/A |
| Glimworm [77] | TI | iBeacon | CR2450 | 11.0 | 4 for 99.00 |
| Gimbal [78] | Qualcomm | iBeacon or Eddystone | 4 × AA | 16.4 | $5.00 |