Which reader fits your door hardware and installation constraints?

The HID 5365EGP00 is purpose-built for mullion mounting, measuring 6.0" × 1.7" × 1.0" — a slim profile engineered to sit flush on narrow metal door frames, including aluminum mullions, without requiring custom brackets. Its wired connectivity is conventional low-voltage cabling to the access control panel.

The Comelit 909020113 uses a wider wall-mount form factor at 89 mm × 115 mm × 28 mm (3.50" × 4.53" × 1.10") and ships with an integral mounting plate. It is substantially larger than the HID unit and is not described as mullion-compatible. Power and data are consolidated onto a single cable run via PoE (802.3af), which simplifies conduit planning but requires a PoE-capable switch or injector supplying a minimum of 13 W per port.

If the installation site features narrow door mullions or tight frame clearances, the 5365EGP00's form factor is purpose-matched. For standard wall-box installations where a single-cable PoE run is preferred over a separate power supply, the 909020113's wall-mount footprint and PoE input are advantageous.

How does each reader handle power delivery and environmental exposure?

The HID 5365EGP00 is specified at 5 VDC input. It is described as mounting directly onto metal surfaces including door mullions but carries no listed IP rating or outdoor suitability statement in the provided specifications. Its operating environment classification is not stated in the available data.

The Comelit 909020113 is powered via PoE (802.3af) — no separate power supply or power-over-the-panel connection is required. Its housing is UL-rated polycarbonate and is rated IP65, confirming dust-tight and water-jet-resistant construction suitable for both indoor and outdoor deployments without additional weatherproofing covers.

For outdoor or exposed vestibule installations, the 909020113's IP65 rating and robust polycarbonate housing are decisive. The 5365EGP00's environmental rating is not provided in its specification data, so outdoor suitability cannot be confirmed from the available information. Power infrastructure is also a key differentiator: PoE eliminates a local 5 VDC power supply and associated wiring, whereas the HID unit requires a conventional low-voltage power feed.

Which reader supports the broadest range of credentials and control panel integrations?

The HID 5365EGP00 supports 125 kHz HID proximity cards and fobs exclusively, using SIA 26-bit Wiegand as its output protocol. It also lists RS-232 communication. The specs reference MIFARE and 125 kHz Prox credential types, though the primary marketed credential is 125 kHz HID Prox. There is no multi-technology or smart card support stated in the provided specifications.

The Comelit 909020113 is documented as supporting PAC OPS™, KeyPAC, and third-party Wiegand credentials on a single reader, making it explicitly multi-credential within its PAC ecosystem. It outputs Wiegand protocol, ensuring compatibility with third-party Wiegand-based panels. When paired with PAC 512 controllers, the reader-line tamper function becomes configurable. Encryption certification is noted in conjunction with PAC controllers, though the specific standard is not fully stated in the provided data.

Sites already standardized on HID 125 kHz prox cards and a Wiegand panel will find the 5365EGP00 a direct, low-complexity fit. Sites using PAC controllers or requiring multi-credential flexibility — PAC OPS™ alongside third-party Wiegand cards — will find the 909020113 better aligned. Both readers output Wiegand, preserving compatibility with the broad ecosystem of Wiegand-based access panels.

Which should you choose: the 5365EGP00 or the 909020113?

Our take: The 5365EGP00 is the stronger choice when the installation requires a slim mullion-mount form factor, a 5 VDC low-voltage power infrastructure is already in place, and the site is standardized exclusively on HID 125 kHz proximity credentials with a Wiegand panel. Concrete spec deltas: (1) Form factor — the HID measures 6.0" × 1.7" × 1.0" versus the Comelit's 89 mm × 115 mm × 28 mm, making the HID the only mullion-viable option of the two. (2) Power — the Comelit is PoE (802.3af, 13 W minimum) while the HID runs on 5 VDC; PoE simplifies single-cable deployment but requires compatible switch infrastructure. (3) Environmental rating — the Comelit carries an IP65 rating and UL-rated polycarbonate housing; no IP rating is provided for the HID, limiting confirmed outdoor use. Choose the 909020113 for outdoor or harsh-environment deployments, PoE infrastructure, or PAC-ecosystem multi-credential sites.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.

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Related Resources

• HID 5365EGP00 product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• Comelit 909020113 product page — full specs and to add to a quote