Which reader supports the credential technology and panel protocol already in your facility?

The HID 5365EGP00 communicates via SIA 26-bit Wiegand, the most widely deployed access control interface in North America, and reads 125 kHz proximity cards and fobs — the legacy credential format found in the majority of installed HID and compatible systems. The specs also list MIFARE and HID credential types, suggesting broader credential compatibility than 125 kHz alone, though the primary marketed function is 125 kHz prox.

The Comelit 909020116 spec sheet does not document a specific output protocol (Wiegand, OSDP, or otherwise), nor does it specify the supported credential frequency or card technology beyond the 'proximity reader' product type designation. Buyers integrating into a panel-driven access control system must verify protocol compatibility with Comelit directly before specifying this unit.

For facilities already running Wiegand-based panels and 125 kHz card stock, the HID 5365EGP00 offers documented, standards-based interoperability. The Comelit 909020116 leaves those integration parameters unspecified in the provided data.

Which reader fits the physical installation environment — indoors on a door mullion or outdoors in a harsh setting?

The HID 5365EGP00 is purpose-built for mullion mounting: its 6.0" × 1.7" × 1.0" (152 × 43 × 25 mm) slim profile attaches directly to narrow metal door frames without custom brackets, and it operates on 5 VDC wired power. No environmental ingress protection rating (IP) is listed in the provided specs. It is positioned as an interior or sheltered-entry reader.

The Comelit 909020116 is a fundamentally different physical proposition. It measures 100 × 100 × 16 mm (3.94" × 3.94" × 0.63"), is constructed from grade 304 stainless steel, carries an IP67 weatherproof rating, and is explicitly rated vandal-resistant. It is powered via PoE+ (802.3at) at 15.4 W over a single Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a separate low-voltage power run to the door.

These form factors do not compete head-to-head for the same mounting location. The HID unit fits narrow vertical frames indoors; the Comelit unit is designed for surface-mount outdoor or high-abuse positions where a Category 6 Ethernet run is already present.

What credential feedback and tamper-detection capabilities does each reader provide to users and administrators?

The HID 5365EGP00 includes a built-in tamper switch that sends tampering alerts to the access control panel without requiring additional sensor wiring. The provided specs do not describe LED colors or an audible sounder for the HID unit specifically, though the spec list does reference 'reader outputs and inputs to be verified' via the tamper switch.

The Comelit 909020116 provides both audible sounder feedback and red/green LED indicators, giving credential holders immediate visual and audio confirmation of access grant or denial at the reader face. Tamper detection capability is not mentioned in the provided Comelit specs.

For user-facing feedback at the door, the Comelit's documented sounder and dual-color LEDs give it a clear advantage in the provided specs. For administrative tamper alerting back to the panel, the HID's documented tamper switch provides a capability not confirmed in the Comelit data.

Which should you choose: the 5365EGP00 or the 909020116?

Our take: The 5365EGP00 is the stronger choice when integrating into an existing Wiegand-based, 125 kHz access control infrastructure in sheltered interior or door-mullion locations. Its SIA 26-bit Wiegand output is explicitly documented, its 6.0" × 1.7" × 1.0" profile is designed for mullion installation, and its built-in tamper switch feeds directly to the panel — all three capabilities confirmed in spec. The Comelit 909020116 is the stronger choice when the installation is outdoors, in a high-abuse environment, or wherever a single Cat6 PoE+ run is preferable to a low-voltage power circuit: its IP67 rating, grade 304 stainless steel construction, and 802.3at PoE+ at 15.4 W address conditions the HID unit's specs do not cover. The Comelit's output protocol and credential frequency are not specified in the provided data, so panel compatibility must be confirmed before purchase. These are not true cross-shop alternatives; the correct choice is dictated by mounting location, power infrastructure, and existing panel protocol.

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Related Resources

• HID 5365EGP00 product page — full specs and to add to a quote
• Comelit 909020116 product page — full specs and to add to a quote