As you can see in the above article, 1D and 2D barcodes have their advantages and disadvantages
and
are best in their respective areas. Both types of barcode systems are used for tracking and
managing
inventories in different application areas and decoded by using various technologies.
Now comes to the main point, 1D or 2D barcode which is best, it all
depends
upon the various factors.
1D barcodes can store basic and small-sized information and they are also scanned very quickly
and
easily. Code 128 is the most popular and commonly used in most applications. The entire ASCII
character set, including digits and alpha characters, can be stored by using this barcode.
2D barcodes are generally used to store complex and large information
and
offer a higher level of
error detection and correction. They are also very small in size which is ideal for products
with
small surface area.
So, the best barcode is the one that perfectly suits your business. The
reason is that barcodes come
in a variety of shapes and sizes, each with its own set of qualities and capabilities. Only one
type
of barcode can’t provide you all the features.