GS1 DataBar против EAN-13
Compact GS1 DataBar for small items and fresh produce vs the ubiquitous EAN-13. DataBar encodes the same GTIN in a smaller footprint and supports additional AI data.
Specification comparison
| Specification | GS1 DataBar | EAN-13 |
|---|---|---|
| Classification | 1D Linear | 1D Linear |
| Symbology family | GS1 System | EAN/UPC Family |
| Year introduced | 2001 | 1977 |
| Developer | GS1 | GS1 (EAN International) |
| Data length | 14 digits (GTIN) | 13 digits |
| Variable length | No | No |
| Character set | 0-9 | 0-9 |
| Maximum capacity | 14 numeric digits (GTIN-14) | 13 numeric digits |
| GS1 data carrier | Yes | Yes |
| Unicode encoding | No | No |
| Binary data | No | No |
| Minimum X-dimension | 0.264 mm | 0.264 mm |
| Nominal height | 13 mm | 22.85 mm |
| Quiet zone | 1X | 11X / 7X |
| Aspect ratio | — | 1:1.5 |
| Example payload | 01234567890128 | 5901234123457 |
Highlighted rows mark specifications where the two symbologies differ.