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product_id: 152611321
title: "OMNIKEY 5427ck Gen 2 - Smart Card Reader - USB, Black, Light Gray"
brand: "hid"
price: "£116.94"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Hid"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/152611321-omnikey-5427ck-gen-2-smart-card-reader-usb-black-light
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Web-based config tool Dual frequency tech ISO 14443 A/B & 15693 standards OMNIKEY 5427ck Gen 2 - Smart Card Reader - USB, Black, Light Gray

**Brand:** hid
**Price:** £116.94
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔑 Unlock next-level smart card reading with the OMNIKEY 5427ck Gen 2!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OMNIKEY 5427ck Gen 2 - Smart Card Reader - USB, Black, Light Gray by hid
- **How much does it cost?** £116.94 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/152611321-omnikey-5427ck-gen-2-smart-card-reader-usb-black-light)

## Best For

- hid enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hid brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flexible Data Input Modes:** Switch between CCID and keyboard wedge emulation to fit your workflow.
- • **Plug & Play USB Connectivity:** Universal USB Type A interface ensures quick setup across PCs and laptops.
- • **Intuitive Web-Based Management:** Configure and customize your reader anywhere via a sleek browser interface.
- • **Seamless Dual Frequency Support:** Effortlessly handles both low & high frequency cards for ultimate compatibility.
- • **ISO-Certified Security Standards:** Meets ISO 14443 A/B and 15693 for trusted, industry-grade card reading.

## Overview

The HID OMNIKEY 5427ck Gen 2 is a compact, dual frequency USB smart card reader designed for professional environments requiring versatile, secure, and reliable card access. Supporting both low and high frequency cards and compliant with ISO 14443 A/B and 15693 standards, it offers flexible CCID and keyboard wedge modes plus a user-friendly web-based configuration tool, making it the go-to choice for seamless integration in mixed technology setups.

## Description

The HID Omnikey 5427 CK (Gen2) Dual Frequency Smart Card Reader is a USB Contactless Reader which is impressively able to support both low and high frequency technology. This capability is particularly helpful if you are looking for an easy reader to integrate into your existing mixed technology environment. This reader operates by standard as a CCID Reader, but you can choose to select the 'keyboard wedge' mode. By doing this, data can be retrieved and inserted directly into applications or sent to other devices through use of keystroke emulation. When needed, you can access a user-friendly web-based management tool which enables browser-based configuration.Dedicated drivers and a configuration guide are also available for download, and you can even choose to access further developer tools on request from HID! Meeting both the ISO 14443 A/B and the ISO 15693 standards, you can be sure that this is a reliable choice of dual frequency smart card reader. Because of the 5427 CK (Gen2) Smart Card Readers ability to support both CCID and keyboard emulation frequency, it makes a great choice for a platform independent reader.

Review: Good Gen 1 to Gen 2 upgrade - Great replacement device, but I did need to download and install their application to change any settings on it, so it wasn't plug and play for my use. I previously used the HID OMNIKEY gen 1 as well if that helps. Would purchase again.
Review: Best reader out there but very complicated - Looking for the best card reader out there - this is it. Setting it up is not for the faint if heart though it is very complex. Tech support is excellent from HID and they spent the necessary time to get it working. I've had it working for many weeks, and over 6,000 reads with no problems. I tried another cheaper brand first which failed miserably - lost it's memory and had to be reset multiple times, the setup was horky requiring perfect timing for a code passing. The HID had a built in web browser you log into and configure it for exactly what you want. Very precise. Very reliable.

## Features

- Supports both low and high frequency technology
- Meets ISO 14443 A/B and ISO 15693 Standards
- Supports both CCID and keyboard emulation
- Great for mixed technology environments
- Access to a user-friendly,web-based management tool for browser-based configuration available

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07FD7V6KB |
| Additional Features | Compact |
| Best Sellers Rank | #174 in Computer Memory Card Readers |
| Brand | HID |
| Built-In Media | HID R54270101 OMNIKEY 5427CK Dual Interface Card Reader |
| Color | Black and Light Gray |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB Type A |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 64 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00639399745430 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.25"L x 2"W x 5"H |
| Item Type Name | HID GLOBAL R54270101 OMNIKEY Dual Interface Card Reader |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | HID Global |
| Mfr Part Number | R54270101 |
| Model Name | HID OMNIKEY 5427ck Gen 2 |
| Model Number | R54270101 |
| Operating System | Android, Windows |
| Special Feature | Compact |
| UPC | 639399745430 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Maufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HID
- **Color:** Black and Light Gray
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB Type A
- **Special Feature:** Not_Performance_Used

## Images

![OMNIKEY 5427ck Gen 2 - Smart Card Reader - USB, Black, Light Gray - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YgyAQ2-1L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do i need to contact hid to activate this?**
A: No, The reader should work 'out of the box'. Drivers should auto install, making the reader ready for use.

**Q: Does this work with 12kHz cards?**
A: Hi, Yes, the Omnikey 5427 supports both 13.56Mhz & 125kHz cards (& fobs, etc).

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Gen 1 to Gen 2 upgrade
*by R***R on March 6, 2026*

Great replacement device, but I did need to download and install their application to change any settings on it, so it wasn't plug and play for my use. I previously used the HID OMNIKEY gen 1 as well if that helps. Would purchase again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best reader out there but very complicated
*by T***R on November 7, 2020*

Looking for the best card reader out there - this is it. Setting it up is not for the faint if heart though it is very complex. Tech support is excellent from HID and they spent the necessary time to get it working. I've had it working for many weeks, and over 6,000 reads with no problems. I tried another cheaper brand first which failed miserably - lost it's memory and had to be reset multiple times, the setup was horky requiring perfect timing for a code passing. The HID had a built in web browser you log into and configure it for exactly what you want. Very precise. Very reliable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great
*by T***S on November 20, 2024*

Product is high quality and works exactly as expected

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*Last updated: 2026-06-15*