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product_id: 211854617
title: "waveshare 2.13 inch Passive NFC-Powered e-Paper,250×122 Pixel, No Battery Required No Messy Wiring Novel Passive NFC Tech Wireless Powering & Data Transfer APP Provided"
brand: "waveshare"
price: "$58.73"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 3
category: "Waveshare"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/211854617-waveshare-2-13-inch-passive-nfc-powered-e-paper-250
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# 250×122 pixel resolution NFC-powered refresh via smartphone No battery required, wireless power waveshare 2.13 inch Passive NFC-Powered e-Paper,250×122 Pixel, No Battery Required No Messy Wiring Novel Passive NFC Tech Wireless Powering & Data Transfer APP Provided

**Brand:** waveshare
**Price:** $58.73
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Tap into the future: NFC-powered e-paper that works as fast as your ideas!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** waveshare 2.13 inch Passive NFC-Powered e-Paper,250×122 Pixel, No Battery Required No Messy Wiring Novel Passive NFC Tech Wireless Powering & Data Transfer APP Provided by waveshare
- **How much does it cost?** $58.73 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/211854617-waveshare-2-13-inch-passive-nfc-powered-e-paper-250)

## Best For

- waveshare enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Crystal Clear Display:** Enjoy sharp 2.13-inch e-paper with 250×122 resolution and >170° viewing angle for flawless readability from any perspective.
- • **Lightweight & Durable:** Protected by a sleek ABS case, this featherlight display fits anywhere, perfect for modern workspace aesthetics and on-the-go use.
- • **Instant Refresh on Tap:** Update your screen in just 2 seconds using your smartphone’s NFC—refreshing content is as easy as swiping your card.
- • **Effortless Wireless Power:** Say goodbye to batteries and messy wires with innovative passive NFC technology powering your display seamlessly.
- • **Plug & Play with App Support:** Control your display effortlessly via the dedicated Android app—no complex setup, just smooth, intuitive operation.

## Overview

The Waveshare 2.13-inch Passive NFC-Powered e-Paper display features a 250×122 pixel black-and-white screen that requires no battery or wiring. Utilizing cutting-edge passive NFC technology, it wirelessly powers and refreshes content via smartphone or NFC reader in just 2 seconds. Housed in a lightweight ABS case with a wide viewing angle, it’s ideal for dynamic price tags, asset labels, or event badges—combining energy efficiency with sleek, hassle-free operation.

## Description

2.13inch Passive NFC-Powered e-Paper, No Battery, Wireless Powering & Data Transfer 2.13" NFC-Powered e-Paper: Adopts novel passive NFC technology, No battery required, no more battery life trouble,Energy-Saving. APP is provided,Easy to use.Protective ABS Case,Nice&Light Weight. 2.Wireless NFC-Powered Display Refreshing, Passive NFC solution, No Battery Required, No messy wiring, stable operation 3.How it works To refresh the display content, use a smart phone with NFC function, or an NFC reader, close to the e-Paper for both wireless powering and data transfer. 4.Refreshing Example: Refreshed By Smartphone, Comes With Android APP, As Easy As Swiping A Credit Card. Refreshed by ST25R3911B NFC Board. 5.Specifications. Power supply : Wireless Grey scale: 2Display color: Black / White Refresh time:2s (data transfer time is not included)Dot pitch: 0.194×0.194 Display size: 49.70mm×21.75mmResolution:250×122 Outline dimension : 65.35mm×40.05mmViewing angle: >170° 6.Application examples. Suitable for price Tags, asset/equipment Tags, shelf labels, conference name tags... Package Content 2.13inch NFC-Powered e-Paper x1

Review: Works on IOS - Go to the wiki page on the manufacturer website and you will get a pretty good instructional on how to use the NFC E-Tag app. I’ve attached pictures of the process to send a pre-downloaded picture to the e-ink display. Two tips- 1) Place the unit at the top of your phone (mine is an iPhone 14pro) like you would when using tap to pay. 2) When the percentage counter reaches 100% count to three and wait for the process to finish. If you can see the screen, it will flash three times from white to black and back and forth. When you remove your phone you will get an error for some reason but the process will have been a success if you see your display with what you sent it. Hardware-wise this is as simple as you can get. No buttons, no batteries. The screen is very clear and easy to read. There are two spring loaded mounting tabs on the back that can be used to panel-mount this device. It looks to be able to mount into a very shallow lip, probably 2-3mm thick at most. See pic. I’ll probably pickup more of these as I can see a great use case scenario for them with a stick-on business card magnet on the back or as a gimmick name-tag at events. QR codes , even at 1/2 the display height work fine. The last image on my pics shows how I used my phone camera to scan a random envelope I had sitting in my kitchen and used that to send to the screen. It works very well.
Review: Application not through Google Play - Not a smooth tinker at all, but that would have been ok except the application must have gotten removed by Google Play....would love transparency as to why, or for them to create another application which does go through the playstore. It is slightly concerning to have to install a downloaded apk from their site. Aside from that glaring issue, which they are not up front about at all, the app itself is rather glitchy. But the hardware when it finally gets the job done, it does it well and the dang idea is great for what i need it for, it is just a shame that I have to trust an unknown company to install a non Google approved app for god knows what reason that their app was suspended.

## Features

- 2.13" NFC-Powered e-Paper: Adopts novel passive NFC technology, No battery required, no more battery life trouble,Energy-Saving.APP is provided,Easy to use. Protective ABS Case,Nice&Light Weight.
- Wireless NFC-Powered Display Refreshing, Passive NFC solution, No Battery Required, No messy wiring, stable operation
- How it works. To refresh the display content, use a smart phone with NFC function, or an NFC reader, close to the e-Paper for both wireless powering and data transfer. Refreshing Example: Refreshed By Smartphone, Comes With Android APP, As Easy As Swiping A Credit Card. Refreshed by ST25R3911B NFC Board.
- Power supply : Wireless . Grey scale: 2. Display color: Black / White. Refresh time:2s (data transfer time is not included). Dot pitch: 0.194×0.194. Display size: 49.70mm×21.75mm. Resolution:250×122. Outline dimension : 65.35mm×40.05mm. Viewing angle: >170° .

## Images

![waveshare 2.13 inch Passive NFC-Powered e-Paper,250×122 Pixel, No Battery Required No Messy Wiring Novel Passive NFC Tech Wireless Powering & Data Transfer APP Provided - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gv1UiDPpL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works on IOS
*by B***S on April 16, 2024*

Go to the wiki page on the manufacturer website and you will get a pretty good instructional on how to use the NFC E-Tag app. I’ve attached pictures of the process to send a pre-downloaded picture to the e-ink display. Two tips- 1) Place the unit at the top of your phone (mine is an iPhone 14pro) like you would when using tap to pay. 2) When the percentage counter reaches 100% count to three and wait for the process to finish. If you can see the screen, it will flash three times from white to black and back and forth. When you remove your phone you will get an error for some reason but the process will have been a success if you see your display with what you sent it. Hardware-wise this is as simple as you can get. No buttons, no batteries. The screen is very clear and easy to read. There are two spring loaded mounting tabs on the back that can be used to panel-mount this device. It looks to be able to mount into a very shallow lip, probably 2-3mm thick at most. See pic. I’ll probably pickup more of these as I can see a great use case scenario for them with a stick-on business card magnet on the back or as a gimmick name-tag at events. QR codes , even at 1/2 the display height work fine. The last image on my pics shows how I used my phone camera to scan a random envelope I had sitting in my kitchen and used that to send to the screen. It works very well.

### ⭐⭐ Application not through Google Play
*by J***S on August 29, 2022*

Not a smooth tinker at all, but that would have been ok except the application must have gotten removed by Google Play....would love transparency as to why, or for them to create another application which does go through the playstore. It is slightly concerning to have to install a downloaded apk from their site. Aside from that glaring issue, which they are not up front about at all, the app itself is rather glitchy. But the hardware when it finally gets the job done, it does it well and the dang idea is great for what i need it for, it is just a shame that I have to trust an unknown company to install a non Google approved app for god knows what reason that their app was suspended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting Gadget!
*by K***Y on August 7, 2022*

I bought this to play around with. I downloaded the app and it was easy to load text or images to this NFC display device. I've left it sit for one month now and the display has not faded. I understand it has no battery, and will require a refresh from time-to-time. So I wanted to see what that duration is in real world. This case has the ability to snap into a panel or cabinet opening.

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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-02-28*