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MIWA vs TESA

In short

MIWA: Properties in Asia-Pacific, or groups standardising on a Japanese locking supplier. TESA: European properties wanting electronic locking from a brand with deep Spanish and southern-European presence.

MIWA TESA
Best forProperties in Asia-Pacific, or groups standardising on a Japanese locking supplier.European properties wanting electronic locking from a brand with deep Spanish and southern-European presence.
Where it is strongestJapan and Asia-PacificSpain and southern Europe
Known forJapanese electronic locking, long-established in APAC hotelsHotel locking with strong European installed base
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Frequently asked

+What is the difference between MIWA and TESA?

MIWA — Electronic door locks and access control, built for All sizes, known for japanese electronic locking, long-established in APAC hotels. TESA — Electronic door locks and access control, built for All sizes, known for hotel locking with strong European installed base.

+Which is better for a smaller property, MIWA or TESA?

MIWA targets all sizes. TESA targets all sizes. Match the system to the property size before comparing features — it settles most of this decision on its own.

+How is MIWA priced compared with TESA?

MIWA: Project purchase — not published. TESA: Project purchase — not published. Neither publishes list pricing, so both quote per property — any figure quoted elsewhere is a sales quote, not a price list.

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