Magic NTAG vs magic 1k?

[Pilgrimsmaster]

@Az_F

Sorry to insist but how about this? Is that right?

Hahaha, how frustrated are you right now?
You asked 3 times and were blatantly ignored… The bastards .

@Az_F

The NTAG can emulate other chips but not mifare classic (only ultralight) and the 1k can only do mifare classic.

CORRECT

Sorry mate, you will need an xM1 or FlexM1
Your choice of gen1a vs gen2

Great post here explaining the difference

"magic" Mifare chips

The Mifare “classic” S50 1k chip? For many years the Mifare MF1ICS50 1k chip was used for all kinds of applications as a “secure chip” for everything from access control to stored value cards, and used for making localized payments within closed systems like public transit and laundry services. However, it uses a security mechanism called “crypto1” which is a simple, proprietary encryption mechanism that hardly has anything to do with modern cryptography. It has been broken for many years now, b…

RE: the Proxmark, you can actually write to a Gen2 with your phone.
BUT
The LF T5577 you will need the Proxmark3 (or blue cloner)
Any future implants including the FlexMN you will need a Proxmark3.

I know why you are trying to avoid it and I don’t blame you, but until something better comes along, (Flipper Zero ) The PM3 is your best bet.