| Type of Guide Rail | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Dual magnetic pole type | The power density is relatively high, the lateral displacement adaptability is strong, and the size is very compact, hence the construction is less difficult, and the magnetic field exposure level on both sides of the track is relatively low | The distribution of magnetic field space is not uniform, the consumption of magnetic cores is relatively large, and the manufacturing cost is relatively high |
| Long coil type | The spatial distribution of the magnetic field is very uniform, and there is no magnetic core; hence the transmission power is relatively stable, and the manufacturing cost is low | The power density is relatively low, the construction area is relatively large, the lateral displacement adaptability is not strong, and the magnetic field exposure level on both sides of the track is relatively high |