Apera PH700 Benchtop
An affordable starter bench meter for school labs, breweries and small QC benches.
Amazon $299$299
The Apera PH700 Benchtop is the better ph meter overall, rated 3.6 to 3.4. The Apera PH700 Benchtop leads on features and price. The Milwaukee MW150 Max wins on warranty. The Apera PH700 Benchtop costs $162.15 less ($299 vs $461.15).
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Milwaukee MW150 Max
A sturdy bench meter for labs that may add ORP later. The Apera PH800 offers more for less.
Amazon $461.15$461.15
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Apera PH700 Benchtop for features (replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, waterproof (IP54), stores readings vs replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation) and price ($299 vs $461.15).
- Choose the Milwaukee MW150 Max for warranty (3-year meter warranty vs 2-year meter warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every benchtop meters ph meter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Apera PH700 Benchtop | Milwaukee MW150 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Accuracy 30% | 81 ±0.01 pH | 81 ±0.01 pH |
| Calibration 15% | 85 3-point calibration | 85 3-point calibration |
| Features 20% | 82 replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, waterproof (IP54), stores readings | 55 replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation |
| Extra readings 10% | 0 pH and temperature only | 0 pH and temperature only |
| Price 15% | 30 $299 | 11 $461.15 |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year meter warranty | 50 3-year meter warranty |
Specifications
| Apera PH700 Benchtop | Milwaukee MW150 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| pH measurement | ||
| Accuracy | ±0.01 pH | ±0.01 pH |
| Resolution | 0.01 pH | 0.01 pH |
| Range | 0 to 14 pH | -2 to 20 pH |
| Calibration | 3-point | 3-point |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Other readings | ||
| Conductivity (EC/TDS) | No | No |
| ORP | No | No |
| Salinity | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Replaceable probe | Yes | Yes |
| Waterproof rating | IP54 | - |
| Stored readings | 50 readings | - |
| Weight | 998 g | 900 g |
| Meter warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Probe warranty | 6 months | 6 months |