Apera PH800 Benchtop
A lab bench meter with proper record keeping, for QC labs that need to export readings.
Amazon $395.85$395.85
The Apera PH800 Benchtop is the better ph meter overall, rated 3.6 to 3.4. The Apera PH800 Benchtop leads on features. The Apera PH800 Benchtop costs $65.30 less ($395.85 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 PH800 Benchtop for features (replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, waterproof (IP54), stores readings vs replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation).
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 PH800 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% | 18 $395.85 | 11 $461.15 |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year meter warranty | 50 3-year meter warranty |
Specifications
| Apera PH800 Benchtop | Milwaukee MW150 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| pH measurement | ||
| Accuracy | ±0.01 pH | ±0.01 pH |
| Resolution | 0.01 pH | 0.01 pH |
| Range | -2 to 20 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 | 500 readings | - |
| Connectivity | USB | - |
| Weight | - | 900 g |
| Meter warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Probe warranty | 6 months | 6 months |