Apera SX711 Portable
A strong all-round handheld for brewers, food makers and field labs. It is accurate, logs readings and comes with a long warranty.
Amazon $279$279
The Apera SX711 Portable is the better ph meter overall, rated 3.8 to 3.6. The Apera SX711 Portable leads on features. The Bante 220 Portable wins on price. The Bante 220 Portable costs $79 less ($200 vs $279).
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Bante 220 Portable
A capable logging handheld for the price. Its maker publishes little beyond the core specs.
Amazon $200$200
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Apera SX711 Portable for features (replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, waterproof (IP57), stores readings vs replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, stores readings).
- Choose the Bante 220 Portable for price ($200 vs $279).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every portable meters ph meter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Apera SX711 Portable | Bante 220 Portable |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Accuracy 30% | 81 ±0.01 pH | 81 ±0.01 pH |
| Calibration 15% | 85 3-point calibration | 85 3-point calibration |
| Features 20% | 90 replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, waterproof (IP57), stores readings | 75 replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, stores readings |
| Extra readings 10% | 0 pH and temperature only | 0 pH and temperature only |
| Price 15% | 33 $279 | 48 $200 |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year meter warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Apera SX711 Portable | Bante 220 Portable | |
|---|---|---|
| pH measurement | ||
| Accuracy | ±0.01 pH | ±0.01 pH |
| Resolution | 0.01 pH | - |
| Range | -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 | IP57 | - |
| Stored readings | 200 readings | 100 readings |
| Connectivity | - | USB |
| Meter warranty | 3 years | - |
| Probe warranty | 6 months | - |