Bante 221 pH/ORP Portable
A handheld with benchtop-class accuracy and an ORP electrode in the box, for water-treatment and lab work away from the bench.
Amazon $350$350
The Bante 221 pH/ORP Portable is the better ph meter overall, rated 4.0 to 3.8. The Bante 221 pH/ORP Portable leads on extra readings, accuracy and calibration. The Apera SX711 Portable wins on features and price. The Apera SX711 Portable costs $71 less ($279 vs $350).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Bante 221 pH/ORP Portable for extra readings (ORP vs pH and temperature only), accuracy (±0.002 pH vs ±0.01 pH) and calibration (5-point calibration vs 3-point calibration).
- Choose the Apera SX711 Portable for features (replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, waterproof (IP57), stores readings vs replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, stores readings) and price ($279 vs $350).
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 | Bante 221 pH/ORP Portable | Apera SX711 Portable |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Accuracy 30% | 100 ±0.002 pH | 81 ±0.01 pH |
| Calibration 15% | 100 5-point calibration | 85 3-point calibration |
| Features 20% | 75 replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, stores readings | 90 replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, waterproof (IP57), stores readings |
| Extra readings 10% | 70 ORP | 0 pH and temperature only |
| Price 15% | 23 $350 | 33 $279 |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 3-year meter warranty |
Specifications
| Bante 221 pH/ORP Portable | Apera SX711 Portable | |
|---|---|---|
| pH measurement | ||
| Accuracy | ±0.002 pH | ±0.01 pH |
| Resolution | - | 0.01 pH |
| Range | - | -2 to 20 pH |
| Calibration | 5-point | 3-point |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Other readings | ||
| Conductivity (EC/TDS) | No | No |
| ORP | Yes | No |
| Salinity | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Replaceable probe | Yes | Yes |
| Waterproof rating | - | IP57 |
| Stored readings | 500 readings | 200 readings |
| Connectivity | USB | - |
| Meter warranty | - | 3 years |
| Probe warranty | - | 6 months |