Bante 220 Portable
A capable logging handheld for the price. Its maker publishes little beyond the core specs.
Amazon $200$200
The Bante 220 Portable is the better ph meter overall, rated 3.6 to 2.4. The Bante 220 Portable leads on accuracy, features and calibration. The Milwaukee MW100 Pro wins on price. The Milwaukee MW100 Pro costs $41.30 less ($158.70 vs $200).
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Milwaukee MW100 Pro
A basic cabled meter for rough checks. Most buyers get better accuracy for less from a pen tester.
Amazon $158.70$158.70
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Bante 220 Portable for accuracy (±0.01 pH vs ±0.2 pH), features (replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, stores readings vs replaceable probe) and calibration (3-point calibration vs 2-point calibration).
- Choose the Milwaukee MW100 Pro for price ($158.70 vs $200).
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 220 Portable | Milwaukee MW100 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Accuracy 30% | 81 ±0.01 pH | 0 ±0.2 pH |
| Calibration 15% | 85 3-point calibration | 50 2-point calibration |
| Features 20% | 75 replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, stores readings | 30 replaceable probe |
| Extra readings 10% | 0 pH and temperature only | 0 pH and temperature only |
| Price 15% | 48 $200 | 58 $158.70 |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 25 2-year meter warranty |
Specifications
| Bante 220 Portable | Milwaukee MW100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| pH measurement | ||
| Accuracy | ±0.01 pH | ±0.2 pH |
| Resolution | - | 0.1 pH |
| Range | - | 0 to 14 pH |
| Calibration | 3-point | 2-point |
| Temperature compensation | Yes | No |
| Other readings | ||
| Conductivity (EC/TDS) | No | No |
| ORP | No | No |
| Salinity | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Replaceable probe | Yes | Yes |
| Waterproof rating | - | No |
| Stored readings | 100 readings | - |
| Connectivity | USB | - |
| Battery life | - | 300 hours |
| Weight | - | 227 g |
| Meter warranty | - | 2 years |
| Probe warranty | - | 6 months |