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 3.1. The Bante 220 Portable leads on accuracy, calibration and features. The Milwaukee MW102 Pro costs $4.80 less ($195.20 vs $200).
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Milwaukee MW102 Pro
A no-fuss handheld for brewing, food and hobby labs. It has a standard cabled electrode and a separate temperature probe.
Amazon $195.20$195.20
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Bante 220 Portable for accuracy (±0.01 pH vs ±0.02 pH), calibration (3-point calibration vs 2-point calibration) and features (replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, 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 portable meters ph meter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Bante 220 Portable | Milwaukee MW102 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Accuracy 30% | 81 ±0.01 pH | 62 ±0.02 pH |
| Calibration 15% | 85 3-point calibration | 50 2-point calibration |
| Features 20% | 75 replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation, stores readings | 55 replaceable probe, automatic temperature compensation |
| Extra readings 10% | 0 pH and temperature only | 0 pH and temperature only |
| Price 15% | 48 $200 | 49 $195.20 |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 25 2-year meter warranty |
Specifications
| Bante 220 Portable | Milwaukee MW102 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| pH measurement | ||
| Accuracy | ±0.01 pH | ±0.02 pH |
| Resolution | - | 0.01 pH |
| Range | - | -2 to 16 pH |
| Calibration | 3-point | 2-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 | - | No |
| Stored readings | 100 readings | - |
| Connectivity | USB | - |
| Battery life | - | 300 hours |
| Weight | - | 499 g |
| Meter warranty | - | 2 years |
| Probe warranty | - | 6 months |