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
±0.002 pH5-pointORP
3.8/5
A strong all-round handheld for brewers, food makers and field labs. It is accurate, logs readings and comes with a long warranty.
- ±0.01 pHAccuracy
- 3-pointCalibration
- IP57Waterproof
- YesReplaceable probe
Check price at Amazon$279
Price checked November 8, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Stores 200 readings for brewing or QC logs
- ±0.01 pH with three-point calibration
- Three-year meter warranty
Cons
- pH and mV only, no conductivity
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | AI460 |
|---|---|
| pH measurement | |
| Accuracy | ±0.01 pH |
| Resolution | 0.01 pH |
| Range | -2 to 20 pH |
| Calibration | 3-point |
| Temperature compensation | Yes |
| Other readings | |
| Conductivity (EC/TDS) | No |
| ORP | No |
| Salinity | No |
| Build | |
| Replaceable probe | Yes |
| Waterproof rating | IP57 |
| Stored readings | 200 readings |
| Meter warranty | 3 years |
| Probe warranty | 6 months |
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