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
±0.01 pH3-pointNone
4.0/5
A handheld with benchtop-class accuracy and an ORP electrode in the box, for water-treatment and lab work away from the bench.
- ±0.002 pHAccuracy
- 5-pointCalibration
- YesReplaceable probe
Check price at Amazon$350
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Lab-class ±0.002 pH accuracy in a handheld
- Comes with both pH and ORP electrodes
- Stores 500 readings with USB export
Cons
- No warranty published
The Bante 220 series family
Every Bante 220 series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Accuracy | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bante 220 Portable | ±0.01 pH | 3.6/5 | $200 |
| Bante 221 pH/ORP Portable (this one) | ±0.002 pH | 4.0/5 | $350 |
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 | Bante221 |
|---|---|
| pH measurement | |
| Accuracy | ±0.002 pH |
| Calibration | 5-point |
| Temperature compensation | Yes |
| Other readings | |
| Conductivity (EC/TDS) | No |
| ORP | Yes |
| Salinity | No |
| Build | |
| Replaceable probe | Yes |
| Stored readings | 500 readings |
| Connectivity | USB |
Alternatives in this type
Bante 220 Portable
A capable logging handheld for the price. Its maker publishes little beyond the core specs.
Amazon $200$200
±0.01 pH3-pointNone
Apera PH400 Portable
A solid handheld kit for brewing and field work. The Apera SX711 now does more for less money.
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±0.01 pH3-pointNone
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