A benchtop meter runs from mains power and holds the electrode in a stand, so you can work through a run of samples with both hands free. Most take a standard BNC electrode, show the electrode’s slope after calibration so you know when it is wearing out, and store readings. The top models read to 0.001 pH and calibrate at five points.
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- Milwaukee MW151 Max Logging#1 of 5Full review
The most accurate meter here, for labs that need 0.001 pH resolution and full logging.
Amazon $538.20$538.20±0.002 pH5-pointNone - Apera PH800 Benchtop#2 of 5Full review
A lab bench meter with proper record keeping, for QC labs that need to export readings.
Amazon $395.85$395.85±0.01 pH3-pointNone - Apera PH700 Benchtop#3 of 5Full review
An affordable starter bench meter for school labs, breweries and small QC benches.
Amazon $299$299±0.01 pH3-pointNone - Bante 210 Benchtop#4 of 5Full review
A basic, low-cost bench meter for teaching labs and home brewers.
Amazon $205$205±0.01 pH3-pointNone - Milwaukee MW150 Max#5 of 5Full review
A sturdy bench meter for labs that may add ORP later. The Apera PH800 offers more for less.
Amazon $461.15$461.15±0.01 pH3-pointNone
