Apera PH400 Portable
A solid handheld kit for brewing and field work. The Apera SX711 now does more for less money.
Amazon $305.07$305.07
±0.01 pH3-pointNone
3.1/5
A no-fuss handheld for brewing, food and hobby labs. It has a standard cabled electrode and a separate temperature probe.
- ±0.02 pHAccuracy
- 2-pointCalibration
- NoWaterproof
- YesReplaceable probe
Check price at Amazon$195.20
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cabled electrode is cheap to replace
- Stainless temperature probe stands up to hot samples
- ±0.02 pH accuracy
Cons
- Housing isn’t waterproof
- Two-point calibration only
The Milwaukee PRO portable meters family
Every Milwaukee PRO portable meters model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Accuracy | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee MW100 Pro | ±0.2 pH | 2.4/5 | $158.70 |
| Milwaukee MW102 Pro (this one) | ±0.02 pH | 3.1/5 | $195.20 |
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 | MW102 |
|---|---|
| pH measurement | |
| Accuracy | ±0.02 pH |
| Resolution | 0.01 pH |
| Range | -2 to 16 pH |
| Calibration | 2-point |
| Temperature compensation | Yes |
| Other readings | |
| Conductivity (EC/TDS) | No |
| ORP | No |
| Salinity | No |
| Build | |
| Replaceable probe | Yes |
| Waterproof rating | No |
| Battery life | 300 hours |
| Weight | 499 g |
| Meter warranty | 2 years |
| Probe warranty | 6 months |
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