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Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity vs Proster Handheld Digital Anemometer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Proster Handheld Digital Anemometer is cheaper at $33.67. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity Proster Handheld Digital Anemometer
US price $33.67
BrandExtech InstrumentsProster
Released
Wind speed range ms 1.1 to 20 m/s (2.5-44.7 mph) 0.4 to 30 m/s (80-5900 ft/min)
Airflow cfm cmm 0 to 99990 CFM and CMM
Velocity accuracy ±(3% of reading + 0.4 mph)
Sensor type Vane, 1 in. (24mm) diameter Rotating vane
Temperature range -18 to 50 °C (0 to 122 °F), ±1 °C accuracy Displays temperature and wind chill, including sub-0°C readings; exact range not stated in surfaced sources
Data hold logging Data hold; selectable 5/10/13-second averaging (no onboard SD/USB logging) Reading hold; max/min for handheld or fixed measurement; no onboard logging
Backlit display Yes Yes

Sources — Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity: extech.com (verified 2026-08-09). Proster Handheld Digital Anemometer: ebay.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity and Proster Handheld Digital Anemometer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Wind speed range ms: Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity 1.1 to 20 m/s (2.5-44.7 mph) vs Proster Handheld Digital Anemometer 0.4 to 30 m/s (80-5900 ft/min)
  • Sensor type: Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity Vane, 1 in. (24mm) diameter vs Proster Handheld Digital Anemometer Rotating vane
  • Temperature range: Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity -18 to 50 °C (0 to 122 °F), ±1 °C accuracy vs Proster Handheld Digital Anemometer Displays temperature and wind chill, including sub-0°C readings; exact range not stated in surfaced sources
  • Data hold logging: Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity Data hold; selectable 5/10/13-second averaging (no onboard SD/USB logging) vs Proster Handheld Digital Anemometer Reading hold; max/min for handheld or fixed measurement; no onboard logging

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