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Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity vs REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer
US price
BrandExtech InstrumentsREED Instruments
Released
Wind speed range ms 1.1 to 20 m/s (2.5-44.7 mph) 0.4 to 30 m/s (79-5906 ft/min)
Airflow cfm cmm
Velocity accuracy ±(3% of reading + 0.4 mph) ±(2% of reading + 0.2 m/s / 40 ft/min)
Sensor type Vane, 1 in. (24mm) diameter Rotating vane, 72mm (2.8 in.) diameter, low-friction ball bearing
Temperature range -18 to 50 °C (0 to 122 °F), ±1 °C accuracy 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) ambient probe; optional Type K (-100 to 1300 °C) / Type J (-100 to 1200 °C) thermocouple input
Data hold logging Data hold; selectable 5/10/13-second averaging (no onboard SD/USB logging) Onboard SD-card datalogging up to 16GB, adjustable 1-3600 sec sampling interval
Backlit display Yes Yes

Sources — Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity: extech.com (verified 2026-08-09). REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer: reedinstruments.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity and REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 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 REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer 0.4 to 30 m/s (79-5906 ft/min)
  • Velocity accuracy: Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity ±(3% of reading + 0.4 mph) vs REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer ±(2% of reading + 0.2 m/s / 40 ft/min)
  • Sensor type: Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity Vane, 1 in. (24mm) diameter vs REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer Rotating vane, 72mm (2.8 in.) diameter, low-friction ball bearing
  • Temperature range: Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity -18 to 50 °C (0 to 122 °F), ±1 °C accuracy vs REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) ambient probe; optional Type K (-100 to 1300 °C) / Type J (-100 to 1200 °C) thermocouple input
  • Data hold logging: Extech 45158 Mini Thermo-Anemometer with Humidity Data hold; selectable 5/10/13-second averaging (no onboard SD/USB logging) vs REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer Onboard SD-card datalogging up to 16GB, adjustable 1-3600 sec sampling interval

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