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REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer vs BTMETER BT-100APP Bluetooth Vane Anemometer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. BTMETER BT-100APP Bluetooth Vane Anemometer is cheaper at $30.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer BTMETER BT-100APP Bluetooth Vane Anemometer
US price $30.99
BrandREED InstrumentsBTMETER
Released
Wind speed range ms 0.4 to 30 m/s (79-5906 ft/min) 0.3 to 30 m/s (0.67-67.1 mph)
Airflow cfm cmm CFM = velocity (ft/min) x duct cross-sectional area (ft²), user-entered area
Velocity accuracy ±(2% of reading + 0.2 m/s / 40 ft/min) ±5% of reading
Sensor type Rotating vane, 72mm (2.8 in.) diameter, low-friction ball bearing 8-vane wheel with dual temperature sensors
Temperature range 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 -10 to 45 °C (14 to 113 °F), ±2 °C accuracy
Data hold logging Onboard SD-card datalogging up to 16GB, adjustable 1-3600 sec sampling interval Current/Max/Min/Average hold; Bluetooth live streaming to companion app (no onboard SD logging)
Backlit display Yes Yes

Sources — REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer: reedinstruments.com (verified 2026-08-09). BTMETER BT-100APP Bluetooth Vane Anemometer: btmeter-store.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer and BTMETER BT-100APP Bluetooth Vane Anemometer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Wind speed range ms: REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer 0.4 to 30 m/s (79-5906 ft/min) vs BTMETER BT-100APP Bluetooth Vane Anemometer 0.3 to 30 m/s (0.67-67.1 mph)
  • Velocity accuracy: REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer ±(2% of reading + 0.2 m/s / 40 ft/min) vs BTMETER BT-100APP Bluetooth Vane Anemometer ±5% of reading
  • Sensor type: REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer Rotating vane, 72mm (2.8 in.) diameter, low-friction ball bearing vs BTMETER BT-100APP Bluetooth Vane Anemometer 8-vane wheel with dual temperature sensors
  • Temperature range: 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 vs BTMETER BT-100APP Bluetooth Vane Anemometer -10 to 45 °C (14 to 113 °F), ±2 °C accuracy
  • Data hold logging: REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer Onboard SD-card datalogging up to 16GB, adjustable 1-3600 sec sampling interval vs BTMETER BT-100APP Bluetooth Vane Anemometer Current/Max/Min/Average hold; Bluetooth live streaming to companion app (no onboard SD logging)

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