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REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer vs HoldPeak HP-866B Digital Anemometer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. HoldPeak HP-866B Digital Anemometer is cheaper at $37.11. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer HoldPeak HP-866B Digital Anemometer
US price $37.11
BrandREED InstrumentsHoldPeak
Released
Wind speed range ms 0.4 to 30 m/s (79-5906 ft/min) 0.3 to 30 m/s (59-5905 ft/min)
Airflow cfm cmm
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 Rotating vane
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), ±3.6 °F accuracy
Data hold logging Onboard SD-card datalogging up to 16GB, adjustable 1-3600 sec sampling interval Max/Min/Average hold; no onboard logging
Backlit display Yes Yes

Sources — REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer: reedinstruments.com (verified 2026-08-09). HoldPeak HP-866B Digital Anemometer: holdpeak.com (verified 2026-08-09).

What's the difference between the REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer and HoldPeak HP-866B Digital 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 HoldPeak HP-866B Digital Anemometer 0.3 to 30 m/s (59-5905 ft/min)
  • Velocity accuracy: REED R4000SD Data Logging Vane Thermo-Anemometer ±(2% of reading + 0.2 m/s / 40 ft/min) vs HoldPeak HP-866B Digital 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 HoldPeak HP-866B Digital Anemometer Rotating vane
  • 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 HoldPeak HP-866B Digital Anemometer -10 to 45 °C (14 to 113 °F), ±3.6 °F 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 HoldPeak HP-866B Digital Anemometer Max/Min/Average hold; no onboard logging

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