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Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper
$207.05
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Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper vs Insize 1108-150
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Insize 1108-150 is cheaper at $64.3. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Insize 1108-150
$64.3Cheaper
Which is better: the Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper or Insize 1108-150?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Insize 1108-150 is the cheaper at $64.3.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper | Insize 1108-150 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $207.05 | $64.3 alloycoatingsupply.com price. |
| Brand | Mitutoyo | Insize |
| Released | — | — |
| Measuring range (in) | 0-6 in / 0-150 mm | 0-6 in / 0-150 mm |
| Resolution (in) | 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm | 0.01 mm / 0.0005 in |
| Accuracy (in) | ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Display type | LCD, ABSOLUTE electromagnetic-induction linear encoder with Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) | LCD, on/off-zero-mm/inch buttons, auto power-off |
| Material | Hardened stainless steel, 40 mm jaws | Stainless steel, meets DIN 862 |
| IP rating | — | — |
| Data output | None (-30 suffix = no SPC/data output; Mitutoyo's -32 suffix variant adds output) | Yes (wired data output; optional wireless transmitter code 7315-25) |
| Battery type | SR44 button cell (1 pc.), ~3.5 years typical use | CR2032 |
Sources — Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper: homelectrical.com (verified 2026-08-01). Insize 1108-150: insize.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper and Insize 1108-150?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Resolution (in): Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm vs Insize 1108-150 0.01 mm / 0.0005 in
- Accuracy (in): Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm vs Insize 1108-150 ±0.02 mm
- Display type: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper LCD, ABSOLUTE electromagnetic-induction linear encoder with Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) vs Insize 1108-150 LCD, on/off-zero-mm/inch buttons, auto power-off
- Material: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper Hardened stainless steel, 40 mm jaws vs Insize 1108-150 Stainless steel, meets DIN 862
- Data output: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper None (-30 suffix = no SPC/data output; Mitutoyo's -32 suffix variant adds output) vs Insize 1108-150 Yes (wired data output; optional wireless transmitter code 7315-25)
- Battery type: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper SR44 button cell (1 pc.), ~3.5 years typical use vs Insize 1108-150 CR2032