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Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper vs Neiko 01407A

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper is cheaper at $207.05. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

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Spec Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper Neiko 01407A
US price $207.05
BrandMitutoyoNeiko
Released
Measuring range (in) 0-6 in / 0-150 mm 0-6 in / 0-150 mm
Resolution (in) 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm 0.0005 in / 1/128 in / 0.01 mm
Accuracy (in) ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm ±0.001 in / ±0.02 mm
Display type LCD, ABSOLUTE electromagnetic-induction linear encoder with Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) Extra-large LCD, 3-mode: inch / fraction / mm
Material Hardened stainless steel, 40 mm jaws Finely polished stainless steel
IP rating
Data output None (-30 suffix = no SPC/data output; Mitutoyo's -32 suffix variant adds output)
Battery type SR44 button cell (1 pc.), ~3.5 years typical use SR44 (2 included, 1 spare)

Sources — Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper: homelectrical.com (verified 2026-08-01). Neiko 01407A: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper and Neiko 01407A?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Resolution (in): Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm vs Neiko 01407A 0.0005 in / 1/128 in / 0.01 mm
  • Accuracy (in): Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm vs Neiko 01407A ±0.001 in / ±0.02 mm
  • Display type: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper LCD, ABSOLUTE electromagnetic-induction linear encoder with Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) vs Neiko 01407A Extra-large LCD, 3-mode: inch / fraction / mm
  • Material: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper Hardened stainless steel, 40 mm jaws vs Neiko 01407A Finely polished stainless steel
  • Battery type: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper SR44 button cell (1 pc.), ~3.5 years typical use vs Neiko 01407A SR44 (2 included, 1 spare)

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