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Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper
$207.05Cheaper
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Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper vs Starrett 798A-6/150
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.
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Starrett
Starrett 798A-6/150
$341
Which is better: the Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper or Starrett 798A-6/150?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper is the cheaper at $207.05.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper | Starrett 798A-6/150 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $207.05 | $341 |
| Brand | Mitutoyo | Starrett |
| 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 / 0.01 mm |
| Accuracy (in) | ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm | ±0.001 in (0-6 in); ±0.02 mm (0-100 mm); ±0.03 mm (>100-150 mm) |
| Display type | LCD, ABSOLUTE electromagnetic-induction linear encoder with Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) | LCD, induction-type linear encoder |
| Material | Hardened stainless steel, 40 mm jaws | Hardened stainless steel frame, plastic case |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Data output | None (-30 suffix = no SPC/data output; Mitutoyo's -32 suffix variant adds output) | None (798A = without output; the 798B-6/150 variant adds RS232/SPC output) |
| Battery type | SR44 button cell (1 pc.), ~3.5 years typical use | 3V lithium button cell, >1 year typical use; auto-off after 30 min |
Sources — Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper: homelectrical.com (verified 2026-08-01). Starrett 798A-6/150: globaltestsupply.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper and Starrett 798A-6/150?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Accuracy (in): Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm vs Starrett 798A-6/150 ±0.001 in (0-6 in); ±0.02 mm (0-100 mm); ±0.03 mm (>100-150 mm)
- Display type: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper LCD, ABSOLUTE electromagnetic-induction linear encoder with Advanced Onsite Sensor (AOS) vs Starrett 798A-6/150 LCD, induction-type linear encoder
- Material: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper Hardened stainless steel, 40 mm jaws vs Starrett 798A-6/150 Hardened stainless steel frame, plastic case
- Data output: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper None (-30 suffix = no SPC/data output; Mitutoyo's -32 suffix variant adds output) vs Starrett 798A-6/150 None (798A = without output; the 798B-6/150 variant adds RS232/SPC output)
- Battery type: Mitutoyo 500-196-30 Absolute Digimatic Caliper SR44 button cell (1 pc.), ~3.5 years typical use vs Starrett 798A-6/150 3V lithium button cell, >1 year typical use; auto-off after 30 min