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Starrett
Starrett 798A-6/150
$341
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Starrett 798A-6/150 vs Fowler 54-100-777
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Fowler 54-100-777 is cheaper at $130.25. Every spec and price links to its source.
Fowler
Fowler 54-100-777
$130.25Cheaper
Which is better: the Starrett 798A-6/150 or Fowler 54-100-777?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Fowler 54-100-777 is the cheaper at $130.25.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Starrett 798A-6/150 | Fowler 54-100-777 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $341 | $130.25 |
| Brand | Starrett | Fowler |
| 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 (0-6 in); ±0.02 mm (0-100 mm); ±0.03 mm (>100-150 mm) | ±0.001 in / ±0.02 mm |
| Display type | LCD, induction-type linear encoder | LCD, absolute ceramic capacitive scale (ABS/incremental) |
| Material | Hardened stainless steel frame, plastic case | Stainless steel frame |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Data output | None (798A = without output; the 798B-6/150 variant adds RS232/SPC output) | — |
| Battery type | 3V lithium button cell, >1 year typical use; auto-off after 30 min | CR2032, 3V |
Sources — Starrett 798A-6/150: globaltestsupply.com (verified 2026-08-01). Fowler 54-100-777: kbctools.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Starrett 798A-6/150 and Fowler 54-100-777?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Accuracy (in): Starrett 798A-6/150 ±0.001 in (0-6 in); ±0.02 mm (0-100 mm); ±0.03 mm (>100-150 mm) vs Fowler 54-100-777 ±0.001 in / ±0.02 mm
- Display type: Starrett 798A-6/150 LCD, induction-type linear encoder vs Fowler 54-100-777 LCD, absolute ceramic capacitive scale (ABS/incremental)
- Material: Starrett 798A-6/150 Hardened stainless steel frame, plastic case vs Fowler 54-100-777 Stainless steel frame
- IP rating: Starrett 798A-6/150 IP67 vs Fowler 54-100-777 IP54
- Battery type: Starrett 798A-6/150 3V lithium button cell, >1 year typical use; auto-off after 30 min vs Fowler 54-100-777 CR2032, 3V