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Starrett
Starrett 798A-6/150
$341
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Starrett 798A-6/150 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 Starrett 798A-6/150 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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| Spec | Starrett 798A-6/150 | Insize 1108-150 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $341 | $64.3 alloycoatingsupply.com price. |
| Brand | Starrett | 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 (0-6 in); ±0.02 mm (0-100 mm); ±0.03 mm (>100-150 mm) | ±0.02 mm |
| Display type | LCD, induction-type linear encoder | LCD, on/off-zero-mm/inch buttons, auto power-off |
| Material | Hardened stainless steel frame, plastic case | Stainless steel, meets DIN 862 |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Data output | None (798A = without output; the 798B-6/150 variant adds RS232/SPC output) | Yes (wired data output; optional wireless transmitter code 7315-25) |
| Battery type | 3V lithium button cell, >1 year typical use; auto-off after 30 min | CR2032 |
Sources — Starrett 798A-6/150: globaltestsupply.com (verified 2026-08-01). Insize 1108-150: insize.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Starrett 798A-6/150 and Insize 1108-150?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Resolution (in): Starrett 798A-6/150 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm vs Insize 1108-150 0.01 mm / 0.0005 in
- 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 Insize 1108-150 ±0.02 mm
- Display type: Starrett 798A-6/150 LCD, induction-type linear encoder vs Insize 1108-150 LCD, on/off-zero-mm/inch buttons, auto power-off
- Material: Starrett 798A-6/150 Hardened stainless steel frame, plastic case vs Insize 1108-150 Stainless steel, meets DIN 862
- Data output: Starrett 798A-6/150 None (798A = without output; the 798B-6/150 variant adds RS232/SPC output) vs Insize 1108-150 Yes (wired data output; optional wireless transmitter code 7315-25)
- Battery type: Starrett 798A-6/150 3V lithium button cell, >1 year typical use; auto-off after 30 min vs Insize 1108-150 CR2032