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Starrett 798A-6/150 vs Neiko 01407A

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Starrett 798A-6/150 is cheaper at $341. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

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Spec Starrett 798A-6/150 Neiko 01407A
US price $341
BrandStarrettNeiko
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 (0-6 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 Extra-large LCD, 3-mode: inch / fraction / mm
Material Hardened stainless steel frame, plastic case Finely polished stainless steel
IP rating IP67
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 SR44 (2 included, 1 spare)

Sources — Starrett 798A-6/150: globaltestsupply.com (verified 2026-08-01). Neiko 01407A: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Starrett 798A-6/150 and Neiko 01407A?

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

  • Resolution (in): Starrett 798A-6/150 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm vs Neiko 01407A 0.0005 in / 1/128 in / 0.01 mm
  • 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 Neiko 01407A ±0.001 in / ±0.02 mm
  • Display type: Starrett 798A-6/150 LCD, induction-type linear encoder vs Neiko 01407A Extra-large LCD, 3-mode: inch / fraction / mm
  • Material: Starrett 798A-6/150 Hardened stainless steel frame, plastic case vs Neiko 01407A Finely polished stainless steel
  • Battery type: Starrett 798A-6/150 3V lithium button cell, >1 year typical use; auto-off after 30 min vs Neiko 01407A SR44 (2 included, 1 spare)

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