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Starrett 798A-6/150 vs VINCA DCLA-0605

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. VINCA DCLA-0605 is cheaper at $29.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Starrett 798A-6/150 or VINCA DCLA-0605?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The VINCA DCLA-0605 is the cheaper at $29.99.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Starrett 798A-6/150 VINCA DCLA-0605
US price $341 $29.99
BrandStarrettVINCA
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 / 1/128 in
Accuracy (in) ±0.001 in (0-6 in); ±0.02 mm (0-100 mm); ±0.03 mm (>100-150 mm) ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm
Display type LCD, induction-type linear encoder Extra-large LCD (1/2in x 1-1/2in), 3-mode: inch / metric / fraction
Material Hardened stainless steel frame, plastic case Fine-polished stainless steel, glass linear scale
IP rating IP67 IP54
Data output None (798A = without output; the 798B-6/150 variant adds RS232/SPC output) RS232 (requires optional VINCA DTCR-03 cable)
Battery type 3V lithium button cell, >1 year typical use; auto-off after 30 min CR2032 (1 spare included)

Sources — Starrett 798A-6/150: globaltestsupply.com (verified 2026-08-01). VINCA DCLA-0605: clockwisetools.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Starrett 798A-6/150 and VINCA DCLA-0605?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Resolution (in): Starrett 798A-6/150 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm vs VINCA DCLA-0605 0.0005 in / 0.01 mm / 1/128 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 VINCA DCLA-0605 ±0.001 in / ±0.03 mm
  • Display type: Starrett 798A-6/150 LCD, induction-type linear encoder vs VINCA DCLA-0605 Extra-large LCD (1/2in x 1-1/2in), 3-mode: inch / metric / fraction
  • Material: Starrett 798A-6/150 Hardened stainless steel frame, plastic case vs VINCA DCLA-0605 Fine-polished stainless steel, glass linear scale
  • IP rating: Starrett 798A-6/150 IP67 vs VINCA DCLA-0605 IP54
  • Data output: Starrett 798A-6/150 None (798A = without output; the 798B-6/150 variant adds RS232/SPC output) vs VINCA DCLA-0605 RS232 (requires optional VINCA DTCR-03 cable)
  • Battery type: Starrett 798A-6/150 3V lithium button cell, >1 year typical use; auto-off after 30 min vs VINCA DCLA-0605 CR2032 (1 spare included)

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