Ambient Weather
Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station
$199.99
Released 2021
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Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station vs AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display is cheaper at $153.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station or AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display is the cheaper at $153.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec |  Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station |  AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $199.99 | $153.99 |
| Brand | Ambient Weather | AcuRite |
| Released | 2021 | — |
| Sensor count | 7 | 5 |
| Temp accuracy (°F) | 1 | 1 |
| Wind speed max (mph) | — | 99 |
| Rainfall gauge type | tipping-bucket | tipping-bucket self-emptying |
| Connectivity Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Data update interval (s) | 16 | 18 |
| Display type | LCD | color LCD |
| Solar powered sensor | No | Yes |
| Cloud platform integration | AmbientWeather.net, Weather Underground, IFTTT, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | — |
| Wireless range (ft) | 300 | 330 |
| Battery backup | Yes | Yes |
| Uv solar radiation sensor | Yes | No |
Sources — Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station: ambientweather.com (verified 2026-10-20). AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display: acurite.com (verified 2026-10-20).
What's the difference between the Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station and AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Sensor count: Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station 7 vs AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display 5
- Rainfall gauge type: Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station tipping-bucket vs AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display tipping-bucket self-emptying
- Connectivity Wi-Fi: Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station true vs AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display false
- Data update interval (s): Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station 16 vs AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display 18
- Display type: Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station LCD vs AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display color LCD
- Solar powered sensor: Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station false vs AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display true
- Wireless range (ft): Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station 300 vs AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display 330
- Uv solar radiation sensor: Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station true vs AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display false
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Ambient Weather WS-2902 Smart WiFi Weather Station
No sourced tester review yet.
AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) Weather Station with Color Display
Only one whitelisted tester (Reviewed/USA Today) covers this exact model, and its verdict aggregates user reviews and product specifications rather than hands-on lab testing, so no measured data exists. Reviewers praise the easy setup, color display with a scrolling weather ticker, and value in mild climates, but flag a 12-minute gap between readings and poor cold/snow performance. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Easy setup with an enjoyable at-a-glance indoor color monitor; Color display with scrolling weather ticker and adjustable brightness levels; Good value for casual users in milder climates.
Flagged: Slow 12-minute interval between sensor readings; Struggles in cold and snow; Monitor battery lasts only a couple of months; best kept plugged in.