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Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester
$110
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Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester vs Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester is cheaper at $64.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester
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Which is better: the Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester or Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester is the cheaper at $64.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester | Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $110 | $64.99 |
| Brand | Apera Instruments | Hanna Instruments |
| Released | — | — |
| Ph range | -2.00 to 16.00 pH | 0.0 to 14.0 pH |
| Resolution ph | 0.01 / 0.1 pH (selectable) | 0.1 pH |
| Accuracy ph | ±0.01 pH ±1 digit | ±0.1 pH at 25°C/77°F (Hanna's own spec table separately lists ±0.2 pH; the narrative accuracy claim ±0.1 pH is used here) |
| Calibration points | Automatic, 1 to 3 points; auto-recognizes buffers 1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.01, 12.46 | Automatic, 1 or 2-point, using standard buffers 4.01/7.01/10.01 |
| Atc | Automatic, 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) | Automatic, 0 to 50°C |
| Electrode type | Replaceable single-junction ceramic pH probe, lead-free lithium-based glass bulb membrane, Ag/AgCl reference, KCl gel electrolyte | Cloth-junction pH electrode (larger surface area than a standard ceramic junction) |
| Waterproof rating | IP67, floats | Waterproof; rated to RH 100% max, 0 to 50°C |
| Battery type | 4 x AAA (DC3V), up to 2000 hours continuous use | 1 x CR2032 3V lithium, approx. 1000 hours continuous use |
Sources — Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester: aperainst.com (verified 2026-08-12). Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester: hannainst.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester and Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Ph range: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester -2.00 to 16.00 pH vs Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester 0.0 to 14.0 pH
- Resolution ph: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester 0.01 / 0.1 pH (selectable) vs Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester 0.1 pH
- Accuracy ph: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester ±0.01 pH ±1 digit vs Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester ±0.1 pH at 25°C/77°F (Hanna's own spec table separately lists ±0.2 pH; the narrative accuracy claim ±0.1 pH is used here)
- Calibration points: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester Automatic, 1 to 3 points; auto-recognizes buffers 1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.01, 12.46 vs Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester Automatic, 1 or 2-point, using standard buffers 4.01/7.01/10.01
- Atc: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester Automatic, 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) vs Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester Automatic, 0 to 50°C
- Electrode type: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester Replaceable single-junction ceramic pH probe, lead-free lithium-based glass bulb membrane, Ag/AgCl reference, KCl gel electrolyte vs Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester Cloth-junction pH electrode (larger surface area than a standard ceramic junction)
- Waterproof rating: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester IP67, floats vs Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester Waterproof; rated to RH 100% max, 0 to 50°C
- Battery type: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester 4 x AAA (DC3V), up to 2000 hours continuous use vs Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester 1 x CR2032 3V lithium, approx. 1000 hours continuous use