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Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester is cheaper at $110. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter
US price $110
BrandApera InstrumentsMilwaukee Instruments
Released
Ph range -2.00 to 16.00 pH -2.00 to 16.00 pH
Resolution ph 0.01 / 0.1 pH (selectable) 0.01 pH
Accuracy ph ±0.01 pH ±1 digit ±0.02 pH
Calibration points Automatic, 1 to 3 points; auto-recognizes buffers 1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.01, 12.46 Automatic, 1 or 2 points
Atc Automatic, 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) Automatic, 0 to 70°C
Electrode type Replaceable single-junction ceramic pH probe, lead-free lithium-based glass bulb membrane, Ag/AgCl reference, KCl gel electrolyte SE220 gel-filled double-junction lab-grade pH electrode + MA831R temperature probe (both included)
Waterproof rating IP67, floats
Battery type 4 x AAA (DC3V), up to 2000 hours continuous use 1 x 9V, approx. 300 hours continuous use

Sources — Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester: aperainst.com (verified 2026-08-12). Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter: milwaukeeinstruments.eu (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester and Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Resolution ph: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester 0.01 / 0.1 pH (selectable) vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter 0.01 pH
  • Accuracy ph: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester ±0.01 pH ±1 digit vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter ±0.02 pH
  • 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 Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter Automatic, 1 or 2 points
  • Atc: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester Automatic, 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter Automatic, 0 to 70°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 Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter SE220 gel-filled double-junction lab-grade pH electrode + MA831R temperature probe (both included)
  • Battery type: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester 4 x AAA (DC3V), up to 2000 hours continuous use vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter 1 x 9V, approx. 300 hours continuous use

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