Apera Instruments
Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester
$110Cheaper
Best Ph Meters · head-to-head
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.
Apera Instruments
$110Cheaper
Oakton Instruments
$169.3
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester is the cheaper at $110.
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| Spec | Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester | Oakton pHTestr 10 Waterproof BNC Pocket pH Tester (WD-35634-14) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $110 | $169.3 |
| Brand | Apera Instruments | Oakton Instruments |
| Released | — | — |
| Ph range | -2.00 to 16.00 pH | — |
| Resolution ph | 0.01 / 0.1 pH (selectable) | — |
| Accuracy ph | ±0.01 pH ±1 digit | — |
| Calibration points | Automatic, 1 to 3 points; auto-recognizes buffers 1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.01, 12.46 | Three-point, push-button calibration with auto-buffer recognition |
| Atc | Automatic, 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) | — |
| Electrode type | Replaceable single-junction ceramic pH probe, lead-free lithium-based glass bulb membrane, Ag/AgCl reference, KCl gel electrolyte | Replaceable BNC pH probe |
| Waterproof rating | IP67, floats | IP67 |
| Battery type | 4 x AAA (DC3V), up to 2000 hours continuous use | — |
Sources — Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester: aperainst.com (verified 2026-08-12). Oakton pHTestr 10 Waterproof BNC Pocket pH Tester (WD-35634-14): amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12).
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