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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 VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics is cheaper at $8.55. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester or VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics is the cheaper at $8.55.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester | VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $110 | $8.55 |
| Brand | Apera Instruments | VIVOSUN |
| Released | — | — |
| Ph range | -2.00 to 16.00 pH | 0.00 to 14.00 |
| Resolution ph | 0.01 / 0.1 pH (selectable) | 0.01 pH |
| Accuracy ph | ±0.01 pH ±1 digit | ±0.01 pH |
| Calibration points | Automatic, 1 to 3 points; auto-recognizes buffers 1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.01, 12.46 | 3-point (calibration buffer powders included) |
| Atc | Automatic, 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) | Yes |
| Electrode type | Replaceable single-junction ceramic pH probe, lead-free lithium-based glass bulb membrane, Ag/AgCl reference, KCl gel electrolyte | — |
| Waterproof rating | IP67, floats | — |
| Battery type | 4 x AAA (DC3V), up to 2000 hours continuous use | 2 x 1.5V button cell (built-in) |
Sources — Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester: aperainst.com (verified 2026-08-12). VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester and VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Ph range: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester -2.00 to 16.00 pH vs VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics 0.00 to 14.00
- Resolution ph: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester 0.01 / 0.1 pH (selectable) vs VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics 0.01 pH
- Accuracy ph: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester ±0.01 pH ±1 digit vs VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics ±0.01 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 VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics 3-point (calibration buffer powders included)
- Atc: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester Automatic, 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) vs VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics Yes
- Battery type: Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Series Waterproof Pocket pH Tester 4 x AAA (DC3V), up to 2000 hours continuous use vs VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics 2 x 1.5V button cell (built-in)