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Bluelab pH Pen vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bluelab pH Pen is cheaper at $99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Bluelab pH Pen Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter
US price $99
BrandBluelabMilwaukee Instruments
Released
Ph range 0.0 to 14.0 -2.00 to 16.00 pH
Resolution ph 0.1 0.01 pH
Accuracy ph ±0.1 at 25°C/77°F ±0.02 pH
Calibration points Two-point (pH 7.0 and pH 4.0 solutions), with a built-in 30-day calibration reminder Automatic, 1 or 2 points
Atc Yes, fully temperature compensated Automatic, 0 to 70°C
Electrode type Double-junction pH probe SE220 gel-filled double-junction lab-grade pH electrode + MA831R temperature probe (both included)
Waterproof rating Waterproof; floats in any solution
Battery type 1 x AAA alkaline 1 x 9V, approx. 300 hours continuous use

Sources — Bluelab pH Pen: bluelab.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 Bluelab pH Pen and Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Ph range: Bluelab pH Pen 0.0 to 14.0 vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter -2.00 to 16.00 pH
  • Resolution ph: Bluelab pH Pen 0.1 vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter 0.01 pH
  • Accuracy ph: Bluelab pH Pen ±0.1 at 25°C/77°F vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter ±0.02 pH
  • Calibration points: Bluelab pH Pen Two-point (pH 7.0 and pH 4.0 solutions), with a built-in 30-day calibration reminder vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter Automatic, 1 or 2 points
  • Atc: Bluelab pH Pen Yes, fully temperature compensated vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter Automatic, 0 to 70°C
  • Electrode type: Bluelab pH Pen Double-junction pH probe 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: Bluelab pH Pen 1 x AAA alkaline vs Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PRO+ 2-in-1 pH and Temperature Meter 1 x 9V, approx. 300 hours continuous use

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