Hanna Instruments
Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester
$64.99
Best Ph Meters · head-to-head
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.
Hanna Instruments
$64.99
VIVOSUN
$8.55Cheaper
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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| Spec | | VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $64.99 | $8.55 |
| Brand | Hanna Instruments | VIVOSUN |
| Released | — | — |
| Ph range | 0.0 to 14.0 pH | 0.00 to 14.00 |
| Resolution ph | 0.1 pH | 0.01 pH |
| Accuracy ph | ±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) | ±0.01 pH |
| Calibration points | Automatic, 1 or 2-point, using standard buffers 4.01/7.01/10.01 | 3-point (calibration buffer powders included) |
| Atc | Automatic, 0 to 50°C | Yes |
| Electrode type | Cloth-junction pH electrode (larger surface area than a standard ceramic junction) | — |
| Waterproof rating | Waterproof; rated to RH 100% max, 0 to 50°C | — |
| Battery type | 1 x CR2032 3V lithium, approx. 1000 hours continuous use | 2 x 1.5V button cell (built-in) |
Sources — Hanna Instruments HI98107 pHep pH Tester: hannainst.com (verified 2026-08-12). VIVOSUN Digital pH Meter Pen Tester for Water & Hydroponics: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12).
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