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Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) vs Extech RF20 Salinity Refractometer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) is cheaper at $235. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) Extech RF20 Salinity Refractometer
US price $235 —
BrandAtagoExtech
Released——
Brix range (%) 0.0 to 20.0 —
Resolution (%) 0.1 1 ppt
Accuracy (%) ±0.2 ±0.1%
Atc Yes Yes
Scale type Brix Salinity (0-100 ppt)
Digital or analog Analog Analog
Sample volume (ml) — —
Prism material — —

Sources — Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%): atago-usa.com (verified 2026-08-12). Extech RF20 Salinity Refractometer: extech.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) and Extech RF20 Salinity Refractometer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Resolution (%): Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) 0.1 vs Extech RF20 Salinity Refractometer 1 ppt
  • Accuracy (%): Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) ±0.2 vs Extech RF20 Salinity Refractometer ±0.1%
  • Scale type: Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) Brix vs Extech RF20 Salinity Refractometer Salinity (0-100 ppt)

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