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Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%)
$235Cheaper
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Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) vs Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%)
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.
Hanna Instruments
Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%)
$299.99
Which is better: the Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) or Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) is the cheaper at $235.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) | Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $235 | $299.99 Current price on hannainst.com |
| Brand | Atago | Hanna Instruments |
| Released | — | — |
| Brix range pct | 0.0 to 20.0 | 0 to 85 |
| Resolution pct | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Accuracy pct | ±0.2 | ±0.2 |
| Atc | Yes | Yes |
| Scale type | Brix | Brix |
| Digital or analog | Analog | Digital |
| Sample volume (ml) | — | 0.1 |
| Prism material | — | Flint glass (with stainless steel sample-well ring) |
Sources — Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%): atago-usa.com (verified 2026-08-12). Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%): hannainst.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) and Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Brix range pct: Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) 0.0 to 20.0 vs Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%) 0 to 85
- Digital or analog: Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) Analog vs Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%) Digital