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Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) vs Milwaukee Instruments MA871 Digital Brix 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%) Milwaukee Instruments MA871 Digital Brix Refractometer
US price $235
BrandAtagoMilwaukee 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). Milwaukee Instruments MA871 Digital Brix Refractometer: milwaukeeinstruments.eu (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) and Milwaukee Instruments MA871 Digital Brix Refractometer?

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 Milwaukee Instruments MA871 Digital Brix Refractometer 0 to 85
  • Digital or analog: Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) Analog vs Milwaukee Instruments MA871 Digital Brix Refractometer Digital

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