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Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) vs REED Instruments R9600 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%) REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer
US price $235 —
BrandAtagoREED Instruments
Released——
Brix range (%) 0.0 to 20.0 —
Resolution (%) 0.1 0.2
Accuracy (%) ±0.2 ±0.2
Atc Yes Yes
Scale type Brix Salinity (0-28%)
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). REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer: reedinstruments.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) and REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Resolution (%): Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) 0.1 vs REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer 0.2
  • Scale type: Atago Master-20T Analog Brix Refractometer (0-20%) Brix vs REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer Salinity (0-28%)

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