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Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%) vs Milwaukee Instruments MA871 Digital Brix Refractometer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%) is cheaper at $299.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%) Milwaukee Instruments MA871 Digital Brix Refractometer
US price $299.99 Current price on hannainst.com
BrandHanna InstrumentsMilwaukee Instruments
Released
Brix range pct 0 to 85 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 Digital Digital
Sample volume (ml) 0.1 0.1
Prism material Flint glass (with stainless steel sample-well ring) Flint glass (with stainless steel sample-well ring)

Sources — Hanna Instruments HI96801 Digital Refractometer for Brix Analysis (0-85%): hannainst.com (verified 2026-08-12). Milwaukee Instruments MA871 Digital Brix Refractometer: milwaukeeinstruments.eu (verified 2026-08-12).

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