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VEE GEE MDX-101 Digital Brix/Refractive Index Refractometer vs REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. VEE GEE MDX-101 Digital Brix/Refractive Index Refractometer is cheaper at $367.06. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec VEE GEE MDX-101 Digital Brix/Refractive Index Refractometer REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer
US price $367.06
BrandVEE GEE ScientificREED Instruments
Released
Brix range pct 0.0 to 50.0
Resolution pct 0.1 0.2
Accuracy pct ±0.2 ±0.2
Atc Yes Yes
Scale type Brix / Refractive Index Salinity (0-28%)
Digital or analog Digital Analog
Sample volume (ml)
Prism material Stainless steel sample well

Sources — VEE GEE MDX-101 Digital Brix/Refractive Index Refractometer: veegee.com (verified 2026-08-12). REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer: reedinstruments.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the VEE GEE MDX-101 Digital Brix/Refractive Index Refractometer and REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer?

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

  • Resolution pct: VEE GEE MDX-101 Digital Brix/Refractive Index Refractometer 0.1 vs REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer 0.2
  • Scale type: VEE GEE MDX-101 Digital Brix/Refractive Index Refractometer Brix / Refractive Index vs REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer Salinity (0-28%)
  • Digital or analog: VEE GEE MDX-101 Digital Brix/Refractive Index Refractometer Digital vs REED Instruments R9600 Salinity Refractometer Analog

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