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Pace ADS200 vs Metcal PS-900

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Pace ADS200 is cheaper at $319.28. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Pace ADS200 or Metcal PS-900?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Pace ADS200 is the cheaper at $319.28.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Pace ADS200 Metcal PS-900
US price $319.28 $352
BrandPaceMetcal
Released
Power watts 120 60
Temp range celsius 193 to 454
Temp stability celsius
Heat up time sec
Display type digital-lcd none
Tip series TD-200 SxV
Channels 1 1
Power source ac-mains ac-mains
Esd safe Yes Yes
Sleep mode No
Weight grams

Sources — Pace ADS200: paceworldwide.com (verified 2026-07-13). Metcal PS-900: metcal.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Pace ADS200 and Metcal PS-900?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power watts: Pace ADS200 120 vs Metcal PS-900 60
  • Display type: Pace ADS200 digital-lcd vs Metcal PS-900 none
  • Tip series: Pace ADS200 TD-200 vs Metcal PS-900 SxV

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