BAFX Products
BAFX Products Advanced Decibel Meter / Sound Level Reader
$54.99Cheaper
Best Sound Level Meters · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. BAFX Products Advanced Decibel Meter / Sound Level Reader is cheaper at $54.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
BAFX Products
$54.99Cheaper
PCE Instruments
$265.5
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The BAFX Products Advanced Decibel Meter / Sound Level Reader is the cheaper at $54.99.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $54.99 | $265.5 |
| Brand | BAFX Products | PCE Instruments |
| Released | — | — |
| Measurement range (dB) | 30-130 dBA, 35-130 dBC | 30 to 130 dB |
| Accuracy (dB) | ±1.5 dB | ±1.4 dB |
| Frequency weighting | A, C | A, C |
| Time weighting | Fast (125ms) / Slow (1s) | Fast (125ms) / Slow (1s) |
| Resolution (dB) | — | 0.1 |
| Data logging | Stores up to 4,700 data points via USB with included Soundlab software (Windows only) | Stores up to 32,700 readings, sampling 2x/sec, USB transfer to PC/Excel |
| Microphone type | Electret condenser | Electret condenser |
Sources — BAFX Products Advanced Decibel Meter / Sound Level Reader: bafxpro.com (verified 2026-08-09). PCE Instruments PCE-322A Data Logging Sound Level Meter: digikey.com (verified 2026-08-09).
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