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PCE Instruments PCE-322A Data Logging Sound Level Meter
$265.5
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PCE Instruments PCE-322A Data Logging Sound Level Meter vs Tenma 72-947 Digital Sound Level Meter with USB Interface and Datalogging
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Tenma 72-947 Digital Sound Level Meter with USB Interface and Datalogging is cheaper at $231.92. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the PCE Instruments PCE-322A Data Logging Sound Level Meter or Tenma 72-947 Digital Sound Level Meter with USB Interface and Datalogging?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Tenma 72-947 Digital Sound Level Meter with USB Interface and Datalogging is the cheaper at $231.92.
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| Spec | PCE Instruments PCE-322A Data Logging Sound Level Meter | Tenma 72-947 Digital Sound Level Meter with USB Interface and Datalogging |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $265.5 | $231.92 |
| Brand | PCE Instruments | Tenma |
| Released | — | — |
| Measurement range (dB) | 30 to 130 dB | 30 to 130 dB |
| Accuracy (dB) | ±1.4 dB | ±1.4 dB |
| Frequency weighting | A, C | A, C |
| Time weighting | Fast (125ms) / Slow (1s) | Fast (125ms) / Slow (1s) |
| Resolution (dB) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Data logging | Stores up to 32,700 readings, sampling 2x/sec, USB transfer to PC/Excel | Internal datalogging up to 20,000 records; USB interface with Windows datalogging software |
| Microphone type | Electret condenser | 1/2 in. electret condenser |
Sources — PCE Instruments PCE-322A Data Logging Sound Level Meter: digikey.com (verified 2026-08-09). Tenma 72-947 Digital Sound Level Meter with USB Interface and Datalogging: farnell.com (verified 2026-08-09).
What's the difference between the PCE Instruments PCE-322A Data Logging Sound Level Meter and Tenma 72-947 Digital Sound Level Meter with USB Interface and Datalogging?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Data logging: PCE Instruments PCE-322A Data Logging Sound Level Meter Stores up to 32,700 readings, sampling 2x/sec, USB transfer to PC/Excel vs Tenma 72-947 Digital Sound Level Meter with USB Interface and Datalogging Internal datalogging up to 20,000 records; USB interface with Windows datalogging software
- Microphone type: PCE Instruments PCE-322A Data Logging Sound Level Meter Electret condenser vs Tenma 72-947 Digital Sound Level Meter with USB Interface and Datalogging 1/2 in. electret condenser