REED Instruments
REED Instruments R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter
$160
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REED Instruments R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter vs Dr.meter MS10 Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter Tester
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Dr.meter MS10 Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter Tester is cheaper at $25.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the REED Instruments R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter or Dr.meter MS10 Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter Tester?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Dr.meter MS10 Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter Tester is the cheaper at $25.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | REED Instruments R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter | Dr.meter MS10 Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter Tester |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $160 | $25.99 |
| Brand | REED Instruments | Dr.meter |
| Released | — | — |
| Measurement range (dB) | Low 35-100 dB, High 65-135 dB | 30 to 130 dBA |
| Accuracy (dB) | ±1.4 dB | ±1.5 dB |
| Frequency weighting | A, C | A |
| Time weighting | Fast/Slow | — |
| Resolution (dB) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Data logging | No | No |
| Microphone type | 1/2 in. electret condenser | 1/2 in. electret condenser |
Sources — REED Instruments R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter: reedinstruments.com (verified 2026-08-09). Dr.meter MS10 Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter Tester: armchairarcade.com (verified 2026-08-09).
What's the difference between the REED Instruments R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter and Dr.meter MS10 Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter Tester?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Measurement range (dB): REED Instruments R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter Low 35-100 dB, High 65-135 dB vs Dr.meter MS10 Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter Tester 30 to 130 dBA
- Accuracy (dB): REED Instruments R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter ±1.4 dB vs Dr.meter MS10 Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter Tester ±1.5 dB
- Frequency weighting: REED Instruments R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter A, C vs Dr.meter MS10 Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter Tester A