REED Instruments
REED Instruments R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter
$160
Best Sound Level Meters · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. RISEPRO HT-80A Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter is cheaper at $35. Every spec and price links to its source.
REED Instruments
$160
RISEPRO
$35Cheaper
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The RISEPRO HT-80A Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter is the cheaper at $35.
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| Spec | | RISEPRO HT-80A Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $160 | $35 |
| Brand | REED Instruments | RISEPRO |
| Released | — | — |
| Measurement range (dB) | Low 35-100 dB, High 65-135 dB | 30 to 130 dB |
| Accuracy (dB) | ±1.4 dB | ±1.5 dB |
| Frequency weighting | A, C | A |
| Time weighting | Fast/Slow | Fast (125ms) |
| Resolution (dB) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Data logging | No | No |
| Microphone type | 1/2 in. electret condenser | Electret condenser |
Sources — REED Instruments R8050 Dual Range Sound Level Meter: reedinstruments.com (verified 2026-08-09). RISEPRO HT-80A Digital Decibel Sound Level Meter: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-09).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.