What laboratory balances offer the best value for money?
This page compares 4 laboratory balances with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Wensar KAB7L Semi Micro / Analytical Balance, Wensar KAB11L Analytical Balance 60G / 0.0001G, Shimadzu AUX220 Internal Analytical Balance. Prices range from £1,329 to £103,213. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Wensar KAB7L Semi Micro / Analytical Balance
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£103212.74 ≈ | 102g / 220g dual range | 0.01mg / 0.1mg dual range | 0.01mg / 0.1mg | ✓ | Large LCD with backlight | 345 x 215 x 345 mm |
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The Wensar KAB7L is a dual-range semi-micro balance with electromagnetic force compensation, internal calibration, and an anti-static glass draft shield. It suits laboratories needing high-resolution measurements across research, pharmaceutical, educational, and industrial testing applications. ★ Ideal forIt offers strong value for money for laboratories needing 0.01mg resolution, dual-range 102g / 220g capacity, internal calibration, and a backlit LCD without moving to a higher-priced premium brand.
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Wensar KAB11L Analytical Balance 60G / 0.0001G
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£27685.82 ≈ | 60g | 0.0001g (0.1mg) | — | — | LCD | — |
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The Wensar KAB11L is a 60g analytical balance with 0.0001g resolution, internal automatic calibration, EMFC technology, underhook weighing, and an RS232C interface. It suits laboratories needing high-precision measurement for small samples, piece counting, and multiple weighing units. ★ Ideal forIt offers good value for money for laboratories needing high precision at a modest 60g capacity, with 0.0001g resolution, internal auto-calibration, EMFC technology, and useful functions such as underhook weighing and piece counting.
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Shimadzu AUX220 Internal Analytical Balance
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£1328.92 ≈ | 220 g | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | ✓ | — | W217 x D356 x H338 mm |
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The Shimadzu AUX220 is a 220 g analytical balance with 0.1 mg readability, internal calibration, and a compact UniBloc weighing mechanism. It suits research, university, government, and quality-control laboratories that need precise routine weighing. ★ Ideal forIt offers strong value for money by combining 220 g capacity, 0.1 mg resolution, internal calibration, and a 3-second stabilization time for efficient routine laboratory work.
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OHAUS Adventurer AX85 Analytical Balance
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£3568.15 ≈ | 82 g | 0.01 mg | — | ✓ | Full-color 4.3 in touchscreen WQVGA | 13.93 x 13.39 x 9.05 in |
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The OHAUS Adventurer AX85 is a semi-micro balance with 82 g capacity, 0.01 mg resolution, automatic internal calibration, and an easy-to-use color touchscreen. It suits research, pharmaceutical, quality-control, education, and other laboratories requiring highly precise small-sample weighing. ★ Ideal forIt offers strong value for money for laboratories needing semi-micro performance, combining 0.01 mg resolution, automatic internal calibration, fast 8-second stabilization, a touchscreen, and GLP/GMP data features.
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