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Sound and noise meters: top picks
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Best overall ExtechExtech 407730 Digital Sound Level Meter
A Class 2 sound level meter with fast response and data hold, suitable for most indoor and outdoor measurements.
- Class 2 accuracy
- Data hold function
- Durable build
- No SPL weighting options beyond A and C
- Battery life moderate
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Best for students PCE InstrumentsPCE-322A Sound Level Meter
Compact Class 1 meter with USB logging, ideal for education and field labs.
- Class 1 accuracy
- USB data export
- Lightweight
- Short battery life
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Best budget pick CRYSOUNDBAFX Products SML-2 Digital Sound Meter
Simple handheld meter with basic A-weighting, perfect for casual use.
- Very cheap
- Easy to use
- Compact
- Low accuracy
- No data logging
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Best professional
Sper Scientific 800 Series
High-precision Class 1 meter with extensive weighting options and Bluetooth connectivity for professional acoustic analysis.
- Class 1 precision
- Bluetooth logging
- Multiple weighting
- Expensive
- Complex menu
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MastechMastech MS8230 Digital Sound Level Meter
Robust meter with A, C, and CE weighting, includes data hold and max/min tracking.
- A/C/CE weighting
- Data hold
- Rugged
- No Bluetooth
- Average display
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TENMATenma 72-935 Sound Level Meter
Handy meter with fast response, suitable for basic occupational noise monitoring.
- Fast response
- Simple UI
- Light
- Limited weighting
- No logging
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Best value REED InstrumentsREED Instruments R8050
Affordable meter with A, C, and Z weighting, good for hobbyists and small businesses.
- A/C/Z weighting
- Large LCD
- Compact
- Limited memory
- No Bluetooth