I'm used to using my Mitutoyo 505-626 analog caliper. I figured "It's not the seventies any more, analog calipers went the way of bell bottoms" & decided to "upgrade" to digital. I read a bunch of reviews and watched a bunch of demo videos. I didn't want to spend a fortune, I already have a caliper, and new Mitutoyos are like $200 for a digital one. Analog Mitutoyos are $80! So, I bit the electron & bought a digital iGaging IP54. By the looks of it, I suspect other companies make this same caliper.
The good: cheap; digital display makes it easy to read (although it FEELS weird, like going from an analog speedometer to a digital one, your brain has to interpret the numbers, it can't just "feel" the measurement); looks cool; comes with a snazzy, well-padded, although all-plastic, case; pretty accurate (see below); new.
The bad: not as smooth as the Mitutoyo (I never considered the Mitutoyo "smooth," but it's WAY smoother than the iGaging); the box that houses the electronics is too large (it isn't svelte like the analog, its boxy in a big-boxy way); quality of materials and craftsmanship, including case, is a notch lower.
Why it comes with a spare battery I don't know. I hope it doesn't eat batteries like I do Gummy-bears or we're in for a short honeymoon.
I measured a stock piece of cylindrical material used to test and calibrate measuring tools. I guess it's 1/8". Both the analog Mitutoyo and the digital iGaging measured identically: .1265. Now, I KNOW 1/8"=.125, but maybe that is operator error, or maybe the temperature of the materials, but at least both machines were the same. I also tried measuring using different parts of the iGaging calipers' jaws and the reading was identical the entire length. I'm not sure how much more you could ask for, other than the buttery smoothness of the Mitutoyo, but for what it costs, I don't think this tool can be beat.
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Outside DiameterQuickly measure any small or large objects with the sharp stainless steel jaw. |
Inside DiameterMeasure inside diameter of objects quickly with top jaws. |
DepthVersatile measurement options include depth function for small objects that are hard to reach with regular rulers. |
StepThe overlooked step function of the caliper allows you to utilize the back step of the caliper to measure as well. |
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| Price | $24.99 | $39.97 | $49.99 |
| Measurement Range | 0-6 Inch | 0-8 Inch | 0-12 Inch |
| Stainless Steel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inch/MM/Fraction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Case Included | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accuracy | 0.001” / 0.02mm | 0.001” / 0.02mm | 0.001” / 0.02mm |
| Battery Type | LR44 | LR44 | LR44 |
| Extra Battery Included | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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XL Display Might be Too Large
Unlike many others, my caliper were NOT scratched. However, like many others, the battery pre-inserted in the caliper was completely dead. The spare battery works well.I ordered the XL display because I was worried that the fractions would be too tiny and difficult to read — I was wrong. The XL display is HUGE! It actually seems a bit too large. In hind sight, I would have gotten the normal display. The only drawback with the large display is that the housing for the display is also very large and makes the caliper seem bulky — almost like a Duplo block is bulky next to a Lego brick. I would have preferred the normal display.As for quality, it’s “good”. While my old dial caliper feels more refined and smoother, this one seems pretty nice. Again the bulky housing makes it feel slightly less refined.As for accuracy, it is more accurate than I expected. I measured a couple of 1-2-3 blocks. Despite the reading being 1/1000th off at 3 inches, I think the 1-2-3 block is actually not perfect, as my dial caliper also read it being about 3.001 inches. The caliper always returned to zero when closing.The caliper remembers its calibration from the last time it was used; no need to close it and zero it out again (although that would be a good habit to do). The caliper turns on automatically when the jaws move. While I would warn to tighten the lock screw on top to prevent accidental powering on, I believe another reviewer with a very nice multimeter measured that the caliper draws 15 micro amps when off and 16 micro amps when on — so no big difference. I expect to need to replace the battery at least once every 9 - 12 months, regardless of use.Enjoy!
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Style: Stainless SteelSize: 8 InchVerified Purchase
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Victor Cervantes Valdés
Bueno.
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Works great for a good price
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economicità e serietà
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