Sartorius Quintix 213 vs Mettler Toledo ME204E — Analytical Balance Comparison
The Quintix 213 (d=0.001 g) and ME204E (d=0.0001 g) are OIML Class II analytical balances from two leading brands. The ME204E's 10× finer resolution suits low-mass API weighing and high-precision formulation. The Quintix 213 costs significantly less and is fully adequate for general QC work requiring 1 mg readability per standard USP requirements.
| Details | Sartorius Sartorius Quintix 213 Analytical Balance 210 g / 0.001 g Quintix 213 | Mettler Toledo Mettler Toledo ME204E Analytical Balance 220 g / 0.0001 g ME204E |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ฿85,000+ | ฿145,000+ |
| Range | 0–210 g | 0–220 g |
| Accuracy | ±0.002 g (linearity) | ±0.0002 g (linearity) |
| Standard | OIML Class II, NTEP | - |
| Interface | RS-232, USB | - |
| Linearity | ±0.002 g | ±0.0002 g |
| Repeatability | 0.001 g (SD) | 0.0001 g (SD) |
| Settling Time | 3 seconds | - |
| Readability (d) | 0.001 g (1 mg) | 0.0001 g (0.1 mg) |
| Maximum Capacity | 210 g | 220 g |
| Internal Calibration | isoCAL automatic | - |
| Calibration | - | FACT automatic |
| MinWeigh Function | - | Yes (USP minimum weight alert) |
Our Verdict
Choose the Quintix 213 for general QC weighing and solution preparation where 1 mg readability is sufficient. Choose the ME204E for small-batch API weighing, research, and formulations requiring sub-mg uncertainty.
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