Material | Industrial/Outdoor Use | Durable plastic construction (IP54 rated) ▲ Industry: Plastic (IP40 rated) ▲ Advanced: Reinforced polycarbonate (IP67 rated) | Lightweight and cost-effective for general use. Advanced: Waterproof/dustproof for harsh environments. | Base: Limited durability in extreme conditions. Industry: No IP rating specified. |
Power Source | Portable Field Measurements | Electric (4-hour battery life) ▲ Industry: Battery (8-hour battery life) ▲ Advanced: Dual power (battery + USB-C, 12-hour runtime) | Compact design for easy transport. Advanced: Longer runtime and faster charging. | Base: Short battery life for extended use. Industry: No fast-charging support. |
Measurement Range | Noise Pollution Monitoring | 30–130 dB (±1.5 dB accuracy) ▲ Industry: 40–120 dB (±2 dB accuracy) ▲ Advanced: 20–140 dB (±0.5 dB accuracy) | Covers most urban noise scenarios. Advanced: Precision for lab/industrial compliance. | Base: Inaccurate below 30 dB. Industry: Narrower range limits use cases. |
Warranty | Commercial/Enterprise Contracts | 1-year warranty ▲ Industry: 6-month warranty ▲ Advanced: 2-year warranty + calibration service | Competitive for short-term deployments. Advanced: Reduced downtime via extended coverage. | Base: Higher replacement costs after 1 year. Industry: Minimal post-sale support. |
Certifications | Regulatory Compliance | CE-certified ▲ Industry: No mandatory certification ▲ Advanced: CE + ISO 10140-3 (acoustic calibrator standard) | Meets EU safety standards. Advanced: Lab-grade validation for critical applications. | Base: Limited global acceptance. Industry: Risk of non-compliance in regulated regions. |
Display Technology | Real-Time Data Visualization | 3.5" LCD (430 cd/m² brightness) ▲ Industry: 2.4" OLED (250 cd/m²) ▲ Advanced: 4.3" sunlight-readable LCD (800 cd/m²) | Clear visibility in moderate lighting. Advanced: Readable in direct sunlight. | Base: Struggles in bright environments. Industry: Small screen for detailed data. |