Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator
- Calculator type: Graphing
- Display type: LCD
- Power source: Battery
- Screen Size: 3 inches
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable, exam-approved graphing calculator for students who want one device that clears every major standardized test without a compatibility check.
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ASIN: B00001N2QUModel: TI-83Category: Graphing Calculators
Overview
The TI-83 Plus is Texas Instruments' graphing calculator built for classroom and standardized testing use, approved for the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, AP, IB, and Praxis exams.
This is a long-running model rather than a new release, and its review count reflects years on class supply lists. The core draw is exam approval across nearly every major US standardized test that allows a graphing calculator, which removes the guesswork of checking compatibility before test day. Flash ROM memory means the operating system can be upgraded without losing stored programs, a detail that matters for students who keep the same unit through multiple courses.
- Approved for SAT, ACT, AP, IB, Praxis
- 64 x 96 pixel display, 24KB RAM
- 160KB Flash ROM memory
- Graphs 3 recursive sequences plus TVM and complex numbers
Who it's for
Fits high school and early college students who need one calculator that is accepted across the SAT, ACT, AP, and IB exams without a substitution question at the door. Less relevant for users who need touchscreen or color graphing, since this model runs a monochrome pixel display.
Pros and cons
- Approved for SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, AP, IB, and Praxis exams
- Handles TVM, cash flows, amortization, and complex numbers
- Flash ROM retains programs through updates
- Monochrome, low-resolution display by current standards
- No touchscreen or color graphing
Performance notes
The 64 by 96 pixel display and 24KB of RAM are modest by current phone-app standards, but they are what most standardized test proctors expect to see, since more powerful calculators with computer algebra systems are often barred from exam rooms. The 160KB of Flash ROM stores the operating system separately from RAM, so archived programs and apps typically survive a battery change or reset. Built-in functions cover three recursively defined sequences, time value of money and cash flow calculations, amortization tables, and complex numbers, covering the range of a typical algebra through calculus sequence.
Specifications
| Brand | TI-83 |
|---|---|
| Model | TI-83 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Screen Size | 3 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.56 pounds |
| Item dimensions l x W | 7.3 × 3.5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | Battery |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure material | Plastic |
| Color | Gray |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Calculator type | Graphing |
| Display type | LCD |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Mfr Part Number | 83PL/TBL/1L1/A |
| Item Type Name | TI 83 Plus Graphics Calculator |
| Item Part Number | 83PL/TBL/1L1 |
| BuiltIn Media | … |
Frequently asked questions
Is the TI-83 Plus allowed on the SAT and ACT?
Yes, it is listed as permitted for the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, ACT, AP, IB, and Praxis exams.
How much memory does the TI-83 Plus have?
It has 24KB of RAM and 160KB of Flash ROM memory.
Can the TI-83 Plus calculate amortization and complex numbers?
Yes, along with TVM, cash flow analysis, and three recursively defined sequences.