Milwaukee 0 to 85% Brix Digitial Refractometer
- Brix 0 to 85% measuring range
- Accuracy plus or minus 0.2%
- 1.5 second response time, digital output
- Stainless steel body
- 14.88 oz
- 1 year warranty
Last refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A digital Brix refractometer with a very wide scale, quick response and a stated accuracy, for sugar checks from light juices to heavy syrups. The listing gives no battery, sample size or calibration detail.
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ASIN: B007Z4IN58Model: MA871Category: Refractometers
Overview
Milwaukee Instruments makes this MA871 as a digital sugar meter with a stainless steel body and a scale that spans a wide Brix range, with the result shown on a screen.
A wide scale and a fast reading are the reasons to consider it for syrup, honey, fruit and beverage checks. Supporting details are thin, with no word on power, sample volume or temperature compensation.
Who it's for
People who measure sugar content in honey, syrups, juice and fermenting batches and want a digital number. Buyers who need battery, calibration and sample-volume information should confirm them first.
Pros and cons
- Wide Brix measuring range
- Stainless steel body
- One year warranty
- Battery details not listed
- Temperature compensation not described
- Care steps missing
Performance notes
A refractometer measures how much light bends in a liquid and converts that to percent sugar. The screen gives the number straight away, so each sample takes little time. Accuracy depends on keeping the prism clean and on a stable sample temperature.
Specifications
| Brand | Milwaukee Instruments |
|---|---|
| Model | MA871 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 10 x 5 x 5 inches |
| Weight | 14.88 ounces |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Measurement range | 0 to 85% |
| Output | Digital |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Included components | |
| Included | Instructions |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Accuracy | plus or minus 0.2% |
| Response time | 1.5 seconds |
Closest rivals on specs
Atago 2382 MASTER-20T Hand-Held Refractometer- Item Weight 0.93 vs 0.8 pounds (+16%)
Frequently asked questions
How do I care for the Milwaukee MA871 refractometer?
The listing gives no cleaning or calibration steps. The included components list names instructions, so follow those.
How accurate is the Milwaukee MA871?
The listing gives plus or minus 0.2 percent across a 0 to 85 percent Brix scale.
Is the Milwaukee MA871 analog or digital?
Digital. The output type is digital.