The home weather station shows the temperature in the apartment and on the street, as well as many other important parameters: pressure, humidity. They have additional functions such as clock and radio. The overview below is compiled from models from popular manufacturers, differing in capabilities, additional options and cost. Pros and cons of stations are highlighted based on user feedback.
HAMA TH50
A small device measuring 80x80x12 mm is available in white and black. Shows indoor temperature only in the range of 0-50 ° C and humidity up to 95%. There is a function of the comfort level. Displays how pleasant it is for a person to be with a given ratio of parameters in three modes: dry, comfortable, wet. All information is shown on the board in numbers and symbols. Operates autonomously from a battery. Has a clock with the ability to set an alarm. There is a simple calendar and weather forecast, which is graphically depicted in the form of icons: clear, variable, rain. They are calculated based on the valid comfort values. Allows you to store the temperature values of a specific day. Included in the review because of the low cost. Price: .
Benefits:
- comfortable stand;
- small size;
- you can choose what to put on the display: clock or date;
- shows the temperature accurately, the humidity deviates slightly (by 5%);
- low cost.
Disadvantages:
- with a sharp change in location (transfer from a cold to a warm room), it does not respond immediately, information is updated once a minute;
- the weather forecast is not informative and does not matter, since it is calculated according to the parameters inside the room;
- no backlight, no wall mount;
- the alarm clock is not easy to set;
- small font;
- buttons for settings are located on the back;
- when falling from a meter height, it failed.
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Buro h146g
Stylish design model in silver color (140x80x40 mm) with the possibility of mounting on the wall. Shows humidity and temperature inside and outside in the range of -50 - + 70 ° C. For external measurements, an external sensor must be installed. The device is adapted to receive up to 3 sensors, but there is only one in the kit. It is wireless with a range of 80 m. It works autonomously, from a battery. There is a charge indicator on the screen, warning about the need to change it. The values are displayed in numbers and symbols, it is possible to set the unit of measurement: degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. There is a clock and an alarm clock, as well as a regular and lunar calendar. Can store temperature values. Modulates the weather forecast based on current indicators. Price: .
Benefits:
- stylish design;
- correctly displays temperature and humidity;
- the battery lasts for a long time;
- displays the phase of the moon;
- weather icons are nice and understandable;
- good big control buttons;
- large display;
- low cost.
Disadvantages:
- the stand is not very stable;
- humidity shows a little incorrectly.
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Oregon Scientific BAR368P
The device is small in size 91x128x26 mm in white, black or red. Measures temperature in the range of -20 - + 60 ° C. There is a remote sensor with a radius of 30 m, you can connect up to three. It can work from the socket or from the battery. There is a clock, an alarm clock. You can save temperature readings. Forecasts the weather. There is a backlight. Can project images of indications on a wall. Price: .
Benefits:
- appearance;
- projection;
- the readings are pretty accurate;
- shows all useful information;
- shows the time large;
- beautiful icons.
Disadvantages:
- no constant display backlight;
- external sensor is not insulated against moisture;
- cost.
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Oregon Scientific RAR502
Black model 133x133x28 mm with the possibility of wall mounting. Choose to be able to control the weather outside from different directions (sunny, shadow). Measures humidity and temperature in the range of -20 - + 60 ° C. Can be set in Fahrenheit. For outdoor measurements, it is equipped with three wireless sensors with a range of 30 m. You can connect everything at the same time. The data transfer frequency is 433.92 MHz. Works autonomously from the supplied battery. Its charge is shown on the screen. There is a clock and an alarm clock. Price: .
Benefits:
- works simultaneously with three sensors;
- well-readable monochrome display;
- long battery life;
- ease of settings;
- temperature shows accurately, humidity - with an error.
Disadvantages:
- small range of sensors (at 7-10 m sometimes it loses connection);
- three at the same time function poorly (when one is disconnected, the signal from the other two improves);
- lack of moisture protection;
- no backlight.
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Ea2 ED609
Stylish home weather station (230x120x69 mm) with a wood texture. Can be wall mounted. It shows the temperature of -40 - + 50 ° C inside and out, and humidity and pressure only indoors. You can select the unit of measurement (degrees Celsius-Fahrenheit, Pa – mm.Hg). It is completed with one sensor, but it is possible to connect up to 3. It receives a signal in a radius of up to 30 m. Frequency 433.92 MHz. Backlit display. It can work from the socket and independently. There is a calendar and a clock, with the ability to set an alarm. Temperature values can be stored. The ability to predict the weather. Price: .
Benefits:
- the board is divided into parts to display all parameters;
- shows pressure and humidity;
- well-readable color display;
- nice design;
- made very high quality;
- there is a brightness switch and a button to turn off the display;
- Character animation
- sensors react quickly;
- an external sensor transmits a signal through several concrete walls.
Disadvantages:
- when powered from the network, it shows parameters with an error;
- when powered by batteries, the display does not light up all the time;
- batteries fail quickly;
- the base heats up (according to reviews, if you put a fan, the sensors do not lie);
- the buttons on the back are not grouped by meaning;
- the sound of the buttons is loud;
- does not take forecast information from the Internet;
- the wall mount is not reliable.
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