Digital ºBrix HI-96801 Refractometer

The HI 96801 digital refractometer measures %Brix quickly and accurately, ideal for lab or field. Rugged, portable, and ICUMSA-compliant.

Quickly and accurately measure sugar content (% Brix) in seconds with a durable, portable, and user-friendly digital refractometer.

The HI96801 is a Digital Brix Refractometer designed to analyze sugar concentration in aqueous solutions. It uses refractive index measurements and automatically converts them into % Brix, delivering fast and reliable results both in the lab and in the field.

Ideal for professionals in the food, agriculture, beverage, and wine industries, this compact device provides precise readings with just a few drops of sample.

What is this refractometer used for?

The HI96801 is perfect for measuring sugar concentration in a wide range of foods and drinks:

Juices and nectars.
Jams and honey.
Fruits and vegetables.
Soy milk.
Energy drinks.
Wine, beer, and other sugary liquids.

Key Benefits

Fast and accurate results: Readings are displayed in about 1.5 seconds.
Automatic and digital: Accurate Brix readings with no user interpretation required, unlike manual refractometers.
Portable and water-resistant: Compact design, IP65-rated, and built for demanding environments.
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC): Corrects readings based on sample temperature, following ICUMSA international standards.

How does it work?

The HI96801 measures how light behaves as it passes through a liquid sample. Depending on sugar concentration, the light refracts differently. A linear image sensor, LED light, lens, and flint glass prism detect this change, calculate the refractive index, and convert it into % Brix using temperature-compensated algorithms.

Technical Specifications

Sugar content range: 0 to 85 °Brix
Resolution: 0.1 °Brix
Accuracy: ±0.2 °Brix (at 25 °C)
Minimum sample volume: 100 µL (2 metric drops)
Temperature compensation range: 10 to 40 °C
Temperature range: 0 to 80 °C
Temperature resolution: 0.1 °C
Temperature accuracy: ±0.3 °C
Response time: approx. 1.5 seconds
Display: Dual-level LCD (shows °Brix and temperature simultaneously)
Light source: Yellow LED
Auto-off: After 3 minutes of inactivity
Protection rating: IP65 (water-resistant ABS housing)
Battery: 9V (up to 5000 readings)
Dimensions: 192 x 102 x 67 mm
Weight: 420 g

What is included?

HI96801 Digital Brix Refractometer.
9V battery.
Pipette.
Instruction manual.

As one of the leading brands in analytical instrumentation, refractometers from Hanna Instruments offer reliable and user-friendly solutions for quality control. The HI96801 Digital Brix Refractometer eliminates guesswork, delivers consistent measurements, and is built for professionals who need dependable results—wherever they work.