The home weather station shows the temperature in the apartment and outside, 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. The pros and cons of the stations are highlighted based on user feedback.
HAMA TH50
The 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 comfort level function. 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. Works 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: 320 rubles.
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 place (transfer from a cold to a warm room), does not react immediately, the 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 at the back;
- when falling from a meter height it was out of order.
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Buro H146G
Model with stylish design in silver color (140x80x40 mm) with the ability to mount on the wall. Shows humidity and temperature inside and outside in the range of -50 - + 70 ° C. For external measurements it is necessary to install an external sensor. 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 alarm, as well as a regular and lunar calendar. Can store temperature values. Modulates the weather forecast based on current indicators. Price: 606 rubles.
Benefits:
- stylish design;
- correctly displays temperature and humidity;
- battery power 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. Can be powered by an outlet or battery. There is a clock, an alarm clock. You can save temperature readings. Forecasts the weather. There is a backlight. Can project images of readings on the wall. Price: 2690 rubles.
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 ingress;
- cost.
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Oregon Scientific RAR502
Black model 133x133x28 mm with wall mounting option. They are chosen to be able to control the weather outside from different sides (sunny, shady). Measures humidity and temperature in the range of -20 - + 60 ° C. Can be set in Fahrenheit. For outdoor measurements, it is completed with three wireless sensors with a range of 30 m. You can connect everything at the same time. Data transmission frequency 433.92 MHz. It works autonomously from the supplied battery. Its charge is shown on the screen. There is a clock and an alarm clock. Price: 3990 rubles.
Benefits:
- works simultaneously with three sensors;
- well-read monochrome display;
- long battery life;
- ease of settings;
- shows temperature accurately, humidity - with an error.
Disadvantages:
- small range of sensors (at 7-10 m sometimes loses connection);
- three function poorly at the same time (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 wood grain texture. Can be wall mounted. Shows the temperature -40 - + 50 ° C inside and outside, and humidity and pressure only indoors. You can select the units of measurement (degrees Celsius-Fahrenheit, Pa – mmHg). It is completed with one sensor, but you can connect up to 3. Receives a signal within a radius of 30 m. Frequency 433.92 MHz. Backlit display. It can work from an outlet and autonomously. 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: 4 470 rubles.
Benefits:
- the board is divided into parts to display all parameters;
- shows pressure and humidity;
- well-readable color display;
- nice design;
- made of very high quality;
- there is a brightness switch and a display off button;
- animation of characters;
- 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;
- loud button beep;
- does not take information about the forecast from the Internet;
- wall mount is not reliable.
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