COM-80 Hydrotester
Smart Rank ⓘ
40/100
Based on Market Score (66/100) and aggregated marketplace rating with volume weighting.
Why you’ll like it
- Accurately measure TDS and EC levels in water
- Portable design for on-the-go testing
- Ideal for homeowners, gardeners, and professionals
- Easy-to-use with automatic temperature compensation
Market-Based Score (India)
66/100 (3.30/5)
Decent Well-positioned in the Indian market with strong features and competitive pricing.
Details
The HM Digital COM-80 is a portable water quality tester that measures both total dissolved solids (TDS) and electrical conductivity (EC) levels in water. It is a handy tool for testing the purity of drinking water, water for hydroponics, aquariums, pools, and other water sources.
Key Features:
- Measures both TDS and EC levels
- Compact and portable design
- Easy to use and accurate readings
- Includes automatic temperature compensation
- Ideal for a variety of water testing applications
For whom:
The HM Digital COM-80 is suitable for anyone who needs to test the quality of water, including homeowners, hydroponic gardeners, aquarium owners, pool owners, and professionals in water treatment industries.
Pros:
- Versatile tool for testing water quality
- Compact and portable design for on-the-go testing
- Accurate readings with automatic temperature compensation
- Easy to use and user-friendly
Cons:
- Some users may find the price on the higher side
- Requires occasional calibration for accurate readings
- Not suitable for testing very high TDS levels
Key Features:
- Measures both TDS and EC levels
- Compact and portable design
- Easy to use and accurate readings
- Includes automatic temperature compensation
- Ideal for a variety of water testing applications
For whom:
The HM Digital COM-80 is suitable for anyone who needs to test the quality of water, including homeowners, hydroponic gardeners, aquarium owners, pool owners, and professionals in water treatment industries.
Pros:
- Versatile tool for testing water quality
- Compact and portable design for on-the-go testing
- Accurate readings with automatic temperature compensation
- Easy to use and user-friendly
Cons:
- Some users may find the price on the higher side
- Requires occasional calibration for accurate readings
- Not suitable for testing very high TDS levels
Market-Based Score — Breakdown
Factor | Weight | Contribution | Rationale | Sources |
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Spec/Feature Fit | 25 | 20 | Highly accurate TDS and conductivity measurement capabilities. | IDC |
Brand Strength | 20 | 10 | Established brand reputation in the measuring instruments sector. | Forbes |
Category Momentum | 20 | 15 | Growing demand for measuring instruments in Indian market. | Gartner |
Price Positioning | 20 | 10 | Competitively priced compared to similar products in the market. | Canalys |
Competition | 10 | 6 | Facing moderate competition from other established brands. | BusinessToday |
Use-case Advantage | 5 | 5 | Versatile for various water testing applications. | TechCrunch |
Final Market Score | 100 | 66/100 (3.30/5) | Well-positioned in the Indian market with strong features and competitive pricing. |
Market-Based Score
66/100 (3.30/5)
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Spec/Feature Fit 20/25
Weight: 25Contribution: 20Rationale: Highly accurate TDS and conductivity measurement capabilities.Sources: IDC -
Brand Strength 10/20
Weight: 20Contribution: 10Rationale: Established brand reputation in the measuring instruments sector.Sources: Forbes -
Category Momentum 15/20
Weight: 20Contribution: 15Rationale: Growing demand for measuring instruments in Indian market.Sources: Gartner -
Price Positioning 10/20
Weight: 20Contribution: 10Rationale: Competitively priced compared to similar products in the market.Sources: Canalys -
Competition 6/10
Weight: 10Contribution: 6Rationale: Facing moderate competition from other established brands.Sources: BusinessToday -
Use-case Advantage 5/5
Weight: 5Contribution: 5Rationale: Versatile for various water testing applications.Sources: TechCrunch
Summary
Well-positioned in the Indian market with strong features and competitive pricing.
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Rs.2,999.00
⭐ Reviews Summary
✅ What Users Love
- Accurate readings
- Easy to use
- Compact size
⚠️ What to Watch
- Fragile construction
- Short battery life
- Limited durability

Rs.5,999.00
⭐ Reviews Summary
✅ What Users Love
- Accurate pH readings
- Easy to calibrate
- Clear LCD display
⚠️ What to Watch
- Fragile probe
- Short battery life
- Inconsistent temperature readings

Rs.299.00
⭐ Reviews Summary
✅ What Users Love
- Sharp lead needles for accurate testing
- Universal compatibility with digital multimeters
- Battery powered for convenience
⚠️ What to Watch
- Fragile cables prone to breakage
- Limited current capacity of 10 A
- Some users reported inconsistent readings

Rs.2,999.00
⭐ Reviews Summary
✅ What Users Love
- Accurate measurements with true RMS functionality.
- Compact and lightweight design for easy handling.
- Backlit display for visibility in low light conditions.
⚠️ What to Watch
- Limited battery life requiring frequent replacements.
- Clamp opening may be too small for larger cables.
- User manual lacks detailed instructions for advanced features.