Quick Take
If you need a digital caliper for machine inspection and dimensional metrology, the Mitutoyo 500-196-30 is the model number you will see across multiple listings. Here are four new listings of the same 150mm/0-6" Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper. The listed prices spread by roughly $9.58 from the least to most expensive listing. All four share a 0-6" maximum measurement, 0" minimum, 0.0005" resolution, digital caliper type, and Japan as the country of origin. None of the listings supports SPC output, so if data output is a must, this group is not the match.
Listed-Price Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 | USD 54.00 | |
| Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper | USD 44.42 | |
| Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 0-150mm/6" Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper | USD 44.68 | |
| 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo New | USD 48.39 |
What the Listings Share
The 500-196-30 model shows up in every title, and the measurement specs are consistent: 0-6" range, 0.0005" resolution, digital caliper type, and a new condition listing. The main differences are the wording, the order of the model number and range, and the listed price. If the core measuring capability is all you need, the lowest-priced listing may be the practical pick. If you want more context on accuracy, conversion, and the zero/ABS function, the top-priced listing spells those out.
Decision Matrix
| If you want... | Best match from this group |
|---|---|
| The lowest listed price | Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper |
| Metric-first range wording close to the low end | Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 0-150mm/6" Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper |
| A middle listed price with "New" in the title | 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo New |
| The most detailed feature text | 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 |
Product Notes
150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30
At USD 54.00, this is the highest listed price in the group. It is also the listing with the most complete description: accuracy of ±0.001", resolution shown as 0.01mm / 0.0005" / 1/128", dual-unit conversion, and a zero/ABS function. If you want those details on the page before buying, this listing gives them to you. The limitation is the price: it carries the same model number and same 0-6" measurement range as the lower-priced options while costing about $9.58 more than the least expensive listing.
Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper
This listing has the lowest listed price at USD 44.42. The description mentions the hardened stainless steel construction and the four-way outside, inside, depth, and step measurements, which are useful for machine inspection tasks. For a caliper with the same 500-196-30 model, same digital readout, and same 0-6" range, the lower price is the main attraction. The trade-off is that the description does not include the accuracy, conversion, and fractional display details found in the higher-priced listing, so the page itself gives you fewer specs to review before purchase.
Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 0-150mm/6" Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper
At USD 44.68, this listing is priced just 26 cents above the lowest option. Its title leads with the metric range, 0-150mm/6", which makes it easy to recognize as a metric-first caliper. The description adds battery operation with the battery included and a large LCD screen. The limitation is small but real: you pay a bit more than the lowest-priced listing, and the measurement range and resolution match the other three listings exactly. Choose this one if the metric-first wording feels clearer for your work.
500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo New
Listed at USD 48.39, this sits between the two lower-priced listings and the $54.00 listing. The title ends with "New", and the condition wording on the listing emphasizes a brand-new, unused, unopened item. The digital caliper type, 0-6" range, and 0.0005" resolution match the rest of the group. The limit is that the feature description is close to the lowest-priced listing, so the higher price buys you the "New" title phrase rather than an upgraded measuring capability.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
If you just need the caliper and want the lowest listed price, go with the Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper. If you prefer the metric-first range spelling and don't mind paying slightly more, choose the Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30 0-150mm/6" Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper. For a middle-priced listing with "New" called out in the title, pick 500-196-30 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo New. Finally, if you want the most detailed product text with accuracy, conversion, and zero/ABS functions, select 150mm/0-6 Absolute Digital Digimatic Vernier Caliper Mitutoyo Japan 500-196-30.
