OHAUS CX221 Compass CX Portable Balance, 220g Capacity, 0.1g Readability, LCD Display

OHAUS CX221 Portable Balance — 1,000-Hour Battery Life in a Slim, Stackable Design

A balance that outlasts the longest field expedition should be on every field scientist's shortlist. The OHAUS CX221 Compass CX Portable Balance combines 220g capacity at 0.1g readability with an extraordinary 1,000-hour battery life—enough for extended deployments where AC power is unavailable. Two-button operation and a backlit LCD make it equally useful in a classroom, a warehouse, or a remote sampling site.

Key Features

• Up to 1,000 Hours of Continuous Battery Operation: Three AA batteries power the CX221 through extended off-grid use, eliminating downtime from charging or power-source hunting.
• Slim Stackable Housing: The flat-profile design stacks multiple units for space-efficient storage or transport, a genuine advantage for organizations with large fleets of instruments.
• Backlit LCD Display: The large white-backlit screen remains legible in low-light environments, whether under a lab bench hood or outdoors at dusk.
• Two-Button Operation: Simplified controls reduce the learning curve to near zero, making the CX221 accessible to occasional users without training.
• Stainless-Steel Pan (142 mm × 128 mm): The generously sized platform handles bulky samples and standard containers without tipping risk.
• Fast 1.5-Second Stabilization: Quick settling between samples maintains throughput even when working through large sample sets.
• AC Adapter Compatible: An optional AC adapter allows bench use when power is accessible, extending flexibility across fixed and portable environments.

Detailed Overview

The OHAUS CX221 Compass CX Portable Balance prioritizes operational endurance over connectivity—a deliberate design choice for settings where a USB port matters far less than whether the unit will still be running at the end of a 12-hour sampling session. The 0.1g readability satisfies routine weighing tasks in education, light industrial, and field science without the complexity of analytical-grade instrumentation. Its 1.5-second stabilization time, tare-to-capacity subtraction, and display-hold function are all accessible through the two-button interface, keeping the experience focused and friction-free. The lightweight housing—just 0.5kg—means it moves easily between workstations or field sites.

Applications

• Field sampling and environmental monitoring
• Secondary and post-secondary education laboratory classes
• Light industrial and receiving inspection weighing
• Household or small-business portion control

Why Choose the OHAUS CX221?

If your primary requirement is a dependable, low-maintenance portable balance that works wherever you are, the OHAUS CX221 Compass CX Portable Balance delivers exactly that. Its marathon battery life and no-frills design suit educators, field researchers, and small-scale operators alike. Add to cart and bring precision weighing to any environment, no power outlet required.