Auracle ANALYZER and PRO Compared - which is best?
CONTENTS
WHICH TESTER IS BEST FOR YOU?
ANALYZER OR PRO? (BY USER TYPE)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS COMPARISON
PRECISION TEST: PERCENTAGE READINGS ON THE PRO
LIMITATIONS: WILL IT TEST EVERYTHING?
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
WHICH TESTER IS BEST FOR YOU?
If you are ready to buy now and just want the product pages, visit the Auracle ANALYZER or the Auracle PRO.
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ANALYZER OR PRO? (BY USER TYPE)
Choose the Auracle ANALYZER if:
- You are a hobbyist or collector checking items that are unlikely to be gold, but you want to be sure.
- You are an antiques/second-hand dealer performing "sanity checks" on 99% certain purchases.
- You deal in costume jewelry and need to catch the occasional gold item that slips through.
Either model is suitable if:
- You deal in "real" jewelry occasionally but prefer to stick to hallmarked items. (The ANALYZER is usually sufficient here).
- You are a full-time dealer who occasionally buys scrap. If budget allows, the PRO is a better long-term investment.
Choose the Auracle PRO if:
- You are a scrap dealer: You need to know the exact overall percentage of gold before sending batches to the refinery.
- High Turnover: If you are processing several thousand pounds of inventory per day, the PRO’s advanced features and speed are essential.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS COMPARISON
| Feature | Auracle ANALYZER | Auracle PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Basic | Slick |
| Displays | LED lights for Carat; small LCD for instructions | One large LCD display |
| Readout | Carat | Carat (Standard) & Percentage (Advanced) |
| Range | 8ct to 24ct | 8ct to 24ct / 0% to 100% |
| Accuracy (Carat) | ±10% | ±10% |
| Accuracy (%) | N/A | ±15% |
| Power | Battery & Mains (Both included) | Battery & Mains (Both included) |
| Battery Warning | "Low Batt" Text | Percentage remaining |
| Calibration | One (18ct) | One (18ct) |
| Processor | Same as KEE tester | Specialized PRO processor |
| Pen-Probe Life | Up to 6,000 tests | Up to 6,000 tests |
PRO TIP: The PRO model is designed for users who understand gold alloys in parts-per-thousand. If the difference between carat and percentage confuses you, the ANALYZER is the much simpler choice.
PRECISION TEST: PERCENTAGE READINGS ON THE PRO
We conducted a random test of 250 readings across ten PRO units. While the display shows 0.1% increments, the real-world variance found was:
- 9ct: Result 36% – 39% (Target: 37.5%)
- 14ct: Result 56% – 59% (Target: 58.5%)
- 18ct: Result 72% – 82% (Target: 75.0%)
- 22ct: Result 79% – 95% (Target: 91.6%)
LIMITATIONS: WILL IT TEST EVERYTHING?
No electronic tester is 100% universal.
- High Carat: Accuracy drops slightly between 20ct and 24ct.
- White Gold: High nickel content reads "Low"; Palladium content reads "High."
- Silver: Simply reads as "Not Gold." There is currently no reliable electronic silver tester.
- Platinum/Palladium: While a 'P' setting exists, items like steel, tungsten, and Rhodium-plating can often mimic Platinum readings.
The Golden Rule: Use an electronic tester for 90% of your yellow gold (up to 18ct), but always keep a Troytest Acid Kit to verify white metals and high-carat items.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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