What's the best hygrometer out there?

[04EDGE40]

I'm in the market for a new hygrometer. The old round Xikars that I have are always a little out of whack, but since I've used Boveda for a while now I never cared to upgrade.

Now that my collection is growing I would like to get something a little more accurate for my peace of mind.

What do you guys recommend that is accurate and not too expensive?

[Horseshoe]

Won't XiKar swap them out if they are out of wack? Just curious.

[jp1979]

I like the Xikars but only the calibratible (sp) ones.

[04EDGE40]

Well these are the "calibratable" type that none ever read the same. So it's not so much a flaw as it is that's the nature of the beast.

[Jordan23]

You'll get a range of answers on this, Collin. Some will say only the NIST certified hygrometers are worth buying. Myself, I use a small round one from quality importers and this cheapie from Walley World (http://www.walmart.com/ip/AcuRite-Digital-Humidity-and-Temperature-Monitor/16888914).

I change batteries regularly and they've done me just fine so far.

[Indyhp]

I've had really good luck with two different Caliber IV R that I've bought. One was spot on out of the box, the other I had to tweak 1%.

[Browns7213]

I've had really good luck with two different Caliber IV R that I've bought. One was spot on out of the box, the other I had to tweak 1%.

This^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Chadderkdawg]

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/hygrometers/caliber-iv-adjustable-digital-hygrometer.html

CH has a discount code available too.

[SmokinSpider]

I just have one of those little round adjustable ones with the red diamond button. I keep telling myself once it dies or gets too far off I will replace it, but after a few years it keeps within spec tested both with the salt and Boveda.

I will replace it with http://www.theweatherstore.com/nicedihy.html
Price isn't bad considering how much time and money I wasted testing cheapies.

[Coasty]

I have a number of electronic hygrometers and none are trust worthy. They are consistent showing the wrong rh. The analog type are my choice. Give them all a salt test every few months. Once their set they all (have about 10) seem to stay close +/- 3 to 4 rh.

[madmark]

You'll get a range of answers on this, Collin. Some will say only the NIST certified hygrometers are worth buying. Myself, I use a small round one from quality importers and this cheapie from Walley World (http://www.walmart.com/ip/AcuRite-Digital-Humidity-and-Temperature-Monitor/16888914).

I change batteries regularly and they've done me just fine so far.

I have the same.. Been perfect for me.. No complaints..

[jhedrick83]

This is what I use:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BWV29G4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like it because it is wireless so I can monitor my humidors without opening them. Once I calibrated them, they have been spot on.

[six10]

I've had good luck with the Hygro-set rectangular ones.

[Sticky B]

I've had really good luck with two different Caliber IV R that I've bought. One was spot on out of the box, the other I had to tweak 1%.

POWA UP!!! I have a few Caliber IV's that are awesome & 1 Caliber IV R that was on-point as well! I really wouldn't go with anything else at this point- unless you're looking for more features, like wireless or having a system of a few set up to one monitor. At that point I've heard that these are pretty cool:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EW4970O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
http://www.amazon.com/Ambient-Weather-WS-10-8-Channel-Thermo-Hygrometer/dp/B00FX8ZGOO/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1425517201&sr=1-2&keywords=ambient+weather+thermo-hygrometer

But if you want to be super-real about it, get a NIST one if that will make you feel "more certain". Frankly though, I'm not going to bother.

[CamoSutra]

I'll echo the Caliber IV recommendations. I own six of them, plus an older Caliber III. None were more than two points off at either 75% or 65% (both tests using Bovedas), and the Caliber IV is adjustble up to six points plus or minus. About $25 most places, but I've seen them for $20 on occasion. They use the common CR2032 button cells (about the size of a quarter), and should last six months to a year or longer; if your reading seems to be off, it's probably a battery near the end of its useful like. (I buy CR2032s in five-packs and keep spares on hand.)