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R1630 light meter alone, with four AAA batteries as included by the maker

Measuring range:
0 to 100,000 lux; 0 to 9290 footcandles
Resolution:
Lux 0.1/1/10/100; fc 0.1/1/10
Display:
1.3 in (34 mm) backlit EBTN LCD

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Model: R1630

The meter on its own, as the maker packages it: light meter and batteries.

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Included essentials:
The meter on its own, as the maker packages it: light meter and batteries.

Important limit: App-based logging only: no internal memory when used stand-alone, and no PC software

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

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Size and placement

Dimensions
6.9 × 1.5 × 1 in (175 × 38 × 25 mm)
Weight
3.4 oz (95 g)
Manufacturer specifications

REED Instruments REED R1630 Light Meter, Bluetooth

A compact lux meter that reads to 100,000 lux on its own backlit display and logs to the REED Smart Series app over Bluetooth 5.0.

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  • R1630 Light Meter, Bluetooth

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    Model: R1630

    What differs
    The meter on its own, as the maker packages it: light meter and batteries.
    Best for
    Lighting checks with optional app logging.

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Watch out

  • The R1630 is a light (lux) meter, not a sound level meter; do not confuse it with the REED R80x0 sound meter series.
  • Stand-alone use shows live readings only; logging requires the Smart Series app.

Why people pick it

  • Wide 0 to 100,000 lux range with a backlit display, enough for sunlight-level lighting checks per the maker's spec page
  • Logs over Bluetooth 5.0 to the free REED Smart Series app on iOS or Android, with a user-selectable 1 to 120 second sampling rate
  • Exports logged data to Excel or PDF and builds reports on the phone
  • Magnetic backing and tripod mount for hands-free measurements; about 50 hours on four AAA cells

Know before you buy

  • App-based logging only: no internal memory when used stand-alone, and no PC software
  • Accuracy is ±(3.5% + 10 digits) below 10,000 lux and ±(5% + 10 digits) above, so it suits checks and surveys rather than lab-grade photometry
  • Bluetooth range of 246 ft (75 m) is the maker's figure and assumes open air

Full specifications

Measuring range0 to 100,000 lux; 0 to 9290 footcandles
AccuracyUp to 10,000 lux (929 fc): ±(3.5% rdg + 10 dgt); above: ±(5% rdg + 10 dgt)
ResolutionLux 0.1/1/10/100; fc 0.1/1/10
Display1.3 in (34 mm) backlit EBTN LCD
Data loggingWith the REED Smart Series app: real-time logging, sampling rate 1 to 120 seconds, real-time clock and date stamp
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.0, range up to 246 ft (75 m); up to 6 instruments connected at once
App platformsiOS and Android (REED Smart Series app); data export to Excel or PDF
Data holdYes
Magnetic backingYes, mounts to metallic surfaces
Tripod mountYes
Auto shut-offYes (adjustable)
Power supply4 × AAA batteries (approx. 50 hours, sampling dependent)
CertificationsCE, UKCA, FCC, IC ID
Operating temperature-4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C)
Dimensions6.9 × 1.5 × 1 in (175 × 38 × 25 mm)
Weight3.4 oz (95 g)

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