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REED R8080 Data Logging Sound Level Meter with Bargraph, front view on a white background

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R8080 meter/datalogger as the maker packages it: meter, windshield ball, USB cable, PC software, hard case and batteries

Measuring ranges:
30–130 dB overall; Low 30–90 dB, Med 50–110 dB, High 70–130 dB, Full 30–130 dB
Dynamic range:
60 dB in each range
Resolution:
Digital 0.1 dB; analog bargraph 2 dB

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Model: R8080

The logging meter on its own, as the maker packages it with USB cable, software, hard case and batteries.

Condition:
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Quantity:
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Important limit: The PC software is Windows only (XP through 11, per the maker); no macOS or mobile app

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

Size and placement

Size and placement

Dimensions
10.4 × 2.5 × 1 in (264 × 63 × 29 mm)
Weight
8.8 oz (245 g)
Manufacturer specifications

REED Instruments REED R8080 Data Logging Sound Level Meter with Bargraph

A Class 2 data logging sound level meter with triple ranges, a bargraph display, internal memory for 64,000 readings with date and time stamps, and USB download to a PC.

Which version should you buy?

Selected package: R8080 meter/datalogger as the maker packages it: meter, windshield ball, USB cable, PC software, hard case and batteries.

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  • R8080 Data Logging Sound Level Meter

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    Model: R8080

    What differs
    The logging meter on its own, as the maker packages it with USB cable, software, hard case and batteries.
    Best for
    Recording noise history over hours or days.

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Watch out

  • The R8080-KIT includes the R8090 calibrator; the plain R8080 does not.
  • The USB cable and Windows software are included with the meter, not sold as an add-on.

Why people pick it

  • Stores up to 64,000 timestamped readings internally and downloads them over USB, so long noise sessions can be reviewed afterwards, per the maker's spec page
  • Sampling rate adjustable from 1 to 60 seconds to match the monitoring period
  • Triple ranges with a 60 dB dynamic range each and the maker's ±1.4 dB accuracy, certified IEC 61672-1 Class 2
  • 30-segment bargraph gives a fast analog feel for level changes alongside the digital readout

Know before you buy

  • The PC software is Windows only (XP through 11, per the maker); no macOS or mobile app
  • A and C weighting only: no frequency spectrum or octave analysis
  • USB download is via cable; no wireless logging

Full specifications

Measuring ranges30–130 dB overall; Low 30–90 dB, Med 50–110 dB, High 70–130 dB, Full 30–130 dB
Dynamic range60 dB in each range
Accuracy±1.4 dB
ResolutionDigital 0.1 dB; analog bargraph 2 dB
Response timeDigital 500 ms; analog 50 ms
Frequency range20 Hz to 8 kHz
Frequency weightingA and C
Time weightingFast and Slow (125 ms and 1 s)
Microphone0.5 in (12.7 mm) electret condenser
Display4-digit backlit LCD with 30-segment digital analog bargraph
Hold functionsMin hold and Max hold
Data logging64,000 datapoints in 1 MB internal memory, with real-time clock and date stamp
Sampling rateUser selectable, 1 to 60 seconds
PC connectivityUSB; maker's software for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11, with Excel export
OutputsAC and DC
Tripod mountYes, for long-term monitoring
Auto shut-offYes (30 minutes)
Power supply4 × AAA batteries (approx. 50 hours)
CertificationsCE, IEC 61672-1 Class 2, ANSI S1.4 Type 2
Operating temperature32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Dimensions10.4 × 2.5 × 1 in (264 × 63 × 29 mm)
Weight8.8 oz (245 g)

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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