It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Davis weather stations. They might not be the fanciest home weather stations, but they have a proven record of reliability that few other companies can match. Their stations last for decades and have measured the highest wind speed recorded by a personal weather station, 199mph!
Davis Instruments currently sells two weather stations: a cheaper model called the Vantage Vue, and a pro-grade model, the Vantage Pro2. Each model has advantages and disadvantages, which we’ll explain in our Davis weather station comparison. We’ll also compare specifications, discuss the WeatherLink Console, and touch on AirLink, which adds air quality measurements to your weather station setup.
Davis Weather Station Models
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Davis Vantage Vue
The reliability of Davis weather stations is legendary in the weather enthusiast community. I’ve had mine running continuously since September 2016, and I know others who have had theirs for over a decade. There is also the story of a gentleman with a Davis Weather Monitor II (a predecessor to the Vue) who recently upgraded after 27 years (that’s not a typo). While you don’t get the unbeatable accuracy of the high-end Davis Vantage Pro 2 home weather station, my experience has been positive. With the WeatherLink Console, sharing your data is super easy. - 2
Davis Vantage Pro2
The Davis Vantage Pro2 is one of the best high-end wireless home weather stations you can buy and is made even better by WeatherLink Live or the WeatherLink Console. The Vantage Pro2 is a proven workhorse. Several years ago in the Caribbean, a VantagePro 2 recorded a 199mph wind gust in a hurricane before its mast snapped. That’s the highest wind reading ever recorded on a home weather station! - 3
Davis Vantage Pro2 Plus
We’ll admit that we completely ignored the Vantage Pro2 Plus for years. The reason was the price. With a console that hadn’t been updated in 20 years, and other pro-grade stations available, we just didn’t find it a great value. With the WeatherLink Console that’s changed, and the Vantage Pro2 Plus is suddenly much more attractive.
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Expand Your Davis Weather Station
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Davis Instruments AirLink
Davis’ AirLink air quality monitor doesn’t measure carbon dioxide or VOCs but is one of the few monitors to detect PM1 particulate matter. PM1 is especially dangerous as it is small enough to penetrate the bloodstream and is difficult to disperse. While you can use the AirLink inside, we recommend one of our internal air quality monitors because they can measure much more than just particulate matter. Remember that you need a WeatherLink Live access point or the WeatherLink Console to use the AirLink, which comes with either the Vantage Vue or Vantage Pro2 weather station. This worked especially well during the summer of 2023, as wildfire smoke caused poor air quality at TWSE HQ for several days.What we like
- Can measure PM1 concentrations
- Integrates with WeatherLink Live
- Accurate readings, highly sensitive instrumentation
Keep in mind
- Really only makes sense if you already own a davis station
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WeatherLink Console by Davis Instruments
The WeatherLink Console is Davis’ brand new way of interacting with your Davis weather station. It replaces the WeatherLink Live and will ship with all Davis packages. While the console’s introduction has resulted in a price increase across the board for most Davis weather station packages, it’s for the best. An additional piece of hardware is no longer needed to connect your station to the internet. The screen, which measures about eight inches diagonally, is viewable from across the room and is touch-enabled. You can set about 100 alarms and view historical and graphed data on the console.What we like
- Arguably the best-looking console available
- Feature-packed
- It appears to be expandable and upgradeable
Keep in mind
- The touch UI isnt the best
- Its best features are buried
- Expensive for a console
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Davis Instruments WeatherLink Live
Davis tells us that the will be supported for the foreseeable future (and at least initially, is needed if you have an AirLink — the WeatherLink Console didn’t ship with support for Davis’ air quality device). And in some places, you can still find it, although rising component costs have made it much more expensive than it was at launch (by about $100). We like the live updating within the app when you’re on the same Wi-Fi network as your WeatherLink Live. It’s a nifty feature, and I’ll admit to watching it intently during some of our stormiest weather. The WeatherLink Console can also do the same thing, by the way. If you’re not sold on the console, the WeatherLink Live is worth considering.What we like
- Super quick setup
- Live in-app data when on your home network
- Adds expandability to your Davis station
- Ready for the smart home
Keep in mind
- For current Davis users, no way to merge data
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Davis Vantage Vue vs Vantage Pro2: Our Verdict
Either Davis weather station is a great choice, but the Davis Vantage Pro2 is a solid station overall if you can afford it. With best-in-class accuracy and a track record of proven reliability, it’s one of the best weather stations available. The introduction of the WeatherLink Console makes it even better. But it’s very, very expensive.
We’ve owned a Vantage Vue since 2016 and love it. We’ve had no major mechanical problems with our station, and the accuracy is outstanding as long as you properly maintain it. And we’ve also purchased AirLink and are happy with its performance. But our next station is a Vantage Pro2, for sure.