The US’s largest home väderstation manufacturers are AcuRite, Ambient Weatheroch Davis. However, buying one of these stations outside the United States is expensive. In the rest of the world, Ecowitt is the largest home weather station manufacturer globally. But like Ambient Weather, this company also licenses its designs from a company called Fine Offset, which explains why both companies have the same weather stations.
We were shocked to find very little on the internet looking at the company’s väderstationer för hemmabruk in detail — or Fine Offset for that matter — so we created this guide. Keep reading for an in-depth look at Ecowitt and Fine Offset.
So Who Is Fine Offset Anyway?
Fine Offset, or more specifically Shenzhen Fine Offset Electronics Co., Ltd., is a Chinese manufacturer “of weather-related products.” Founded in 2005, Fine Offset licenses its designs to other manufacturers. As of right now, the following companies are known to use Fine Offset designs:
- Ecowitt
- Ambient Weather
- Sainlogic (outside US)
- Froggit (Europe)
Please note that not all stations from these manufacturers are Fine Offset “clones.” Also, while the stations themselves may be similar in appearance, there are differences in operation and software from company to company.
Ecowitt Weather Stations Currently Available
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HP2553 är Ecowitt:s mest avancerade väderstation, och det märks. Noggrannheten är i nivå med Davis Vantage Pro2, anslutningsmöjligheter för smarta hem och en ny sonisk vindmätare gör detta till vårt toppval.
Den Ecowitt HP2553 is the company’s high-end weather station (and sold as the Ambient Weather WS-5000 in the US). Our tests of the American version of this weather station were stellar. With practically nothing different — save for the lack of smart home support — we had no reservations about making this our top pick.
HP2553 har en omdesignad sensoruppsättning från tidigare modeller och en ultraljudsanemometer, vilket drastiskt minskar antalet rörliga delar. Detta bör förlänga dess livslängd eftersom den traditionella vindmätaren kräver kontinuerligt underhåll för att säkerställa problemfri användning. Sensorerna är mer exakta i våra tester än i tidigare Ecowitt-stationer, och du kan lägga till ytterligare sensorer, inklusive luftkvalitet, markfuktighet, vattentemperatur och blixtnedslag. Den lättlästa LCD-konsolen i briljanta färger ser bra ut nästan var som helst.
Företaget har gjort det enkelt att dela dina data publikt via Weather Underground, Ecowitt.net och många andra nätverk, vilket är en trevlig touch och visa stationsdata från Ecowitt-appen.
- Utomhussensorn innehåller en haptisk regnsensor, ljus- och UV-sensorer, en ultraljudssensor för vindhastighet samt både temperatur- och fuktighetssensorer
- Anslutning till Weather Underground och WeatherCloud
- Inkluderar Wi-Fi-hubb
Kompatibel med andra Ecowitt-givare
Wittboy är Ecowitt:s senaste Wi-Fi-väderstation, och den riktar sig till dem utanför USA som kanske inte vill betala de extra tullarna för att importera WeatherFlow Tempest. Den har inte detektering av blixtar eller smarta hem-funktioner (vad vi kan se), men den gör i stort sett allt annat som Tempest gör.
Utomhussensorn innehåller en haptisk regnsensor, ljus- och UV-sensorer, en ultraljudssensor för vindhastighet samt temperatur- och fuktighetssensorer. Ecowitt inkluderar även sin Wi-Fi-hubb, som gör att du kan skicka dina data till Weather Underground. Wittboy är ny, så vi är tveksamma till att ge den vårt fulla stöd, men det är värt att överväga.
- Allt-i-ett-utomhussensor: vindflöjel, vindhastighetsmätare, UV-/solstrålningssensor, termohygrometersensor och regnmätare
- Wi-Fi, ingen programvara behövs, stöd för Ecowitt Weather, Weather Underground och mer
- Stor TFT-färgskärm
- Trådlös anslutning med 100 meters räckvidd
- Stödjer upp till 8 WH31 flerkanaliga temperatur- och fuktighetssensorer, en WH51 markfuktighetssensor och en WH41 PM2.5 luftkvalitetsgivare
Den Ecowitt HP2551 isn’t sold in the US under the Ambient Weather brand, but its feature set is similar to the Ambient Weather WS-2000. Även om du inte får samma noggrannhet som med HP2553, är den betydligt billigare och mäter allt som dess dyrare syskon gör. Den fina konsolen som du får med HP2553 är ihopkopplad med Ecowitt:s basinstrumentpaket.
- Wi-Fi, ingen programvara behövs för att ladda upp till Ecowitt Väder, Weather Underground och mycket mer
- 7-i-1 utomhusgivare med vindflöjel, vindhastighetsmätare, UV-/solstrålningssensor, termohygrometersensor och regnmätare
- TFT-skärm med hög upplösning
- PC-programvara som tillval
The Ecowitt HP3500B is the company’s cheapest weather station that doesn’t require PC software to share your weather data online. The console isn’t as flashy as the HP2551 but is still readable from a reasonable distance and can display graphs on its screen, something the cheaper WS2320 cannot do.
Du förlorar dock möjligheten att lägga till ytterligare sensorer, vilket kan vara ett skäl att välja någon av de tre ovanstående modellerna om utbyggnadsmöjligheterna är viktiga. Men besparingarna gör HP3500B till en utmanare om du vill spara pengar.
- Wi-Fi aktiverat
- Enskilda sensorer, paketet innehåller 3-i-1 GW1100 Wi-Fi-gateway, WS68 trådlös soldriven vindmätare, WH40 självtömmande regnmätare och WH32 utomhustemperatur- och luftfuktighetssensor
- Expanderbar
- Visa väderdata i realtid på WS View Plus eller Ecowit App, eller skicka data till Weather Underground / WOW / Weather Cloud / Ecowitt Weather eller andra anpassade webbplatser (med antingen Wunderground- eller Ecowitt-protokoll).
Den Ecowitt GW1102 is a solid option for those looking for better accuracy out of a budget home weather station. All parts are separate (much like the HP2553) but with lower-quality sensors. But you get all the benefits of more expensive stations, including expandability and the capability to share weather data online without much fuss natively.
Om budgeten är ett problem rekommenderar vi starkt att du överväger GW1102 före något av alternativen nedan. Du får bättre prestanda och noggrannhet överlag tack vare möjligheten att placera varje instrument i bästa möjliga plats.
- Wi-Fi aktiverat, publicera dina data till Ecowitt Weather/Weather Underground/Weather Cloud/WOW
- Trådlös 7-i-1-sensor för utomhusbruk: Vindflöjel, vindhastighetsmätare, UV-/solstrålningssensor, termohygrometersensor, regnmätare, vattenpass och solfångare 7-i-1 integrerad sensor.
- LCD-display i klara färger
- Vädervarningar baserat på stationsmätningar
If you prefer an “all-in-one” sensor suite (especially with limited space), opt for the Ecowitt WS2910. It’s slightly cheaper than the GW1102 but includes the same sensor suite as the HP2551, just a more basic console. You lose the capability to add additional sensors to your station. However, the WS2910 still features the Wi-Fi connectivity of more expensive Ecowitt weather stations.
Ecowitt FAQ
We’ll start with some commonly asked questions about Ecowitt weather stations. But first, here is some bad news for our US readers.
Are Ecowitt Weather Stations Available In The USA?
Not for the most part. This is due to Ambient Weather’s contract to sell some Ecowitt weather stations under its brand. A few sensors are available to US customers, like the digital rain gauge, but most weather stations are not (only the Wittboy is available stateside so far). If you want to purchase an Ecowitt weather station, you’ll need to buy it from a retailer outside of the US. Still, there’s not much point in doing that because Ambient Weather’s rebranded models are essentially the same (with the added benefit of smart home connectivity).
What Is The Difference Between The Ecowitt Weather Station Models?
The differences between Ecowitt weather station models are insignificant, and the main difference is in sensor quality and reporting frequency. The HP2553 reports the most frequently and has a sonic anemometer. Other models, like the HP2551, use lower-quality sensor suites and don’t report data as often.
What Is The Ecowitt Wittboy?
Den Ecowitt Wittboy is the company’s newest weather station, with a similar design to the WeatherFlow Tempest. Like the Tempest, it includes a haptic rain gauge and no moving parts. However, it doesn’t have lightning detection capabilities (an optional sensor), and the sensor suite requires batteries: the Tempest doesn’t. It is also one of the first Ecowitt stations directly sold to the US.
Who Should Buy The Ecowitt HP2553?
The Ecowitt HP2553 is the company’s top-end model and features a brand-new sensor suite. Ecowitt replaced the traditional cup-and-vane with a sonic anemometer. We tested the US model, the Ambient Weather WS-5000, and found the station performs near-flawlessly. The Ecowitt HP2553 is identical, except it does not include smart home support. It does support adding additional sensors, which you can view on the large, easy-to-read console.
Who Should Buy The Ecowitt HP2551?
If the Ecowitt HP2553 is too expensive, the HP2551 is a decent alternative. It shares the sensor suite found in lower-end Ecowitt stations but includes the console found in the HP2553. As a result, the HP2551 supports additional sensors, something lower-end Ecowitt station consoles cannot do.
Who Should Buy The Ecowitt HP3500B, GW1102, Or WS2910?
Depending on your market, two lower-end stations from Ecowitt may be available. Canada readers should consider the HP3500B, while UK/EU readers can choose between the GW1102 and WS2910. The GW1102 is an excellent option because the gateway allows for expandability, while the HP3500B is one of the cheapest Wi-Fi-enabled Ecowitt weather stations available. The WS 2910 is quite similar to the Ambient Weather WS-2902C.
Can I Connect My Ecowitt Weather Station To The Internet?
Ecowitt supports sharing your weather data with Weather Underground, WOW, Weather Cloud, and Ecowitt Weather. However, Ecowitt offers no smart home support unlike Ambient Weather’s rebranded stations.
How Accurate Are Ecowitt Weather Stations?
Our experiences with Ecowitt-designed weather stations have been nothing but positive. The sensor suite on the HP2553 is as good as you’ll find on a home weather station without paying for a pro-grade model. The sensor suite found on cheaper models isn’t as good but is accurate enough for casual use.
What Are Some Alternatives To An Ecowitt Weather Station?
It will depend on your market. If you don’t mind paying the premium to import it, the Davis Vantage Vue or the Vantage Pro2 are our top picks and have a significant international presence. We also have market-specific recommendations; see our recommendations for Australian, Canadian, and STORBRITANNIEN/EU readers.
Avslutning
If you can’t afford to import a weather station from the States, Ecowitt weather stations are just as good, if not better. We’re big fans of their stations and highly recommend them if you’re in the market for a well-performing weather station. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below.
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Fine offset is the maker of the Ambient, Ecowitt, Tycon, Froggit weather stations among others. Historically their sensors were inferior to those of Davis with respect to accuracy and durability and fine offset based weather stations were considered cheap, inferior but decent alternatives for those not wanting to spend 5 to 10 times more on a prosumer Davis WS. I have had owned Davis, tycon, ecowitt and ambient WS. The combined cost of the fine offset based WS came to less then half what I paid for the Davis and while the Davis was clearly a better and more reliable unit, the cost difference of the fine offset units is too great to overlook for my casual purposes and fine offset continues to innovate. I turned to fine offset when Davis stopped supporting the unit I had purchased but I had the unit for over a decade.