Mitutoyo vs chinsese "Mitutoyo"? caliper (unboxing)

[@thechipwelder1253]

Hello I recived some fair critism that the video was slow and that I did not include comparision test measurements. I have measured some guage blocks and they perform about the same. I Will make a short comparision video measuring some guage blocks and put the link in this comment. Thx for watching.

[@puretoronto]

A review of measuring instruments with no measuring? Ya… criticism is deserved.

[@JamesReedy]

The paper is VPCI (Vapor Phase Corrosion Inhibitor) it basically outgases a substance which prevents corrosion from occurring.

[@JamesReedy]

you will also notice the SR44 is not SR44 but rather the cheaper LR44 battery on the Mitufauxo calipers.

[@christaylor6018]

I think it was a good video, you will always get criticism when exposing evil. So ignore the negative comments.

[@John-Smith-007]

hello, thank you for this information, I was wondering, what is the precision of the measurement for the fake (not the display resolution). I know the real one is 0.01mm but the fake one? THANKS ! regards

[@yambo59]

One tip off is said to be the locking thumbscrew, ive been told by some that the real caliper has the shorter thumbscrew and the chinese knockoff has the longer one. The quality difference of that plastic is obvious. (typo corrected)

[@yambo59]

I made a typo above, meant to say the real caliper has a shorter screw and the knockoff has the longer one...but its just something I read online no idea if its really legit or not.

[@WmSrite-pi8ck]

Real one also has a captive thumbscrew. As in: it won't come out when you loosen the beam drag all the way. Or at least, mine doesn't. Maybe if you really crank on it with a pair of pliers you can get it out, but I'm not doing that to mine.

[@HippieMagic]

The battery on the fake one is LR44 in a SR44 labeled package. The real one is SR44 on the battery and tag.

[@Steve-dr7rr]

The brown paper helps to stop rust Wapping around the arm with mm on it

[@mariop8993]

Look at the Serialnumber of the calipers. The fake one has a different number on the "measuring certificate" and on the caliper. The real one has the same number on the measuring certificate and on the caliper. You can see it in the video. The signature is printed cause the inspection is made automatically by robots. The written name is probably just the supervisor of the inspection department.

[@JBolbach]

Did anyone notice the "good one" lacked a thumb wheel?

[@pascalsalerno]

That's definitely the best method. Thanks for that. And you're also correct about the signature; title is "QC Manager", so not a technician but rather a guy overseeing a room full of robots...

[@tiboralbert7277]

Your video is very good, thank you!

[@djuroradulovic1371]

Hi, I'm planning to gen the same one (without a thumb roller) it's actually a pretty rare model. What do you think about it, is it ok without a thumb roller? Thank you, your video is awesome.

[@mattv9240]

I agree with the other comments. Measurement comparison would be nice. Especially if you have access to some setup gauge blocks. Great videos, keep up the good work.

[@thechipwelder1253]

I Will make a comparision video measuring some guageblocks. Sorry for not including that.

[@RoyMeraki]

does these calipers auto turn off after sometime as idle? I am asking as I dont see mine turn off unless turned off manually using a button.

[@ДмитрийСёмин-в6ш]

Hi! Where can I see the originals and compare them by characteristics?

[@ericzeigler8669]

Obvious differences not pointed out: 1.Real one didn't have inch graduations on the yellow sticker. 2. Real one's channel is milled with almost no tool marks and the end of the channel is semi-circular. Fake one's channel end's in a ramp instead of a semi-circular stop. Clue number 2 works on every fake that I've encountered.

[@ryanharrish8363]

His real ones appear to be metric only, hence why there’s no inch graduation

[@Steve-dr7rr]

You can buy from mitutoyo U.K. straight from the source you can’t go wrong not sure if there’s a mitutoyo Europe or not hope comments help I almost fell foul today

[@imarinobr]

Great vid. Thank you. Just missed a comparision test measurements.

[@NicksStuff]

9:40 The battery packaging says SR44 (high quality silver oxide), the battery itself says LR44 (cheaper alkaline)

[@extde]

The Chinese version is discontinued according to official catalog. It would be better to get same part number - 500-196-30 from official dealer and compare it with -20 older model. They both will be manufactured in China.

[@thechipwelder1253]

Thank you for commenting.

[@niwih3398]

Real 500-196-30 are made in Japan. Never heard of any "Chinese" versions before.

[@extde]

@@niwih3398 how do you know if 500-196-30 were made in Japan? All versions made in China has prints “made in Japan”. I have one bought on Aliexpress.

[@niwih3398]

@@extde Avoid Aliexpress if you want genuine Mitutoyos. Like what some people who have commented here, check locking screw on the top it should look like the expensive one in this video. The inch reading should be able to read up 0.0000. No tooling marks on the pocket at the back of the caliper. See this video, kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnbEq61uhayDj7c

[@extde]

@@niwih3398 Mitutoyo Measuring Instruments (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. No. 46 Baiyu Road, Suzhou 215021, CHINA It is a game by Mitutoyo. They manufacture some models in China and marks them as made in Japan. Mine 500-196-30 has all genuine attributes (no battery). Similar as 500-181-30 shown by author.

[@cgrobe21]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Needed information

[@Jason-rs6co]

yeah ok but are they accurate

[@thechipwelder1253]

I Will make a comparision video measuring some guageblocks. Sorry for not including that.

[@mark5862]

Hi there. I purchased the same caliper on Ebay thinking it was the real thing, but was suspicious because it only costs $40.00 (1/4th the price). I don't have the real thing to compare but it certainly is a nice caliper. Mine zeros nicely and passes the light though the jaws test. I wonder if these aren't Mitutayo licensed manufactured for the Chinese market. Its a common practice.

[@tonyhawk123]

Why would they license to cheap chinese knockoff companies.

[@patmat.]

I suspected a lot of counterfeit on these popular Calipers, thank you for comfirming, I ordeted mine with a legit distributor. The video itself is a bit slow but very relaxing too. I like.

[@ZZ-uf4zv]

Also notice the numbering underneath the barcode on the case label, the spacing is different. The number 4 is spaced further away from the barcode and there is a larger gap in the center of the numbers between digit number 6 and 7. My caliper matches your set that doesn't have the knock-off picture.. I also ordered from a Mitutoyo recommended dealer..

[@MF175mp]

On my similar legit calipers there was different name and different figures in the inspection certificate. They don't just copy them at mitutoyo

[@luzt87]

Can you compare the two in a measurement test? The question that arises is "do they perform the same?".

[@thechipwelder1253]

I Will make a comparision video measuring some guageblocks. Sorry for not including that.

[@carl121]

Thank you for the video. Very helpful.

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

Many of the "Fake vs Genuine Mitutoyo " videos do not show you a darn thing at all. Your video, when you showed the two side by side, aah Finally I can now see the difference. The logo near the battery covers are different also the battery cover on the fake is depressed.Hundreds of sellers on ebay claim to sell the real deal. Thanks for your video.

[@franconapratica2333]

Boa tarde, Parabéns pelo comparativo , mas você tem uma conclusão de qual é falso ? Falo aqui do Brasil

[@قلبأسد-ي1ج]

the price of original one

[@marekpowazka989]

Good guid what helps me a lot to buy a real one. Something which is god to know that chines ones have different s/n on calibration chart and on caliber body when oryginal ones have thesame number on body and calibration chart.

[@MinhDIY]

really like your video, impress your diy cnc

[@Steve-dr7rr]

I’ve also heard the real ones have a qr code on box

[@carlosmolinagodoy1115]

Hi everyone, what's the price for the original Japanese Mitutoyo? Can someone send me a link with the authentic caliper seller's direction (ebay, aliexpress...)

[@christaylor6018]

The people who gave negative comments were considering buying the counterfeits so don’t take their opinions of your videos as the truth.

[@louishappy7555]

Thank you! By far the best comparison here. Would be better if you can measure a few objects and compare between the two.

[@thechipwelder1253]

I Will make a comparision video measuring some guageblocks. Sorry for not including that.

[@vikramodedra4351]

Can you campare measurement?? That is most important

[@kendesign3622]

I can't believe no one caught that the" real " one only reads metric

[@niwih3398]

Those are usually meant for the "metric market"(Europe and Asia) if I'm not wrong. The Mitutoyos i buy from USA reads both inch and metric. Those from my local distributor usually come in the metric only version, I have to request for the inch/metric version when ordering.

[@bryanmarks4070]

That CE on the tag means China export.

[@juliusvalentinas]

You just saved me money on a fake caliper from ebay !

[@stevecobratei8538]

I bought cheap ebay calipers twice. They worked just as accurately as another caliper I have had for 45 years (dial gauge) ; ) Just don't buy a plastic caliper unless your just using it of wood or just a few times a year.

[@Steve-dr7rr]

I think on the real one you can’t remove the locking screw

[@andijvie3119]

Someone told something about a fake one with a LR44 battery but thats not very helpful because the fakes also use the SR battery

[@AA-69]

They've got even SNEAKYER... now they put "made in Japan" on the Chinese box !!!!

[@georgedixon545]

MEASURE SOMETHING WITH THEM!!!!!!

[@stevecobratei8538]

That paper is special moisture absorbing paper

[@g43654]

How is Mitutoyo trying to combat these fake Chinese products?

[@zardiw]

BE nice if you said which one you were looking at/whatever

[@jmmette82]

Fake vs Genuine Fake: 0.000” Genuine 0.0000”

[@Steve-dr7rr]

The one with silver rollers is fake look at depth gauge it should be rounded at the end bevelled and not a ramp like bit and end of depth stop has radius and is short the fake ones are longer

[@jumbojumbomambo]

Check official catalog, couldn't find 500-196-20, so it's fake...

[@franconapratica2333]

Realmente chegou dois aqui pra mim...500 196 30 e 500 196 20 O modelo 500 196 20 é idêntico o desse comparativo...( Falsificado) ja o 500 196 30 que também comprei pra comparar, é outro nível de detalhes ( Original Japan )

[@varanidguy]

I noticed that the expensive/legitimate pair still had the CE marking on the back label of the caliper. Does this mean that even the genuine deal is a Chinese Export or are they simply sourcing some of the simpler parts from China?

[@reprobite]

dont know if you are kidding or just stupid but CE doesnt mean china export, its a certification standard for europe

[@zascars]

The giveaway is the fake has a LR44 even so it says SR on the packet ... the legitimate one is a genuine SR44

[@Steve-dr7rr]

The certificate is more flimsy than the real one not as stiff

[@xenomorph1317]

You gotta hand it to them, They do put a lot off work in that cheap shit.

[@miguelperaza6615]

Oy mate you can't measure with your knoife mate ! & please handle your calipers in a tough manner and I promise you. You won't drop them !

[@gplusgplus2286]

The battery on the fake will die every 3 months or so.

[@manny3549]

Never seen this many spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Can this be a reliable review if the basics of written communication can't be even handled?

[@hansbertram5435]

I think, it makes no sense to buy a conterfeit, you dont know, what you get and with which quality? So buy a good chinese brand, f.e. CDA100 terma or similiar caliper from iGaging, IP54 with data output port.

[@constantinschillinger5808]

Very boring, what about dimensional accuracy as well as refreshment rate?

[@darto1900]

mine is fake :(

[@Toxicity1987]

I have the counterfeit without labeling, that made it 10 bucks cheaper. Like that is pretty much the best of the cheap Chinese caliper.

[@fredhinck8847]

Fake one has a thumbwheel

[@alanhelig221]

I'm not sure you are correct. Mine matches up to the real one but I have a thumb wheel. Mine is an 8"

[@MatSmithLondon]

Of COURSE it’s not made by Mititoyo for the Chinese market. What rubbish! Do you understand that high end manufacturers NEVER provide alternative low quality goods for cheap? It may be difficult for someone who buys cheap crap all the time to understand, but reputation is everything for firms like Mitutoyo. There are real people out there who appreciate quality… not just the brand name

[@stevecobratei8538]

Wow, next time I have a difficult time going to sleep, all I need to do is watch this video. Thank you is being so thorough, however you need to speak faster and get to the point quickly not spend 8 minutes on just saying how one cover was thicker and shinier the other one is obviously a lower quality. everyone can see that was a quality difference between the sleeves. A15 second statement, move on.

[@elttabykcir]

He didn't really find any real faults, so yeah, I would buy the cheap one.

[@Dahna_]

I cant believe I just set through this slow review of a measurement tool video and didnt see one measurement.

[@markjarman7819]

You don’t have to measure nothing. Chinese vs Japan no contest in quality and accuracy. Everything I have ever bought that’s made in China there’s always something not right with them . Pure rubbish

[@ericzeigler8669]

The only item that I've bought that breaks your rule of thumb about Japan vs China is the Japanese company, Spyderco. They produce some folding knives in China that are equal in quality to the Seki City, Japan made ones. I believe the Japanese control the Chinese quality inspections and have done a great job in keeping their brand on top. Always one exception to a rule.

[@vicenzoshop4080]

The idiot comparison, we need to see the function and ACCURACY, thats more important.

[@tzachus]

Very slow vidio I almost got to slip