What the Par? - Par Meter Question

[Mahi51212]

So looking for a par meter for your every day hobbyist and don’t need crazy high grade. Mostly to see if my 2012 maxspect razor 160w is still putting out enough for a Colorado sunburst.

Right now looking at Danoplus DP-414 PAR Meter for Reef.

Has anyone used this and got decent readings from it? Or used another around the same price range and got good results?

 

[EricR]

I've had the Danoplus (from Amazon) for about 1.5 years and like it. It seems to be "consistent" at the very least.
Mine needs 1.2x - 1.3x multiplication factor to match Apogee MQ-510 when direct compared.
*mine is version 2 and I know there's at least a newer version 3 now

If you search "Danoplus" on here, you'll find some lengthy discussions.

 

[X-37B]

I use the Parwise meter. Its within 5% of the Apogee and priced decent. Been using it for several years now.