I had a good look at both. Eventually buying the WS2300. One major
difference is the wind gauge. The WS2500 looks to have a much more sturdy
and reliable gauge. I'm disappointed with the readings from the WS2300. I
haven't got a great location - mounted about 4 ft above my garden shed roof
but sheltered by the house - but the maximum reading I've seen in the 3
months I've had it is 17mph. I just don't think the tiny propellor thingy
(technical term) can spin fast enough. The WS2500 unit looks larger in real
life and I'd guess would probably be more accurate.

Apart from that I'm really pleased with the WS2300, it does everything I
wanted and is great VFM. I took the opportunity to visit the Weather Shop
in Eastbourne to buy so I could compare units. Not too far from Surrey but
obviously might not be an option if you live further north.

HTH

Terry



"David Parker" wrote in message
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I've been lurking in this group for a good few years now but haven't made
many posts. I'm after a bit of advice.

I'd like to buy a weather station that measures temp, humidity, pressure
wind and rain and that will connect to my PC.

I reckon the La Crosse WS2300 or WS2500 are good options. The question is
why is there £150 difference between them? On paper they look pretty
similar except that the tolerances aren't specified for the WS2300. Is it
much less accurate? Are there any other makes/models that might be better
in the £200-£400 price range?

Any thoughts welcome.

Cheers
David