In a nutshell- Top picks by 10Reviewer
Best Scientific Calculator
Gold Award– Casio FX-991EX Engineering/Scientific Calculator– Most Advanced Scientific Calculator with QR technology.
Silver Award– Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro Engineering/Scientific Calculator– Our 2nd Best.
Note: These calculators are non programmable.
If you are looking for programmable scientific calculator then go for HP 35s Scientific Calculator.
Best Scientific Calculator Comparison
| Name | Features | Ideal for | Check Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casio FX-991EX(Editor's Choice) | Multi line display, TextBook display, MultiReplay, Metallic keys, QR technology | General Math, Pre Algebra, Algebra I and II, Trigonometry, Calculus, College Algebra, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering. | ||
| Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro | 4 line display, MutiView, MathPrint | Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Pre calculus, Calculus, Physics, Computer science, Engineering | ||
| Casio fx-115ES PLUS | Multi line display, TextBook, MultiReplay | General Math, Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre algebra, Algebra I and II, Pre Calculus, Calculus, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry | ||
| Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView | 4 line display, MathPrint, MultiView | General Math, Geometry, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Pre algebra, Algebra I and II, General science | ||
| Sharp Calculators EL-W516TBSL | 4 line display, WriteView Display, 7 modes | Pre-algebra, algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, trigonometry, statistics, engineering, biology, chemistry, physics | ||
| HP 35s | 2 line display, Adjustable contrast, Programmable, Reverse polish notation | Engineers, Surveyors, College Students, Scientists, Medical Professors | ||
| Casio fx-300ES PLUS | Multi line display, TextBook, MultiReplay | General math, Pre algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Physics | ||
| Texas Instruments TI-34 MultiView | 4 line display, MathPrint, MultiView | General math, Middle school math, Pre algebra, Algebra I and II, General Science, Geometry | ||
| Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS 2-Line | 2 line display, DNA resolution | General Math, Pre algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, General science | ||
| Casio fx-300MS | 2 line display, MultiReplay | Algebra, calculus, General Math and Science. |
10Reviewer Buying Guide
- What is Scientific Calculator
- Best Scientific Calculator Brands
- How to select?
- Best Scientific Calculators
- Casio FX-991EX Engineering/Scientific Calculator
- Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro Engineering/Scientific Calculator
- Casio fx-115ES PLUS Engineering/Scientific Calculator
- Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator
- Sharp Calculators EL-W516TBSL Advanced Scientific Calculator with WriteView 4 Line Display & Solar Power
- HP 35s Scientific Calculator
- Casio fx-300ES PLUS Scientific Calculator
- Texas Instruments TI-34 MultiView Scientific Calculator
- Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS 2-Line Scientific Calculator
- Casio fx-300MS Scientific Calculator
What is scientific calculator and why do we need one?
Scientific calculator is a handheld electronic device which is able to compute given mathematical or scientific queries. It has a keyboard for entries as well as screen to display the results. We all have seen calculators but why do we need them?
The main use of such calculators are in classes where high level of mathematics and scientific concepts are used. To understand the concept we require to solve complex queries where these calculators come handy. Moreover after the class these also helps in completing homework. Sometimes the answers that you calculate can be reviewed or rechecked with them.
Scientific calculators has even gone better by adding more functionalities to it. These are called Graphing Calculators. Read our post on best graphing calculators out there.
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Texas Instruments(TI)
Best Texas Instruments Scientific Calculator- Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro Engineering/Scientific Calculator
Headquarters in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Invented handheld calculator in 1967.
SR50- scientific calculator in 1974.
TI 81- a trend setter in graphing calculators.
TI interactive software for calculators.
Casio
Best Casio Scientific Calculator- Casio FX-991EX Engineering/Scientific Calculator
Headquarters in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Worlds first electric compact calculator in 1957.
Casio fx-7000G, world’s first graphing calculator.
HP
Best HP Scientific Calculator- HP 35s Scientific Calculator
Headquarters in Palo Alto, California, United States.
World’s first handheld scientific electronic calculator in 1972.
Sharp
Best Sharp Scientific Calculator- Sharp Calculators EL-W516TBSL Advanced Scientific Calculator with WriteView 4 Line Display & Solar Power
Headquarters in Sakai, Japan.
Developed first transistor calculator.
[ps2id id=’specs’ target=”/]How to select a Scientific Calculator- Specifications
- Display- Display is the part of calculator where you see your edits and answers. Scientific calculators that we have reviewed had atleast 2 lines. In 2 line display the entries or equations are on top while numbers or symbols are displayed on second line. Results are also displayed in second line. After 2 line display there are 4 line display calculators and multi line displays. In 4 line display, we can do more than one calculation which helps in comparing the results and analyze the patters on the same screen. With multi line display, the amount of information displayed is increased which helps us to view more data on spreadsheets and matrix calculations. Multi line display has high resolution than 2 line and 4 line displays.
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- TextBook(Casio) or MathPrint(TI) or WriteView(Sharp) helps us to use the common math notations on the calculator screens directly. It helps display expressions, symbols, fractions, stacked fractions, exponents, exact square roots and more in their original form as we write in our textbooks.
- MultiView or MultiReplay helps us to scroll to the previous entries to review the calculations. We can also recalculate the answers by editing the query or entry. Four arrow keys are provided to scroll to the entry entered so that we can review and recalculate the entries easily. This is possible by cache of dozens of previous calculations. We can edit, cut and paste entries.
- Ideal for-
- Courses- Scientific calculators are appropriate for courses such as General Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, General Science, Middle School Maths, Geometry, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Pre calculus, Calculus, Physics, Computer Science and Engineering. Our best picks have the most covered courses so that it lasts from middle school, high school and your college.[ps2id id=’cp’ target=”/]
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- Battery- Our best picks are solar and battery powered. If you are even in an important test then the calculator uses solar power but if there is not enough light then internal batteries are used.
- Size and Weight- The ideal calculator should be smaller and lighter in size and weight respectively. The slimmer and handy scientific calculator is also appreciated.
- Color- Our top picks are in black color. The TI calculators are seen to have most color variants.[ps2id id=’w’ target=”/]
- Warranty- 1 year of standard warranty is provided by TI, Casio and HP. Checkout Casio calculator warranty, Texas Instruments calculator warranty, HP calculator warranty, Sharp Calculator warranty.
Top 10 Best Scientific Calculators
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Casio FX-991EX Engineering/Scientific Calculator
- Display- It provides high resolution display so that the amount of information displayed can be increased. If you want to view spreadsheets up to 5 columns and 45 rows and matrix of 4 rows and columns, the larger display comes handy. It also provides Multi line display in linear input mode.
- Features-
- Metallic keys.
- TextBook Display.
- Super fast calculation.
- QR Technology– If you have a problem and you want to collaborate or share that problem with others then, the problem can be converted into a unique QR code which can be shared. You can scan the code and each scan will give you the graphical representation of your data within a shared environment like classroom. Students can also share their collective data among other students in real time.
- Ideal for-
- General Math, Pre Algebra, Algebra I and II, Trigonometry, Calculus, College Algebra, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering.
- Middle School, High School, College.
- Exam Calculator Policy.
- Battery- Solar powered with battery backup, LR44 button cells are included.
- Size and Weight- 9.1 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches, 3.52 ounces.
- Color- Black.
- Warranty- 1 year Casio warranty.
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Texas Instruments TI-36X Pro Engineering/Scientific Calculator
- Display- It provides 4 line LCD display.
- Features-
- MultiView
- MathPrint
- Review, scrolling and recalculation.
- Ideal for-
- Computer science and engineering where graphing calculators are not allowed.
- Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Pre calculus, Calculus, Physics, Computer science, Engineering.
- Junior High School, High School, College.
- Battery- Solar and battery powered, 2 CR123A battery required.
- Size and Weight- 6.1 x 3.2 x 0.8 inches, 4 ounces.
- Color- Black.
- Warranty- 1 year TI warranty.
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Casio fx-115ES PLUS Engineering/Scientific Calculator
- Display- Large multi line display.
- Features-
- TextBook
- MultiReplay
- List based STAT data editor
- Table function
- 40 metric conversions
- Ideal for-
- General Math, Trigonometry, Statistics, Pre algebra, Algebra I and II, Pre Calculus, Calculus, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry.
- Battery- Solar and battery powered. 1 Lithium ion battery required.
- Size and Weight- 0.4 x 6.4 x 3.1 inches, 3.36 ounces.
- Color- Black.
- Warranty- 1 year Casio warranty.
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Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator
- Display- 4 line display.
- Features-
- MathPrint
- MultiView
- Ideal for-
- General Math, Geometry, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Pre algebra, Algebra I and II, General science.
- High school math and science exploration.
- Battery- Solar and Battery powered, 1CR123A battery required.
- Size and Weight- 9.8 x 6.7 x 1.2 iches, 8.16 ounces.
- Color- Blue and white, Lime green.
- Warranty- 1 year TI warranty.
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Sharp Calculators EL-W516TBSL Advanced Scientific Calculator with WriteView 4 Line Display & Solar Power
- Display- 16 digit 4 line LCD display.
- Features
- WriteView display.
- 640 functions.
- 7 modes like Normal, Stat, Drill, Complex, Matrix, List & Equation.
- Ideal for
- Pre-algebra, algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, trigonometry, statistics, engineering, biology, chemistry, physics.
- Battery- Solar and Battery powered.
- Size and Weight- 6.6 x 3.1 x 0.6 inches, 0.32 ounces.
- Color- Black with silver accents.
- Warranty- Sharp calculator warranty.
HP 35s Scientific Calculator
- Display- It has 2 line LCD display. Adjustable contrast with 2 lines of 14 characters helps you to use your calculator indoors and outdoors.
- Features-
- Programmable- It is the best programmable scientific calculator.
- Reverse Polish Notation(RPN)- It is the only calculator to provide RPN mode with algebraic entry system logic which can be easily changed.
- HP Solve application.
- Ideal for-
- Engineers, Surveyors, College Students, Scientists, Medical Professors
- Battery- 2 x CR2032 batteries. Battery life of 0.73 years@1hr/day.
- Size and Weight- 3.23 x 0.72 x 6.22 inches, 3 pounds
- Color- Black
- Warranty- 1 year HP warranty.
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Casio fx-300ES PLUS Scientific Calculator
- Display- Large multi line display.
- Features-
- Natural TextBook display.
- MultiReplay function
- Ideal for-
- General math, Pre algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Physics.
- Battery- Solar and Battery powered, 1 LR44 battery required.
- Size and Weight- 9.1 x 5.6 x 1 inches, 7.2 ounces.
- Color- Black, Blue, Pink.
- Warranty- 1 year Casio warranty.
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Texas Instruments TI-34 MultiView Scientific Calculator
- Display- 4 line LCD display
- Features-
- MathPrint
- MultiView
- Review, scrolling and recalculation.
- Edit, cut, and paste entries.
- Ideal for-
- General math, Middle school math, Pre algebra, Algebra I and II, General Science, Geometry.
- Battery- Solar and Battery powered.
- Size and Weight- 6.7 x 0.9 x 3.3 inches, 4.8 ounces
- Color- Blue
- Warranty- 1 year TI warranty.
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Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS 2-Line Scientific Calculator
- Display- 2 line LCD,10 display with DNA resolution.
- Features
- Menu- Menu for selection of study or classroom modes.
- Angle Modes- degrees, radian and grads conversion.
- Scientific notation modes.
- Engineering notation modes.
- 1 & 2 variable statistical model.
- Fractions features.
- Four arrow keys to review or edit the entries.
- Dozens of Previous calculation on pressing up key.
- Ideal for
- General Math, Pre algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, General science.
- Battery- Solar and battery powered, 1 CR5 battery required.
- Size and Weight- 1.1 x 6.5 x 9.8 inches, 6.56 ounces.
- Color- Black, Blue, Pink, White, Dark Blue, Grey, Lime Green, Orange, Raspberry.
- Warranty- 1 year TI warranty.
Casio fx-300MS Scientific Calculator
- Display- 2 line display
- Features
- MultiReplay function.
- 240 functions.
- Ideal for-
- Algebra, calculus.
- Battery- Solar and battery powered, 2 Nonstandard Battery.
- Size and Weight- 1 x 4 x 6 inches, 8 ounces.
- Color- Black.
- Warranty- 1 year Casio warranty.
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