Vernier only sells TI graphing calculators that support data collection with our sensors. We do not sell scientific calculators.

TI-Nspire Handhelds

Recommended for High School and College

TI-Nspire CX II

The latest in learning technology from TI, creating a dynamic dimension for students to visualize concepts and take an engaging, interactive role in their learning.

TI-Nspire CX II CAS

The CAS handheld also includes Computer Algebra System capabilities, which enables students to explore and manipulate mathematical expressions in symbolic form.


TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculators

Recommended for Middle School and High School

TI-84 Plus CE

  • Full-color, high-resolution display
  • Import digital images
  • MathPrint option to see expressions as they appear in textbooks

TI-84 Plus

  • Gray-scale screen
  • More than 10 preloaded Apps including EasyData
  • Calculators made prior to 2023 work with CBL 2 (CBL2)

Compare Texas Instruments Handhelds

  TI-Nspire CX II Handheld (TI-NSCX2) TI-Nspire CX II CAS Handheld (TI-NSCXCAS2) TI-84 Plus CE (TI-84PCE) TI-84 Plus (TI-84PL)
Education Level High School
College
High School
College
High School
Middle School
High School
Middle School
Memory ROM/RAM 90+ MB / 64 MB 90+ MB / 64 MB 3.0 MB / 150 KB 480 KB / 24 KB
Color, Backlit screen Yes Yes Yes No
Battery Type Rechargeable Rechargeable Rechargeable 4-AAA
Computer Algebra System (CAS) No Yes No No
Data-collection software DataQuest DataQuest EasyData 5.2 EasyData 2.4
CBR 2 (CBR2) & EasyTemp (EZ-TMP) support Yes Yes Yes Yes
EasyLink (EZ-LINK) support Yes Yes Yes Yes
Digital sensors & multiple sensor support Requires TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (TI-NSLABC) Requires TI-Nspire Lab Cradle (TI-NSLABC) Not supported Only calculators made prior to 2023
Requires CBL 2 (CBL2)