Sadly, this 8-inch timer is not the same as the 3-inch timer in one important way. In fact, I am returning this 8-inch timer (but have five other 3-inch timers that I've kept and have used for years). If you use the audible "beep" alarm on the 8-inch timer, it makes 4 irritatingly-loud double-beeps (ie. total of 8 beeps), very disruptive to a meeting; whereas the 3-inch timer makes only 1 soft beep when the alarm goes off - just enough to notify, but not enough to irritate or interrupt.
FYI - The audible alarm (also called "alert") feature is optional on both the 3-in and the 8-inch timers, by simply pushing a little switch to "on" or "off". If you don't plan to use the audible alarm feature, the 3-inch timer and the 8-inch timer are exactly the same except for size. However, if you do plan to use the audible alarm feature, be aware that you cannot adjust the volume or number of beeps for either timer - you only have the default mode as described in my paragraph #1 above.
UPDATE - Some other reviews have stated the alarm/alert has 1 beep, 2 beeps, 3 beeps, etc. When reading a review, be sure to read beneath the reviewer's name, in blue print, which size model they purchased. Also, there's two 8-inch timer models - one with a top handle and one that does not. Mine does not have a top handle. I have just re-verified the number of beeps for the 8-inch timer alarm/alert: it is exactly as I've written above - 4 double beeps, ie. beep-beep, beep-beep, beep-beep, beep-beep - they are loud - then it ends.
| Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 1.25 x 7.5 inches; 12.32 Ounces |
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| Item Weight | 12.3 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Time Timer |
| ASIN | B08FBJCRMD |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | TT08B-W |
| Date First Available | October 15, 2020 |
