Redstone Comparator
A redstone component that compares signal strengths or subtracts them. Can also read container fill levels.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryRedstone
Version Added
Version Added1.5
Item ID
Item IDcomparator
Overview
Redstone Comparator is a redstone component in the Redstone category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Redstone Comparator.
As a redstone component, Redstone Comparator is wired into contraptions and circuits; its behaviour is what gives builders the logic and timing to automate farms, doors, and machines. Redstone Comparator breaks the instant you touch it.
Crafting Recipe
Crafting
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Two modes: compare (front torch off) and subtract (front torch on). Can read container fullness levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Redstone Comparator in Minecraft?
Redstone Comparator is crafted at a Crafting Table using Redstone Torch, Nether Quartz, and Stone.
What is Redstone Comparator used for?
A redstone component that compares signal strengths or subtracts them. Can also read container fill levels.
How many Redstone Comparator can you stack?
Redstone Comparator stacks 64 to a slot, and filling that slot takes 64 crafts: 192 Redstone Torch, 64 Nether Quartz, and 192 Stone.
When was Redstone Comparator added to Minecraft?
Redstone Comparator was added in version 1.5.