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. This item was added to the game in version 1.5.
In this database, Redstone Comparator sits alongside 28 other Redstone entries, each with its own page. 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.
Crafting Recipe
Redstone ComparatorCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
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 up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Redstone Comparator be enchanted?
No. Redstone Comparator cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Redstone Comparator added to Minecraft?
Redstone Comparator was added in version 1.5 and remains part of the Redstone category in the current 1.21 release.