When you're choosing a PLC and HMI for a small automated machine-a packaging line, a labeling station, or a positioning rig-the biggest decision is often whether to buy a controller with a built-in touchscreen or keep the controller and display separate. That's the fork in the road between two very different listings: a new all-in-one PLC with a 5-inch HMI touchscreen at USD 95.99, and a used Mitsubishi FX3G-60MR/ES at USD 70.00.
Quick verdict
If your goal is minimal panel wiring and a ready-to-use operator interface, the integrated PLC/HMI unit is the more complete starting point. If you already have a touchscreen or prefer to build the operator interface around a Mitsubishi PLC, the FX3G-60MR/ES is the more focused buy.
At a glance
| All-in-One PLC with HMI | Mitsubishi FX3G-60MR/ES | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 95.99 | USD 70.00 |
| Condition | New | Used |
| Country of Origin | China | Japan |
Where each product wins
- All-in-One PLC with HMI wins when you need a self-contained operator panel, built-in HMI software, and a controller that can drive stepper or servo axes without additional modules.
- MITSUBISHI FX3G-60MR/ES wins when you want a dedicated Mitsubishi PLC and already have a display or HMI solution in mind.
Product notes
PLC Controller with 5-Inch HMI Touch Screen
The main draw here is integration: the 5-inch HMI display is part of the same compact unit as the PLC, so you avoid the extra wiring and panel space of a separate screen. It also means fewer separate components to install, which simplifies the cabinet. The controller comes with two 100 kHz pulse outputs designed for stepper or servo axes, plus 9 inputs and 8 relay outputs, which covers a modest packaging or labeling machine. The HMI software is free and supports multiple languages, and the listing includes step-by-step video tutorials and lifetime technical support. The limitation is flexibility: because the display is physically built into the controller, you can't move that screen to a different machine or pair the PLC with a larger or more specialized HMI later.
MITSUBISHI FX3G-60MR/ES Programmable Logic Controller
This listing is a used Mitsubishi PLC, and the seller says it goes through a thorough inspection to make sure it functions according to the original manufacturer's specifications. That gives you a concrete reason to consider a pre-owned unit: someone has already checked it for basic operation. The limitation is the condition itself. Used gear always carries some uncertainty, so plan to try it in your own wiring setup before putting it into a production line. It is also a standalone PLC, so you can shape the operator interface around your existing panel design rather than being locked into a built-in screen. For a machine that already has an operator interface planned, this Mitsubishi unit lets you avoid adding a display you don't need.
Final choice by use case
Choose the PLC Controller with HMI Touch Screen when you want one compact device that gives you a touchscreen and a programmable controller without extra panel wiring. Choose the MITSUBISHI FX3G-60MR/ES when you want a Mitsubishi PLC and prefer to supply or choose your own HMI. In short, the integrated unit is the quicker path to a working operator panel; the Mitsubishi is the more modular starting point for a panel you already have in mind.
