When you're sorting through PLCs and HMIs for an industrial automation panel, one of the first decisions is which touch panel to pair with your controller. These two listings show the range: a Siemens 6AV6641-0CA01-0AX1 HMI touch panel at USD 685.35 and a Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI 88970496 / 88970495 User KIT, Millenium 3, Touch Panel at USD 1,971.92. The price spread is USD 1,286.57, but the choices are not only about price. The Siemens listing is a single new Simatic touch panel from Germany; the Crouzet listing is a new open-box user kit from Taiwan for Millenium 3 with two part numbers. The decision starts with the controller platform and the parts you need in hand.
Quick Verdict
If you want the lower listed price and are working with Siemens Simatic, the 6AV6641 is the straightforward pick. If you need a user kit for Millenium 3 with the 88970496 / 88970495 part numbers, the Crouzet MTP8/70 is the listing that names that package explicitly.
Comparison Table
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Condition | Origin | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI user kit | USD 1,971.92 | New - Open box | Taiwan | Millenium 3 | |
| Siemens 6AV6641-0CA01-0AX1 | USD 685.35 | New | Germany | Simatic |
Where Each Product Wins
The Crouzet MTP8/70 wins when you are looking for a user kit. It is labeled as a User KIT and carries two part numbers, 88970496 and 88970495, and the model is Millenium 3. It comes from Taiwan and is listed with a "New - Open box" condition.
The Siemens 6AV6641 wins on listed price. At USD 685.35, it is USD 1,286.57 lower than the Crouzet, and the condition is simply "New." It lists Germany as the country of origin, includes the GTIN/UPC 0662643342918, and names the Simatic controller platform.
Product Notes
Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI 88970496 / 88970495 User KIT, Millenium 3, Touch Panel, NEW
This listing is priced at USD 1,971.92 and is described as a user kit for Millenium 3, with both 88970496 and 88970495 in the part number. The brand is Crouzet, the model is MILLENIUM 3, the platform is HMI, and the country of origin is Taiwan. The condition is "New - Open box," which is important context against the Siemens listing's "New" condition. If your control setup is based on Millenium 3, this is the listing that explicitly bundles the HMI touch panel with the user-kit label. The higher listed price and the open-box condition are the trade-offs you need to accept.
Siemens 6AV6641-0CA01-0AX1 1PCS Siemens HMI Touch Panel Industrial Automation New
The Siemens listing is the lower-priced panel at USD 685.35. It is listed as new, manufactured in Germany, and carries the part number 6AV6641-0CA01-0AX1 with GTIN/UPC 0662643342918. The controller platform is Simatic. The listing specifies 1PCS, so it is a single HMI touch panel unit. Compare this with the Crouzet listing's explicit user-kit wording and two part numbers. If you are working from a bill of materials, the GTIN/UPC 0662643342918 gives you a specific identifier to line up. If a low listed price and a Simatic touch panel are your priorities, the Siemens is the more direct choice.
Final Choice by Use Case
For a lower-priced, new Siemens Simatic HMI touch panel, choose the 6AV6641-0CA01-0AX1 at USD 685.35.
For a Crouzet Millenium 3 user kit with part numbers 88970496 / 88970495, and if you are comfortable with a "New - Open box" condition and a higher listed price, choose the MTP8/70 at USD 1,971.92.
