Texas Instruments BA-II Plus Professional Financial Calculator, Silver

I recently purchased this calculator for my CFA preparations. Like many other candidates, I too was confused whether to buy the Non-PRO version or PRO one. But then I eventually purchased this PRO version owing to its additional features and looks. I know there is a huge price difference between non-Pro and Pro version, but considering that I eventually would have to use the additional functions in Level 3, so why not get familiar with and get used to the Pro version from the very beginning. Now let me clarify a few common queries:- 1.BUTTONS: Many people complaint that the PRO version has hard keys. Well not exactly. The keys have a tactile feedback, but they are in no way hard. I am sure these are designed in this way to let the user actually know whether he/she has pressed a particular button or not.This comes really handy when you need to solve a complex problem which involves use of multiple brackets. Because of it being a single line display the brackets don't appear on the screen, so you have to remember it.And for that you have to be dead sure that you have opened and closed each bracket, otherwise it would result in an error. Hence the tactile buttons are there. 2.CASE: No there is no leather case provided with this calculator anymore.I contacted Texas Instruments and they told me that post 2018, the new packaging does not include a leather case.Nowhere on the package does it state an inclusion of leather case anymore. Is that a deal breaker? No not really. As you can see in my pics there is a case. I went with a piece of rexine (30cm X 40cm) to a tailor and got a case stitched for ₹20 with a double inner padding. More over the dimensions of the calculator are similar to iPhone 6s plus so you can order a sleeve or pouch. Problem solved. 3.BODY: No the body isn't completely made of metal. Only the panel around the buttons is metal and rest is plastic body, just like the Non-PRO model. But on the brighter side, the body is more slim and looks so good in person than the Non-PRO model. Moreover the battery door is easy to slide open and replace the battery unlike the Non-PRO model which requires a screwdriver and pry tool and lots of scratches and marks to open and replace battery. My ADVICE: Yes definitely buy the Professional model (if your budget allows). You will familiarise yourself with it for level 3 as well as save some time due to the additional functions. A word of PRECAUTION: Please do take care of your calculator by buying a good case.Prevent it from drops. It's an expensive piece of equipment and you wouldn't want to break it. Never ever touch the screen or press it.I have seen lots of reviews on other websites which state that there has been screen bleeding issue because of pressing the screen.Why would you want to press you screen anyhow!! Rest assured, it's a Computing Beast. You'll fall in love with it once you get the hang of it.

Great product. This one has more features than the non professional version and also buttons are good and it helps to prevent accidental touch. If you are pursuing CFA or FRM then this calculator it highly recommended.

Best financial calculator out there

worth money

Perfect for CFA candidates

I chose the BAII Plus Professional over BAII Plus, as it offers more functionality; for eg. additional to the functions of BAII Plus it also has NFW, MIRR, Discounted Payback, Interest Rate Conversion, Cost-Sell-Margin, etc. The calculator is powered by a CR2032 220mAh battery which can be easily replaced through a slide open back cover without the need of screwdrivers (as required in BAII Plus). The keys give a tactile feel & are of good quality & will definitely last long. The little hard press feel will also help in avoiding accidental key presses while doing complex calculations. The keypad is surrounded by a premium brushed metal casing which adds to the looks of the calculator. The provided protective cover pouch is of good quality & is helpful is keeping the calculator safe from accidental drops & scratches. I bought the calculator in October 2019, & the month/year of manufacturing/import is August 2019, so the calculator is new. It comes with sufficient literature for ease of operation and methods of calculations. The calculator comes with 1 year warranty (as mentioned in the warranty booklet). However, the importer/manufacturer labels mentions 3 year warranty. Will figure out the same in near future. The price appears to be on the higher side, but also note that the calculator is imported from Philippines. Also, Texas Instruments is from Dallas, USA; and is well known for quality of its products. The purchase should be made considering long term usage & durability of the calculator, which is excellent. This calculator is approved for usage in CFA, GARP FRM, and other exams as well such as CSC & CFP. Must buy for long term usage & additional functions.

It’s the one that is allowed for CFA exams, so it’s more of must buy.. couldn’t find the other one they allow. very practical and sturdy. Original product

Used product, on/off button is damage. Have requested for replacement.. no further updates yet.