Pixel art illustration of a redstone comparator: a gray stone slab with three glowing red redstone torches
Minecraft Java Item ID

Redstone Comparator ID

Redstone Comparator is an advanced redstone component that compares and measures signal strength. It is crafted from quartz, redstone torches, and stone.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 26.2
Namespaced item ID minecraft:comparator

Redstone Comparator Item Facts

CategoryRedstone
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Historical numerical ID149

Historical numerical ID: Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Redstone Comparator

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:comparator 1

Customize this command → View crafting recipe →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 149 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:comparator 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 149 1 0
Numerical ID + data value
Bedrock Edition
/give @p minecraft:comparator 1
Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Redstone Comparator

Crafting Recipe

Redstone Torch
Redstone TorchNether QuartzRedstone Torch
StoneStoneStone

Crafting table recipe — makes 1 × Redstone Comparator.

More Ways to Get It

Craft a Redstone Comparator from redstone torches, stone, and quartz. Comparators can compare signal strength, subtract inputs, and read the state of certain containers and blocks.

  1. Prepare redstone torches, stone, and quartz.
  2. Craft the Comparator at a Crafting Table.
  3. Place it with the output facing the circuit you want to control or measure.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Redstone Comparator instantly.

Redstone Comparator Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:comparator 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:comparator 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:comparator 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:comparator

What Is Redstone Comparator Used For?

Redstone Dust

Connect comparator output to the rest of a redstone circuit.

Hopper

Read container fullness in sorting and storage builds.

Redstone Lamp

Use a comparator output to control a visible circuit result.

Redstone Comparator FAQ

What is the item ID for Redstone Comparator?

The item ID for Redstone Comparator is minecraft:comparator. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Redstone Comparator?

Redstone Comparator has the historical numerical ID 149, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:comparator instead.

How do I give myself Redstone Comparator in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:comparator 1 to give the nearest player one Redstone Comparator. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Redstone Comparator can stack in one slot?

Redstone Comparator stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Redstone Comparator?

Redstone Comparator is crafted on a crafting table with 3 redstone torchs, 1 nether quartz and 3 stones, which yields 1 Redstone Comparator.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 26.2 on .

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