Accuracy class matters in split-core CT selection because it defines measurement potential, but it also reveals something deeper: whether the CT can deliver that performance under the burden, phase, polarity, current range, and meter-input conditions of the real application. A split-core CT is easy to install, but easy installation does not guarantee trustworthy data. Buyers who choose accuracy class based on application risk, system compatibility, and total lifecycle value usually make far better decisions than buyers who compare current ratio and price alone.