Price: $$$+
Pros: Cheap for a scope meter, features power adapter and True RMS
Cons: Quite slow & bulky, screen fades when viewed at angles
Bottom Line: Good value device for multimeter testing and for basic circuit analysis
Klein Tools MM700
Price: $$/+
Pros: Tough TRMS device with temperature, alligator clips & CAT-IV rating
Cons: Fairly sluggish for linemen
Bottom Line: Good all-round 1000V alternative to more pricey Flukes
Klein Tools CL800
Price: $$+
Pros: AC/DC amps & volts, measures most of what a standard multimeter also measures
Cons: Few cons, but display could be a bit better if one is to nitpick
Bottom Line: Great clamp multimeter alternative to a much more expensive Fluke for similar quality and feature-set
Fluke 325 Review
Price: $$$+
Pros: Measures DC & AC amps, most multimeter ranges, temperature input, backlit display
Cons: Pretty steep compared with other makes, no hanger
Bottom Line: This is a great all-round amp clamp/meter for electricians and boasts Fluke’s trusty build quality/reliability
Extech MN24-Kit
Price: $
Pros: Cheap meter, useable extras, known brand
Cons: Not up to typical Extech standard, manual ranging
Bottom Line: If you need a basic multimeter and be able to diagnose socket outlets and don’t have a big budget, this is a decent buy
Extech EX430
Price: $$
Pros: True RMS, auto range, temperature, amperage ranges
Cons: Can be slow, cheap fuses, narrow capacitance range
Bottom Line: Okay for general purpose electrical work and DIY tasks though there are better meters from Extech
Gossen MetraHit World
Price: $$$$
Pros: Fast, tough, nice screen, great brand
Cons: Quite pricey and without micro-amps, no extras
Bottom Line: Great general purpose multimeter by a highly respected brand; if you have the money, go for it
Etekcity MSR-C600
Price: $+
Pros: Measures to 400A AC, also voltage, resistance & continuity, data hold
Cons: No DC amps, not backlit, a bit flimsy
Bottom Line: A versatile amp clamp, good value device for measuring high AC amps and general multimeter duties
Victor VC921
Price: $
Pros: Small, flip-top, True RMS auto-ranger with good accuracy
Cons: No amps or backlight, case a bit flimsy
Bottom Line: Good pocket meter for general, low level tasks, featuring capacitance, but without current input
UNI-T UT120C
Price: $
Pros: Auto range meter, measures micro-amps & capacitance, small & cheap
Cons: No backlight, CAT-II rating
Bottom Line: Get one of these if you need an easy standby meter, are into the basics, or are just starting out
Extech DM110 Review
Price: $$
Pros: Compact, also measures capacitance, auto power-off
Cons: No amps or backlight, low category rating
Bottom Line: Useful for basic electrics/electronics, but not as good as the Amprobe PM55A
Proster VC99
Price: $+
Pros: Lots of features and functions, temperature, micro-amps, cheap
Cons: A bit slow and tacky, low category rating
Bottom Line: Okay option for those into basic electrical and electronics work, though doesn’t suit high energy tasks
all-sun EM3081
Price: $
Pros: Cheap, with a neat case and okay functionality
Cons: Quite basic, doesn’t measure AC amps
Bottom Line: An ideal pocket multimeter for hobbyists looking to measure the basics
Brymen BM869
Price: $$$
Pros: Great feature-set & functions, high category rating, fast, good price
Cons: Few, bar being powered by a 9V battery
Bottom Line: Can’t go wrong – an ideal Fluke alternative if you can pick one up
Craftsman 82007
Price: $+
Pros: Auto ranging, includes capacitance & temperature, volt stick
Cons: Display not backlit
Bottom Line: Nice looking, auto-ranging meter that can handle the basics with most trades
Craftsman 82140
Price: $+
Pros: Compact and cheap, includes micro-amps & voltage detector
Cons: No backlight or AC amps range, CAT-II rated
Bottom Line: An okay basic meter for the house or workshop where mains current measurement is not necessary
Craftsman 34-82141
Price: $
Pros: Nice build and size, measures amperage, battery tester
Cons: No backlight, CAT-II only, slow continuity
Bottom Line: Pick one of these up if you need a beater meter for around the home or as a backup for low energy work
Amprobe XR-A Series Comparison
The Amprobe 30XR-A, 33, 34, 35, 37 and 38 Compared
A look at each model, their pluses and minuses, and main attributes on features and functions. Includes a handy chart.
Amprobe 38XR-A
Price: $$+
Pros: True RMS, loop current, RS232, micro-amps and temperature
Cons: The slow continuity is a bit of a downer
Bottom Line: This series is getting on in years, but the 38XR-A is a good deal for all the included features
Amprobe 37XR-A
Price: $$+
Pros: Fairly high-resolution backlit display, logic tests & inductance
Cons: Screen could be better, slow continuity
Bottom Line: Useful multimeter for those needing to also test components and radio systems
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