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Amprobe AMP-210

AMP-210 Clamp Meter

Price: $+
Pros: Easy use, Amp-Tip, nice interface, good leads
Cons: Small test ranges, no DC amps
Bottom Line: Good quality basic clamp that is ideal for quick amp/voltage checks in non-industrial environments

Amprobe PM51A

Amprobe PM51A Meter

Price: $+
Pros: Compact multimeter, quick auto ranging, max hold
Cons: Doesn’t measure current, not backlit, low CAT ratings
Bottom Line: One of the best options for pocket meters; a good general purpose tool for lower voltage work especially, a steal for the price

Amprobe XR-A Series Comparison

Amprobe XR-A Thumb

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

Amprobe 38XR-A Multimeter

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

Amprobe 37XR-A Meter

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

Amprobe 35XP-A

Amprobe 35XP-A Meter

Price: $$+
Pros: Compact and solid, with voltage sensor and micro-amps
Cons: Not quite full range, not backlit
Bottom Line: Okay meter for basic HVAC work, though there are better options out there, including from Amprobe

Amprobe 34XR-A

Amprobe 34XR-A Meter

Price: $$
Pros: Backlit display, temperature input, all amperage ranges
Cons: Display a bit old looking today, sluggish continuity
Bottom Line: Good auto/manual ranger from Amprobe, though lacking some functions at this level

Amprobe 33XR-A

Amprobe 33XR-A Meter

Price: $+
Pros: Bar graph display, peak hold, and temperature input
Cons: So-so, non-backlit display, only manual ranging (some prefer this)
Bottom Line: A good, all round meter from Amprobe with most input ranges and peak hold, Min/Max modes

Amprobe 30XR-A

Amprobe 30XR-A Multimeter

Price: $+
Pros: Quite good build quality and specs, voltage detection
Cons: Manual ranging, display very average and not backlit, no capacitance
Bottom Line: Solid, no-mess manual ranging meter from a top brand; has some nice features

Amprobe PK-110 Review

Amprobe PK-110 Set

Price: $+
Pros: Multimeter, voltage tester, socket tester all in one package
Cons: Meter CAT rating quite low, no backlight, manual ranging only
Bottom Line: Handy test kit for everyday electrical work and RV fault diagnostics, with a good price tag

Amprobe AM-500 Series Comparison

Quickly compare between the various multimeters of the Amprobe 500 Series. There are six to choose from and we have detailed the main differences as well as included a table for easy cross-reference.

Amprobe AM-500 Review

Amprobe AM-500 Meter

Price: $
Pros: Decent voltage and amperage ranges (including micro-amps), battery test
Cons: Quite slow, no backlit display
Bottom Line: Budget multimeter from renowned maker Amprobe, good as a standby or one for the DIYer

Amprobe AM-560 Review

Amprobe AM-560 Meter

Price: $$+
Pros: Rugged, has all the ranges (including micro-amps and dual temp), high CAT rating
Cons: Slow auto range/continuity, average RMS only
Bottom Line: Good value professional HVAC meter for those on a mid-range budget

Amprobe AM-520 Review

Amprobe AM-520 Meter

Price: $$
Pros: Neat, solid meter with good functionality – voltage detection, micro-amps and temp range
Cons: A bit sluggish, made in China
Bottom Line: Good lower priced standard HVAC multimeter, albeit a bit slow

Amprobe AM-510 Review

amprobe am-510 multimeter

Price: $+
Pros: Solid, attractive meter with most ranges (including amps and capacitance), backlit display, good accuracy, auto and manual ranging
Cons: Slow auto ranging and temperamental voltage detector
Bottom Line: Excellent entry level multimeter with a good safety rating and price, but a little slow

Amprobe AM-570 Review

Amprobe AM-570 Multimeter

Price: $$$
Pros: A rugged, feature-packed meter with CATIV rating, low pass filter, dual temperature probes and dual display
Cons: Slow auto-ranging, short voltage sensor range
Bottom Line: Good value, advanced tester for professionals and those that don’t have the budget for an equivalent Fluke

Amprobe AM-530 Review

amprobe am-530 multimeter

Price: $$
Pros: Good appearance and features – has non-contact voltage detection, manual ranging option and a flashlight
Cons: Slow continuity and auto ranging, the backlight doesn’t stay on long
Bottom Line: Solid meter, though accuracy, speed and battery life let it down a bit

Amprobe PM55A Review

amprobe pm55a pocket multimeter

Price: $$
Pros: Tiny, quite accurate, measures most things and has voltage detection
Cons: Fairly pricey for a pocket multimeter, no carry case, leads hardwired
Bottom Line: Very handy little device with good features, could replace a full size meter

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