Price: $$+
Pros: Measures AC and DC amps, backlit, EF detection, very compact
Cons: Few multimeter scales,
Bottom Line: Good for those looking for a high amp pocket clamp meter by a big brand

Price: $$$+
Pros: Tough, industrial, infrared temp & high count display
Cons: Continuity tests a bit slow
Bottom Line: Cheaper alternative to the better, heavy duty Klein and Fluke meters

Price: $+
Pros: Compact & easy use, auto range, decent display
Cons: Not the best build quality
Bottom Line: Worth a look if you’re after a brand meter at a realistic price, but not great for high energy work

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

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

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

Price: $$+
Pros: Good build and features – micro-amps, voltage detection and temp input
Cons: Sluggish auto range, 9V battery
Bottom Line: Decent HVAC meter from Extech, on par with the Chinese made Fluke 110s

Price: $$
Pros: Good build quality, voltage detection, low impedance mode
Cons: No current inputs, 9V battery, slow auto range
Bottom Line: An okay meter from a known brand if you don’t need to measure current

Price: $$+
Pros: Sturdy, True RMS, can auto range and measure temperature
Cons: Fairly slow, can be inaccurate
Bottom Line: Extech make good multimeters, though there are sharper alternatives to the EX505

Price: $
Pros: Nice set of features (including amperage, temperature) and screen in this price range, compact and fast
Cons: Manual ranging only, un-fused main current circuit, no backlight
Bottom Line: Decent general purpose, manual-ranging meter, good value for money

Price: $+
Pros: Compact, feature-packed multimeter with auto and manual ranging, voltage detection, attractive price
Cons: Minor – no backlight, a bit inaccurate and sluggish
Bottom Line: A bestselling little meter with lots going for it – get one while you can!