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Fieldpiece Instruments

Fieldpiece HS35 Meter

Headquarters: Orange, California
Background info on this proud USA-based HVAC meter manufacturer. Involved primarily in the production of devices to test and monitor HVACR systems, they have been in business since 1990 and continue to push the envelope in this exciting field.

Gossen Metrawatt Multimeters

Gossen MetraHit World Meter

Headquarters: Nuremberg, Germany
Overview of this large and well respected multimeter manufacturer, who produce some of the best tools in the game. Right up with there Fluke and Agilent on safety and innovation is the excellent Metrahit range of meters.

Greenlee Digital Multimeters

Greenlee DM-510A Meter

Headquarters: Rockford, Illinois
Greenlee is part of the massive Textron conglomerate. Aside from their woodworking tools, safety products and instrumentation, they offer a range of multimeters and electrical test equipment. Greenlee is particularly well known for their rebranded Brymen meters.

Brymen Multimeters

Brymen logo

Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan
Brymen probably produce the best quality multimeters in Asia. Here we detail the history of the Taiwan-based company, its various test equipment products and their partner firms in other countries, such as Greenlee.

UNI-T Multimeters

UNI-T UT71E Meter

Headquarters: Hong Kong, China
Along with Mastech and Tekpower, Uni-Trend (or UNI-T) is one of the best known China-based multimeter makers. Their products are usually in the budget range, but are typically solid and have as much functionality as the next brand. They do tend to overlook input protection.

Agilent Multimeters

agilent u1253b multimeter

Headquarters: Santa Clara, Ca
Born out of Hewlett Packard, Agilent is very well known in field of high tech equipment for the life sciences and energy sectors. They also produce high end multimeters today through sister company, Keysight. Known for high precision, accuracy and features, these meters are much sought after by professionals and include the legendary U1253A / B.

Tekpower Multimeters

Tekpower logo

Headquarters: Dongguan, China
Tekpower is a China-based manufacturer of multimeters and other electrical tools and measuring equipment. Despite being one of the cheaper brands – when compared with most of the American-based brands – they make some half-decent kit and have a healthy following.

Mastech Multimeters

Mastech logo

Headquarters: Shenzhen, China
Mastech is a Chinese maker of multimeters and other electrical test equipment. They mostly produce cheaper DMMs, albeit ones with features that more expensive brands often fail to include. Their meters are typically aimed at non-electricians, though they also manufacture higher end devices.

Amprobe Multimeters

amprobe am-530 multimeter

Headquarters: Everett, Washington
Amprobe is one of the longest running manufacturers of electrical test equipment. They are well known for inventing the amp clamp meter and produce a large catalog of these, including multimeter versions. They are also widely known for their well built, dedicated multimeters, from full size to a line of pocket meters. Amprobe is mid-level budget.

Klein Multimeters

klein tools mm200

Headquarters: Lincolnshire, Illinois
This respected privately owned firm focuses on the utilities trades and has been manufacturing solid tools and test meters for decades. Best known for their trademark pliers and screwdrivers, they also make good quality multimeters that appeal to electricians and those into DIY. Clamp meters and voltage sticks are also part of their range. Prices are mid-level.

Extech Multimeters

Extech Logo

Headquarters: Nashua, New Hampshire
Parented by FLIR today, Extech have been producing portable printers and decent electrical measuring equipment for decades. They tend to manufacture good value, intuitive multimeters that often come with a surprising feature-set for the cost. Extech’s line of test equipment appeals to both professionals and amateurs. Most meters are in mid-budget range.

INNOVA Multimeters

Innova Logo

Headquarters: Irvine, California
INNOVA, an Equus firm, is a popular producer of diagnostic test equipment in the automotive industry. Their multimeters are lower spec than the likes of Fluke, Gossen or Klein, but they hold up well in the garage or home. They have been around since the 1990s and also produce dedicated battery checkers and other diagnostic tools. Their test meters are lower budget.

Etekcity Multimeters

Etekcity MSR-U1000 Meter

Headquarters: Anaheim, California
An online electronics retailer, Etekcity is one of the newer kids on the block. Their multimeters are mainly aimed at hobbyists and DIY electricians, yet are typically good enough for basic electronics and light industry. They tend to produce smaller meters with value in mind and, although erring toward lower budget, they stand out from the generic Asian brands. Prices are around $20.

Fluke Brand Multimeters

Fluke 77IV Multimeter

Headquarters: Everett, Washington
Fluke is well known for making the best multimeters. This innovative US brand has been producing high quality test equipment for generations and has a huge inventory of solid, high-end digital products. Style, reliability, accuracy and durability are all tenets of Fluke. Prices are high, but quality is generally assured.

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