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Tacklife DM07 Review

Price: $+
Pros: Great backlit screen, auto ranging, measures most criteria
Cons: Potential probe issues, iffy safety rating
Bottom Line: If you just need a cheaper meter with good features for small jobs, the DM07 is a decent option for the money

INNOVA 3300 Review

Price: $
Pros: Good value for money, battery tester, wrist strap
Cons: Manual ranging, no beeper
Bottom Line: One of the cheaper, useful meters by a good brand; good for starters or a spare

Cen-Tech Pocket DMM

Price: $
Pros: Very cheap, does DC amps, good for testing batteries
Cons: Manual ranging only, low power jobs, questionable build quality
Bottom Line: If you’re on a tight budget and just need something basic for around the home or yard, this is worth a look

Crenova 6016A Clamp Meter

Price: $
Pros: Measures high amps, temperature, cheap
Cons: No DC amps or backlight
Bottom Line: The ideal tool for the DIYer wanting to measure high amps with multimeter features

Fluke 1AC-II VoltAlert

Price: $+
Pros: Non-contact, beeper, LED ‘ready’ indication
Cons: Mains only voltage, small detect distance
Bottom Line: One of the better, more reliable volt sticks, albeit with a narrow detection range

RAGU 81D

Price: $
Pros: Cheap, compact, auto ranging, includes temperature & amps
Cons: No backlight, non brand name, not for industry
Bottom Line: Cheap meter for standard jobs around the home or yard, and good as a backup

Fluke T5-1000

Price: $$+
Pros: High voltage tests, AC current, quite cheap
Cons: AC current only, low res, basic ranges
Bottom Line: A safe & handy tool for testing volts, amps and resistance; perfect for those looking for a no-mess meter

UNI-T UT10A Review

Price: $
Pros: Small and cheap, auto ranging, capacitance & frequency
Cons: Can’t measure amperage, CAT-II only, no backlight
Bottom Line: Good deal for DIYers and those into electronics, or an okay backup device

Amprobe PM51A

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

Klein Tools VDV 501-809 Scout Pro

Price: $$+
Pros: Multipurpose, tests voice/data/video cables, remote connectors
Cons: No cable length or signal strength indication, not backlit
Bottom Line: Solid circuit finder for diagnosing VDV cabling from a famous brand – worth the money

Fluke Networks Pro3000

Price: $$
Pros: Tough, loud toner/tracer, multiple tones, made by Fluke
Cons: Few negatives, perhaps overly loud for some pairs
Bottom Line: A must-buy for those looking for a reliable, high volume, long distance toner/probe kit

Fluke MicroMapper

Price: $$+
Pros: Fluke made, includes detachable for remote testing
Cons: Bit pricey for a basic mapper, lacking their standard of build
Bottom Line: Useful mapper for checking twisted pairs – works well, but there are alternatives

Fluke 17B Plus

Price: $$+ / $$$
Pros: Fluke brand, cheap buy, includes temperature & Max/Min
Cons: Slow compared with other Flukes, Chinese-made
Bottom Line: Value Fluke meter, having more features than the similar 15B+ and a good rep.

Fluke 15B+ Multimeter

Price: $$+
Pros: Cheap Fluke meter, full size, all main test ranges
Cons: Built for the Chinese market, no Max/Min
Bottom Line: A good, ‘cheap’, mid-energy Fluke meter for those that want the badge minus the expense.

Klein Tools MM600

Price: $$
Pros: CAT-IV rated device with temperature and backlit screen
Cons: Few, but some might prefer a bar graph and faster continuity
Bottom Line: Great deal from this respected brand, does most things, viable alternative to Fluke

Klein Tools MM400 Review

Price: $+
Pros: Compact and tough, CAT-III, includes temp and capacitance
Cons: Average RMS only, but few negatives for the price
Bottom Line: Great sub-$50 meter for hobbyists and pros not into electronics or heavy industry

Equus 3320

Price: $
Pros: Affordable, auto-ranging meter with dedicated battery tester
Cons: Sluggish, sans high AC amps, no backlight
Bottom Line: Good entry-level/second meter for the auto industry from a known brand

Tekpower TP8268

Price: $+
Pros: Has many test ranges, from micro-amps to frequency, plus a voltage detector
Cons: Fairly slow, not great for high energy work
Bottom Line: An okay device for those in non-demanding trades; worth the money

Thsinde Multimeter

Price: $+
Pros: Nice screen and features, including Max/Min & volt detector
Cons: Few cons, seasoned electricians might find it slow on auto-range
Bottom Line: This is a good buy from a lesser brand, testing most things, including micro-amps and capacitance

Surpeer Multimeter AV4

Price: $+
Pros: Great display, lots of features, including temp and voltage detector
Cons: Can be slow, brand might not instill confidence
Bottom Line: Worth a shot if you’re looking for this kind of functionality and resolution at a low price. Get one now before it shoots up!

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