Multimeter Reviews | Test Meter Pro

UNI-T UT81 Scope Meter

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