Price: $$+
Pros: Compact and solid, with voltage sensor and micro-amps
Cons: Not quite full range, not backlit
Bottom Line: Okay meter for basic HVAC work, though there are better options out there, including from Amprobe
Amprobe 34XR-A
Price: $$
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
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
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
Review of the Extech EX363
Price: $$+
Pros: Good build and features – micro-amps, voltage detection and temp input
Cons: Sluggish auto range, 9V battery
Bottom Line: Decent HVAC meter from Extech, on par with the Chinese made Fluke 110s
Extech EX360 Review
Price: $$
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
Amprobe PK-110 Review
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
Fluke 100 Series Comparison
Fluke 101, 106 and 107 Compared
Their budget range of multimeters, with a quick look at each model, key differences between features and functions. Chart included.
Fluke 106
Price: $$
Pros: Compact and accurate with Fluke quality, lightweight
Cons: No backlight or diode checker
Bottom Line: Good little tool for hobbyists and pros minus the fuss of unnecessary features
Fluke 107 Review
Price: $$+
Pros: Great size, accurate, backlit display, magnetic strap
Cons: No low current range
Bottom Line: Very capable meter from Fluke for those looking for a more substantial pocket device
Greenlee DM-200A Review
Price: $$
Pros: Compact and accurate device, solid build and input protection
Cons: Averages RMS only, low diode test voltage
Bottom Line: Safe, compact alternative to those who can’t afford one of the more basic Flukes
Greenlee DM-510A Review
Price: $$$
Pros: Accurate and safe, good features and functionality, including data logging
Cons: Pricier than most, low voltage diode test
Bottom Line: A feature-packed, compact meter with good accuracy and quick response times – worth the money
UNI-T UT71E Review
Price: $$$
Pros: Great features, including data logging and power measurement
Cons: Lacking input protection, slow display
Bottom Line: Functional data logger with lots of extras | a decent buy but not great with higher energies
Tekpower TP7040 Review
Price: $
Pros: Good screen, smooth needle, low resistance ranges, zero adjustment
Cons: Low category rating, not as durable as a DMM
Bottom Line: Decent, quick responding analog meter for the bench or home at a nice price
Uni-T UT139C Review
Price: $+
Pros: Nice build, large screen, micro-amps, voltage detection, current clamp (extra)
Cons: Capacitance sluggish, few negatives
Bottom Line: Much improved electronics/electrical meter from Uni-T, worth a look
Fluke 368 Review
Price: $$$$+
Pros: True RMS current leakage detection, good resolution, wireless connectivity, wide jaws
Cons: Quite pricey
Bottom Line: Reliable and safe wireless clamp meter, might be out of reach for lower budgets
Etekcity MSR-U1000 Review
Price: $+
Pros: Nice backlit display, Max/Min mode, voltage detection
Cons: Minimal surge/input protection
Bottom Line: Useful general beater-meter for those with smaller budgets, but should avoid heavy duty work
Fluke 323 Review
Price: $$
Pros: Amp clamp multimeter, measures 400A, AC/DC voltage and resistance
Cons: No backlight or DC amps
Bottom Line: If you’re after a basic, cheaper Fluke meter that measures high amps conveniently, this is it
Brymen BM257 Review
Price: $$$
Pros: Solid, compact tester with auto-volts check and peak hold
Cons: Very few – low voltage diode test, manual hold only
Bottom Line: One of the best compact meters in the business; accurate, quick and feature-packed
EEVBlog Brymen BM235 Review
Price: $$+
Pros: Sturdy, user-friendly and compact with solid input protection
Cons: No bar graph, few other negatives
Bottom Line: Accurate and reliable device with Dave Jones’ brand name attached to it; good for amateurs and pros