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Fluke 116 Review

Price: $$$
Pros: Well priced, True RMS Fluke with most ranges, including micro-amps and temperature
Cons: No amps, display a bit of a letdown
Bottom Line: A great little multimeter for the HVAC technician and at a price point that won’t break the bank

Fluke 113 Review

Price: $$+
Pros: True RMS meter with VCHEK functionality, compact and fast
Cons: Low impedance only, not good for electronics, no amps
Bottom Line: Great little, solid Fluke multimeter for basic electrical work; nice price for a Fluke

Fluke 114 Review

Price: $$$
Pros: Compact True RMS meter with one-handed operation
Cons: Minimal ranges, no amps or capacitance, made in China
Bottom Line: Entry-level Fluke, good for the basics, but lacks the functionality associated with meters in this price range

Fluke 1587 Review

Price: $$$$+
Pros: Multimeter / insulation tester combo, durable and accurate, very useful
Cons: No hi amps, pricey
Bottom Line: An unbeatable tool for those who perform regular insulation tests and need the functionality of a multimeter thrown in

UNI-T UT58B

Price: $+
Pros: Sturdy, with a big display, measures temperature
Cons: Manual ranger with minimal input protection, no backlight
Bottom Line: Quite a good deal from a popular brand, but there are many alternatives from better brands that offer better protection

UNI-T UT61E Review

Price: $$
Pros: Hi Res, True RMS multimeter with data logging and PC connectivity
Cons: Lacks input protection, sluggish refresh rate, no backlight
Bottom Line: There are alternatives, but as far a low to mid-priced data loggers go, the UT61E is a pretty good deal

Fluke 279 FC Review

Price: $$$$$
Pros: Time-saving device with thermal imaging and smartphone connectivity
Cons: Expensive, awkward to recharge, no amps without expensive add-on
Bottom Line: The same can be achieved with two cheaper devices, but the 279 is the ideal tool if you’re looking to save time

Mastech MS8264

Price: $+
Pros: Quite cheap and can measure most ranges, including temperature
Cons: Manual ranging, not recommended for high voltage work, not much input protection
Bottom Line: An okay multimeter for knocking around with, but there are better units available that can do more

Fluke 88V Review

Price: $$$$
Pros: High-end, accurate meter with most functions for measuring automotive issues
Cons: Few negatives other than the relatively steep price
Bottom Line: Probably the best automotive multimeter on the market; don’t go without if you’re serious about vehicle repair

Fluke 77IV

Price: $$$+
Pros: Rugged, accurate, good looking multimeter with fabulous build quality
Cons: Average RMS only and no micro-amps range
Bottom Line: This is a very competent meter for electricians and auto engineers, in the mid to upper price range of Fluke’s catalog

Fluke 28II

Price: $$$$
Pros: Very rugged, fast and accurate with an excellent battery, lifetime warranty
Cons: Expensive and bulky, but not many negatives
Bottom Line: For engineers in wet working environments who cannot compromise on ruggedness, this multimeter is essential

Fluke 289 Review

Price: $$$$
Pros: Great feature-set and functionality, accurate and fast, lifetime warranty
Cons: Quite bulky and a bit short on battery life
Bottom Line: Probably the best handheld multimeter/data logging combination on the market; expensive but worth it

Agilent U1253B Review

Price: $$$$+
Pros: Accurate and feature-packed, with 50000-count OLED dual display and data logging function
Cons: Short battery life, slow auto ranging/continuity, need to buy cable/Bluetooth adapter, pricey
Bottom Line: An excellent multimeter with a stunning display, features and unbeatable precision – good alternative to an expensive bench meter

Klein MM100

Price: $
Pros: Klein Tools brand meter with DC amps ranges, battery tester and input protection
Cons: Manual ranging only, missing AC amps and has a narrow resistance check window
Bottom Line: A cheap, entry-level multimeter from a respected brand, but there are alternatives for the same money

Mastech MS8268 Review

Price: $
Pros: Measures most things, including amps, micro-amps and capacitance, useful jack input warning
Cons: Not equipped for high voltage, lack of input protection, Chinese-made
Bottom Line: Good starter meter for lower energy work, decent feature-set and affordable

Mastech MS8229

Price: $+
Pros: Great range of features, pretty accurate and rugged
Cons: Slow auto range, capacitance could be better, made in China
Bottom Line: Measures what most multimeters don’t and is fairly reliable and accurate – a steal for the money

TekPower TP9605BT

Price: $$
Pros: True RMS multimeter with data logger and temperature sensor
Cons: Bluetooth can be unreliable, sluggish auto-range
Bottom Line: It can’t replace a Fluke, but this is a decent multimeter that also boasts data logging functionality – a bit of a steal

TekPower TP4000ZC Review

Price: $+
Pros: An auto-ranging, data-logging multimeter, measures most ranges including temperature
Cons: Bit of a cheap feel, no backlight, finicky software
Bottom Line: OK meter for the price, but the ability to monitor and store data makes a difference

Fluke 177 Multimeter Review

Price: $$$$
Pros: A very accurate, True RMS meter with rugged construction, straightforward operation and excellent backlit display
Cons: Lacks the features of the 87V, not perfect for electronics
Bottom Line: A must have for serious electricians who need speed and accuracy – one of the best

Amprobe AM-510 Review

Price: $+
Pros: Solid, attractive meter with most ranges (including amps and capacitance), backlit display, good accuracy, auto and manual ranging
Cons: Slow auto ranging and temperamental voltage detector
Bottom Line: Excellent entry level multimeter with a good safety rating and price, but a little slow

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