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Amprobe AM-570 Review

Price: $$$
Pros: A rugged, feature-packed meter with CATIV rating, low pass filter, dual temperature probes and dual display
Cons: Slow auto-ranging, short voltage sensor range
Bottom Line: Good value, advanced tester for professionals and those that don’t have the budget for an equivalent Fluke

Fluke 101 Review

Price: $$
Pros: Sturdy and accurate, measures most ranges, cheap for Fluke
Cons: Sluggish auto ranging / continuity, no current range, no stand, display not backlit
Bottom Line: Fluke’s entry-level multimeter has decent functionality and is as cheap as you’ll get with this brand

Fluke 87V Review

Price: $$$$
Pros: Reliable, durable, very accurate, good battery life and has most features – CATIV rated
Cons: Other than the steep price and lack of engineered battery terminals, there really aren’t any
Bottom Line: The flagship of professional multimeters, almost as good as it gets

Amprobe AM-530 Review

Price: $$
Pros: Good appearance and features – has non-contact voltage detection, manual ranging option and a flashlight
Cons: Slow continuity and auto ranging, the backlight doesn’t stay on long
Bottom Line: Solid meter, though accuracy, speed and battery life let it down a bit

Amprobe PM55A Review

Price: $$
Pros: Tiny, quite accurate, measures most things and has voltage detection
Cons: Fairly pricey for a pocket multimeter, no carry case, leads hardwired
Bottom Line: Very handy little device with good features, could replace a full size meter

Klein MM200 Review

Price: $$
Pros: Sturdy Klein brand backlit meter with auto ranging functionality, capacitance and low current testing
Cons: Quite inaccurate, milliamps shares voltage / resistance circuits, probe leads could be better
Bottom Line: Alright for everyday electrics / electronics, but there are similar, cheaper meters on the market

INNOVA 3340 Multimeter

Price: $$
Pros: Good auto testing features, including RPM, alternator and temperature, auto ranging, good display
Cons: Display not backlit, probes could be better
Bottom Line: Useful multimeter for the auto technician and general purpose electricians, good bang for your buck

Extech MN35 Multimeter

Price: $
Pros: Nice set of features (including amperage, temperature) and screen in this price range, compact and fast
Cons: Manual ranging only, un-fused main current circuit, no backlight
Bottom Line: Decent general purpose, manual-ranging meter, good value for money

Klein MM1000 Review

Price: $$+
Pros: Solid specs with okay accuracy, nice backlit display, auto-range override, measures temperature, made in USA
Cons: Average RMS measuring – very few other negatives
Bottom Line: Reliable, CATIV-rated multimeter from a respected brand, good budget alternative to Fluke

Extech EX330 Review

Price: $+
Pros: Compact, feature-packed multimeter with auto and manual ranging, voltage detection, attractive price
Cons: Minor – no backlight, a bit inaccurate and sluggish
Bottom Line: A bestselling little meter with lots going for it – get one while you can!

Etekcity MSR-R500 Review

Price: $
Pros: Small device by a known brand, with all the main ranges and a backlit display, very cheap
Cons: Manual ranging only, no AC amps, but not many negatives overall
Bottom Line: Good, light duty multimeter, one of the best in this price range

Etekcity MSR-P600 Review

Price: $
Pros: Compact, fairly accurate with auto ranging and hold, can measure low current and capacitance
Cons: Considering the low price, other than no backlight, there are few negatives
Bottom Line: Good startup pocket multimeter, suitable for basic electrics and electronics

Fluke 115 Review

Price: $$$
Pros: True RMS compact, user-friendly meter with large backlit screen and current measurement
Cons: Lacks milliamp / micro-amps, manual hold only, Chinese-made (but within spec)
Bottom Line: Good, solid option if you can’t stretch to a full range Fluke, but missing Fluke’s flair

INNOVA 3320

Price: $
Pros: Cheap, auto-ranging multimeter, measures current, nice big display, battery tester
Cons: Limited AC amps range, not backlit, auto-ranging a bit slow
Bottom Line: Good for the auto industry, DIYers and light mains work, and a steal price

Fluke 117 Review

Price: $$$
Pros: True RMS, voltage detection, auto-volt and other useful features, CATIII-rated
Cons: Display could be sharper, no milliamp / micro-amp measurements
Bottom Line: Top of the Chinese-made 110 series, with solid construction though lacking refined display

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