Electrical Engineering & Electronics Design

I know it is tempting to buy the latest and greatest tool, but a multimeter doesn't need to do all that much. I have 2, an old Beckman and a new Chinese model and there isn't all that much difference and both do the job equally well.

I have a Craftsmen multimeter with auto ranging and a temperature sensor.

I also have a Harbor freight multimeter with the ability to test transistors.

So they both have something unique.

They both work great.

Something I need that will be useful for me is a special type of meter that measures peak motor amperage. I don't think normal multimeters do that from what I was told.

Harbor Freight = pure crap ! [DO NOT BUY]

The best handheld DMMs are from Fluke, with Keysight also being good.

Please watch this video to learn more about DMMs and what to watch out for :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh1n_ELmpFI

I also recommend watching this video for the better DMMs on the marketplace :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRd2fX_1318

If it works, it's a Fluke! Or maybe, It's a Fluke if it works!

Just kidding. They're great meters.

Adding this from the other thread for completeness.

In case you want to compare multi-meters :

https://lygte-info.dk/info/DMMReviews.html

Them Keysight meters are very impressive and I like the look of the software.

I own both ! The Keysight U1233A which is great for quick measurements , the Fluke 289 for data logging, then the Agilent rack DMM for the accurate stuff !

https://www.keysight.com/en/pdx-2851357-pn-U1233A/handheld-digital-multimeter-3-digit

https://www.fluke.com/en-us/products/electrical-testing/digital-multimeters

I think that the Keysight is almost the same as the Fluke 115 but the 115 is a little more accurate, but the Keysight has a data link.

Hello Steven,

Yep they really are the business. High end stuff.

I really like the computer compatibly.

The problem is every time you upload a list like this I spend half the day drooling over it.