Starting oscilloscope?

[SurprisingRice]

Hi, im here to ask what would be a good starting digital oscilloscope, Price range 0-300$.

[ez24]

My vote:

$60  =  DSO112 from Singapore (not China).  I am happy with mine.

$279  =  a Siglent model  (I do not have one)

$375 - everyone is going to say - save up another $75 and get a Rigol DS1054  - once you decide, ask where to buy.  I am happy with mine and it keeps my DSO112 honest.  No regrets.

Do a search on this forum for DS1054z and you will get one million hits because it is the most popular.

This leaves a gap from $60 to $280 that I do not know how to fill.  The only thing I can think of is maybe there is a Pico USB in that price range.  I think also there is a Hantek USB in that range.

Summary (low to high):

- DSO112
- Hantek USB
- Pico USB  (maybe)
- Siglent
- Rigol DS1054z   (but over $300)

[rgawron]

If you would add another 100$ (I know it's 25% more that what you may spend), you could buy DS1054Z, it's quite a new product, but has good opinions.


http://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/ds1000Z/ds1054z/

[SurprisingRice]

Hm.. Seems like if I put up the extra dollar now I'll be set for the future better, so I think I'll go for the DS1054Z, thanks so much guys!

[Lightages]

Good decision.

[lapm]

Good choise. DS1054Z Would be my choise if i would be buying DSO. I have nice analog that goes 60 MHz.. Got it used at reasonable price.