Is it not time for another multimeter shootout yet?

[EEVblog]

The Megger looks suspiciously like an IDEAL?

Dave.

[ddavidebor]

*wrong post

[retiredcaps]

The Sperry is custom made by UNI-T to Sperry's lowly specifications, using a UT-71 shell. 4000 count only.

Correct.  I had the Sperry 6600 (the non True RMS version) and it was clearly made by Uni-T.  I think I might have a photo of the internals somewhere.

[retiredcaps]

The Megger looks suspiciously like an IDEAL?

It is an Appa 70.  One of your former members is scheduled to do a review on it.

http://www.appatech.com/appa_product_home.php?pdid=2005102401295373290&&kindid=2005081003113623241

[Wytnucls]

Here is a UNI-T 71B for AU$110.00 in Sydney. Has better features, like temperature measurement, internal data logging (100 points), higher accuracy and 4-20mA loop, for the same price as the A model Dave will be reviewing.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/UNI-T-UT71B-Intelligent-Digital-Multimeter-2-PC-USB-Data-Logging-/170988797862?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D5761233466389153429%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D5%26sd%3D130743143940%26

[retiredcaps]

Dave,

Since many USA viewers can get an used Fluke 87 (original) for about $100 on ebay, would you consider adding it to the new $100 shootout?  It would be interesting to see if 20 year technology can compete with the new offerings?

[ddavidebor]

Don't look like a good idea..."let's add a 6.5 digit bench meter, i've paid it only 150 buck!"

[kkelley311]

Hey,

Maybe it's too late and you have already begun the testing, but I think that it would be worthwhile to add the winner from the previous shootout to your comparison (BK Precision 2709B).  That way, you are in essence comparing 11 meters (assuming that in this shootout, you would test 5 new meters and the winner from the last shootout).  This seems like it would provide a good reference.  You know?

Kevin

[kkelley311]

Technically, if you only test 5 new fresh meters, that doesn't really tell us how they stack up against the last set of meters that you tested.  Should you test only new meters, the winner (say an Acme M1A) could have actually fallen in 2nd or 3rd place had it been pitted against the set from the last shootout.  Put the BK Precision model in there, and then your NEW favorite (be it the old BK Precision model or the Acme M1A) would tell us a bit more information while not adding a whole lot more work on your end.  Seem reasonable?

[Lightages]

That is a good idea IMHO 

[Mafketel]

This one retails for only 129$ and has pretty impressive specs...
http://www.nsiteck.com/tes-prova-801-803-digital-multi-meter.html

That one is $260 on ebay from Hong Kong. What's up with the $129 price? sounds too good to be true...

Dave.

Sounds like an interesting one and it is based in
NSIteck
PO Box 6002
Wellesley Street
Auckland 1141
New Zealand
So It can't be that bad, ships over 200 countries they say, although I have not seen their shipping rates.

Even at 260 with the dual measurement it is not that bad of a price.

I take back what i said ... us$ prices for a company in New Zealand and the fact that:

Registrant Contact Details:
    NSI Inc. LTD.
    Peter Zhuo Peng        ()
    13 Qinyuan Rd., Tianxin,
    Changsha
    Hunan,410004
    CN
    Tel. +86.13908456013
although it has been registered in 2011 still sounds fishy to me

Anybody wants to pass by their place?

[Lightages]

Dave:

Any chance of the shootout still?

[EEVblog]

Any chance of the shootout still?

Yeah, just need to decide on and get another meter or two.

[Fsck]

Totally need a high end shootout, something that few people can afford (the shootout, not the meters).

Would love to see what meter will be king of handhelds. <400$ USD/CAD, and the unlimited budget shootout.

[ddavidebor]

maiby a little snack like a better teardown of a brymen multimeter should be nice.

[marvkaye]

What about the Protek 608?  Tequipment is pushing them as the US$139 replacement for a number of meters that are no longer available... maybe too high priced for a $100 shootout, but still worth a look I'd think.

[Lightages]

I thought too that the Protek 608 might be a great buy, especially when they had the price lower, around $125 if I remember. After looking at the specs a bit more it still might be a good meter but....

It appears to be around 10 years old. It also is only rated CATII ! The weird bar graph almost looks useless and the update rate is 2 per second. Maybe for a bench meter it might be OK, but for its update rate really would be a pain. It also has RS232 included but who knows if the software works natively in Win7 or not, maybe in XP mode.

I think it too old and too high a price to be used in a comparison.

[EEVblog]

I was checking test equipment depot's site after today's video (with the hp bench dmm) and noticed a few that might fit the 100$ category

Sperry DM6650T True RMS 10 Function Digital Multimeter 108$

This thread ain't dead yet!
That one looks ok.
Any other $100 meters popped up since last time?

[Lightages]

Dave:

As mentioned here:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/suggestions/is-it-not-time-for-another-multimeter-shootout-yet/msg194082/#msg194082

This is a made by Uni-T for Sperry and has lower specs than the UT71A which can be had online for $114 shipped. The UT71A also has a PC cable and software included and also has much better specs.

[M0BSW]

NO Please not another multimeter shoot out

[Lightages]

You don't have to watch it!

[Wytnucls]

The UT71B can be had for 119$ shipped now. Much better specs than the A model, which goes for 107$ shipped.
If you're looking for another one, the CEM DT9928 might be worth a look at, 105$ delivered.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DT-9928-Professional-Digital-Multimeters-New-22-000-counts-RMS-AC-Voltage-/310684120432?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4856377570

[raiden]

What about the Brymen BM257? I love how tiny it is compared to most meters.

[jmcdonald]

I would like to see a teardown/review of the latest (I believe it is the latest) Agilent multimeter U1233A (also U1231 and U1232).

I have tried it out a bit myself and compared it to the two other DMMs that Agilent has (and also to the Fluke 179 i use most often):
-Cheaper than the others, but does not have the same precision and functionality.
-The rotary selector knob can not touch the ground if dropped (the rubber on the edges of the meter protects it.
-The continuity mode is faster and has both audio and flashing light (but still not as good as Fluke)
-The start-up melody can be turned off without turning of all beeps! 
-It has built in flashlight
-It has built in non-contact voltage detection (like those small voltage pens)

[brian851]

So which meters exactly can we expect to see in the new shootout?

The list has been posted:
- Fluke 17 AU$102 (because it's a Fluke)
- Uni-T UT71A AU$109 (the wizz-bang multi display 20,000 count, USB etc)
- Brymen BM257 AU$129 (solid, small, UL listed, good brand meter)
As definites.
Now maybe Mastech MS8228
And I need one or two other choices.

Dave.

What about the new UNI-T UT139C True RMS?