I will be joining Electrical Engineering and I want a somwhat decent oscilloscope, I want the cheapest reasonable oscilloscope that would not be a limitation when making measurements. Won't be doing serious measurements but I want a somewhat reliable scope. The Oscilloscopes I liked were:
The Owon VDS1022 - 2 Channel 25Mhz 100M/s -(80USD Delivered) This one seemed like really good value but a bit limiting since I don't like upgrading equipment in a short period of time
The Hantek DSO2D15 - 2 Channel 150MHz 1G/s + AWG - (220USD Delivered) This seemed like the next reasonable step up in terms of features but looking through the forums I can see controversial opinions on it, about the advertised specs and it's very aparant locking up issue. I don't want something that makes me regret buying it but minor issues I can live by
Found This as well in the same price as the Hantek :
OWON SDS1102 - 2 Channel 100Mhz 1G/s - Didnt seem as good of a value initially
The reason I am leaning towards the Hantek is that it is fairly cheap and I will be getting free shipping from China on AliExpress which is a pretty major cost factor buying from other stores internationally to get it Shipped to the UAE. I looked at other options from other stores and the prices on some of the name brand scopes was not that bad like this
https://www.tequipment.net/Instek/GDS-1202B/Digital-Oscilloscopes/But the 90USD shipping and import cost doesnt make it a good value, looking at my options locally I might need to spend 2x than the Hantek to get a better scope. Any Suggestions on alternatives and any opnions if the Hantek is worth the gamble