EEVblog 1706 - K8 Wrist Worn Multimeter REVIEW

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Is a wrist worn multimeter actually useful? A review of the CZDANG K8
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I found a missing page from the manual, showing how to use it comfortably.


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[Kleinstein]

A true design fail.
In most cases I would prefer the pen type form factor with some velcro type holder somewhere on the body when not in use.
If it really needs to go to the wrist, more a pocket type and some band for the wrist so one could optionally stick the meter there if one really wants too.

[SiliconWizard]

It fully sucks. Even the display doesn't have the right orientation for a wrist-worn thingy.

[Brumby]

It fully sucks. Even the display doesn't have the right orientation for a wrist-worn thingy.

Agreed.

.... and it's not like they haven't had any prior examples of display orientation for wrist-worn thingies: