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12Bit Scope additional/replacement to Siglent 2104X Plus & Rigol DS1054Z

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Markus2801A:
Dear Friends,

As stated in the topic, I actually use the Siglent 2104X Plus and Rigol DS1054Z (which I bought before the Siglent) oscilloscopes, so im quite familiar with them.
Now I`m thinking of getting into the new 12bit era of affordable scopes.
After reading so many pages here, I kindly ask you again to assist me in getting a 12bit scope that would be a good addition and/or replacement for my Rigol or even Siglent scope.

I am considering Siglent SDS800X HD series (maybe 1000X HD) and Rigol DHO800 / DHO900 / DHO1000 series?

As far as I have found out, there are some limitations in hardware (memory depth) regarding software update (hack) which cannot be upgraded.

Regarding price and performance, quality and stability also hackability ;-) which one should I choose?

Thanks in advance ;-)
Best regards,
Markus from Lower Austria  ;)

Fungus:
(post was fixed ...)

Regarding the Rigol models: I don't think the DHO900 is good value for money, and I'm not sure if the DHO1000 is being phased out.

Memory depth is completely hackable. You can get all DHO900 features on a DHO800 except for the extra connector on the front (and some people have even added that).

The Siglent sales force will be along shortly to tell you you'd be completely mad to get a Rigol but I don't think they're 100% right. The Rigol can do a few things the Siglent can't do and nobody's ever answered the question "what scenario would mean the Rigol couldn't get the job done and I'd be forced to buy a Siglent instead".

Both of them are a big step up from the DS1054Z.

The questions are: What will you mostly use it for?

nb. The Rigol is Android based so it's way more hackable. People are busy modding the UI and even writing their own apps for it to get (eg.) fullscreen modes and fancier FFTs. See other threads.

Aldo22:

--- Quote from: Fungus on June 23, 2024, 10:43:13 am ---Both of them are a big step up from the two 'scopes you're familiar with.

--- End quote ---

The Siglent-SDS2104X Plus he has is quite a scope.
What, apart from the 12bit, would the "big step up" in your opinion?

Fungus:

--- Quote from: Aldo22 on June 23, 2024, 11:25:46 am ---What, apart from the 12bit, would the "big step up" in your opinion?

--- End quote ---

Brain fart, I thought he said SDS1104X...

Yeah, the 2000 series is a different beast. Post fixed...

Martin72:
Because he has the SDS2104Xplus, I would say:
In addition to that, just to want the 12bit, DHO800/1000 would be my suggestion.
I wouldn't recommend any of the above as a replacement, neither Rigol nor Siglent.
In order to achieve a significant "improvement" over the SDS2000Xplus, you would have to go for at least the 2000X HD.

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