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| orzel:
Hi there. Yeps,... sorry, another "What do ya think about.. ?" kind of topic :-// I can't find much information about the big flashy colorful touch-screen-based "Aneng 683". I'm not much into following dmms, so I thought it was new, but apparently it's at least ~one year old. How can it be so long without an eevblog forum post ? ;D The big novelties are the interface (not a big fan but why not) and usb-charging (sounds great to me). But what about the actual multimeter ? It's 6k count and in the price range of other similar cheap dmm such as Peak pm18c, or aneng an8009. The specs are readily available, and similar, with similar 'basic' features (frequency, capacitor, diodes, even temperature/ncv), but of course no higher-end features such as min/max, >5v diode testing, or safety/genuine ratings. Has anyone here any thought on this ? |
| Aldo22:
--- Quote from: orzel on December 10, 2023, 12:58:24 am ---Has anyone here any thought on this ? --- End quote --- I don't know why a multimeter needs a touch screen, especially when everything is "auto" anyway. It probably needs the rechargeable battery because the touch screen consumes so much power. ;) With an AN870 you have much better specs for almost the same price. You can simply forget the 2 AA batteries, they last "forever". But yes, if you like touchscreens and a modern style it's probably not bad. |
| Fungus:
--- Quote from: orzel on December 10, 2023, 12:58:24 am ---The big novelties are the interface (not a big fan but why not) and usb-charging (sounds great to me). But what about the actual multimeter --- End quote --- You can buy one for fun (we've all got a few of those) but I bet you don't end up using it much if you've got other meters. I wouldn't want a meter that sucks batteries dry in hours for the sake of a screen or that might need charging every time I pick it up. Rechargeable batteries fail after a few years. I own meters where a single set of batteries will probably outlive that meter. (and maybe even outlive me...) |
| rsjsouza:
The Chinese OEMs have been releasing so many shell variants of DMMs that use the same base functionality that it becomes quite difficult to track. This particular model has a few reviews from fellow Brazilian Youtubers (this one at least opens the meter and shows its insides a bit) and I can tell it has nothing special to it. Relatively slow continuity (as it is fully automatic), it beeps as a short when resistances are too low (quite an annoyance for me, as I prefer quiet meters), vertical mount USB charging connector (much easier to break) and the touchscreen can be disastrous as it is easy to switch ranges to either temperature or capacitance in the middle of a high voltage measurement. At least the A/mA inputs are separate from the other functions. Given its price, there are better alternatives out there. In this same family, I would probably take the 681 with its regular LCD screen, as a battery charged would last much longer. --- Quote from: Fungus on December 10, 2023, 10:35:16 am ---Rechargeable batteries fail after a few years. I own meters where a single set of batteries will probably outlive that meter. (and maybe even outlive me...) --- End quote --- Although it is a rechargable pack, it is one of those generic pillow-type packs that can be found anywhere and therefore replacing it woudn't be too hard. However, we don't know how easy it would be in a decade or so. |
| orzel:
--- Quote from: rsjsouza on December 10, 2023, 11:49:11 am ---Although it is a rechargable pack, it is one of those generic pillow-type packs that can be found anywhere and therefore replacing it woudn't be too hard. However, we don't know how easy it would be in a decade or so. --- End quote --- Exactly my thoughts. Even the connector seems standard... (aren't those somehow called 'pouch' ?) |
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