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| Buying Keysight 34461A 6.5 Digit Bench DMM - Opinions? |
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| NoisyBoy:
Both the 34461A and 34465A are rock steady since I got them three years ago. So no regret on either meter and I highly recommend them. I presume you are buying a 6.5 digit meter for precision and accuracy, my suggestion is to set aside some funds for occasional calibration. I considered buying the 6500, but since my gears are almost all Keysight/Agilent in the lab and I know their sales and support team well, I decide not to get the 6500 as a one off. But I will have no reservation with it as long as touch-based interface is OK with you. |
| J-R:
--- Quote from: slugrustle on March 06, 2024, 12:43:36 am --- --- Quote from: J-R on March 05, 2024, 10:59:23 pm ---In the US, Keysight doesn't actually require any documentation on whether you are a business or not. I just made up a three letter acronym and they simply don't care. --- End quote --- Was this only for the initial purchase, or did you receive actual services such as warranty repair by this method? --- End quote --- Extended warranty purchases and repair as well. I sent in a U1461A with a bad screen and they sent a replacement unit. In none of my dealings did they ask for any proof of a real business. |
| nctnico:
--- Quote from: J-R on March 05, 2024, 10:59:23 pm ---34461A vs. DMM6500 is a bit of a conversation and it's been covered in other threads. They are quite different and even a single aspect might direct someone one way or the other. --- End quote --- I second this. The DMM6500 has more ranges though. I have a 34461A myself but one thing I don't like is that the lowest Ohm range is 100 Ohm. I wish the DMM6500 existed when I needed a 6.5 digit dmm. |
| Majorassburn:
Thanks for all the valuable info. After studying specs and reviewing your comments, I'm leaning heavily toward the Keysight 34461A because: 1) 34661A's immediately available from the factory (Don't want to buy through distribution/dealers) unless I'm missing something here. 2 day delivery. I hate to wait! DMM6500 quoted 33 weeks! 2) The specs for the functions I use most are adequate to very good (Low Frequency AC, DC Voltage, Resistance, Diode, Continuity, Capacitance). 3) I like the tighter specs on the DMM6500 and the Lo-OHMS range but I don't like touch screen interface on anything. 4) The 34465A is nicer but I can't justify the extra $400 for what I intend to use it for. The only spec I don't like is the AC-coupled TRMS. I like a switchable choice, AC or AC+DC. I'll keep studying and I'll keep an open mind to any additional comments. Thanks so much for all your input so far, especially on the promo program. :phew: |
| coromonadalix:
with the failing spear mcus in theses, i would avoid them personally speaking not sure if the 65 has the same problems |
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