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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.

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Was this only for the initial purchase, or did you receive actual services such as warranty repair by this method?

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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.

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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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