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Considering a new Rigol DHO924 vs. Siglent SDS120X-E model - Any Bug stoppers?

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radiohomebrewer2000:
Hello,
There seems to be 2 topics related to the Rigol DHO800/DHO900 series scopes. 
One topic only allowS discussion of the bugs in the Rigol DHO800/DHO900 series scopes. The other seems about unboxing, teardown, and hacking. Neither topic seems suited to my question.

I heard there are bugs in the Rigol DH0924.  Technically, any new model from any electronics manufacturer will have bugs...  So, not a shocker.

Have the bugs been fixed?  Are they important? blockers?

I am no professional; I am just an amateur radio operator who likes to build and test radio equipment in the HF frequencies and below including audio frequencies.  So, are the bugs a blocker for an amateur who would only be doing common measurements, such as, measuring the frequency and voltage of a VFO?

I really like the FFT math function in the new scope.  Which is why i was also interested in the Siglent SDS-1204X-E.
But maybe I can get by with just a TinySA as a spectrum analyzer.  Sure, you can get a Siglnet SDS-1104X-E and hack it, but then you still need 4 count of 200 MHz probes. Pay that, you might as well have bought the SDS-1204X-E.  I really like the markers and table listing the peaks in FFT - very helpful for identifying the harmonics and if there are indeed down below enough to meet government regulations concerning transmitter emissions.

The new Siglent SDS800X HD series scopes look nice but past my budget of $700.  Besides, they just came out.  I would rather the professionals/experts find the bugs first.  As an amateur it is hard enough to know if I properly measured something vs. the device under test really does have such and such issue vs. some unknown bug. 

Yet, the Rigol DHO924 is a very nice looking scope with a lot of cool new features including a very nice FFT that gives Siglent a run for the money. 

So hard to chose between the two scopes which are around the same price right now in the USA.

Thanks in advance,
Daniel




tautech:
Over some years I have really liked SDS1*04X-E however SDS800X HD is a big step forward and a next level product.

I can see my SN# 0012 SDS1104X-E gathering dust and SDS814X HD becoming my goto DSO despite access to much higher BW models.
Even the cheapest 70 MHz SDS804X HD seriously challenges the SDS1104X-E 100 MHz BW.  :o

You need compare the datasheets with more care.

egonotto:
Hello,

I would consider a Siglent SDS804X HD and a version of the NanoVNA.

Best regards
egonotto

thm_w:
Please read the existing threads and discussions if you can, there are many. There is really not much reason to buy a DHO900, its poor value. The choice would between DHO800 and SDS120X or the SDS800 HD model. Or some similar combination.

The DHO800 base and SDS800HD 4 channel base are both priced the same, $440.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/rigol-dho914s-vs-siglent-sds1104x-e-hands-on-(i-have-both)/

radiohomebrewer2000:
OK.  I have been convinced to stick with Siglent.

To me 4 channel and 200 MHz are not something I have to have.  They are something nice.
So, I could get away with a 2-channel 100 MHz model.
Even though i am interested in HF frequencies and below (30 MHz and below), I probably will not be doing anything above 15 meters (21 MHz) anyways.  So, 100 MHz is good enough.  I am unsure about 2 or 4 channels though.

However, there is 2 features in the SDS1104X-E and SDS-1204X-E (4 channel scopes only) that are not on the SDS-1202X-E which is a 2-channel scope.
For FFT math, there is the very cool feature of peak markers and a table that lists those peaks.  I went "wow" when I saw those features. 

So, I have a question about the SDS800X HD series - in particular a model like SDS812X-E or SDS814X-E - can they do the peak markers and the table like the SDS1104X-E and SDS1204X-E can.  If not, I am not interested in the SDS800X HD series then. 

For the SDS800X HD, I think I have seen the peak markers in screenshots or videos (I could be wrong), but I have not seen the table of peaks.  Does someone have a screenshot of this?

I do know the price for the Siglent SDS-1204X-E when including the EEVblog coupon code at a place like Saelig in the US, the price is very nice...   

I have a TinySA and NanoVNA, but the screens are small. Plus, I have to get them out of their box when I use them. The scope would just stay on the desk to use immediately. 

Thanks ,
Daniel

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