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PushUp:
Some years ago, I was in the same situation..., however, I have to admit, that I  :-DMM and collect DMMs...

I started with a Fluke 113, 117, 179, 87V, 289 and Agilent U1272A, Keysight U1233A, U1273A and Brymen 829, 867.

The only Fluke with real True RMS AC and (!!!) DC is the 287/289 series. All other only have True RMS as far as AC is concerned. The relative function starts with the 87V, no cheaper Fluke has it, as well as no dual display.

Any DMM has its own advantages and disadvantages, but if I am forced to choose only one, which is affordable, I would take the Brymen 829 or 867 (no temperature => 869 has it).
I don't like the rotary switch and that the backlight doesn't stay on. But you have a dual display showing e.g. AC and DC offset, you have the best fuses in it (the same as in the expensive DMMs), you have the relative function and it is a real True RMS for AC and (!) DC...you even can buy an USB interface to use it with your pc.

https://www.welectron.com/Brymen-BU-86X-USB-Interface

...and in combination with "TestController" it is a brilliant and affordable (!) measuring tool!

The downside: in contrast to the 829, the 867 has no temperature measurement (=> 869 has it, but it is more expensive), but you can choose the one you like...just have a look:

https://brymen.eu/product-category/multimetry/?orderby=price-desc

The one who buys cheap, often buys twice!

...just my experience...  ;)

Edit:
I have forgotten to tell the extraordinary and unique function of Brymen (compared to Fluke and Keysight): They keep the setting referring to the last measurement.
For example you measured mA DC the last time, than this is kept, no necessity to press the select button such as with your known Fluke 87V which always starts wich mA AC e.g. and you have to press the yellow button to go to mA DC, which is often forgotten, if you are in a hurry... ;-) This is regarding to any function of the rotary switch, which is really helpful!!!
kgavionics:
Thank you guys for all your input.After watching the video below, i went with this 35 Canadian dollars MM ( ANENG AN8008)

kgavionics:
After receiving the meter it turns out that the display is junk, it works, but is full of color patches which make it unreadable in certain angles.I returned the meter today!Dave is right to not recommend cheap MM's!
I've seen some reviews on brymen's multi-meters and i'm quite impressed, especially the dual display BM869, but i can't find it neither on amazon nor ebay! I'm located in Canada, can someone give me a heads up where can i order one?
Thanks in advance
Shock:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/buysellwanted/lfs-where-to-buy-brymen-867s-869s-with-shipping-to-usa/

Try the usual suspects like amazon and ebay, to the best of my knowledge it's not counterfeited but check that as well.
J-R:
I've dealt with https://www.welectron.com/ before and can recommend them.  Their shipping is global and pretty reasonable.

You could also look around for some used or new old stock DMMs. UEi is an option (although somewhat rare and not that great anyway!).  Amprobe and Greenlee have rebranded some Brymen DMMs over the years.  Amprobe proper has some decent DMMs that can be found for pretty cheap.  I've been able to pick up some of all of those for well under $50 in new or like new condition and the quality you get for the money is pretty good.
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