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Fungus:

--- Quote from: zabov on July 13, 2020, 10:35:36 am ---Doesn't look that bigger compared to fluke 117. Just a little bit. But obviously, never seen one in person and videos don't really show it unless you have one at home and you can actually compare it, but I don't have neither of them so it's like comparing to nothing.

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The dimensions of both those meters are easy to find online.  :popcorn:

Shock:

--- Quote from: zabov on July 13, 2020, 10:35:36 am ---Doesn't look that bigger compared to fluke 117. Just a little bit. But obviously, never seen one in person and videos don't really show it unless you have one at home and you can actually compare it, but I don't have neither of them so it's like comparing to nothing.
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mqsaharan:

--- Quote from: zabov on July 13, 2020, 10:35:36 am ---
--- Quote from: Fungus on July 12, 2020, 11:38:15 am ---If the Brymen BM869S is within budget then get that.

The only possible reason to not get it would be the size. It's a big meter.

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Doesn't look that bigger compared to fluke 117. Just a little bit. But obviously, never seen one in person and videos don't really show it unless you have one at home and you can actually compare it, but I don't have neither of them so it's like comparing to nothing.


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If you would like a guess for the sizes, keep in mind that Fluke 117 is 167 x 84 x 46 mm (6.57 x 3.31 x 1.82 in) and Brymen 250 and 230 series is 161 x 80 x 50 mm (6.34 x 3.15 x 1.97 in). Now take a look at the following video from Dave where he is reviewing BM257, BM869s and BM857A:

https://youtu.be/tXu0lsOjvDs?t=792

Qasim.
ercapoccia:
I prefer the BM257s over the BM235.
Brymen has some cheap automotive meter

https://brymen.eu/shop/bm319s/
rsjsouza:
If you ever get tired of your Innova, the BM315S and BM319S have dedicated automotive functions.

Both the BM235 and the BM257 are quite interesting compact meters, but I couldn't yet justify getting them (too many multimeters).

I usually put the following options on the table for low cost multimeters for low power electronics:
Ultra cheap: the Richmeters RM113D. Quite fast, reasonably featured and with good ranges: 6000 counts, 100MΩ, 100.000μF, 3V diode test, fast continuity, temperature, NCV, flashlight,etc.
Reasonably cheap: the Richmeters AM219/Aneng 870. Reasonably featured meters with plenty of resolution: 20000 counts, 200MΩ, 10.000μF, 3V diode test, fast continuity, temperature, NCV, etc. 
The top of the cheapies: UT61E. The most featured of them, with a reasonable balance between features and implementation. 22000 counts, 200MΩ, 200.000μF, 3V diode test, fast continuity, excellent bargraph

 If you are looking for a balance between safety, features and low cost, the UT139C is a great alternative. I would put the Fluke 101 on this as well, but I experienced quality control issues with two units bought from different sellers and with different date codes, thus I would be cautious. Also, it is too basic when compared to the other options. If you are looking for safety, though, it is unbeatable.
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