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Is Rigol DS1054Z still a good option in 2019?

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Sudo_apt-get_install_yum:
Hi everyone!

I’m looking into getting a basic oscilloscope. I’ve been using the Siglent SDS2304X at work and its great but I’m heading back to school to finish of my studies and think it would be overkill for my private/school use.

I’ll be using the scope for debugging low speed analog signals and digital protocols/ communication.

I need a 4-channel scope mostly when debugging protocols and mainly never use more than 2-channels for just analog use.
If I ever need more digital channels (Witch is rare) then I’ll just my knockoff Salea logic analyzer.

I’m planning on using Sigrok's PulseView for the digital debugging.

I’ve been looking in the huge thread of oscilloscopes (https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/digital-oscilloscope-comparison-chart/) and it seems like the Rigol DS1054Z + unlock is the cheapest and best option.

Got any other recommendations or is this still the way to go for budget oscilloscopes.

I just wanted to hear other opinions before I purchase the scope.  :)

Thank in advanced!

Below are the oscilloscopes from the sub 500$ category with 4-analog channels!

Fungus:
The DS1054Z is still a great choice.

tautech:

--- Quote from: Sudo_apt-get_install_yum on July 30, 2019, 02:16:00 pm ---Hi everyone!

I’m looking into getting a basic oscilloscope. I’ve been using the Siglent SDS2304X at work and its great but I’m heading back to school to finish of my studies and think it would be overkill for my private/school use.

I’ll be using the scope for debugging low speed analog signals and digital protocols/ communication.

I need a 4-channel scope mostly when debugging protocols and mainly never use more than 2-channels for just analog use.
If I ever need more digital channels (Witch is rare) then I’ll just my knockoff Salea logic analyzer.

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As you're already familiar with Siglent's UI I'd recommend you you stick with them as it will save you a bundle of time learning a new UI. The SDS1104X-E is very similar to SDS2304X use in so many ways however the little X-E is more capable and powerful in many respects too.
Yes I've owned and used both and while I miss some things the 2304X had, the little X-E has many updated features the bigger 2kX scope hasn't.
The only thing you'll have to adapt to with a X-E is the multiplexed vertical controls and if you're anything like me dreaded the thought of using them but I very quickly adapted and far more easily than I had imagined.
Just how the channel select buttons and the shared control interact has been worked out very well so that you can adapt pretty quickly.

Good luck with your choice and further studies.

nctnico:
Multiplexed controls versus single channel controls makes a lot of difference. You can get used to it but having two scopes with different operating styles isn't going to be comfortable. From the list only the GW Instek GDS1000B has individual channel controls (and it can be found for less money than shown in the comparison).

Fungus:
As you can see: They all have their fan clubs.  (Apart from the Rigol "Plus" - don't get that one!)

None will disappoint, all show wiggly lines on screen just fine, all have similar bang per buck in real terms.

Where do you stop going up in price...?  Obviously the Siglent is better but it's also about 50% more expensive and above the Siglent there's something even better. It's turtles all the way up.

You can have a really nice multimeter or soldering iron with the difference between the Rigol and Siglent though.   :popcorn:

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