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Is the RiGOL DS1054Z still Dave's choice for under $500?
tautech:
At one time stock 54Z vs stock 4ch X-E, the X-E had a better features set as Decodes were free and it offered WiFi, MSO and AWG options at additional cost.
Today decodes are now part of the 54Z feature set but Logging and NTP clock have been added to the 4ch X-E feature set.
Standing still is never an option however ppl seem to think 5 yr old videos relay the current state of affairs....they don't !
nctnico:
--- Quote from: EEVblog on November 24, 2022, 11:38:40 pm ---I do believe the general concensus is that the Siglent is the more bang-per-buck option, but the Rigol is cheaper and still a pretty good option.
I don't know if my original 1054Z is still the current hardware and suitable for a modern shootout?
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Don't forget to include GW Instek 1054B and MicSig TO1000 in such a shootout. Depending on location, prices can be very competitive between those models.
EEVblog:
--- Quote from: nctnico on November 25, 2022, 12:10:43 am ---
--- Quote from: EEVblog on November 24, 2022, 11:38:40 pm ---I do believe the general concensus is that the Siglent is the more bang-per-buck option, but the Rigol is cheaper and still a pretty good option.
I don't know if my original 1054Z is still the current hardware and suitable for a modern shootout?
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Don't forget to include GW Instek 1054B and MicSig TO1000 in such a shootout.
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The Micsig is not a comparative bench scope.
EEVblog:
--- Quote from: Fungus on November 24, 2022, 11:53:53 pm ---Don't get trapped thinking "If only..." though. If the Rigol is all you can get your hands on then get the Rigol. It will completely transform your work if you don't currently have a 'scope.
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Totally. Local price might ultimately determine what's right for you.
bdunham7:
You missed it--the Siglent SDS1104X-E was on sale for a bit for $399. I've no idea whether it will be again, but for the same price it would be the clear choice. The Rigol would be in last place among the three scopes mentioned here, but it is still not bad. I had one, the Siglent is clearly better. The GW-Instek I haven't tried but those that have them seem to like them.
If you can double your budget >:D $999 will get you a whole lot more...
https://www.tequipment.net/Siglent/SDS2104X-Plus/Digital-Oscilloscopes/?v=0
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