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Should I replace my Siglent SDS2014X Plus oscilloscope with SDS3014X HD?

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2N3055:

--- Quote from: bdunham7 on March 14, 2024, 11:25:56 pm ---
--- Quote from: Sercan on March 14, 2024, 08:42:20 pm ---Regardless of the price, what benefits do you think I would gain from switching to the SDS3104X HD? I'm curious about your valuable opinions.

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What do you want to gain?  the SDS3000X HD line looks very nice, but as far as functionality over the 2104X+ w/hacks it seems to me that the active probe connections, better UI (I'm assuming), somewhat lower front end noise w/ 12-bit ADC and increased BW (if you get that option) would be the main things you'd get.  If you aren't looking to buy the specialized Siglent probes that use the specific connector provided--or LeCroy probes with an adapter--then I'm not sure what you'd get.  With regular BNC connectors and passive probes, 500+ MHz seems to be enough scope for me.  I'm pretty sure a fully hacked SDS2104X+ is more useful than a better scope that I can't afford the options on.  I do use PA feature, for example.  The things that I'll admit I'd like to have are the gated measurements, the additional trigger modes and the 4 math channels with ERES/average/etc back in the acquisition menu rather than using up a math channel.  I assume the SDS2000X+ is that way because it is a bit short on processor power.

I'll note that the SDS3000X HD appears to have the same old 1024 x 600 screen and no direct video out.  A 12" Full-HD screen and HDMI out would impress me more.

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I keep repeating that math channels have formula mode. Using ERES and 3 other functions together on single math channels is what you do. ERES in math is not a problem. ERES in hardware is faster (real time) but also gets applied to all channels.
There is also not only gated measurements but new Analysis Gate function that goes one step further.
CPU is faster, network too. 4Mpts FFT.

There are many upgrades.

And you bring up the good point. If your current scope is fully kitted out and does the job, why change what works..

Sercan:

--- Quote from: bdunham7 on March 14, 2024, 11:25:56 pm ---
--- Quote from: Sercan on March 14, 2024, 08:42:20 pm ---Regardless of the price, what benefits do you think I would gain from switching to the SDS3104X HD? I'm curious about your valuable opinions.

--- End quote ---

What do you want to gain?  the SDS3000X HD line looks very nice, but as far as functionality over the 2104X+ w/hacks it seems to me that the active probe connections, better UI (I'm assuming), somewhat lower front end noise w/ 12-bit ADC and increased BW (if you get that option) would be the main things you'd get.  If you aren't looking to buy the specialized Siglent probes that use the specific connector provided--or LeCroy probes with an adapter--then I'm not sure what you'd get.  With regular BNC connectors and passive probes, 500+ MHz seems to be enough scope for me.  I'm pretty sure a fully hacked SDS2104X+ is more useful than a better scope that I can't afford the options on.  I do use PA feature, for example.  The things that I'll admit I'd like to have are the gated measurements, the additional trigger modes and the 4 math channels with ERES/average/etc back in the acquisition menu rather than using up a math channel.  I assume the SDS2000X+ is that way because it is a bit short on processor power.

I'll note that the SDS3000X HD appears to have the same old 1024 x 600 screen and no direct video out.  A 12" Full-HD screen and HDMI out would impress me more.

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Actually, I don't have any specific expectations. I'm considering purchasing the SDS3000X HD and exploring its capabilities. I'm curious about what others think about this idea. Currently, I own three oscilloscopes, but I intend to sell them all to fund the purchase of the SDS3000X HD, as I find myself not using the SDS1104X-E much anymore.

I completely agree with you. The improved screen resolution would be a significant advantage for me too.

As you told "A 3.5 digit 4.5 digit 5 digit 5.5 digit 6.5 digit 7.5 digit DMM is good enough for most people."  :-DD

tautech:

--- Quote from: Sercan on March 14, 2024, 11:50:24 pm ---I'm considering purchasing the SDS3000X HD and exploring its capabilities. I'm curious about what others think about this idea. Currently, I own three oscilloscopes, but I intend to sell them all to fund the purchase of the SDS3000X HD, as I find myself not using the SDS1104X-E much anymore.

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Another rabbit hole to explore but be prepared for it to be deep.



We might lose member Sercan ......  :-DD

Sercan:

--- Quote from: tautech on March 15, 2024, 12:06:13 am ---Another rabbit hole to explore but be prepared for it to be deep.
We might lose member Sercan ......  :-DD

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Yeah that's me!  :-DD

Antonio90:

--- Quote from: tautech on March 14, 2024, 11:26:01 pm ---
--- Quote from: egonotto on March 14, 2024, 11:05:16 pm ---If the prices for an SDS2104X HD with the SDS2XHD-BND offer were to fall accordingly, I might become weak again. But that would be very very very unreasonable of me.

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There are SDS2000X HD price changes coming but not as you might think.

Best advice I can offer is to get SDS2104X HD if you are interested in this platform.....
No further comment.  :-X

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My bet is that the 100MHz model will disappear.
Batterfly had it heavily discounted, and now it is not listed at all.

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