Multimeter Comparison - Quick Guide to the Best Multimeters

We can all agree that the internet has made shopping easier and oddly rewarding. However, it (we mean Google) still hasn’t figured out what or where the best things in life are.

And the same goes for when you are looking for the best value multimeters to replace your ageing measurement tool that you first got in physics class in the 20^th century.

That’s why we have created this comprehensivemultimeter comparison by their functions, type and usage.

For a complete review of each multimeter model, read this Ultimate Guide To Best Multimeters.

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Below are 5 comparison tables of top rated multimeters available online.

Best Analog Multimeter Comparison

	Simpson 260-8	Tekpower TP7244L	Elenco M105
Measurement Ranges	36 ranges	20 ranges	15 ranges
DC Voltage	1000 V ± 2.0%	500 V ± 3.0%	1000 V ± 5.0%
AC Voltage	1000 V ± 3.0%	500 V ± 4.0%	1000 V ± 5.0%
AC Current	Up to 250 A	n/a	n/a
DC Current	10A ± 2.0%	10A ± 3.0%	250mA ± 5.0%
Resistance	20 MΩ ± 2.0%	20 MΩ ± 3.0%	2 MΩ
Battery	1.5V D cell & 9V	2 x AA	1 x AA
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Best Choice

Simpson 260-8 12388 Black Analog MultimeterBest Analog Multimeter

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Best Automotive Multimeter Comparison

	Fluke 88V	INNOVA 3340	ESI 585K Deluxe
Measurements
Voltage AC/DC	1000 V	600 V	DC: 1000 V AC: 750 V
Current AC/DC	10 A	DC:15 A AC: 40 mA	10 A
Resistance	50 MΩ	40 MΩ	32 MΩ
Frequency	200 kHz	2 MHz	32 kHz
Temperature	(+) 1090 °C	(+) 400 °C	(+) 750 °C
RPM Reading	✓	✓	✓
Continuity/Diode Test	✓	✓	✓
Pulse Width	✓	✓
Duty Cycle	✓	✓	✓
Warranty	Lifetime	1 year	1 year
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Fluke 88V 1000V Automotive MultimeterBest Multimeter For Automotive Use

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	Klein Tools MM6000	Fluke 116	Fieldpiece HS36
Measurements
Voltage AC/DC	1000 V	600 V	600 V
Current AC/DC	10 A	600 mA	4000 mA
Resistance	50 MΩ	40 MΩ	40 MΩ
Frequency	400 kHz	50 kHz	40 MHz
Temperature	1000 °C	400 °C	538 °C
Low Impedance	✓	✓
Microamps	✓	✓	✓
Continuity	✓	✓	✓
Safety Rating	CAT IV 600 V	CAT IV 300 V/CAT III 600 V	CAT III 600 V
Bar graph on LCD	✓		✓
Warranty	5 years	3 years	1 year
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Klein Tools MM6000 Electrician's/HVAC TRMS MultimeterBest Multimeter For HVAC

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	Fluke 287	Fluke 115	TekPower TP9605BT
Best for	Advanced electronics applications	Electronic and field service applications	Home Use
Basic features
Count	50,000	6,000	6,000
True RMS-reading	AC + DC	AC	AC
Measurements
Voltage AC/DC	1000 V	600 V	600 V
Current AC/DC	10 A	10 A	10 A
Resistance	500 MΩ	40 MΩ	60 MΩ
Frequency	1 MHz	50 kHz	10 MHz
Temperature	(+) 1350 °C	n/a	(+) 700 °C
Warranty	Lifetime	3 years	1 year
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Fluke 287 True-RMS Standalone Logging MultimeterBest Multimeter For Electronics

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	Amprobe AM-510	INNOVA 3320	Etekcity MSR-R500
Measurements
Voltage AC/DC	600 V	600 V	500 V
Current AC/DC	10 A	DC: 10 A AC: 200 mA	DC: 10 A
Resistance	40 MΩ	20 MΩ	200 MΩ
Battery Test	✓	✓
Frequency Test	✓
Diode/Continuity Test	✓	✓	✓
NCV Test	✓
Auto-Ranging	✓	✓
Manual Ranging	✓		✓
Safety Rating	CAT III 600V	CAT II	CAT I 600V, CAT II 300V
Warranty	1 year	1 year	1 year
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Best Choice

Amprobe AM-510 Commercial/Residential MultimeterBest Cheap Multimeter For Home Use

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