Digital Multimeters

I usually just buy clamp on multi meters for work (HVAC)

The real only difference that i've seen in a higher price range is to be able to read high voltage/ amps. Do you really need this?

>>59709480
>budget of around $200
literally placebo tier

why the fuck do you want to spend so much money

>>59709540
Clamp on multimeters are a bit useless for a hobbyist. 99% of what I need is accurate DC voltage readings and continuity beeper.
>>59709554
I want a quality instrument?

>>59709480
That looks like a good meter. Fluke is a quality brand. I've owned some higher end Extech meters that were pretty good too.

>>59709554
>literally placebo tier
Until your budget meter literally blows up in your hands. Seriously, never cheap out on a meter especially if you use it for anything beyond low voltage DC electronics.

if you don't need the features of a higher end fluke (like a frequency counter or temperature sensor, probably some others) but still want a decent-ish quality meter, have a look at importing the flukes made exclusively for the chinese markets like the 12e or the older 17b, they're built to a lower price point for the chinese market so won't be as good as a ~$200 fluke 117 but you'll still be getting an incredibly good meter for the sub $100 price point

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDm5BfRrAsg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJm9iCha-jM

eevblog is also a safe bet for information on multimeters for electronics (rather than general purpose electrician) multimeters - https://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/a-list-of-recommended-multimeters/

>>59709703

It doesnt have to be a 5$ crap thing, there are other brands that make good quality meters which don't cost as much as a Fluke. I use an Extech EX330 and it's great value for its price.

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>>59709480
This is all you need.

Most multimeters $50+ are pretty good quality just look for auto-ranging with a lot of digit places and high refresh rate. Also look for one with 4 ports rather than 3. The reasoning behind that is you can freely switch between modes without blowing the fuse for the current measuring mode.

Cheaper multimeters use glass fuses which are shittier and will explode at high power.

>>59710872
Also Fluke is HIGHLY recommended for mains voltages. They're not strictly required but you can't go wrong with Fluke multimeters.