Index of reviewed multimeters below $70 table

Multimeter (DMM) selection table $30-$70

DMM information and reviews

All <$15 $15-$30 $30-$70 $70-$150 $150-$300 >$300 All A 6000+ display 20000+ display Good

DMM name	Display	Interface	Notes	Year
BTMeter BT-570C-APP		Bluetooth		2019
Aneng V8	8000			2019
Aneng V7	6000			2019
Owon B41T+	22500			2019
Kyoritsu KEW1030	4000			2019
Mastech MS2108A	4000			2019
Hioki 3246-60 Card HiTester	4200			2019
Eone ET201	2000			2019
UNI-T UT191T	6200			2019
BSide ADM20	6200	USB		2019
Owon B35T	6000	Bluetooth		2018
Sanwa PS8a	4000			2018
HoldPeak HP-770D	42000			2018
Mustool MT8206	3950			2018
Hioki 3244-60 Card HiTester	4200			2018
UNI-T UT61E	22000	RS232		2018
UNI-T UT139S	6200			2018
Aneng Q1	10000			2018
HoldPeak HP-770C	2000		Inductance	2018
VC105	4000			2018
Sanwa PM3	4000			2018
Aneng AN870	20000			2018
Peakmeter MS8229	4000		Environment	2018
Brymen BM27s	6300			2018
5 in 1 (VA19)	4000		Environment	2018
Peakmeter MS8248S	6000			2017
Zeast 282	20000			2017
Mastech MS8229	4000		Environment	2017
Southwire 16040T	4000	Bluetooth		2017
Amprobe AM-510-EUR	4000			2017
UNI-T UT139C	6200			2017

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Image, small image of meter, mouse over to get a big image of the front, click for review.
DMM name, brand and model name, mouse over to get a summary of ranges and functions, click for review.
Display, maximum reading or one above on the display in volt, ohm and current modes, other modes may have a larger reading. 1999 maximum will be specified as 2000, because there are 2000 values from 0 to 1999 with both included.
uA, ranges for micro amperes, a range below 10mA is counted as a uA range (Most DMM classify them as such).
mA, ranges for 10's and 100's of mA
A, meter can show amperes. Usual a 10A range, and sometimes a range for a few A.
Temperature, meter can show temperature, this will often be with a type K thermocoupler.
Frequency, meter can show frequency, this will often mean it also supports duty cycle.
True RMS, meter can show true RMS, this is very useful when measuring current on mains.
Average, meter can show an average value, usual this is combined with min/max function.
Led test, meter can test white leds and show the forward voltage. This means it can show 3V in diode test mode. The yellow marks means it will light the led, but not show any voltage.
Dual display, meter can show two values at a time, this can be min/max and actual value or AC and DC voltage. The yellow mark is used if it is only frequency or meter temperature.
Interface, what type of communication with computers/phones is supported.
Safety, a very rought evaluation of safety.
- No safety, there is no fuses, missing PTC. This is only for low voltage and low current usage.
- Glass or small fuse, a PTC. This can be used on mains voltage occasionally as long as there is a good fuse (Below 16A) before.
- Ceramic fuses rated for marked voltage, PTC's and MOV or GDT, input are rated for at least 250VAC on ohm/capacity ranges. These meters will usual be fine for mains voltage, but may not be good enough for measuring on high current circuits (i.e. Industrial/distribution).
- For high energy usage (Industrial/distribution), be sure to check the CAT rating and verify it is valid.
Notes, this is notes about special functions in the meter or if it is extra good in some area.
Type, this is a rough size and type categorization.
- Pen shaped meter with one build-in probe and one probe lead.
- Meter is a pocket meter, this means it is small and include a way to store the probes.
- Small meter, it is less than 140mm long
- Medium meter, it is between 140 and 170mm long
- Large meter, it is between 170 and 200mm long
- Very large meter, it is above 200mm long
- Meter is clamp meter, i.e. designed clamp around the wire to measure current.
- Meter is designed to stand on the bench
Price, it is the price without VAT or shipping at the time when I get the meter, this may be from EBAY, but can also be from other dealers.
- Below $15
- Below $30
- Below $70
- Below $150
- Below $300
- Above $300
Year, the year I published the review, this may be several years after the meter was introduced on the market.

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