Best Multimeter | 5 factors to help you choose the right meter for you.

[@libertarian1637]

As an electrician I have quite a few meters; I’ve found Fluke hard to beat especially with regard to their non-contact volt probe. I keep some cheap ones on hand, new in the packaging, from say HF to give to a friend or family member when they ask to borrow a meter. A little knowledge can get you in trouble and it’s easy to fry a meter or yourself if used incorrectly so I’m not loaning a $500 meter to someone to just get a sorry about that back. You can get some decent budget meters from Klein, Ideal, and AmpProbe that hold up quite well and don’t break the bank. When measuring most things today a True RMS meter is a must and with electrical work a clamp amp meter is a good thing to have. With clamp meters $100 should really be your starting point, and as you go up so do the features like also measuring DC amps. You should be looking at Cat3 and Cat4 levels the higher the level and volt rating typically signified a better built or better insulated/protected meter.

[@GaryDmedia]

Chris, thanks so much for your experienced advice. I really appreciate your practical input.

[@1rbdfl]

Good info, thank you.

[@busman7228]

That’s a great idea of having the HF meters on hand, you very smart not to lend out your expensive meter. It gets lost or broken by the lender

[@oneanddonetzone3673]

Oh my God that is so funny I have a tool bin for my borrowers in my neighborhood took me a couple years of watching my stuff get destroyed to decide I don’t loan out my good stuff! Thank you that made me chuckle!

[@eb1684]

@@oneanddonetzone3673 Don't let anybody "borrow" anything.

[@louiesecarlos5876]

Your vid is the nicest guide I had never saw in my entire life. I'm an amateur rider and I need this type of info in order for me to check if my motorcycle's electricals are functioning or not. Very true, there are a lot of multimeters in the market and, somehow, I need to find a suitable quality for my motorcycle's maintenance. Thank you again sir for this vid and Keep Safe.😊👍

[@GaryDmedia]

No worries at all Louiese. Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.

[@blueandbanana]

"Yes, you can even die." He says it while smiling. Lol.

[@GaryDmedia]

HaHa! A bit cynical wasn’t it. Sorry. Thanks for your comment Jacky Jack.

[@j_respect5948]

I wouldn't do it, I'm scared more

[@Dracashino]

@@GaryDmedia I think it made the video more enjoyable, I mean a lot of people love these videos who already understand those things. But for amateur folks like me it lightens the mood and keeps our attention :D

[@scottaddison8071]

It is VERY important and needed to be said Strongly

[@danilocatolico2036]

I have one fluke 87V i purchased 1995 until now working well

[@paulb4496]

I'm a Commercial HVAC technician. Pro quality brands are Amprobe, Fieldpiece, Brymen, UEI and TPI. In that order. Any of these are accurate and durable and safe.

[@domainmojo2162]

REED? They look like a proper professional outlet and they're a measurement, analysis and gauge only company, so they seem like they know what they're doing. They also in HVAC among others. I'm thinking of getting one - prolly the REED R5099 or REED R5010.

[@paulb4496]

My choices would be eevblog bm235 (about $150.00), Klein MM700 ($100.00) Uni T UT139C ($58.99) or Amprobe AM530 .

[@lucasgiron5455]

I bought a cheap one, but not the cheepest. I expected it to be usefull for studying the basic laws of electricity in practice (not only in books). Unfortunatelly, the reading value varies too much and does not stop at a certain point. I am a bit frustrated 🤷‍♂️. But thanks for clarifying me with this video!

[@snowy2875]

I think we are much more interested to know is, which is much more closest to the reading , meaninh which budget multimeter are actually more accurate instead.

[@joederochemont6219]

Lowes has the fluke 110 Plus for $159. That a good choice for automotive & general home/handyman type guy. Example, I was troubleshooting a 230 v spa today & my old craftsman meter died. Old, to many drops, & yeah, 20 + years old

[@TheOtttoottto]

As an electrical engineer I use sheap meeter just to proof if there is voltage or not. If im interessted in detail I use a scope

[@contentkudumakannu4230]

I have a clear mind set to buy multimeter after your video watching Such great guidance thanks alot I'm just beginner

[@GaryDmedia]

That’s great to hear, glad the video was helpful.

[@humanresource9659]

"set your eyes on a quality unit and then wait for a reduction in price" That is the best shopping advice for the American professional consumer technician! I hope I never forget those words of wisdom

[@GaryDmedia]

Yes Human Resource, I guess it is very general advice for any quality purchase. Thanks for your feedback.

[@Kozent15]

Thank you for not being a generic AI voice to sell stuff...

[@kevinrush4411]

Are there no videos that compare functionality, use case, and accuracy?

[@danielderese3170]

He just made me happy...don't even know why..thanks

[@GaryDmedia]

Great to hear, thanks for your feedback.

[@MrSupernova111]

I'm brand new to multimeters but I want the Fluke 117 to do testing on my old car. I get the feeling that driving around an old car I'm going to get some fair use out of the thing. Thanks!

[@GaryDmedia]

Good choice Supermova, let's hope not too often. Stay safe.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@GaryDmedia . True! Cheers!

[@decibellone696]

my fav and will never leave Fluke 117

[@pilotavery]

This fluke101 education edition is about 40 bucks and is a high quality flute with a couple really advanced features stripped out. It's a solid multimeter

[@GaryDmedia]

Good tips thanks.

[@davidmmuench]

Adam Savage also recommends that one as a budget meter.

[@ngumbaeunice8636]

Mine blew up but now I have an idea on what to buy thanks

[@funcool8884]

Они не взрываются.

[@twizzy9259]

Great video, easy and fast forward. Bought a cheap multimeter, wanted to test cables if they were broken.. Was looking for this beep noise u get when troubleshooting cables. But there is no speaker on mine.. So confused. Dont buy cheapest one, think again for what u are going to use it for :)

[@GaryDmedia]

Good point.

[@ToGoMania19]

My favorite multimeter is the one I purchased at Haltek supply, formerly in Sunnyvale, California. I figure the receipt in their display for a Heathkit meter, purchased by Steve Jobs, gives my multimeter “way good mojo”!

[@kennethrich2107]

Gary, I want a Fluke, but I work with LED's. I need a meter that will light up a LED while also telling me the forward voltage drop. What do you reccomend? I understand the budget Flukes cant do this ?

[@rudysmd7350]

i am gonna wotk at spaceX..can i use $3 digital Multimeter ??

[@GaryDmedia]

Rudy, you sure can if it meets the requirements of the task your doing. You will only need an expensive meter if you require more accuracy.

[@rudysmd7350]

@@GaryDmedia no sir i am just kidding... sure we need accuracy like a fluke for prefesional and safety equipment ..here i am only use $15 cheap chinese for small project like arduino etc with low voltage.. but thanks for answer 😊

[@GaryDmedia]

HaHa, good to hear. Stay safe.

[@bradmace6144]

Right so I'm a new electrical apprentice, and I wondering what is the point in owning a multimeter vs a fluke tester ? E.g a T6-600. I am assuming the multimeter does differing things thi

[@GaryDmedia]

The T6-600 is a great all round tool for the electrical trade. My son, an electrical contractor has one with him all the time. A multimeter has a lot more features but not as easy to use on the job site.

[@braaitongs]

I am a beginner in electrical engineering and want to build tesla coils and high voltage but low current setups. What do think is necessary?

[@GaryDmedia]

Considering you are investing in an engineering career I would recommend a quality meter. Fluke are know as one of the leaders. Don’t go cheap. You will be using it a lot throughout your career.

[@jhomarsalcedo6755]

This video is so helpful, glad I watch it before I buy my first multimeter

[@GaryDmedia]

I’m glad the video was helpful.

[@paulb4496]

CEM also makes Amazon Commercial meters and a lot of Southwire meters. I only paid $41.90 for the DT355 Reed gets 3 to 4 times the price for the same meter.

[@10.11.9]

Is the multimeter by Klein Tools still made in the United States?

[@GaryDmedia]

Klein tools have a whole range of multimeters and they admit that some new items are sourced from overseas. If a particular product of theirs products say ‘Made in the USA,’ they are, in fact, made in the USA. It is illegal to mislabel a product's “Country of Origin”. My suggestion would be to check each item for that label. Hope that helps. More info here: www.kleintools.com/content/american-manufacturing

[@cachhomevideo1546]

Thanks for this video before I buy

[@GaryDmedia]

Really happy to hear the video was helpful. Thanks for letting me know.

[@neoretrophoto9198]

Ok thanks, now I know I need either a hobby meter or a professional meter. Do I need a license for the professional meter, I would like to be able to test those household mains to make sure I'm getting 60hz?

[@GaryDmedia]

You do not need a license to buy a Professional meter. Anyone can purchase one, but in Australia, insurance companies won’t pay out for accidents that are caused by unqualified people doing their own electrical work. I would not recommend anyone using a multimeter to test mains power without proper training.

[@paulb4496]

A lot of Reed meters are re badged CEM Chinese meters. I own the CEM DT355.. IT'S An o.k. meter, voltage is kind of slow and the Backlight doesn't stay on very long. My favorite clampmeters are my Amprobe ACD 14 pro and Fieldpiece 260. My Eevblog BM235 is my favorite multimeter. I also like my Klein MM700.

[@samarjitpaul7023]

Hi Sir, plz. explain about accuracy, response time, protection, digit update speed in digital multimeters

[@leothaking3007]

Which multimeter should I buy if fixing computers?

[@GaryDmedia]

Leotha, If you are repairing computers for a business. It would be worth your while to buy a good quality meter. There are a lot of cheaper meters. If it was me I would buy a Fluke brand. If they are too expensive for you there are some AstroAI meters that have better leads. Hope that helps.

[@leothaking3007]

@@GaryDmedia Thank you very much!

[@kunkunaku]

Very nice vid. I'm a pharmacist Jim not an electrician! Consequently this was very helpful.

[@GaryDmedia]

Thanks Chorion, I appreciate you letting me know. I’m sure you have been very busy of late. Stay safe.

[@samkeith7544]

Enjoy watching your video. I am looking for a multimeter that can be used to repair pcb boards. Capacitance and LED tests are important. My budget is around USD100 - 150. What would you recommend pls?

[@GaryDmedia]

The links in the description of this video should give you some good options. I would recommend the better and best options. The hobby meters may do it but not as accurate. Hope that helps Sam.

[@crispybatman480]

Asking someone with experience: What are your thoughts on the fluke 50 for occasional household diagnostics?

[@SatyabratSwain1]

You have lots of energy and enthusiasm. 👍👍👍

[@GaryDmedia]

Thanks for your kind words, I appreciate it.

[@samgjdavies]

Such a great instructional video! I need a new multi!

[@GaryDmedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Amazonian11]

I keep finding much of like the examples you've listed in the description. They are either dirt cheap (like $10-15) or insanely expensive, with little in between. So confused on that.

[@harunrasyid4413]

Very informative.thank u.i have simple question ...what do u think about the quality of dekko multimeter from south korea..? They looks good but very cheap herein indonesia

[@GaryDmedia]

Not sure about that brand. I don’t personally have access to it. Sorry Harun.

[@dylanwhite6539]

At my college they had many fluke multi meters. They where all broken. We had to use the cheapo ones instead.

[@GaryDmedia]

Oh dear, yes I know from my personal experience teaching at a training college that equipment can get abused. It works more cost efficient to replace with cheaper gear more often.

[@oneanddonetzone3673]

Thank you for the information very good points! I’ve just upgraded from my three Harbor freight got free with a coupon ones lol to KAIWEETS Digital Multimeter TRMS 6000 Counts Voltmeter Auto-Ranging Fast Accurately Measures Voltage Current Amp Resistance Diodes Continuity Duty-Cycle Capacitance Temperature for Automotive. I think it’s going to be the equivalent of me walking on all fours To flying in the space shuttle. I’m gonna take your course and I thank you so much.

[@GaryDmedia]

Good to hear. Hope the mini course is helpful.

[@bitcollector6285]

2:40 LOL The best moment of a great video! Thank you very much, Sir!

[@GaryDmedia]

Yes it is dangerous. I have been bitten a few times myself.

[@nippes1105]

What is continuity used for?

[@GaryDmedia]

Nippes, This is used to check if there is a continuous wire. Like the resistance function gives you a visual indication of no or low resistance. Continuity gives you an audible indication the wire is not broken. Hope that helps. The Free Multimeter Basics Course explains this.

[@samsmusichub]

Thanks for the info.

[@GaryDmedia]

I appreciate the feedback Sam. 👍

[@samsmusichub]

@@GaryDmedia Ofc!

[@obafanai7789]

I just subscribed because of your activity like you replied to the comments, can you tell ,,, how to use multimetr

[@GaryDmedia]

Good to hear Oba. I appreciate your comments.

[@piyushgamer9115]

Sir, your video is great I need your suggestion about buying a multimeter . If I use to check the voltage of my bike's battery and small circuit. Do I need to buy an accurate expensive multimeter or hobby meter ( cheap )

[@piyushgamer9115]

Plz sir reply me fast

[@GaryDmedia]

No you don’t need to spend a lot of money. A cheaper meter will be fine.

[@WORLDFootballnews741]

What about INGCO MULTIMETER

[@rudydaberry122]

I am a heavy duty diesel technician and need a better multimeter. I use a 60 dollar Amazon one and it’s been okay but I do ALOT of electrical checking

[@seandempsey9396]

I am an Electrition in the UK, the cheep yellow multimeter you referred to as a hobbyist meter is fine for home use on main supply it will measure up to 750 V AC demestic instalations in the UK is 230 V AC Australia is 240 V AC so that meter will be fine, I have been using that same meter for 22 years and I have never had a shock or any problems with it, but I do agree with you on durability don't expect it last as long as mine has mine has been repaired twice since I first got it. Fluke are over priced and over rated. I now use uni-t they are fairly new to the market nice and cheap but high quality.

[@GaryDmedia]

Thanks Sean, I appreciate your input. Thanks.

[@fadiamine2503]

uni-t is a chines product it s cheap but not like Flucke never

[@GaryDmedia]

Good advice M Ark. Thanks for adding your comment. I really appreciate it.

[@botterminator]

Hi, great video and the only one I found to be so quick and informative. I am looking to test PC motherboards and old retro game console boards as well as small CR button batteries like those found on Gameboy games for internal saving. Would you recommend an expensive multimeter for more accuracy? Or should I just get something like the AstroAI you linked in the desc? Cheers!

[@GaryDmedia]

If you are only using the meter to test batteries and simple circuits you will only need a basic meter like the one you mentioned. If you are testing complex circuits that include transistors and resisters you would benefit from spending more money. I get the impression that this would be your first meter. My suggestion is just get a basic meter first.

[@botterminator]

@@GaryDmedia Yes it is my first meter, I just want to make sure I don't blow anything up! Cheers I'll look into a basic meter with basic functions then! Thanks for the quick response.

[@raycasleong8325]

Thank you very much.

[@GaryDmedia]

Great the video was helpful.

[@Dhones123]

Great and helpful video, Thanks! Bought the hobby model you recommend.

[@GaryDmedia]

Glad I could help! Dhones. It's a good start.

[@electrotsmishar]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@GaryDmedia]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tibomavela7547]

I am a beginner which multimeter is best for me

[@GaryDmedia]

Tibo, try the ones I have linked in the description. I have selected an economical meter for you to have a look at.

[@balakotireddy7006]

Thank you sir for good instructions, info.

[@GaryDmedia]

Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it.

[@MerlinsMagic]

Thanks Gary. Good Video

[@GaryDmedia]

Thanks Gavin. I appreciate it.

[@marksam6824]

Looking good automotive multimeter for trucks and car uni t

[@glendagoyal2246]

Thank you .☺️

[@Xxmeca421xX]

I need one to read resistance on tone capacitors with low values like 0.002 my cheap ones work great for my other needs around the house and car.

[@managersamuel]

Fluke 289

[@Joe-rh4bd]

Thank you. I'm going to be s electrician this is helpful

[@GaryDmedia]

Good to hear Joe, I’m glad the video was helpful. All the best on your career as an electrician. Stay Safe!

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Cool, I hope I chose the right multimeter, the one to rule them all (I just bought one) to repair every gadgets and electrical things that's in a house (Wacom tablets, desktop PCs, laptops, retro videogames consoles, current videogame consoles, outlets, PC and Mac power supplies, motherboard, other boards, the fuse box and mains in the fuse box). God bless, Rev. 21:4

[@yousifbaloch3744]

Very information gave us

[@gunasirisilva9340]

Thank you Sir,

[@GaryDmedia]

No problem at all. Happy to be of help.

[@saxysalad1821]

Amps is the unit for current.

[@GaryDmedia]

Good point Saxy Salad. Thanks.

[@saxysalad1821]

@@GaryDmedia No problem, I enjoyed the video!!

[@lailand1346]

I've been fixing electronics for 5 years with 10$ multimeter

[@Xxmeca421xX]

Yeah but can it read a 0.002 tone capacitor? None of my cheap ones will read that low of a resistance and I'm looking to buy one right now.

[@kushalraj93]

AC or DC?

[@arifsecurity]

On my way to buy a $3 one.

[@limitedhangoutlive]

Meanwhile I can’t find a good one. Either the prongs are unreliable or they aren’t sensitive enough.

[@PurpleSpiritFoxFire]

Well i would bet that he doesn't need 0.002 of capacitance. Most people don't need that to begin with

[@Derek_Wyld]

Awesome video thank you Gary :) !

[@GaryDmedia]

Glad the video was helpful.

[@scottaddison8071]

Thanks for the information

[@tecnisdaimondm.g9321]

Excelente

[@betaalyt3809]

Thank-you sir

[@GaryDmedia]

Glad the video was helpful.

[@dilansankalana4858]

Thanks 🖤

[@mrheadshot9522]

I have 20 $ clamp meter cat 4 it measures temp cap.freq induc.dc ac amps its 4000 counts but very good for price name is sinometer bm822 has inruSh lpf ncv flaslight can measure freq on clamp its very acurate some funtctions 0.05% can measure 1000 amps its only thing you need

[@GaryDmedia]

Wow, that's a good price. Glad it works well for you. 👍

[@mrheadshot9522]

@@GaryDmedia yep friend has a fluke and we compared fluke won thats expected someof them cost 500 bucks but mine didit fall down either fluke won with very little head start

[@domainmojo2162]

After this, I'm thinking of just buying a Sanwa PM8a/REED R5099 + a $120.00 clamp meter for AC. I thought I could get away with an all-in-one-piece REED R5099/Frnisi DMT99 to do it all.. but now I'm even more scared! Better safe than sorry!

[@isakwilkinson2491]

This guy is 100% right I'm a first year apprentice electrician and I'm here to tell you Those cheap meters that you see on wish and banggood. Or garbage low volt only like maybe your car if you're lucky. Are they accurate to within a degree they are accurate. If you're not paying 50 to $100 for a meter don't bother. You're just buying garbage at this point. And look at the name brand and God forbid if you get it from China question It absolutely!!!!!!! And guys like this online who are out there to help you or pretty awesome take advantage of that. Cuz I go to school and I pay a tuition in college and work during the day as an apprentice and it ain't cheap. So anyone giving you advice like this online you might want to follow a little bit but do your background definitely on who's telling you what because not all the people on KZbin are I call it the university of KZbin I've got The correct information.

[@Sir-Kay]

Are there diamond-studded multimeters with golden stands? because, If I can't find any, I'll just guess what the voltage is and hope for the best, gtfoh with $100+ pricing.

[@SoranSuleiman]

Thanks for the informative video.

[@GaryDmedia]

No worries Soran, thanks for letting me know.

[@SonuMishra]

I used so many tyeps multimeters but after few months all given wrong reading,,,,

[@NeuroPulse]

It's kind of scary that you can die from using a hobbyist meter. If you buy one for a simple car electronics diagnosis, you will likely have it sit around the house for years. At any point someone could pick it up and use it to test house electronics, unaware of the danger.

[@GaryDmedia]

I wouldn't be too worried. I'm sure many people do test mains power with cheap meters. They are rated to carry out the task but the test probes that are supplied with cheap meters are not very durable.

[@jojodiver8706]

I must be a dinosaur. No one ever even mentions my old Simpson meter.

[@DVeck89]

I’m beginning to think testing household current with the $6 harbor freight multimeter wasn’t so smart…

[@GaryDmedia]

Yes a fairly high risk I'm afraid.

[@kibagami25]

I want to start to repair old video game consoles that i have but I didn't know where to start. This is a great place to start. This helped me out so much because i don't want to die mouhahahah

[@GaryDmedia]

Good to hear, stay safe.

[@MolltoMotto]

99.99% of the people commenting here don't need 500-1000 USD of "Super accuracy". People have to calm down and stop buying things just because you can.

[@hanzilakbar5420]

Subscribed

[@GaryDmedia]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support.

[@hithere8753]

I like to live dangerously.

[@GaryDmedia]

😂 🔌⚡️

[@iashutoshyadav8391]

JAI HIND GOOD JOB

[@nightstringers]

My meter takes forever to read volts I want to know the volts today . lol lol

[@GaryDmedia]

Oh dear. Some of the cheaper True RMS meters are quite slow.

[@ianrosal1235]

uni t 208b all in one

[@lumierenkula5901]

Francais

[@khomo12]

👍👍👍

[@grahamjames1614]

forget the background music - PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

[@randywl8925]

"if your looking for a quality meter, buy a brand like Fluke" .....at this very moment, I stopped watching this Fluke ADVERTISEMENT. I'm guessing you only buy SNAP ON sockets for your Snap on ratchets. I'm not knocking Fluke one tiny bit. Fluke/Snap on/Mac....... Yeah, I get it. People watching are expecting a realistic meter. A basic, a better, and a relative equal to the high end meter brands. Why spend $600 for pride and bragging rights when go $175 to $275 you could buy something as accurate. .0000V difference is close enough for my OCD Why jump straight from El cheapo to Fluke as an example? Guessing $$$

[@WR3ND]

Me at age 5, sticking stripped twist ties into mains outlets, or cutting the power cable on a blender with a kitchen knife... 😅

[@WR3ND]

It's a wonder I survived unscathed.

[@EugeneMaynard]

🙏🏾

[@JacksonEdward-h5i]

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[@GaryDmedia]

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[@ExPsy]

2:41 You can even die! 😃😃😃

[@johnr5545]

God bless

[@christophertadeo6120]

No less than 100?!😳

[@dominicrodrigues797]

😊

[@Z-Ack]

Why cant they just make a meter that does it all? Tired of switching between meters all the damn time.. and explaining which meters are for what is just getting annoying.. fluke =hv and amp. Klein for auto range. And chinesium weng fung for ohm and capacitance... lol..

[@GaryDmedia]

Totally Z Ack. Can be frustrating. Sadly meters have to be specialised fir the task they are designed for. If I find a meter that does everything I will let you know. It could make us very rich. HaHa!

[@zooyorkdanny]

Car audio 4:34

[@GaryDmedia]

Basic car audio installation can be carried out with a cheaper meter.

[@ugochukwujoseph1692]

Hi

[@ugochukwujoseph1692]

I need your help

[@ugochukwujoseph1692]

I'm electrician, I want to know the metre I will use that will be good for me