Do I still like the Uni T UT61e (PLUS GIVEAWAY WINNER)

[@ronniepirtlejr2606]

I bought this meter several years ago with the same type of probes you are using on here. For the home hobbyist, this is a fantastic setup! Once a year I check my standards to make sure everything is still calibrated. It is still just as accurate as the day I bought it! I have been very happy with this digital multimeter !👍

[@isoguy.]

We see so many meter reviws but I dont recall ever seeing one where it has been re-reviewed several month later to test stability and repeatability, your vids just keep getting better and better. Thank you for sharing.

[@learnelectronics]

Welcome

[@Brian-uq6jm]

You're lucky this UT61E survives mains voltage on all ranges (I've tested it on AC240V 50Hz). You aren't supposed to rotate the selector to measure AC line frequency. There's an alternate frequency mode on that AC volt selector position. I've had the same meter for roughly the same amount of time as you. Although it's not my favourite meter, I like it a lot. Not sure if this sounds strange, but one of the main reasons I like about it is that it doesn't auto turn off so that I don't have to make sure i press a button when I turn it on, which I often forget when using my other meters. The lack of backlight doesn't bother me one bit. Although a 2000 count meter will fit most of my needs, it's therapeutic to look at that 22,000 count display. I also like the fact that it beeps if I find a short in diode mode. This makes troubleshooting board issues so much easier and faster because i don't have to keep my eyes on the meter display. If it also had the same beeping (or chirping) as my Fluke 117 when discovering a forward voltage drop on a diode, then the UT61E would be a near perfect multimeter to stay on the bench.

[@carbonosilicio5318]

It's my favorite meter ever. I use it every day for a few years already, in many modes and applications and sometimes with mains voltage and current with no problems. Adding a switchable back light was easy, half an hour work and it's perfect. I really enjoy the extremely fast continuity test (as long as the probes are clean), diode beep on short and fast Ohm reading. Capacitance also works great, comparing with DE-5000 all values are correct. 22000 count it's a superb feature two have. All in all UT61e is an excellent peace of equipment, I hope they keep manufacturing it with no changes! Well maybe the backlight but even without it i recommend this meter 100%.

[@deepaksahu8914]

Best

[@charlesworton4020]

I own and use the 61E, and am quite pleased with it. I like that the 22,000 count resolution gives me an extra digit of resolution up to 22 volts, as opposed to 4 volts or 6 volts on a 4K or 6K count meter. I can't say that its ever made a practical difference, but I'm still glad it's there. I miss the backlight, but there are videos from several sources on adding one. >Charlie

[@stewartrv]

Had the same Uni T UT61E for 2-3 years and its been great.

[@sablanex]

I'm probably buying the 61E, it's a good price point and features. Sure I could buy a fluke 87 but I won't be using it enough to justify the price

[@alsnow3582]

I bought one on your recommendation. It arrived today and I like it. Next purchase will be the Probe Master.

[@DavidWatts]

I really like the Uni-T 61e, I picked mine a number of years ago possibly 5 and it has survived quite a few falls (12ft or more from a window) and plenty of misuse. Nice clear display and perfectly serviceable for hobby use. I have only replaced the battery in mine twice and I have even had it doing logging to the PC for extended periods.

[@learnelectronics]

Im really supprised (in a good way) how long the battery has lasted. I really do like this meter.

[@koktelici]

He fried it at 11:45. That setting off rotary switch is for frequency measurement of maximum 30V. People take a minute and read the manual before first use.

[@learnelectronics]

I did not "fry it" as you say. But thanks for playing.

[@svsv9]

This model is discontinued. Because of that some seller are giving away at very low price nowadays. I wonder if this is a good choice? How good realiable it is? I need a very sensitive and precise uA meter.

[@georgechambers3197]

I bought the Meterk that you recommended and really like it. I also have a Fluke 75, Fluke 23 and an ancient Micronta 22-191. Of course the requisite half a dozen HF cheapos. I'm glad the Uni-T is stilll hanging in there. Thanks for the report!

[@learnelectronics]

The MeterK is a great meter and for the money can't be beat. I'm not knocking it it all. My preference for the 61e is just a preference for having the ac/dc switchable via a button.

[@willyrivero470]

Thanks for your reviews I bought this multimeter. I was a Fluke tipe of guy until I have this meter. I am so pleasently surprised of this meter I don't like it...I love it. Believe it or not I'm actually using it more than my Fluke. It's fast, easy to handle, great display (don't miss the backlight) and I like the arrange of the rotary functions selections since it goes straight to what I ussually use everytime. Of course I will only need my Fluke when the going gets tough but now it can rest as a second hand multimeter, most of my time work deals with low voltages. I'm planning to get the UT139 also. I wasn't a chinesse tipe of guy but now I'm glad I was wrong.

[@dennis2494]

I have one and I love it , and the DC volts can be calibrated with a pot inside the meter if ever needed.

[@zangogando6134]

Thank you Dr ...I am beginner in electronics ... I dont know what to buy ... maybe ut 61e! What do you think?

[@Luke-12V]

good day, I wanted to ask why the S in the bottom left is lit on the display, and is there a way to turn it off? thank you and have a nice day

[@kaybhee6]

2021 apr... have u come across anything better ? even if it costs a bit more ?

[@supersilve]

Hi thanks for the nice review, I also have a UNI-T 61E. I never managed to use the communication cable with my laptop. I tried to look for the comms port in the control panel of windows 10 but this does not exist. I also bought an adaptor from RS232 to usb. Have you an idea how to do this?

[@learnelectronics]

No sorry

[@mineown1861]

Brymen bm867 , same uni T and hanang , keithley 199 and a fluke 8520 . Hands down , the one that gets most use and lives centred on the workbench is the uni-t , The hanang un8008 is the household meter , the brymen I got when I tackled repairing the dead keithley and fluke I bought off Ebay. They're all great meters , the brymen just seems to occupy more real estate on a crowded bench than necessary at times , the hanang was just a whim but handy around the house . The other two are shelf dwellers, since most benchwork is eyes down and looking up is a distraction they are sorely underutilised . Currently they are redundant overspec'd panel meters for my bench power supply , which seems a shame ... kinda like keeping chickens in your vintage mustang. Still , it's better than having the as ornaments , that job is taken by the multimeter I forgot , an AVO 8 mkii in full working order but when I dust it off it's just that .

[@mrpetit2]

My favorite multimeter is the Brymen BM869s by far. Both in useage as in accuracy. BTW I also have a Fluke and the little aneng an8009. The aneng sits in a portable toolbox because it's so small. The fluke is hardly used. The Brymen is better, in all aspects.

[@EvelienSnel]

Your Fluke read .348 on the 2R2-resistor. Why is nobody protesting to that? Why did you accept that without blinking your eyes?

[@robc8468]

9 volt powered meters tend not to be damaged from battery leaks I read the 9 volt is double wrapped and much less likely to leak and damage the meter like AA or AAA cells. The sunbeam dollar store 9 volt battery works just fine for meters and smoke detectors.

[@MrJohnnaz]

I have an early Uni-T watt meter, that has the wrong spelling for "True RMS" cast right into the front of the meter. Think it's spelled "Ture RMS" if I remember correctly. Haven't used it in a while.

[@learnelectronics]

We see a lot of Chinese misprints. You'd think they would work harder on stuff like that. But it does not seem to be the case.

[@theirisheditor]

I bought this Uni UT61e after watching the earlier review video and haven't had any issue with it, including testing mains 230V. I find the 5th digit very useful on the 10A range as I can see down to the milliamp. I'm not sure if my meter is slightly different to the video as the manual for mine mentions not to apply more than 30V RMS or 60V DC on any mode, except the Voltage and Current modes. To measure the mains cycle frequency on mine, I first put it on Voltage, press the blue button for AC and then press the yellow button to show the cycle frequency. I managed to blow the 10A fuse by mistake after measuring the current from an SLA battery charger and forgetting to swap the probes before measuring the battery voltage. In case anyone runs into the same issue, it uses a BS 1362 10A ceramic fuse, the fuse that fits a UK/Irish appliance power plug. The 1A fuses are however less common here as small appliances such as a table lamp usually have a 3A fuse minimum in its plug.

[@learnelectronics]

Thanks for sharing that info. That bit about the measuring the freqeuncy might explain why mine didn't like it too much!!

[@Brian-uq6jm]

You can order fuses directly from UNI-T. I've done that before. They're the exact fuses that came with my 61E. $0.6 AUD per fuse regardless of which one it is. Ordered 20 of them cuz otherwise it's not worth the shipping cost...

[@michaelpadovani9566]

Well done. I have a UniT clamp meter that i like (auto ranging) however not for measuring small currents. My green Commercial Electric is my fav meter...been rock solid.

[@ed-jf3xh]

I have 2. The AN8008 and a Fluke 8025B. I like them both. The Fluke for bench, the AN for the on-the-go tool bag.

[@SomeRandomPerson163]

Realy like that resolution. Also like "analog" bar. And that looks like working fast enought.

[@chrismarkland8904]

I work on Tube Guitar Amplifiers and will test it in the 300+ DC volt range and let you know if it self destructs.

[@162545710]

In this brand Uni-t one of my favorite is Ut 171B and Ut 139 E, I'm Electrician and I repair radios, tv set etc. Of course those brands Fluke, BK Precision are very accurate

[@mauricepetit9986]

Great video again Paul. I'm a maniac, when it comes to multimeters. I must have about 14 of them, but my 3 best are the Klein MM700, the Greenlee Dm-200A (clone of a Brymen) and the Ideal 61-340, which are my 3 most expensive and accurate ones. Thanks again for the videos.

[@learnelectronics]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I will check out your DMMs online.

[@Brian-uq6jm]

I have one more handheld multimeter than you. :P

[@gordselectronicshobby3853]

Paul, Do you know where to get the fuses for the ANENG multimeters?

[@learnelectronics]

www.electricalworld.com/Mobile/en/Cooper-Bussmann-BS1362-Electric-Mains-UK-3-Pin-Plug-Top-Fuses-Power-Breakers---10A/m-s-1066-3104.aspx?PartnerID=3&gclid=CjwKCAjwtvnbBRA5EiwAcRvnpsL3qJAesbFoOa_IEG8Do71hl9WEp5JkAbhEJgU_6kmUyzaT6ng1URoCSCYQAvD_BwE&UnitedStates

[@malekchourou8180]

Hi great video ! I'm having a problem of frequency measurement of a value around 25 Mhz. This multimeter shows a value of 0 even though it is specified that it can go up to 40 Mhz in the datasheet can anyone help ?

[@Maltanx]

I've calibrated mine two days ago. After a year it was still very reliable and on spec, but since i bought a voltage reference (checked with a 6.5 digit agilent multimeter) , i wanted to calbrate it to be spot on down to the exact millivolt. Now, on the 20V range it is off by only + or - 1 millivolt at most. Curious to see the long term stability Great multimeter, i really want to buy another one, you can't have too many multimeter, and i love this one. Only downside is that it come with that useless cable for data logging, why just not put the usb cable in the package, who the hell still uses that rs232 Port?

[@learnelectronics]

It's one of my favorite meters. And I agree, I haven't seen a serial port in years.

[@diyland9179]

What do you think about Brymen bm231 and ut61d?

[@yambo59]

What do ya think of the Aneng 8009, I have it and the 8008 - the 8009 has a small edge with Temp and NCV functions but loses the square wave which is less useful at least to me. The 61E has neither temp, backlight or NCV, and that may not matter in some cases. I liked the 22,000 count 61E but for my purpose I got the UT139C as it has more input protection, and a backlight with the biggest tradeoff being its 6,000 count. As always its six of one and half dozen of the other--lol Id like to see someone crack open the Voltcraft VC830 from Germany, it looks like a clone of the UT61 series with virtually the same case with light gray rubber surround but costs almost twice as much about $79 on Amazon - dont see much info on the VC830 id like to see the interals and see if its worth twice as much as its only a 6,000 count meter.

[@trevorjames83]

Paul reviewed the 8009 a couple of months ago. If you search on his channel, you should find it. If I recall correctly, it came out very well.

[@yambo59]

Yes I saw that review, the reason I asked was he said the 8008 was the best value, but I kind think the newer 8009 might be a bit better as its essentially the same meter but with temp and NCV functions added, I have no use for the square wave generator on the 8008 - but thats just me.

[@robc8468]

You should compare the UT61E to the ANENG AN-870 a 19,999 count full size meter for about half the price of the UT-61E . Soon I will own both.

[@aaronkoh7749]

I always hope that uni-t gets its stuff ul listed. It deserves to be up there. It is not partly because of the advocacy of safety when using multimeter which I think can be easily overcome if uni-t gets UL listed.

[@1pcfred]

I have a UNiT T UT 61e. It works for me. But yeah it has little in the way of input protection so it is not going to be as rugged as a higher end meter is.

[@DoctorThe113]

Can you try adding backlight?

[@hyperluminalreality1]

You should like this meter, especially after it survived what you did to it at 11:33. Read the manual dude. Hahaha. You just put 120VAC into the meter and rotated the switch to the low voltage HZ setting....twice. WWRRONG! To measure AC mains HZ just hit the yellow button when in the AC volts position. The symbol is right there in plain sight on the selector switch and is color coded to the yellow button even. The manual explains it too. I am sure you understand this now, but for anyone watching.....No need to abuse your meter through ignorance.

[@mikeoliver3254]

Great follow up for the uni-t. My favorite meter has quickly become the aneng Q1. I reach for that one first every time. But the best part of any of my multimeters is those probe master probes I got awhile ago. I have found that checking the continuity check of all of my meters that they latch better and faster with the probe masters. Hey maybe you could get them to do a giveaway on your channel. Great video Paul.

[@wadehicks9270]

My favorite meter is my BK Precision ASYC II 5370 and my BK Precision 5492 bench top meter. I’m liking that UT61E too lol

[@paulp2089]

I have the UT136C+ and it works fine

[@montech5647]

Great job! I'm looking for new multimeter for my audio hobbies (amps, preamps, etc) and this DMM might suits good enough.

[@EduardoVG1337]

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[@tablatronix]

I noticed my uni-t polarity is reversed when doing continuity tests. Was confusing and odd

[@learnelectronics]

how's that? continuity has no polarity

[@budi0251]

On old analog multimeters they did this as well, I remember my school days.

[@manicdataminer]

Looking at the manual, it uses negative voltage for continuity testing. All others in the UT61 range (A, B, C, D) use positive. Why, idk.

[@ReviewUSA-ri5dv]

09:48 It did light the green LED.

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Thanks Paul. I have a Uni-T UT139C that is a decent little meter. It does have a backlight, but no temp. My Brymen BM869s is my favorite meter because I can read DC & AC at the same time, among other things. But anytime I check on mains power, I use my Fluke 87V just to be on the safe side. Oh, and I should mention my BK Precision 114A VOM. They don't make it anymore and mine is in brand new condition.

[@learnelectronics]

That Brymen is a nice meter.

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Yeah, it is. I have all of the accessories for it also.

[@Metalhead-4life]

Yeah I wish Fluke would make a AA/AAA DMM for electronics/hobbyists

[@oh_what_a_cool_man]

11:29 :))) This should be a good lesson.

[@user-be4yc2vr5c]

Just having a follow up review later got auto thumbs. GJ bud thanks. Been eyeing it for awhile now. Up to 70 bucks almost now tho =/

[@learnelectronics]

Look around, try aliex or newfrog. It's a nice meter.

[@ABDULLAH.madinh]

Very good review Thank you for this video

[@MalagasOnFire]

This meter here is more expensive ( GS / Intertek model) but has the extra protection. The only thing that is useful is the backlight if you're raspberry pi is behind a TV but you can use a flash light. Suitable for homebench and 9V its feeds those beefy opamps :P First meter Protek A800 pocket analog ( still works) and digital meter is a uni-t 50b 8 years old (good survivor :P ), my favourite used meter was the Fluke 117 ( not mine of course).

[@learnelectronics]

Thanks Fabio. I like to hear about what meters guys like and use.

[@MalagasOnFire]

There are other brands that i also used and liked such as Agilent , Brymen , Protek , Meterman and kind of the uni-t brand for learning purposes . Nowadays most meters use AAA or AA batteries.

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

My Brymen 869s uses a 9V.

[@MalagasOnFire]

It does not consume a lot of battery that meter, unless logging current measurements into PC for extended periods. My uni-t 50b only got 3 9V batteries in it's entire life and had usage, ( the supplied one doesn't count :P) .

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

The first thing I did was replace the supplied battery with a Duracell, same with my 87V.

[@josephmazzeo9413]

I have the Aneng 8009 which is basically the same size as the 8008...like the features but I like a meter to have a fair amount of weight and bulk to it...the Aneng is just too small and light unless you like a pocket meter. On the bench it is flimsy and doesn't prop up too well as you demonstrated. BTW I cringed when you rotated the dial with the AC line connected.

[@gordselectronicshobby3853]

Anode and Cathode on a capacitor? That's a new one on me!!

[@learnelectronics]

Electrolytic caps are polarized

[@edwinjangao]

please make a review for aneng q10

[@stephanc7192]

Good video Like you uni-t Lile the 20000 count

[@mustafayasiraydin]

I have uni-t 33A+ 2000 count is generally sufficient for me. Important specs for me are auto ranging, capacitor/ac current measurements, compactness and it has aaa batteries :). I would consider getting 61E after watching this video though if i can spare more time on electronics.

[@robroberts1473]

My fav is a fluke 117, but I wish I had a 87-V . 😔

[@Brian-uq6jm]

My favourite used to be 117 until... I got a Brymen 869s.

[@TheDigitalAura]

I found my UT61e to be quite a bit out for voltage compared to my Keithley 2000 and Fluke 289, even the lowly Aneng was more accurate. At least it was easy to calibrate though with just a simple screw adjustment inside. My favorite meter would have the be the Fluke 289 as it's a beast with more features than you can shake a stick at. I always recommend UT61e for beginners however.

[@mrkattm]

You left off what I consider one of most important test for a hand held multi meter and that is the drop test.

[@learnelectronics]

Ive dropped it a few times. Only a scratch on window.

[@andreasmeyer9011]

Top Video. Ich habe auch ein Uni T 61e, allerdings die EU Version mit dickeren Sicherungen und verbesserten Eingangsschutz. Es ist ein perfektes Multimeter für den Hobbybereich und ich möchte es nicht mehr missen. In Verbindung mit meiner Uni T 210E Stromzange, mit der ich auch oft Arbeite bin ich somit perfekt ausgerüstet. Dank für das tolle Video.....

[@jackpinecreed6587]

My Fav too.... 👍👊😁

[@ThilinaWimalapriya]

Good Video

[@rohankumar5461]

aneng 8008

[@jsaturnus]

Get a better voltage standard :)

[@vizkoze]

The point of having a reference is not to be exact. It has to be stable in time.

[@giovanivalentino559]

The ugliest device I've ever seen

[@reeseyme9613]

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