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[@DarkInsanePyro]

Fantastic! We have a X 4000 series at work and I am LOVING it. Price isn't actually that bad for the amount of innovation and effort that went into the scope. IMHO it is worth it...

[@Gazarhya]

Bit late, I know, but non the less, Happy new year, Dave. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Gareth.

[@mikeselectricstuff]

Wot - no Sagan reviewing the touchscreen..?

[@xmed0]

Sagan is adorable !!

[@nicholasogrizovic7265]

Of course,He is

[@badgermost]

Such a nice kid huh? Dave gotta be proud!

[@SE45CX]

Yeah I think it is a good thing to involve him in his dad's business. Even though all the terms fly over his head, he feels very valued that his opinion is heard about the electronics!

[@xmed0]

***** jeez -_-''''' ...

[@xmed0]

you have a serious problem, check the link here : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_disorder

[@nheng6913]

The touch screen is an excellent implementation and kudos for that. The sizing, response and touch are well done. But just like colors and brightness, there should be an adjustment for touch sensitivity. We're in winter and I've had time with much too sensitive behavior. Makes it difficult to move toward a button without premature activation. Touch alignment hasn't been needed. Features are large enough so any slight aging doesn't matter.

[@gglovato]

Dave, we need a teardown comparison!, old vs new mainboard!

[@zeuss194]

The user interface with step by step description in a "pro" measurement tool. Show how much the ease of use is now a key factor to sells. Usually such feature is an "option package" in industrial world. Nice review btw

[@ijf03208rek]

haha, the kid is totally an engineer in training! still, quite the scope. they've got a pretty good thing going, i bet it'd throw a good share of their market off if they issued an all new unit.

[@SONOFAZOMBIE2025]

Is it possible to find one in a dumpster dive?

[@JetNmyFuture]

I am glad I waited a bit longer for this one. It's a small update overall, but adds the features I wanted. Touch is cool and I will probably like it, but expect that I will use a mouse more often for selections, windowing, etc.....

[@EEVblog]

JetNmyFuture The zone triggering is really cool upgrade too.

[@bladerunner114]

I can't believe how oscilloscopes are advanced nowadays.

[@marianoaldogaston]

my son is about the same age. and I can understand yours better than mine. the problem is that we speak Spanish, and still understand your son better.

[@truckerallikatuk]

I see the touchscreen isn't quite as fingerprint resistant as it could be... The shot of it tilted at about 35 mins shows them up clearly. The display on the touch version appeared a bit higher contrast and clearer, at least on here anyway, perhaps Dave could comment on that?

[@carstengrn3452]

Hmm, guess my TDS2014 needs a replacement anytime soon ;) Nice review Dave !

[@1O1ZERO]

hey dave, just an idea, how about a live stream after such reviews? (maybe a week later) where people can ask questions about the scope (or other stuff) and u can live show how it works, cause u forgot maybe a feature or so

[@vaualbus]

Keysight have also release a quite time back new scope with 10bit ADC and 20GS/s. They should give you the scope so you do a review on them! Though I think think they are a little too much advanced for you. Good video by the way. You could have add the teardown to this vide as a completly teardown would be annoying as I think the hardware are completly the same!

[@superdau]

Wow, from the title I thought you would be reviewing a cheap chinese oscilloscope. I didn't know Agilent was renamed to Keysight. Keysight? Really?! It sounds like your typical chinese brand, where they slap two random words together. I don't think I'll ever be in the position to buy a top scope like this, but at least they implement features that drag the whole market up, even the low end. So I hope that namechange doesn't hurt them, because then in a few years those features will have trickled to entry level scopes.

[@tubical71]

It´s just another re-invention, as when they re-invented HP they pronounced the original HP as agilent (as it´s some sort of "..close to.." you know;) May be half a year later they will come up with another re-invention and call themself may SideKey....or aKEYland...

[@jan.tichavsky]

I still have exactly the same reaction and it's not the first video that I see with Keysight product. Couple months ago I learned that it's not new cheap generic brand when going through Farnell's e-shop, that was big surprise for me. And it still sounds very cheap, not quality and renowned brand, to this day. After this review I'd like to play with such scope though :)

[@DjResR]

I thought the same exact thought that it would be a cheap clone of Agilent 3000A made by generic chinese company for half the price.

[@kilgore62120]

Great video but the "LAN + VGA optional" just killed me... Hopefully they kept USB included.

[@soviut]

I wonder about the boot times test. Was this this the first time booting the new device? If so, it may be doing additional checks and setup on first boot.

[@Kodachi123]

New Scope which I cannot afford! YEAH!

[@yaghiyahbrenner8902]

Dam this scope is so responsive, I really like it.

[@twjonckheere]

They just needed a way to put the new Keysight logo on the machine itself. The latest firmware upgrade could only do that for the display. :)

[@adrianhurt1172]

Hi. Would it be possible to demonstrate these scopes triggering on television waveforms (real life stuff) as we are finding it very difficult to find a replacement scopes for our analogue Teks and Flukes that have a proper TV trigger functionality, without taking half an hour to get the thing to trigger! and if your looking for a signal that may or may not be there, very difficult. I have looked at one of these scopes and was extremely disappointed that you have no ground input facility! I know this is a bit of an issue with ADC's as you could be out of range but rather strange? This is a button that I use 3rd in line with voltage range and timebase speed so somewhat disappoint at the loss of this function.

[@SilverCoreLabs]

The touchscreen is nice, but I don't think it's for me. I am a fanatic about keeping my test equipment screens clean and shiny and I would always be cleaning the screen! I have a nice big touchscreen in my vehicle and I am constantly cleaning it! :)

[@jonathanoconnor2001]

I'll stick with my Tektronix 7104 oscilloscope that my company purchased brand new just over a decade ago.

[@blackstar2008]

I noticed at 11:47 you tried to zoom in with pinching gesture but didn't work.

[@arcadeuk]

hahaha every time "Look at this" as Dave moves the screen around. Certainly not used to having a touch screen is he lol

[@slap_my_hand]

a touchscreen costs almost nothing. why aren't they in cheaper scopes? and why is keysight the only oscilloscope brand with reasonable channel colors? Just tell me why no scpoe on the market has a "custom colour" setting?

[@nheng6913]

Responding in 2024 ... no change at all. These scopes are Windows CE and Linux based (new EDU series). There should be brightness, color control, palettes, etc. They are all for the taking. It would require a little bit of extra code. 10 years since introduction. But, the playing field is level and probably why nothing changes.

[@tra757200]

Great review Dave! I submit a name change to the EEVBlog though. EEV&SaganBlog. Has a nice ring to it hey? The 3000T is pretty nice but like all HP gear, its costly.

[@Razor2048]

I wonder, can those oscilloscopes be overclocked for better performance? For the price they charge, it should include a Core i7 4790K, a decent PCI - express SSD, in addition to a better ASIC, in addition to 802.11ac 4 stream, and 10 gigabit Ethernet (and a bunch of eSATA ports, and a bunch of server functions so that you can get your ESXi on while probing stuff) just for the hell of it.

[@Anamnesia]

24:50 the mouse pointer was moving around on the screen. I'm guessing you had a USB mouse connected at the rear?

[@radarmusen]

First HP, then Agilent and now Keysight. I still wonder why they get rid of HP.

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Thanks Dave. I wish I could afford one...

[@robbowman8770]

3104T UK list price GB £9,411 (US$ 14,232 approx). Um, got anything a bit cheaper?

[@robbowman8770]

Also just noticed that they only give you 500MHz probes for your stupidly expensive 1GHz scope ("Each 3000T X-Series oscilloscope comes standard with one 500 MHz passive probe per channel."). I hope that's a web site cockup but I fear it's just robbery

[@EEVblog]

Rob Bowman Because it's 1GHz, what did you expect? Look at the 100MHz model instead.

[@EEVblog]

Rob Bowman I explained that the technology of passive probes only goes to 500MHz or so.

[@robbowman8770]

1 gig is no big deal now. They're milking it. Retailing at, what, 25 x bom cost?

[@robbowman8770]

You missed the point. I've used their gear for decades and hold it in high regard for its quality. The point is that the whole market is overpriced. 5 GS/s is now easy and done using commodity parts. The market will adjust. I've delivered very complex embedded systems so I get that there needs to be good ROI to cover R&D costs but it's artificially high now so will adjust IMHO. I'd like to be Mr Rigol right now.

[@lmiddleman]

List price for MSOX3104T: $17281 AUD.

[@thsinger]

How you know you watch to much EEVBLOG? Answer: As a German you start to use English words because while talking to your customer presenting a product you don't remember German Word for reliable or other Words. This happens today after I talked with a Customer in our Shop. Ohh so embarrassing, my customer must think I'm stupid.

[@nheng6913]

And now we have the "World's most advanced oscilloscope" according to morning email from TestEquity. The 4000G, same as my 4000A in a dust collecting color. Boring, no, insulting memory depth has not changed, nor has the display resolution. Very sad, to advancement at all. I'm still in love with the 3000T because it checks all the boxes for me but Keysight needs to move this line forward, unless they've resigned to Rigol and Siglent on low end scopes. So, 9 years later and the cow is still in for milking.

[@eliotpowell8832]

@29:30 1GHz passive probes do exist, Tektronix TPP1000, never used one though.

[@EEVblog]

Eliot Powell Yes, but AFAIK Keysight do not have standard 1GHz switchable passive probes

[@eliotpowell8832]

EEVblog Fair point!

[@theonlyari]

When they sales peoples came to our lab to show off the 4000 series, they tried to sweeten the pot by including ALL of the serial addons for "free". It was a $10000 discount. They claimed it was a sale that agilent, or whatever they call themselves these days, was doing at the time... so it will no doubt that it will happen again.

[@JetNmyFuture]

If its a sale/no sale scenario - software add-ons become freebies. Its a clever setup for the sales people. They can "give" you $10,000 with no direct manufacturing costs.

[@SaptarshiGhosh7]

What about 720p/1080p resolutions??

[@iPelaaja1]

It takes some time for them to be ready. The lower resolutions are available first, its just how youtube works

[@SaptarshiGhosh7]

iPelaaja1 - Didn't know it. :-P Thanks for the info.

[@flyguille]

why you want more resolution? are you trying to see HD movies decoded in your Osciloscope?.

[@Leonelf0]

flyguille he meant the vid quality

[@flyguille]

***** oh crap!, right!.

[@pixiepaws99]

Since then, there has been zero advancement in scopes other than 12 bit ADCs. We still have the same crappy laggy UI in every scope other than Keysight...

[@twocvbloke]

Looks like a neat piece of kit, shame I can't afford anything like that... :)

[@Edu_RJR]

nice touch there in the middle

[@gamccoy]

I loved the review and the scope. Unfortunately, if you aren't running a real lab for profit, this beast is too expensive. Hobbyist need not apply. Maybe there will some deals to be had on Ebay in 10 years :)

[@pixiepaws99]

Nope.

[@jonathanwhite2303]

we want more rants!

[@spacejaga]

I hate you! Just spent 40 min watching video about a thing I have no idea how to use, what it is used for, will never use and might even never see one with my own eyes.... And still I watched.....

[@megamixa]

Oscilloscopes are surprisingly easy to use. Once you understand the terminology it's rather straight forward.

[@Landrew0]

Bootup time is a tradeoff of many factors, I'm sure you understand.

[@kilgore62120]

True. Moreover, I prefer a longer boot time and faster response on the HMI than contrary.

[@yihangli2252]

I have a Keysight MSO-X 3054T Oscilloscope, but its date and time is not able to keep my Laptop in sync when i connected it to my Laptop via USB cable. I have no idea if there is way to make the date / time accurately synchronous between the Oscilloscope and a PC/Laptop. Anyone can help me on that? Thanks.

[@geoffwood1965]

why don't they trigger, mask test and decode Ethernet... the most prolific comms protocol these days?

[@SetMyLife]

I WANT ONE! ... I don't care they're called Keysight anymore.

[@nheng6913]

That nice dark cyan Megazoom on the name label is now black. Really? You saved about 10 cents and had to process ECNs costing thousands of times more.

[@chrisdonges]

What are the 10 or so little gold squares under the probe sockets on higher end scopes?

[@jope7137]

Contacts for active probes.

[@glsapp23]

Warning: super cute Australian kid with an adorable accent.

[@spencercheung7154]

Keysight now offer these 2000 to 6000 series scopes with free software upgrade, does it means there is new scopes release soon? Is it the right time to buy?

[@stonent]

He didn't void the warranty... Disappointed...

[@zhuoningyang8544]

Tektronix MDO3000 still much better scope at the same price!!

[@power-max]

0:50 Because it's...... TOUCHY!!!! LOL

[@martinq3860]

13.000 Euros.... hoooooooly fork, that this costs more than my freaking car... including a year's supply of gas xD aren't there any affordable scopes, that perform well enough for audio-application?

[@SatyajitRoy2048]

How could you send it back before tearing it down ?

[@RemiBusseuil]

10X the price of a Picoscope with 100X less functionalities, that is my assessment after working on the Keysight 3000

[@MrHolozip]

5 of those 1 Ghz models are the same price as an entry level Tesla...

[@Billblom]

Boot time could be worse... it could have used the dreaded crt.....

[@asuspower8629]

:o wow looks like a sidegrade though compared to an upgrade still looks like a great scope though

[@EEVblog]

asuspower Yeah, you could consider it that way as it's basically the exact same scope under the hood.

[@idoaricha1]

LOL X) count how many time Dave says "button" from 2:50 - 4:10 :D

[@mahadua7188]

Woww keysight

[@leppie]

Why the hell do they go and spoil it by using different fonts? /o\

[@riscy00]

No Caption, why?

[@JeffJK000]

no 720/1080 60fps?

[@SilverCoreLabs]

The KZbin encoding method makes the lower resolutions available first after uploads but can take an hour or more to make the HD versions available. This is how KZbin has always worked. Check again, it's available now.

[@nheng6913]

You can now buy virtually NOTHING for this model. Case parts, display, touch screen, power supply and just about every part needs to go in for SERVICE to get a stinking little part. Please help to shame Keysight into changing this parts policy. It's ridiculous.

[@OneBiOzZ]

I hate there new name, simply does not roll of the tongue and does not sound as badass (industry term XP ) "i have a keysight 3000T" "i have an agulant 3000T" just sounds better

[@OneBiOzZ]

***** i never said it takes from the scope, but by them simply not changing there name they would get much more brand recognition its similar to "i got the new BMW" vs "i got the new dodge" ... one simply sounds better, impresses people more and something you're more likely to show off even if they're the same car (not trying to compare BMW to dodge)

[@EyebrowsMahoney]

Agilent has been talking up the Keysight name for quite some time. Anyone who's in the know, knows Keysight is an Agilent product. The last conference I went to made sure to make the distinction and provided us with a ton of Keysight swag to drive it home. So there's no loss, anyone who is in Agilent's customer base is already well aware. Those of us who are looking at these products have nothing to show off or impress... we're doing work.

[@kilgore62120]

Eyebrows Mahoney +1 Agilent has been mentioning that some of their test equipment products will be separated and renamed Keysight probably over a year ago if I'm not wrong. Folks in the business have been aware of this for long now and they don't need a badass name, just some good specs they can trust. BTW, Great Video Dave but you should check out Lecroy oscilloscopes. They have some very good equipment too and the touchscreen function is something they have for at least two years already in some of their models ... You should really ask for demo products (from experience, they have a pretty nice commercial mindset).

[@thefatmoop]

Keysight? Lmao what the hell? Who was the executive who had the bright idea to rename agilent? Keysight sounds like something i'd find at radioshack or ebay.

[@NickStallman]

Don't turn it on. Take it apart!

[@revealingfacts4all]

I work at a fortune-5 company and I would have a hard time justifying $13,900 scope in the embedded space I work in. I like Dave's reviews but these super high end gear, I have to wonder who his audience really is here. I'm guessing Keysight gave or loaned him this gear to showcase it as a marketing stunt for those of us watching his channel and also work in an industry where we may have purchasing influence. So I really have to ask: Who's buying these things?

[@EEVblog]

Eric Mayo You aren't aware this is available as much cheaper 100MHz model?FYI countless viewers have bought the existing same price 3000 series scope based on my previous review.

[@kilgore62120]

If 14K$ for a medium end scope is too much for your company, then, sorry buddy but there is something wrong with them. If you have some serious business going on and you need some thrustworthy equipment you can be using full time, then it's gonna be the price for it. Moreover, according to their MTBF, putting your money in some tech like has to be seen as an investment. This scope isn't going to be obsolete by tomorrow... If you're scared for the price of the scope, don't look at the price for active probes of some competitors. Some almost reach 10K$ a piece in some cases.

[@revealingfacts4all]

Dude, stifle you're assuming dialog and stop putting words in my mouth. I never claimed it was too much for the company nor was I afraid of the price and you appear to have no experience working in a large company. When you buy something this expensive it goes through a purchasing department who will then call the company to negotiate a price but before that happens, most large companies have budget centers where you need to justify the need. Hence the reason I asked: who is buying these things? Where I work, we are a Tektronix shop with some of equipment well into the $100K range but do those people watch Dave's videos? Again, who is buying these things that watch Dave's channel? For what I do in my home lab there is no way I, personally, could afford this scope. I might recommend it within the organization I work but I really doubt my peon roll in the company would carry enough weight to influence a purchasing decision.

[@revealingfacts4all]

EEVblog viewers that are hobbiest or working on a hobbiest budget? really? It just appears to me you're reviewing very expensive gear that only very wealth person or large company can afford.

[@revealingfacts4all]

InXLsisDeo Not a fair comparison. TopGear has large budget. Ever watch or subscribe to Consumer reports? CR never takes any gifts, loaners, etc... They buy everything so their opinion is credible & unbiased. Dave's review of an expensive scope only large companies can afford is dubious especially when the review is so glowing. I know the facts can be checked, but he promotes himself as an unbiased mouth piece. I'm not trying to be a troll here but I really wonder why he reviews such expensive equipment knowing this is his full time job. He must monetize his youtube channel to make ends meet, right? So he needs to continue to receive equipment to review. No company wants bad press either. So this, for me, draws his true intentions & motivations a bit into question for me and from other comments, it seems others question it too. I would much rather he stick to hobby level price ranges but, hey, that's just me. Did I enjoy the review? Of course. It was well done.

[@ilanmagen]

No can buy one I need to buy my lunch instead

[@jonathanpeden9930]

Sorry Dave, but Sagan is way cooler than you...

[@user-ir1ps1en8h]

Buy Rohde&Schwarz and leave Keysight on the place they belong :)

[@akeavid]

Nice screen, yeah .. Can i watch Rambo movies on it???

[@tubical71]

no sorry, but it´ll run DOOM, for sure!

[@remigrz]

Ok Jimmy McGill 😅

[@lasersbee]

2:10 Hilarious.... ROFL

[@yaghiyahbrenner8902]

Powered by Windows CE

[@Mickice]

Sega! 2:07

[@WrenAkula]

Is that supposed to be a joke?

[@charlesturner897]

I actually heard that in the saga startup tone

[@StWtal]

Das riecht mittlerweile zu sehr nach Kommerz, Dave!

As video First!

[@aserta]

Keysight...really...someone tell me this is a joke. Geesh, talk about bad ideas. Didn't anyone tell them that people really like to make stupid decisions and buy things based on names? I thought this was a Chinese ripoff or something.

[@flyguille]

EEVblog, be careful, this can be classified as porn!, you can't spread porn on youtube!. have mercy on the mere mortals.!

[@tubical71]

As a TEK 555 *is* porn, this is only well designed lady....;)