An8008 vs An8009 Teardown and compare

[@brucekempf4648]

The one difference no one is mentioning is the 8008 model has the square wave generator and it has quite a range of selectable frequencies it can generate. Very useful for radio and amplifier troubleshooting.

[@Ideal1980]

well, there is one thing you missed, and that is the traces from the probe connection are reinforced with solder on the 8009, probably had some customers burn the traces on the 8008 in order for them to start doing that

[@sirrebral]

The trace soldering doesn't appear to be consistent on the AN8009's. I watched as many teardown videos as I could find before buying one, and here's what I found...of 5 KZbin videos that showed the internals of a *red* AN8009, all of them lacked the trace soldering; meanwhile, of the 2 KZbin videos that showed the internals of an *orange* AN8009, both had trace soldering. The only other video that I found with pictures of the internal board was a video that contained "AN8009" in the title, yet the actual device was a URXTRAL ZT111 (which, like the ANENG AN8009, is a rebadged ZOTEK ZT111); while that device was red, it had the trace soldering. But take these findings with a grain of salt...not only is the data from a very small sample size, most of the reviews were 5 or 6 years old so the internal components and/or manufacturing process could very well have changed since then...for better or for worse. Regardless, I ordered an orange AN8009 today from AliExpress (for less than $15 after tax for the "pro" version (contains extra leads & connectors) after stacking promo codes and cashback deals!); when it arrives next month I'll update this post to share what I find inside.

[@jimw7916]

he DID mention it!

[@MACYNET323]

Wich of them is faster for reading correct tension and current measurement?

[@markharrisllb]

With the temperature probe could test cast iron for welding please?

[@havok4103]

No potentiometers for calibration?

[@teh60]

I have the AN8009, seems like a great meter for the price. I would reinstall the battery doors to the correct meter, that would keep me awake at night. Lol.

[@lanekorbyn7723]

i realize I'm pretty randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to stream newly released series online ?

[@elonmisael9682]

@Lane Korbyn ehh try flixportal. you can find it through google :D -elon

[@lanekorbyn7723]

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[@elonmisael9682]

@Lane Korbyn No problem xD

[@michaelpadovani9566]

I really like the big display of the ANENG.

[@carldavis8228]

Both to answer your question. For the price it is worth it. Good break down and info. Thanks!

[@davidglynnguitars8119]

But the one question you didn't address was, What does that tactile switch on the back of the circuit board do??

[@davidglynnguitars8119]

It's on the older model, so it shouldn't be the NCV pickup because that isn't an option on the older one. But it does look like a tactile switch. But why would there be a switch on the back of the circuit board, and no way to activate it with the cover on. Hmmmmm, Thoughts, Paul???

[@TheRadiogeek]

It's most likely used to put the meter into cal mode at the factory.

[@KissAnalog]

I’m pretty sure it is used for manual range setting. But don’t know why it is on the back, unless it is for testing at the factory.

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Thanks Paul. My Aneng 8008 came in today. The leads on my meter are actually pretty good.

[@learnelectronics]

Gotta love 8008. For 20 bucks you cant go wrong....unless you try and read 440 triple-phase😲

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Yep. I paid a little more because I didn't want to wait 3 weeks. But it will be a great little carry around meter that won't hurt too bad if I lose it or someone jacks it from me.

[@wi_zeus6798]

It seems like one can hack the AN8008 to measure temperature aswell.

[@davidsteinhour5562]

Manuauto the thermocouple is just a resistor that changes based on temperature. So it's very easy to plug one into any meter and look at the graph of that thermistor's resistance at a given temperature

[@wi_zeus6798]

David Steinhour whilst you could do that, I think it's rathet unpractical ;) You can change some bytes in the ERPROM and enable this feature completely.

[@davidsteinhour5562]

True and fair. But the price difference from '08 to '09 is hardly more than the price of an individual thermocouple. Even if you already have one, it's worth it just for the spare.

[@georgechambers3197]

I think you might ask your son about the bowl that's probably how the schmoo got on the meter? Still looks to be a good meter, but what is the tactile switch on the board of the old one for? Thanks for tearing it apart for us to see!

[@KissAnalog]

I think that is for manual range setting. I don’t know why it is on the back unless it was meant for testing the board at the factory.

[@jimb032]

So,if you didnt like the orange,why didnt you order black? They do it in 3 colors. Thanks for the teardown though. What do you think of the Q1?

[@yambo59]

Hey have you seen the newest techy looking Aneng "Q1" meter with the slick new white on black high contrast display-?? All buttons & no selector knob. The case is new also and thicker, looks to be a very nice unit, and runs almost $40 on BG. I have an orange 8008 and two 8009's - one red and one orange, great little meters all are very accurate and among my top favorite meters. I prefer the NCV and temp setting of the 8009 over the useless (for me) square wave generator on the 8008, though the 8 is still a great meter. My next meter will definitely have to be the newest design "Q1" from Aneng, really a slick looking piece of work with no mechanical knob and that new high contrast display, really a step above the norm in sub fifty dollar meters.

[@learnelectronics]

No but I'll look for it.

[@CofeeAuLait]

Stay away from it. The screen fades out as soon as your battery starts dropping voltage. At 1.4v you'll have to look at funny angles already.

[@AgreeToNotAgree]

@@CofeeAuLait Yeah Q1 is one crappy multimeter, just saw a review and wonder why would anyone waste money on that overpriced junk?

[@EJEuth]

Main differences, afaik: AN8008: Square Wave 50…5KHz versus AN8009: TEMPerature+NCV, but paying 30~50% more.

[@cheetahkid]

I got 2 of those 8008, think I need another 2 more, one of which might be 8009 if I am interest, It is for my experiment in extreme.

[@yambo59]

I love these little Aneng 8000 series meters, very accurate - ive got an 8008 and two 8009's - but have you seen the newest Aneng "Q1" with the new type of display-?? I saw it for sale on Bangood, has a very slick high contrast white on black display and no mechanical selector all buttons, very nice looking with a new case as well - I want it for my next meter but its $38 so have to wait a bit but Ill definitely have one, though im wondering if I should wait for reviews as its brand new and I havent seen any yet. Also I have yet to get a bad Aneng meter, they seem to have decent quality control compared to others ive had to repeatedly return for refund.

[@Mr.Leeroy]

which one? zt301)

[@keithking1985]

Keep soldering is good one for a t-shert

[@II_superluminal_II]

nice review, after watching eevblog I shall buy the cheaper one since it's literally the same

[@wi_zeus6798]

@ 3:48 that's actually the reference

[@ShayanQuanta]

test the buzzer speed!

[@DriverWay8848]

Ahahh! mhmmhh! mhmmhhh! ahahhh!!! Now we have science! Lol... I like all of your videos, you're funny (not boring). I just wont to know your real opinion, which of them has more precise readind? Please, give us your honest opinion.

[@bblod4896]

The wife likes your T-shirt slogan.

[@Travis141123]

Those sunbeam 8/$1 batteries are awful. The alkaline ones are a little better, but they are 4/$1.

[@roccorid]

You got beef with the Aussie?haha

[@learnelectronics]

No, he just ripps on everything that isn't laboratory grade gear.

[@roccorid]

Some of us will have to make due with our near zero budget... Just bought a discount workbench for 50 euro. One small step for man!!!

[@learnelectronics]

You don't don't see any 10 thousand dollar Rhode and Schwartz scope on my bench.

[@roccorid]

I don't even have a 20 dll diy shit scope... I had to go to marriage counseling just to convince the wifey for a workbench. Baby steps...

[@bloguetronica]

Yes, Dave visibly has a bias against "cheap" (say, less than $100) multimeters and Owon scopes. I'm yet to see a destructive spark test on his, very expensive, 121GW multimeter. I have two sub $100 multimeters and they work fine. One is a Velleman DVM870, that I have for 11 years. The other one is the Aneng 8008, which is a spot on multimeter. I'm pleased with both.

[@user-mx9rt9ic8t]

u can't breath , damn don't die on cam bro

[@gl0sek]

Shirt slogan is great... Unless you're an atheist ;)

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Also, I'm for anything for my Lord Jesus Christ!!