🔴 Owon XDM1041 55000 Count Multimeter Review - No.1166

I test the Owon XDM1041 Multimeter for accuracy and user interface etc.
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0:00 - Intro.
0:10 - Owon unboxing.
0:33 - Owon multimeter specs.
3:50 - First power up.
4:40 - Testing Continuity speed.
6:15 - Included functions.
7:20 - Testing Diode Mode speed.
10:25 - Voltage accuracy testing with PDVS2mini.
13:20 - Testing capacitance accuracy with capacitance standards.
15:18 - Looking at the Record function.
16:23 - Testing Owon XDM1041 frequency response and input levels.
20:44 - Checking XDM1041 DC Volt accuracy with Datron 4700.
22:24 - Testing AC Volt accuracy and frequency response with Datron 4700.
26:48 - Testing DC Current accuracy with Datron 4700.
28:53 - Testing AC Current accuracy with Datron 4700.
30:25 - Testing Owon Resistance accuracy with Datron 4700.
32:27 - Owon multimeter teardown.
37:44 - Checking USB port isolation.
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[@KernArc]

Regarding the unit moving while pushing the buttons: have you tried to PUSH IT, PUSH IT, PUSH IT REAL GOOD!? I'll see myself out.

[@Andrew-rc3vh]

Obviously it is for sitting at the back of your bench. The display looks big enough and bright enough to read it from that distance so less clutter on your bench. You just need to make a hole for the power lead!

[@graxxor]

Continuity with gold probes is often a bit faster... did you test this with a decent set of probes? As for the moving while pressing buttons, I just use that gel sticky tape stuff.. cut a couple of squares out and place them under the front plastic feet. Not gonna move until you purposefully lift it up... That stuff is used here in Japan to prevent TVs from falling over in earthquakes.

[@treadmillrepair754]

I bought one XDM1041 maybe one and a half year. I work fixing audio gear, some times I need to do some DC tracking in some part of the circuit, this meter works very well to me.

[@ssalient]

I have got the XDM2041 and this one initially had an issue with the dual mode reading VAC and Frequency at the same time in medium- and highspeed mode. It started ok and after less than a minute the frequency would just read 0. Switching the meter off and one would 'fix' this for another 20-30 seconds. On the default Low-speed mode this wouldn't happen. I e-mailed Owon just for the heck of it and didn't expect much but to my surprise they replied and actually sent me an updated firmware that actually fixed the issue. Kudos for Owon for that matter because I can name a few premium brands that would just ignore you (looking at you Siglent and Fluke!). I wonder if this model has the same issue?

[@BJcanal270]

I am about to buy a new bench multimeter. And your videos are helping me a lot to make a choice.

[@jarokowalski3355]

Fajna recenzja. Nie nadęta jak inne. Dużo cennych informacji. Dzięki.

[@TheDefpom]

dzięki Ci

[@chilledoutpaul]

Thats a coincidence, I only brought this meter a week ago, I have quite a few DMM's but each time I want to use one in my workshop I have to go looking. So i thought i would get a small all rounder and will stay in the workshop. I probably will save up to get a bigger and better one but this one will do for me for now. It is nice to know you rate it as not quite brilliant but good enough and thats ok for me. Ho yeah I am already subscribed and like your videos

[@sergivaschenko]

To test continuity faster you should decrease precision (to shorten time between trigger) and probably increase resistance threshold.

[@nickking8317]

I have one and its awesome its my favorite. you can push the buttons and it won't fall over its very accurate.

[@andrejfranchuk]

Just did buy this multimeter cos really hating hold the regular one and try to get measure buy rest one 😁😁😁 for the daily task more then enough . Thanks for review.

[@wernervanschie]

Maybe someone can help? I’m looking for the TFT LCD display part number for the xdm1041. It has printed STD350012C01 on mine but I cannot find it anywhere on the net? TIA!

[@balas3037]

The odd 4 pin device is a diode bridge to clamp things . The DB marking gives it away. Overall a bog slow hy3131 in fancy packaging .

[@michelLevisse]

Hi, nice video; the dual display operates only on the alternating volt range.🤗

[@MikhailZelenkov]

Отличный обзор, спасибо! Можно приклеить прибор на двухстороннюю клейкую ленту или поставить сзади что-то тяжёлое или придумать какое-то крепление - и можно будет нажимать кнопки одним пальцем ;) В любом случае, даже с мелкими неудобствами, это хороший и недорогой прибор.

[@andrejfranchuk]

Этот хотя бы стоит , у меня современный обычный и я записался его поднимать с пола , просто ору каждый раз "полон ненависти" в тиски зажимал , но читается плохо , купил этот ,чтобы к полке прикрутить.

[@qzorn4440]

A most wonderful meter for the price. I would consider this meter for a backup or second or third bench unit. 😎 So, many cool meters to pick from. 🥰 Thank you.

[@hobonickel840]

Do you mind pointing me in the direction of a couple of your favorites ..I am a newb researching for a first dmm

[@aetch77]

I got one of these jobbies a year and a half ago. I found a couple of issues with mine:- 1). The screen cover was poorly fitted and popped out, a file and some glue helped sort that. 2). The psu was injecting noise into the unit, it seems the Y-class capacitor had a bad solder joint. 3). The screen now has a few dead horizontal and vertical line across it. It's still perfectly legible but I've still to fix it and I think a new screen may be required. Perhaps quality control has improved since I got mine.

[@TheDefpom]

thanks for the info from your experience.

[@mrmatymoo]

Didn't you have it in slow mode when you did the initial continuity test?

[@M0XFXUK]

Nice review, really handy bit of kit, I guess it would make a great bit of kit for servicing and hobby electronic development among other applications. I'm not quite sure exactly how it would fit in the market as many handhelds have similar features these days, but that being said it does have USB port and I wonder if there is some logging type software that comes along with it? Great vid as always, regards John who used to live in Tauranga with the n this time 🤪 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jasonk9779]

I have one. It''s nice to have one on the bench permanently mounted out of the way of your workspace.

[@chuxxsss]

U5 or u17 eprom for programming unit I think.

[@belbegortrnka430]

Super 😉😉👍👍

[@hobonickel840]

Thanks for the review! .. I have ADHD and this hidden expanse of dmm's is daunting. Can you tell me which well rounded dmm you would buy right now for your first multimeter and knowing what you know now?

[@zebrasprite]

Late response, but Brymen meters like the BM235 (lower-cost) and the BM867s (higher-cost) are pretty good, and pretty damn feature packed. Uni-T meters have improved significantly, as most are now UL-certified and very good price to match. I myself picked up a BM867s handheld DMM for field work and a Uni-T UT8803e bench as a bench/ole reliable meter, as well as a second reference point for any precision-critical work.

[@ray73864]

NZXT had to do a recall because of a screw biting into a trace and starting fires. I would hope that trace is a ground trace and not a power trace!

[@Lianthlangpuia-vr3ns]

A ngIhnawm e, a dang han cbhuah leh thuai teh u.

[@EEVblog2]

I like hte form factor of this, but it's a shame it's not battery powered. Or had a segmented LCD that you could hack into battery powered.

[@TheDefpom]

I tried it on USB to see if it would power the unit, it did not, BUT as it runs from a 5V supply it could easily be modified to power from USB instead. I think there is another version of this meter which does actually allow for battery power.

[@NiHaoMike64]

@@TheDefpom Quite a design oversight. If it's not sensitive to small changes in the voltage, sounds like it would be easy to mod it by adding a Schottky diode.

[@maebeans]

i got the xdn1241 model and it is battery powered, which came as a surprise because i just got it to avoid having a bulky iec cable on my desk. i've been testing it and so far it's just dipped to 50% battery usage after about 7 hours of measuring a resistor.

[@bblod4896]

I'm not sure what the "count" number means. I assume the count is the number of samples per second? 55,000 seems rather high, is there a way to test such a specification? Might want to add some lead weight on the bottom to hold the meter in place 😂 Thanks for the review.

[@anullhandle]

55,000 Counts as in resolution of the adc not sampling speed . The other say 5 counts is as defpom mentioned.

[@TheDefpom]

Count refers to the display, not the sample rate, so if I say something like the spec is 1% +5 counts, that means +/-1% of the reading and +/- 5 from the displayed value.

[@boggisthecat]

55000 count means if you apply 5 V it should ideally read ‘5.0000 V’. If you apply 5.6 V, it will range up and ideally read ‘5.600 V’ (note that it cannot indicate > ‘5.5000’, so has to range up to ‘5.600’ and drop a digit). In the specifications, counts means the number of least significant digits. So 5 counts on the 5.5 V range would be 0.0005 V. Ten counts would be 0.0010 V, etc.

[@stuartwright-fw1nv]

For about the same money i got my first fluke many many years ago. Owon has many more features you can't complain at the price point. Will it still work in 30 years (like my fluke) ... do we care?

[@Andrew-rc3vh]

I suspect with modern manufacture these new guys building this stuff will have the reliability issues sorted out. Just as long as it is not made in India I'd reckon it would be a good punt. If it gets good accuracy then that shows a care for your customer. It shows they use quality components etc.

[@fungooloo12]

I have two flukes, 8020B and 8022B, one from the 90's and one from the 80's and both are broken in different ways and both worked when they were packed away soon after getting them. So both have been sitting unused for 25-40 years, no battery in them and they broke.

[@chuxxsss]

Have not seen a datron for a long time.

[@benbaselet2026]

dissin the bussmann eh? :D I'm sure it is a workable solution for a cheapish small homelab thing but overall I am not convinced of the quality. There are so many competitors I don't see a reason for getting this one. Especially as it has no battery power. If the USB features and software associated are useful then it's probably quite nice for the price.

[@walkmanmaster]

Can You explainnme Dual button ?

[@TheDefpom]

Gives dual measurements in certain modes only, I cover it the video.

[@Corgitronics]

I appreciate the review, and now a few thoughts... Just in time for Christmas a "My First Bench Meter"!! Seems like a lot of shortcomings... The absolute worst continuity tester, no warning if set to volts but probes left in the amps socket, etc. Doesn't look like the USB is properly isolated from the logic circuitry. I'd recommend a modest quality handheld meter over this thing.

[@TheDigitalAura]

I don't really see any point to this meter as many handheld meters are just as good or better. I'd save your money and get a used Keithley 2000 or similar instead if you need a bench meter.

[@Andrew-rc3vh]

Newer devices have faster processors and hence more nice software features. Buying second hand is like buying a second hand computer.

[@TheDigitalAura]

@@Andrew-rc3vh That argument doesn't really apply to test gear.

[@werner.x]

True rms up to only 1khz is a bit on the weak side. I'd prefer the whole audio spectrum to be in the true rms range. But then - this thing is the cheapest bench meter i can actually find these days with an appealing display and recording feature. So, not true rms at 10khz isn't more important than the price point, definitely.

[@TheDefpom]

Even many expensive meters don’t do well above 1Khz, they just aren’t designed to do it.

[@MarkusBurrer]

Who else wanted to remove the protective film from the display? 😜

[@universeisundernoobligatio3283]

Good thing most people have 2 hands, one to hold the meter and the other to push the button.

[@ag.cousins]

Some even have opposable thumbs to hold it down while pressing!

[@stevenbliss989]

I saw what looks like a high isolation DC-DC on the logic board + the opto next to it. Doe that mean the analog board is TOTALLY isolated, because it look like it??????? As for the USB, you will have to look at that?????

[@KissAnalog]

Thanks for the great review! BTW, that trace by the screw mount actually looks like it is more a pert of the ground plane and the screw goes into plastic so probably ok:) but not ideal.

Measuring small capacitances with an OWON XDM1041 multimeter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ6rpq1nesZ4htk

[@GeorgeGraves]

$100??????????????? Naw dog, I'm good.

[@One-Crazy-Cat]

I don’t think 100 to your door delivered is bad at all to be honest with the prices of everything else nowadays. Any good quality unit going to run 500 plus.

[@GeorgeGraves]

@@One-Crazy-Cat It's like they made it for people like you. :)

[@One-Crazy-Cat]

@@GeorgeGraves these days I can barely get a gallon of milk to my door for $10 so yeah.

[@GeorgeGraves]

@@One-Crazy-Cat Maybe we need to work on your shopping skills :)

[@stevenbliss989]

The meter looks ok (a bit cheapish looking though), but the SLOW display rate and CRAP continuity response are disappointing. :( I was going to buy this meter, but not so sure now. :)