PDM 300 C2 review

Parkside PDM 300 C2 multimeter review.
This inexpensive multimeter provides exceptional value for the price. In this video, we'll test its functionality to see how it performs. I've also made another video, where I connect this multimeter with a computer for data logging: • Connecting Parkside mu...

[@sgtmatrix]

I have got it some days ago, looks cool, for 15 bucks. :D

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Cool, a German brand for a change. What's your favorite affordable multimeter from all you've used? Do you use lithium rechargeable batteries for it or non-rechargeable lithium or alkaline (which brand and model)? God bless, Rev. 21:4

[@asserslab]

Hi @SevenDeMagnus, I've always used non-rechargeable ones in my multimeters but have not been picky about their brand. I've used what's been on hand. I rarely use a backlight and thus the battery life has not been a real issue with the LCD meters. This PDM 300 C2 has a great bang for the buck as it costs only 15€ but I find most mid-priced auto-ranging multimeters good enough for well over 90% of the work. One model shines on one aspect whereas the other one has its own strengths. Uni-T UT211B is a good example of a niche product. It has a fairly clumsy user interface but it provides an mA range DC clamp meter, a nice NCV, and a small form factor that fits into your pocket. I really like that meter in those regards but I cannot recommend it for typical voltage or resistance measurements. Brymen BM869s does not cost nearly as much as some of the other high-end multimeters from Fluke, Keysight, or Gossen Metrawatt. Still, I am not sure if it fits into the range of affordable models with its ~220€ price tag. I am happy to use almost any decent multimeter - this is the one I love to use :) Best regards, Marko

[@mrpetit2]

Lol I have almost the same testgear as you have; same brymen dmm, same Siglent DSO&awg, almost same power supply.

[@SevenDeMagnus]

New subscriber here.

[@pietervermeer5510]

What alternative probes dit you use for testing the PDM 300 C2?

[@asserslab]

Hi @Pieter Vermeer, Those were Brymen BL21S2-T4SC silicone test leads that were shipped with the BM869s multimeter. In addition, I used few pairs of unlabelled banana wires and some accessory hooks for the probes.

[@backtoheaven]

So what's the verdict?

[@asserslab]

The fact that this auto-ranging multimeter costs 15€ and it's of reasonable build quality does not leave much competition on its price range. It is definitely worth every penny. A rubber case would be a nice addition to the meter but again, it is hard to fit for that price. The serial output has been left active (at least in the first versions of the multimeter), which makes this device hackable for hobby electricians. I've made another video on this topic kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIrPmYaBm56hZsU and used my device for some data logging tasks. I can imagine people doing pretty crazy stuff by embedding this device into their projects especially if they replace the manual dial with some relays 😉

[@tomfenn7149]

@@asserslab I have one. For the price, it's a bargain.