Siglent 1202-XE Oscilloscope

Siglent 1202-XE Oscilloscope
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[@mariofilippi3539]

One of the best reviews I've seen on this o'scope, thanks very much.

[@josephmazzeo9413]

I am a proud owner of that same exact scope/model - yes I couldn't agree more - best bang for the buck in 2 channel scopes. The 2020 first stimulus check (partly) put to good use!

[@heyitsandrew2209]

I got this for Christmas and I love it. You didn't even get to the best part, decoding serial! It's like some magic wizardry at sub $300 price point. If you would have told me that I could buy something that does nearly real time hex and binary decoding for under $300 I would have called you crazy.

[@GORF_EMPIRE]

Scopes just getting nicer and nicer..... excellent stuff!

[@3deeguy]

This was a very helpful video even for owners of the HANTEK DS05202P which also has a reference feature. When I study brushless motors I use 'pin 1' to tell me where I am in the commutation sequence. I just 'realized' I can save the 'pin1' trace as a reference to compare to other test points. 👍 Thank you for posting!

[@Thirsty_Fox]

I have the SDS 1104XE and quite like it. Seems like great value (about CAD $500) for a 4-channel scope. Glad I picked it up when I did as the electronics labs are all online this year.

[@foxglovemead]

Siglent goes much further with FFT. With enough data it resolves very small frequency differences. It also sorts and labels all the peaks, produces tables with the resulting data, and does it really quickly. The difference between entry-level scopes that do FFT with 1K or 2K points and one like this with 1M points and the oomph to process them is astonishing. This is also their entry-level scope!

[@Markus2801A]

I have the SDS2104X Plus. Sure its not entry level any more, would say its one oft the best Mid to higher-Range Oscilloscopes you can buy today! And the FFT is really powerfull with great and accurate results!

[@TRONMAGNUM2099]

Nice scope. I’ll probably upgrade eventually but my 1054z still does what I need it to.

[@Markus2801A]

I also have the Rigol DS1054Z and your are right its a nice scope!!! Siglent and Rigol IMHO rule the market for well priced oscilloscopes!)

[@bmw7z]

Hey! Love your videos, learn lots and appreciate your knowledge sharing. I have this exact scope and I do love it. There is a LF Reject and HF Reject option in the Trigger Setup menu under coupling. Not sure if that's exactly what you were referring to but LF Reject blocks anything 1.2Mhz

[@brianwood5220]

Thanks for sharing Paul. #StaySafe

[@gime3steps]

I purchased a Hantech, I sure like this Siglent, nice features.

[@newsogn5148]

I appreciate your perspective on this subject. I actually bought a rigol 1054z and I would certainly put it in this middle category, that thing is the nicest tool I probably will ever own. It’s honestly kinda hard when you search for oscilloscope videos and find a guy using an arduino to show the basic features of a $5000 rhode and Schwartz scope..... or keysight is amazing in their giveaways but if they put that money to r&d maybe they could make a scope that’s less than $500? It’s just important to remember those scopes are for industry and not hobbyists tho.

[@Markus2801A]

Exactly. R&S, Tektronix, Keysight do have nice scopes, but considering their prices, I'm not sure they are worth the money for hobbyists use! For companies who can afford, yes for sure they are the best scopes out there. But comparing those big market players with the cheaper, but really good, vendors wouldnt be fair!

[@martincowen8839]

The History feature is very useful for non-repeating waveforms, it lets you scroll back in time re the triggers. Also I find the browser based control & display (only available on the 4 channel version) very handy for screen capture both for stills using PC based screenshot tools and video capture eg LICEcap to make a GIF. You don't need the WiFi dongle for that, I just use an Ethernet cable direct to the PC (use fixed IP option if you don't have a Ethernet network in your lab). Much faster than moving a flash drive around.

[@stevetobias4890]

I have a Siglent scope also but mine is only the 1102 DL+. I like it even if I am a beginner who is still learning what some of the features are some six months later, lol. **Edit** By the way, my Pico V2 breakout boards from PCBWay finally arrived today via snail mail. The $20 postage option to the US turns to $40+ to Australia.

[@learnelectronics]

Ouch!

[@airmann90]

Under trigger and coupling there's high and low freq cutoff options that act as low and high pass. I've got the same scope and love it, especially how much depth the fft has when you really zoom back on a signal to the ms/div.

[@zezeA380]

I've bought the Hantek DSO2C10. It seems alright juz that when it comes to the 500ms time scale, the sampling rate goes down a lot. Perhaps, i'm not sure how to use it, haha. I'm a beginner with scopes so i'm gonna add this Siglent scope to my wishlist once i gain more experience! Thanks, Paul!

[@electroKrunch]

I'll get there some day!!

[@RAndrewNeal]

$400? I spent that much on an analog Tektronix from at least 30 years ago! Great scope, I like it. And I also like this scope. It's always good to have a few, analog and digital. This is definitely one I will consider when in the market for a digital scope.

[@MrDoneboy]

I've been in the electronics game for most of my life, including going to school to learn. My main scope continues to be my analog Tektronix2245A. And I have an Owan SDS1102 as well. How many more do you need, to solve the electronics riddles?

[@MrDoneboy]

BTW...I only use Fluke meters as well!

[@RAndrewNeal]

@@MrDoneboy Lol I wish I could use only Flukes. I don't have a whole lot of test equipment, but I have a few inexpensive hand-held multimeters, a BK 1479B and Tektronix 2467 scopes. I'd like to get my hands on a Tek 1401A headless spectrum analyzer. But I'd like to get my hands on a lot of things.

[@excitedbox5705]

This is basically the Hantek 5000 series. I have the one with the logic analyzer and it is amazing. I just wish they offered them with a sig gen like the 4000C and S.

[@tomaszwota1465]

This is Siglent 1202X-E. "Let me show you it's features." ;D I couldn't let go of that reference, sorry. Looks very cool!

[@rustcollector9104]

HA HA HA HA HA

[@michaelpadovani9566]

Nice scope!

[@DIYwithBatteries]

Nice video Sir 😊👍

[@RixtronixLAB]

Cool video, thanks :)

[@bengoodchild883]

Got myself a Siglent 1102CML a few months back. Love it so far, but I'm sure there are limitations to this cheaper model I just haven't hit yet.

[@schwinn434]

FYI: Your link to the DMM above isn't available from Amazon, at the moment.

[@nicks4597]

Im getting one maybe in a month :)

[@Vinny2142]

Hey Paul, hope all is well and appreciate your detailed reviews. Have a question for you when you have time.. I'm a retired electrical engineer and would like to buy a more modern 4 channel oscilloscope as more of a hobby item use than profession. In my later years the job I had did not require much use of one, so I'm a bit rusty, but presently I own an old Mitsubishi 60mhz analog scope (married, so not much budget for cool gear haha). In your experience - which of these two 4-channel models would you recommend? I'm torn between Siglent or Rigol currently, but open to suggestions. Just trying to get the most bang for the buck basically. Siglent 1204-XE Rigol DS1054Z Thanks again for your advice!

[@learnelectronics]

You cant beat the Rigol in terms of features per dollar. If you buy it from Amazon, they generally come fully unlocked with all the protocol decoding and triggers you could ever want!

[@gryzman]

Ive just ordered Rigol DS1104Z-S Plus , really disappointed with Hunter DSO2d15, compared to older Hanteks. Slow, fonts look rubbish and it locks up. And yes, latest software. Their 5series one, even tho its 7 years old was amazing

[@brianfarrell7829]

Would it be a good scope for automotive? Also, does it come with a decent user manual? Thanks for the great video!

[@Markus2801A]

May you want have a look at the MicSig devices! They are portable and afaik more suitable for automotive business :-)

[@kenielsen]

Have the same scope. Absolutely love it for its pricetag. It's pronounced 1202X-E though 😂👍👍

[@bobanppvc]

No wave generator?Hentek all the way

[@friedmule5403]

Great video! May I please ask you if you should choose a secondary scope to the Siglent you show her, what would it be? Maybe one that can be software upgraded later on?

[@learnelectronics]

The latest Hantek. I reviewed it a month or so ago...2C10

[@friedmule5403]

@@learnelectronics Thanks a lot for your answer, I'll take a look:-)

[@svetoslavasenov5609]

Which one do you preffer? The Siglent or the Micsig you reviewed in another video?

[@learnelectronics]

The Micsig because it's touch screen

[@weerobot]

Cool...

[@RPBiohazard]

Nice, I have this one. If I recall correctly, the thing that gets me is that the vertical/horizontal controls turn the opposite way to what I expect (is it swapped vs keysights?)

[@learnelectronics]

Every Chinese scope operates that waym

[@TonyLing]

That's my baby

[@leoparcoeur]

Thanks for your videos. It's been a while I'm comparing oscilloscope and my head is overheating. I'm a beginner but I'm planning to learn how to repair amplifier and preamp at least. And build pedals and tube amp. From what I've read I'm still not sure what I need, and I hesitate between the siglent 1202x-e or sds2202x-e and the Owon XDS2102A. Could you please help me to decide?

[@learnelectronics]

Any 2 channel, 100MHz or greater scope will suit you. If you can get one with a built-in AWG that would be ideal but not required. I recommend this Hantek.amzn.to/30wzVBJ

[@TheRecocebo]

hi. which hantek do you suggest over this one. thanks

[@learnelectronics]

5102p