TOOLTOP ET8135 CHEAP-O Multimeter Review & Teardown!

[@pault6533]

This has the feel of a start trek communicator! 🖖Evidently this is the ANENG SZ02 v1.3 in plain black with color-filtered inverse display. (The v1.6 actually works much better). The package box is identical. This meter doesn't have the ANENG's red backlight alert for NCV, high current or volts, I would miss that feature. ▪I also find the power is turned on accidentally... not sure why the buttons have to be so tall! ▪Each lead measures 80 milliohms, which is the reason they get warm.▪The beeper volume can be reduced by changing R18 from 10 ohms to a higher value (I used 33 then kept going to 75 ohms), this also increases battery life. ▪My unit came with the NCV input jack bent the wrong way! I replaced it with a coil spring. 💡During the tear-down, did you notice the independent split leads on the current input which automatically detects that you plugged in the current lead? Pretty cool idea, never saw it anywhere else before. 👍 Although quirky, this meter is a good value and all the ranges work as promised. Looking forward to your test lead review👏

[@KeepOnTesting]

Star Trek!! Now why didn't I think of that!! It is quirky indeed! Still a great value and an awesome display to boot! We just checked in to Mechanicsburgh PA ;)

[@numerical_error]

Quite capable for everyday use. That NCV antenna definitely did the trick, considering how poorly it usually goes. And you know what they say, double the flashlights = double the fun. 👍

[@KeepOnTesting]

Double the fun ..woot woot! Now yer talking NE!

[@bhushan9066]

I can say it is a multimeter from the black oscillating tube inside the black multimeter.

[@KeepOnTesting]

You so smart!

[@Hartley94]

About to miss all, am back 📡.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Welcome back!

[@Alxasaurus]

I swear that display design strongly resembles the Aneng 621 minus the touchscreen, in the chassis of Aneng SZ01

[@KeepOnTesting]

True enough!

[@titodejesus6238]

You should do a top 10 cheap-o multimeter video…

[@KeepOnTesting]

I will I will !! Promise.😇

[@titodejesus6238]

@@KeepOnTesting thanks I am waiting to buy the best cheap-o out there but you have reviewed TONS that are very good so I am at a loss of which to pick

[@yambo59]

These type meters though improving still seem to be more flash and gimmick with good function in some areas and no so much in others - limited by relay delay, limited low end resolution still no tilt stand mainly im guessing because the bottom lead jack location prevent it. Dont think these will ever be as rock solid in basic functionality as a more traditional designs.

[@KeepOnTesting]

They are geettng better.I think this is less gimmicky than many Mike but I hear ya !

[@ruikazane5123]

WOW! No cobbed ICs! Giant, glowing numbers! One of the worst in the "smart" performance, and all the beeps can be annoying to be real. If only had a rechargeable battery since it seems to be pretty bright, expect to go through batteries! Looking forward to seeing those test leads in action.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Rechargeable battery would have made a huge difference dunno if the DIODE performance would have been as good though! Those funky leads coming soon!

[@krasimirmitev2573]

Nice review. Thanks

[@KeepOnTesting]

Cheers my friend!

[@probang2866]

Informative Review, as usual and a nice finding. Especially considering the price (next to 15 €) for a fully working autoranging DMM with 10000 counts, sufficient precision in every range and effective diode- (LED-) test and EF detection. Maybe not the "one to go to for every use" device, but for sure a nice additional, fancy looking DMM. Probanly pretty useful for educational purposes, too. Slava Ukraini!

[@KeepOnTesting]

It's a keeper for sure ! Heróyam sláva!

[@rorymax8233]

4 out of 5, you have to be kidding, OH! wait you are not, what the heck. It will never get on to any shopping list of mine at any price.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Honest..for this price, it's a great deal!

[@ElectroAtletico]

Nice pocket meter, especially for a maintenance guy. The leads.....ugh.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Yep..them leads gotta go!

[@mp1454]

😊😊😊🎉

[@KeepOnTesting]

Oh yeah!

[@jonathanrenomeron7732]

It looked like a aneng sz02

[@pault6533]

Uses the same PCB. Notice it is marked v1.3.

[@jonathanrenomeron7732]

​@@pault6533yeah you're right. I have sz02 v1.6. The current jack is convenient and unique. I think this is good for beginners like me.

[@JohnBailey39]

Or the Aneng looks like it. This end of the market, lots of white label manufacturers. It is probably available in a bunch more local brands in China.