ANENG Bluetooth vs AstroAI TRMS 6000: Best Multimeter for Data Logging? I’ve been testing the ANENG Bluetooth Multimeter (model AN9002) against the AstroAI TRMS 6000 Counts Analyzer (model AST-6000-D), and both are solid 6000-count auto-ranging meters with True RMS. The big difference is that the ANENG has Bluetooth connectivity for your phone, while the AstroAI … Read more
Fluke 87V vs Fluke 289: Best Industrial Multimeter for Troubleshooting? If you’re an industrial electrician or engineer trying to decide between the Fluke 87V and the Fluke 289, you’re facing a real choice: do you need raw troubleshooting speed or the ability to log data over time? The 87V captures intermittents as fast as 250 … Read more
Klein Tools MM420 vs MM325 Multimeter: Best Accuracy for Electricians? I’ve been testing the Klein Tools MM420 and the Klein Tools MM325 side-by-side to see which one really delivers better accuracy. The MM420 is an auto-ranging TRMS meter with 50 MOhms resistance, while the MM325 is a manual-ranging model that tops out at 2 MOhms. … Read more
AstroAI TRMS 4000 vs AstroAI TRMS 6000 Multimeter: Best Value for DIYers? I’ve spent time with both the AstroAI TRMS 4000 Counts and the AstroAI TRMS 6000 Counts multimeters, and they’re two of the most popular choices for home and automotive electrical work. The 4000 model handles up to 600V AC/DC, while the 6000 model … Read more
KAIWEETS TRMS 6000 vs FNIRSI DMT-99: Best Automotive Multimeter for DIYers? I’ve spent hours testing two popular automotive multimeters side-by-side: the KAIWEETS HT118A (TRMS 6000 counts) and the FNIRSI DMT-99 (9999 counts TRMS). Both are Amazon’s Choice and have sold over 1,000 units in the past month, but they take very different approaches to voltage … Read more
Klein Tools MM320KIT vs 69149P: Best Electrical Test Kit for Electricians? I’ve spent hours with both the Klein Tools MM320KIT and the 69149P Electrical Test Kits, and let me tell you—they’re both solid choices for any electrician. The MM320KIT packs a multimeter, non-contact voltage tester (NCVT3P), receptacle tester, and voltage tester into one kit, while … Read more
Gardner Bender GMT-312 Analog Multimeter Review I was troubleshooting a dead outlet in my workshop and needed a quick way to check voltage and continuity without breaking the bank. That’s when I picked up the Gardner Bender GMT-312 Analog Multimeter, a 5-function, 12-range tester that handles up to 300V AC/DC and comes with a set … Read more
UNI-T UT133A vs UNI-T UT161E vs Extech EX330: Best Palm Size Multimeter? I’ve spent hours with these three palm-size multimeters, and the choice between them comes down to how much precision you really need. The UNI-T UT133A is a budget-friendly 6000-count meter, the UNI-T UT161E is a lab-grade 22000-count beast with USB data logging, and … Read more
Klein Tools ET600 vs Fluke 17B+ vs ZOYI ZT-1000R: Best Insulation Tester for Electricians? If you’re shopping for a megohmmeter that also multitasks as a daily multimeter, you’re probably staring at the Klein Tools ET600, the Fluke 17B+, and the new ZOYI ZT-1000R. Each claims to handle insulation resistance testing, but they take very different … Read more
KAIWEETS KM200s Smart Multimeter True RMS Review I’ve been burned before by cheap multimeters that couldn’t tell a live wire from a dead one. So when I grabbed the KAIWEETS KM200s Smart Digital Multimeter True RMS, 4000 Counts, Auto Ranging Voltmeter, NCV Non-Contact Voltage Detector, I was skeptical about its smart measurement mode and that … Read more