Triplett 2030 Pocket-Sized 4000 Count Digital Multimeter - AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance, Frequency, Capacitance, Continuity, and Diode Check

PROS: The case: the plastic is thick ABS. I feel like it could stand up to a lot of abuse. Display: even though smallish, the display is very clear with good contrast. 3 and 3/4 digits is more than typical for a low cost meter. (This is a measure of resolution. Most multimeters in this compact form factor and price range are limited to 3 1/2 digits.) Features: In addition to the usual, this measures capacitance (albeit small range), frequency (from a few Hz up to 10kHz), and duty cycle. It is also autoranging in all features. Firmware/Controls: Layout is simple and straight forward. Nothing stands out as annoying or unusual. Support: I had a couple of questions about the frequency and duty cycle features. My emails were answered within 24 hours by a senior product designer who not only knew the product but did actual testing of my specific problem to find the answers. Yes, I was shocked. I have the feeling this had to have been a fluke, and yet it really happened! CONS: There are some quirks with frequency and duty cycle. I eventually discovered that the minimum voltage that can be tested is just shy of 5V, p-2-p. So you will not be able to use these features on your 3.3V DC circuits. Also, the leads need be reversed from what I expected; on a DC signal, the red lead must connect to ground. The frequency readings were spot on; however, the duty cycle appears to be less accurate. I've managed to get anywhere from a 0-2% consistent offset under different test conditions; it's probably most useful for comparing apples to other apples - but this seems to be in line with the duty cycle accuracy of other brands of low cost meters, as well. Calibration: voltage between 1-20 volts read bit high. I fixed this by opening it and adjusting the upper trim pot. Resistance readings agreed with my other meters. SUMMARY: Sturdy little pocket multimeter with all the standard features and more, backed by a company that supports their product.

I'll give this 5 stars because the multimeter itself performs as expected for a compact multimeter. I added this to my travel kit and it will be just fine. For something compact, it is well designed. For example, the cover requires the selector to be in the Off position before it will close. The slot for the leads to go is good but the little tab at the top to keep them in makes them a bit hard to get out. So, I broke that tab out as the cover will hold them in anyway. As a benefit, I think puts a bit less pressure on the wires to make the leads last longer. This does have manual range control (which I like) unlike some lower-end MMs. For me, this was a deciding factor over other choices. The leads are not very long, so look at the photos and consider this. They're kinda stiff and they cannot be replaced. Also something about them questions whether I would use them at 600 V and in fact I would not as I have other multimeters at my disposal. I personally would like to see softer silicone sheathed cables that could easily be replaced. (If I could dock a half-star for the cables, I would.) On the other hand, the price is acceptable. In sum, it's a decent addition for occasional use in my travel kit. I'll add some clips and will be done. BT Recommended

My job had me using a meter everyday mostly for ohms or low voltage readings and this little meter does the trick. I keep a Fluke on the van for when I need something more but this little meter does fine at what I have used it for. That said I would highly recommend adding a magnet or other method of holding it up when using it. The probes and wires are difficult to take in and out of the case if you have larger fingers. The wires are also pretty short and the probes can not be replaced. Battery life has been good going on 4 months of daily use and they are still operational. The Continuity tone is weak sounding but works. Readings wise it's fairly Accurate for its size it does very well.

I use this to have a meter on me whenever and wherever I need it. It is accurate, easy to use and a great value. It does everything I need a basic meter to do in an extremely small package.

vraiment un très bon produit qualité prix.

Put batterie in and turned on worked tried and didn't get proper readings it was all over the place, sent it back to bad liked the look.