04-12-2019, 01:59 PM
It looks like it uses the same DTM0660 chipset that many of the cheap meters use. Personally, I doubt it's worth paying extra - the Aneng meters are very good for the money. I certainly don't think the RS Pro 14 is worth the extra over the cheap equivalents I reviewed, but at £20, it's less of an issue. The RS Pro 14 is made by CEM - no idea who makes the IDM66. Whoever makes it, it won't have Fluke's build quality.
My current cheap favourite is the Bside ZT301 - review here: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/...msg1344853
I haven't explored the market for a couple of years now, so there might be better options, but this one is a really nice balance of features for the money.
If you wanted something that is better built, I would jump up to the Brymen BM235. It's about £100, and is genuinely CAT IV rated. You can pay a bit extra to get the EEVBlog version, which has a different colour holster and much better leads. There are some Flukes available at that price point if you don't mind risking a grey import via eBay or similar.
The £20-£100 market is a bit "meh" IMHO. Either go cheap-but-good, or do it properly.
My current cheap favourite is the Bside ZT301 - review here: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/beginners/...msg1344853
I haven't explored the market for a couple of years now, so there might be better options, but this one is a really nice balance of features for the money.
If you wanted something that is better built, I would jump up to the Brymen BM235. It's about £100, and is genuinely CAT IV rated. You can pay a bit extra to get the EEVBlog version, which has a different colour holster and much better leads. There are some Flukes available at that price point if you don't mind risking a grey import via eBay or similar.
The £20-£100 market is a bit "meh" IMHO. Either go cheap-but-good, or do it properly.
