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  • EEVblog Brymen BM235 True RMS Professional Multimeter
  • Compact form factor, only 160mm x 80mm (6.3in x 3.1in)
  • Fast latching continuity buzzer with backlight alert feature. Great for noisy environments
  • Genuine UL listed and certified CAT IV rating to the latest standard
  • Contactless multi-level Voltage Detection

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.69 x 5.16 x 2.44 inches; 0.01 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ BM235
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 8, 2016
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Brymen
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01JZ1ADCO
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the build quality, meter quality, and value for money of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it's electrically robust, has all the functions they will ever need, and is a great investment for electronics enthusiasts. Some are also happy with the accuracy, probe quality, and design.

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46 customers mention "Build quality"46 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it's very robust, electrically reliable, and built to good safety standards.

"...In closing, if you are looking for a well priced, well built, well designed handheld digital multimeter you really can't go wrong with the BM235." Read more

"...but also more importantly a safe meter that is built with internal electronics protection and with external ruggedness protection...." Read more

"...This is one well-built tool...." Read more

"...Super high quality fuses, super safe, UL listed.- Look Ma! This one has it all! Milivolts, Miliamps, and Microamps - great for electronics...." Read more

39 customers mention "Meter quality"39 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the meter. They mention it's an awesome little multimeter that does the job and is the best they have ever owned. Some say it's versatile and general purpose.

"...Another great thing about this meter is that it will measure microamps, which can be a difficult feature to find in a meter in this price range...." Read more

"...The meter itself is a beauty. It comes in a silicone protective shell so you can feel confident dropping it - which I accidentally did already...." Read more

"...This is a really good meter and quite sturdy. I received this meter nearly 3 months ago and it is one of my favorites...." Read more

"Very cool multimeter. Lots of features at a very fair price...." Read more

38 customers mention "Value for money"35 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it's an excellent meter, with accuracy, features, and resolution for the price. Some say it's a great investment for electronics enthusiasts.

"...In closing, if you are looking for a well priced, well built, well designed handheld digital multimeter you really can't go wrong with the BM235." Read more

"...I was not disappointed. I believe this multimeter is an excellent value and for this price range you would be hard pressed to find something better..." Read more

"...with this and other quality DMMs, and you'll find that this is a crazy value...." Read more

"...screen display and robust build quality make the BM235 a great value for the price...." Read more

23 customers mention "Features"23 positive0 negative

Customers like the features of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it has all the functions they will ever need, is small, robust, and versatile. Some appreciate the display and positive action of the selector. Overall, customers say it's perfect for almost every need.

"...All of the mm features seem to work great, and are easy to read. However, there are a few oddities:..." Read more

"...Very useful tool to have...." Read more

"...2. DCuA function is useful for HVAC/R flame sensor applications.This is the best micro-amp function I've seen on an intermediate meter...." Read more

"...nice size, nice feature set, usable included probes (usually the included probes are junk but these are nice)...." Read more

22 customers mention "Accuracy"19 positive3 negative

Customers like the accuracy of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it's well-built, has useful but unusual measurement features, and is close to average for capacitance.

"...It is very accurate and built very sturdy...." Read more

"...and double as banana jack patch cables, it has some useful but unusual measurement features, has everything you need and nothing you don't...." Read more

"...AC readouts were within .002 of spot on. This is certainly accurate enough for most folks...." Read more

"...The interface is fairly intuitive, it's precise, and just the overall feel of it is excellent (I love the probes, for instance)...." Read more

22 customers mention "Functionality"19 positive3 negative

Customers like the functionality of the product. They say it does a good job, is perfect for their use, and the results are reliable. Some also mention it's a great DMM and one of the best choices.

"...used continuity, resistance, temperature and DC volts and the results are reliable and give me confidence. The meter feels rock solid...." Read more

"...Operation is perfect. The rotary dial is clearly marked, clicks into place properly, and everything is clearly labeled. The display is very clear...." Read more

"...It does a good job and I have not encountered any disappointments.Recommended." Read more

"...device would be perfect for almost every need, and certainly one of the best choices for even a second or third tester!" Read more

18 customers mention "Probe quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the probe quality of the electric circuit testing device. They mention the test leads are super nice and extremely well-designed. Some say the bare probes are nice, as are the safety shrouds. Additionally, some say the probe detection is a fantastic touch to prevent probes from being in wrong spots.

"...I like the blue suit and the test accessories. The test probes are really nice...." Read more

"...The test leads are super nice and extremely well designed so I purchased an extra set for future use...." Read more

"...The bare probes are nice, as are the safety shrouds.The meter is small, and fits great in the palm of your hand...." Read more

"...The leads are very nice and double as banana jack patch cables, it has some useful but unusual measurement features, has everything you need and..." Read more

16 customers mention "Design"16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the design of the electric circuit testing device. They mention it has the best and most thoughtful design and user experience. They also appreciate the visual aspect and gold-plated leads. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality and say it feels rock solid.

"...It is very well designed, one thing I really like is that it saves your settings so that every time you turn the dial to say, milliamps, it will be..." Read more

"...The meter feels rock solid. I like the blue suit and the test accessories. The test probes are really nice...." Read more

"...The test leads are super nice and extremely well designed so I purchased an extra set for future use...." Read more

"This well built and carefully designed multimeter is a joy to use with two exceptions: the back rest could be more solidly built and the meter dial “..." Read more

My first digital multimeter and I like it!
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My first digital multimeter and I like it!
Actually, overall this is my second multimeter; my first one is an analog version: Sunwa YX-360TR N-L. Sorry to be technical between analog and digital. But I have to say that going digital really makes a big difference. It's a whole lot easier to read the numbers than to estimate a number based on where the needle is located. I can't believe that I have been missing out for such a long time sticking with my Sunwa. I bought the Sunwa a long time ago for light electronics testing and small usage around the home. But lately I've been frustrated with it because I always have to adjust the needle before using it and even then sometimes I'm not confident of the results. Additionally when I do continuity testing, sometimes the needle jumps wildly. The straw finally broke when I was testing my dryer's thermostats and I just couldn't understand what the meter was reporting. The needle would move wildly and I just wasn't confident the result was reliable let alone correct.I bought the EEVBlog Brymen BM235 mainly after being convinced of Dave Jones' EEVBlog Youtube videos about things to look for in a digital multimeter and his decision to work with Brymen to release a meter of his own. I am not an electronics expert nor am I willing to spend mega bucks on a fancy meter but I was persuaded by Dave's points in not only just going for a meter with a decent set of good and reliable features but also more importantly a safe meter that is built with internal electronics protection and with external ruggedness protection. Dave has an interesting and fun way of getting his points across and I was just convinced after soaking in his information. I did watch other Youtube videos about multimeters and researched other resources and was considering other meters from Mastech, Harbor Freight, UNI-T and any sub-50 to sub-100 meters. But when I found out that Dave was releasing his own meter, I reasoned that he is now really eating his own dog food of advice that he spewed out years ago. I also absolutely loved his honesty explaining his reasoning to basically co-brand with Brymen. I understood this as: "I'm not going to hide who built this meter. I'm working with this manufacturer because I think they are reliable. I'm going to show you the insides of this meter. I'm putting my stamp of approval because this meter meets my minimum level of standards for a decent meter with good features and safeness. (I think Dave's minimum level of standards is quite high.) I think this is a win-win-win. (Win for Dave on his advice over the years. Win for Brymen for the experience producing reliable products. Win for the end user in confidence of their work depending on a reliable product.)"I haven't used all of the meter's functions but so far I have used continuity, resistance, temperature and DC volts and the results are reliable and give me confidence. The meter feels rock solid. I like the blue suit and the test accessories. The test probes are really nice. I like that there is a cover for the metal stick and that the banana portion can be unscrewed to reveal that metal stick.I know I have said earlier about a triple win but unfortunately there a few things I noticed that I wish can be improved but overall these issues aren't deal breakers.First is the LCD viewing angle. I know Dave released a video explaining it but I'll just say this: My rice cooker has a LCD and no matter where I look at it, up top, below, left, or right, the display is legible. On the meter for some reason when I look at it up top the display disappears. I admit I don't like it but I figure most of the time the meter will either be flat or be on the stand while I look at it head on or from below so there's minimal chance of seeing it from up top.Second is Dave talks about not liking a meter that you can't turn the dial with one hand when it's flat. "It's as slippery as a used car salesman!" :) I like to add that I had a difficult time turning the dial with one hand when the meter is on the stand. The dial was so hard that I ended up moving the meter rather than twisting the dial. I was in the middle of testing something and wanted to switch to a different function with one hand while the other hand remained holding on to the probe and the testing object. I don't know if it's the stand or surface; the meter was on a linen placemat. Also I think it just might be physics. A rock solid meter resting on a thin stand isn't going to get much stability support while I try to twist the hard dial.Third is the test probe parts. I like the probe covers but they can only be used if the banana plugs are unscrewed. Unfortunately with the banana plugs unscrewed, there is another problem of where to store the banana plugs. I know it's my responsibility to safely store them away but it would be nice if either the blue suit or the lead itself has some storage area to store these small things away. At least the covers can be put in the back of the blue suit if the banana plugs are screwed on.Again these issues aren't terrible deal breakers. I just want to point them out for reference in the hopes that manufacturers and customers consider it for future product designs.Overall I like this meter. I was persuaded by Dave's points in getting a good digital meter that is also safe. Based on my usage I know I could have spent less and forgo some features. I also could have spent a decent or higher amount on another meter that meets or exceeds Dave's standards. But when I discovered Dave released his own meter and was also open about who he is working with in producing this meter, I thought I give my business to both of them. I had already viewed some of Dave's EEVBlog Youtube videos and considered his advice educational. I also researched Brymen and came to the conclusion that they produce reliable products. So yeah, I like this meter and I definitely won't be using my Sunwa again.I'm including a pic comparing the meter with my Sunwa. Notice the continuity isn't at zero.
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I just love this little guy. Brymen makes great quality meters which is evident when you are using this meter. You will not find more bang per buck than Brymen meters. This puppy just feels substantial and well built. The back light is very bright, the turn dial feels great, and I really love the size which is perfect for a bench with limited space and feels great in your hand. It is very well designed, one thing I really like is that it saves your settings so that every time you turn the dial to say, milliamps, it will be on AC or DC depending on what you used last. This saves you the annoyance of having to constantly change the settings to what you use most often. A new feature with this Brymen meter is that it beeps when you have your probes plugged in improperly so that you don't blow a fuse. For example, if you have the dial and probes set to measure current and you turn to voltage, the meter will beep loudly and give you a warning on screen. This is new to Brymen meters. Another great thing about this meter is that it will measure microamps, which can be a difficult feature to find in a meter in this price range. Finally, the probes that this meter comes with are better than you will get with anything else in this price range. They are silicone, gold plated, and come with a banana plug attachment and an insulation attachment that makes them 1000V cat IV compliant (but this meter only goes up to 300V cat IV).

I view this meter as a bit of a collectible because of the custom EEVblog aesthetic. For those who don't know EEVblog is a website and forum run by Dave Jones, an Australian electronics engineer. Dave has become very well know in the electronics and engineering community and has done countless product reviews and educational videos on everything electronic. Dave also participates in a weekly podcast called the Amp Hour. He is a lot of fun to watch and I'd highly recommend his videos if you are interested in learning about electronics or watching reviews of test equipment. He personally speaks very highly of Brymen meters and the fact that he thinks highly enough of this one to put his brand on it speaks volumes.

To say a little more about Brymen, they are a Taiwanese company started in 1993 and the first multimeter company to be able to claim 1000V cat IV compliance. There are many video reviews on youtube of different Brymen meters and people rarely have anything bad to say about them. They seem to really stand out in that they offer build quality and specifications similar to fluke but at a much lower cost. One negative when compared to Fluke is that Brymen only offers a one year warranty, as opposed to flukes "lifetime" warranty. The reason many have not heard of Brymen is because they are rebadged and sold as Greenlee multimeters in the US at a major markup. In my view the fact that Greenlee marks up these meters speaks to their exceptional quality. Since they are sold as Greenlee in the states, it can be very difficult to find an actual Brymen meter here.

In closing, if you are looking for a well priced, well built, well designed handheld digital multimeter you really can't go wrong with the BM235.
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Actually, overall this is my second multimeter; my first one is an analog version: Sunwa YX-360TR N-L. Sorry to be technical between analog and digital. But I have to say that going digital really makes a big difference. It's a whole lot easier to read the numbers than to estimate a number based on where the needle is located. I can't believe that I have been missing out for such a long time sticking with my Sunwa. I bought the Sunwa a long time ago for light electronics testing and small usage around the home. But lately I've been frustrated with it because I always have to adjust the needle before using it and even then sometimes I'm not confident of the results. Additionally when I do continuity testing, sometimes the needle jumps wildly. The straw finally broke when I was testing my dryer's thermostats and I just couldn't understand what the meter was reporting. The needle would move wildly and I just wasn't confident the result was reliable let alone correct.

I bought the EEVBlog Brymen BM235 mainly after being convinced of Dave Jones' EEVBlog Youtube videos about things to look for in a digital multimeter and his decision to work with Brymen to release a meter of his own. I am not an electronics expert nor am I willing to spend mega bucks on a fancy meter but I was persuaded by Dave's points in not only just going for a meter with a decent set of good and reliable features but also more importantly a safe meter that is built with internal electronics protection and with external ruggedness protection. Dave has an interesting and fun way of getting his points across and I was just convinced after soaking in his information. I did watch other Youtube videos about multimeters and researched other resources and was considering other meters from Mastech, Harbor Freight, UNI-T and any sub-50 to sub-100 meters. But when I found out that Dave was releasing his own meter, I reasoned that he is now really eating his own dog food of advice that he spewed out years ago. I also absolutely loved his honesty explaining his reasoning to basically co-brand with Brymen. I understood this as: "I'm not going to hide who built this meter. I'm working with this manufacturer because I think they are reliable. I'm going to show you the insides of this meter. I'm putting my stamp of approval because this meter meets my minimum level of standards for a decent meter with good features and safeness. (I think Dave's minimum level of standards is quite high.) I think this is a win-win-win. (Win for Dave on his advice over the years. Win for Brymen for the experience producing reliable products. Win for the end user in confidence of their work depending on a reliable product.)"

I haven't used all of the meter's functions but so far I have used continuity, resistance, temperature and DC volts and the results are reliable and give me confidence. The meter feels rock solid. I like the blue suit and the test accessories. The test probes are really nice. I like that there is a cover for the metal stick and that the banana portion can be unscrewed to reveal that metal stick.

I know I have said earlier about a triple win but unfortunately there a few things I noticed that I wish can be improved but overall these issues aren't deal breakers.
First is the LCD viewing angle. I know Dave released a video explaining it but I'll just say this: My rice cooker has a LCD and no matter where I look at it, up top, below, left, or right, the display is legible. On the meter for some reason when I look at it up top the display disappears. I admit I don't like it but I figure most of the time the meter will either be flat or be on the stand while I look at it head on or from below so there's minimal chance of seeing it from up top.
Second is Dave talks about not liking a meter that you can't turn the dial with one hand when it's flat. "It's as slippery as a used car salesman!" :) I like to add that I had a difficult time turning the dial with one hand when the meter is on the stand. The dial was so hard that I ended up moving the meter rather than twisting the dial. I was in the middle of testing something and wanted to switch to a different function with one hand while the other hand remained holding on to the probe and the testing object. I don't know if it's the stand or surface; the meter was on a linen placemat. Also I think it just might be physics. A rock solid meter resting on a thin stand isn't going to get much stability support while I try to twist the hard dial.
Third is the test probe parts. I like the probe covers but they can only be used if the banana plugs are unscrewed. Unfortunately with the banana plugs unscrewed, there is another problem of where to store the banana plugs. I know it's my responsibility to safely store them away but it would be nice if either the blue suit or the lead itself has some storage area to store these small things away. At least the covers can be put in the back of the blue suit if the banana plugs are screwed on.
Again these issues aren't terrible deal breakers. I just want to point them out for reference in the hopes that manufacturers and customers consider it for future product designs.

Overall I like this meter. I was persuaded by Dave's points in getting a good digital meter that is also safe. Based on my usage I know I could have spent less and forgo some features. I also could have spent a decent or higher amount on another meter that meets or exceeds Dave's standards. But when I discovered Dave released his own meter and was also open about who he is working with in producing this meter, I thought I give my business to both of them. I had already viewed some of Dave's EEVBlog Youtube videos and considered his advice educational. I also researched Brymen and came to the conclusion that they produce reliable products. So yeah, I like this meter and I definitely won't be using my Sunwa again.

I'm including a pic comparing the meter with my Sunwa. Notice the continuity isn't at zero.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My first digital multimeter and I like it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2016
Actually, overall this is my second multimeter; my first one is an analog version: Sunwa YX-360TR N-L. Sorry to be technical between analog and digital. But I have to say that going digital really makes a big difference. It's a whole lot easier to read the numbers than to estimate a number based on where the needle is located. I can't believe that I have been missing out for such a long time sticking with my Sunwa. I bought the Sunwa a long time ago for light electronics testing and small usage around the home. But lately I've been frustrated with it because I always have to adjust the needle before using it and even then sometimes I'm not confident of the results. Additionally when I do continuity testing, sometimes the needle jumps wildly. The straw finally broke when I was testing my dryer's thermostats and I just couldn't understand what the meter was reporting. The needle would move wildly and I just wasn't confident the result was reliable let alone correct.

I bought the EEVBlog Brymen BM235 mainly after being convinced of Dave Jones' EEVBlog Youtube videos about things to look for in a digital multimeter and his decision to work with Brymen to release a meter of his own. I am not an electronics expert nor am I willing to spend mega bucks on a fancy meter but I was persuaded by Dave's points in not only just going for a meter with a decent set of good and reliable features but also more importantly a safe meter that is built with internal electronics protection and with external ruggedness protection. Dave has an interesting and fun way of getting his points across and I was just convinced after soaking in his information. I did watch other Youtube videos about multimeters and researched other resources and was considering other meters from Mastech, Harbor Freight, UNI-T and any sub-50 to sub-100 meters. But when I found out that Dave was releasing his own meter, I reasoned that he is now really eating his own dog food of advice that he spewed out years ago. I also absolutely loved his honesty explaining his reasoning to basically co-brand with Brymen. I understood this as: "I'm not going to hide who built this meter. I'm working with this manufacturer because I think they are reliable. I'm going to show you the insides of this meter. I'm putting my stamp of approval because this meter meets my minimum level of standards for a decent meter with good features and safeness. (I think Dave's minimum level of standards is quite high.) I think this is a win-win-win. (Win for Dave on his advice over the years. Win for Brymen for the experience producing reliable products. Win for the end user in confidence of their work depending on a reliable product.)"

I haven't used all of the meter's functions but so far I have used continuity, resistance, temperature and DC volts and the results are reliable and give me confidence. The meter feels rock solid. I like the blue suit and the test accessories. The test probes are really nice. I like that there is a cover for the metal stick and that the banana portion can be unscrewed to reveal that metal stick.

I know I have said earlier about a triple win but unfortunately there a few things I noticed that I wish can be improved but overall these issues aren't deal breakers.
First is the LCD viewing angle. I know Dave released a video explaining it but I'll just say this: My rice cooker has a LCD and no matter where I look at it, up top, below, left, or right, the display is legible. On the meter for some reason when I look at it up top the display disappears. I admit I don't like it but I figure most of the time the meter will either be flat or be on the stand while I look at it head on or from below so there's minimal chance of seeing it from up top.
Second is Dave talks about not liking a meter that you can't turn the dial with one hand when it's flat. "It's as slippery as a used car salesman!" :) I like to add that I had a difficult time turning the dial with one hand when the meter is on the stand. The dial was so hard that I ended up moving the meter rather than twisting the dial. I was in the middle of testing something and wanted to switch to a different function with one hand while the other hand remained holding on to the probe and the testing object. I don't know if it's the stand or surface; the meter was on a linen placemat. Also I think it just might be physics. A rock solid meter resting on a thin stand isn't going to get much stability support while I try to twist the hard dial.
Third is the test probe parts. I like the probe covers but they can only be used if the banana plugs are unscrewed. Unfortunately with the banana plugs unscrewed, there is another problem of where to store the banana plugs. I know it's my responsibility to safely store them away but it would be nice if either the blue suit or the lead itself has some storage area to store these small things away. At least the covers can be put in the back of the blue suit if the banana plugs are screwed on.
Again these issues aren't terrible deal breakers. I just want to point them out for reference in the hopes that manufacturers and customers consider it for future product designs.

Overall I like this meter. I was persuaded by Dave's points in getting a good digital meter that is also safe. Based on my usage I know I could have spent less and forgo some features. I also could have spent a decent or higher amount on another meter that meets or exceeds Dave's standards. But when I discovered Dave released his own meter and was also open about who he is working with in producing this meter, I thought I give my business to both of them. I had already viewed some of Dave's EEVBlog Youtube videos and considered his advice educational. I also researched Brymen and came to the conclusion that they produce reliable products. So yeah, I like this meter and I definitely won't be using my Sunwa again.

I'm including a pic comparing the meter with my Sunwa. Notice the continuity isn't at zero.
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