I needed a basic Multimeter and after reading a lot of reviews on inexpensive meters. I picked this one which I ordered from Amazon. My only hesitation was because some folks were reporting that no manual came with the unit and I didn't know anything about how to use one. Three days after ordering it arrived in a perfect box with all listed parts AND a full instruction manual. The unit is large, but nicely hand-holdable. It says Mastech MS8268 on the unit. I really like the pull-out stand that allows the unit to support itself upright on a flat surface for easier reading when my hands are using the test leads.
I am not an electrician, but I needed a meter for general household use and specifically to test some audio power cables I was building. I have only used it so far to check continuity on the power cables, capacitance on some interconnects and voltage from a few home outlets. The large display screen is easy to read and I really like the input terminal ports that light up to designate proper connections depending on the selection made with the rotary switch. Everything feels solid and well made.
So far, everything works like a charm. I might have to order a set of alligator clip test leads to make it easier to measure smaller handheld objects.
I am very happy with this unit and would highly recommend it to anyone needing a household digital multimeter.
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The Good:Large display, has backlight so you can see in dark places. However the backlight only turns on for 5 seconds when LIGHT button pressed (it doesn't continuously stay on)Auto-power off feature helps save battery life. While most meters have this feature, this one beeps when it turns off to alert you of that fact, which is a nice touchJack protection feature which prevents you from blowing a fuse or worse if you have the probes connected to the current jacks but you are trying to measure voltage. The meter detects when the probes are inserted all the way into the various jacks and if not correct for the selected function the meter beeps repeatedly and flashes the correct jacks that should be used. The jacks have LEDs around them and the meter also lights up a jack if a probe is not pushed in fully to make proper contact. This is a good safety feature, after all you would not want to test potentially hazardous voltage with a probe not connected properly and get a false "dead, safe to touch" reading only to find out otherwise! That would be a shocking experience! (pardon the pun but I had to say that)The Bad:Uses 3 x "AAA" batteries. I feel using "AA" would lead to longer battery life, especially if the backlight is used often. (To be fair I have not used the meter enough to require a change of batteries as yet)Backlight cannot continuously stay on. The 5 second duration is too short, I would have preferred 10 seconds but there is no way to change it.Continuity beeper should be louder, it's difficult to hear in noisy environments. (The beeper is the same volume & tone as the cheaper TekPower TP4000ZC).hFE plug-in should not have been needed, other meters have the jack built-in to the meter itself. If you don't measure transistor gain (hFE) much then this is probably not a drawback. But if you do then you have to keep track of the little adapter that plugs into the meter.Comparison with TekPower TP4000ZCThis meter is physically larger, but has a larger display which is a plus. Also it's backlit and can measure hFE which the TekPower cannot. Additionally there's the jack protection feature which the TekPower does not have. I'd say the Mastech probably is worth the 10 bucks extra. However if you're looking to pinch pennies and don't need the extra features check out the TekPower TP4000ZC PC based RS232-Interaced Auto Ranging Digital Multimeter
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Antonio
Profesional 100% recomendable
Reviewed in Spain on June 28, 2019Color: MS8268LVerified Purchase
Alberto Quezada
Excelente multimetro para estudiantes y aplicaciones de bajo voltaje (menor a 750 V ac y 1000V dc)
Reviewed in Mexico on March 23, 2017Color: MS8268LVerified Purchase
Benoit L.
Good and inexpensive, works great and seems solid!
Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2016Color: MS8268LVerified Purchase
Matteo Morbiducci
Ottimo strumento, completo preciso e dal design professionale
Reviewed in Italy on March 8, 2016Color: MS8268LVerified Purchase
