How to choose between 2 Multimeters

[we3fan]

Hi guys,

Someone recommended the Aneng AN8008 Multimeter, so I decided to buy it.
While reading about it, I discovered that the AN8009 version can read Temperature, now I am deciding whether to buy AN8008 or AN8009, so I wanted to ask you guys for your opinion.

I would like to use it for light PC repair and Car repair.

I am a beginner in using Multimeters, the only Voltmeter I own is this:
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Instruments/Digital-Multimeters/2212-20
I have used it to measure Voltage on: Batteries, Power Adapters, also the Car Battery in my car; it can measure only Volts I think, so I definitely need a better tool.

The important differences between AN8008 and AN8009 for me right now are:
AN8008 - has Square Wave Output, doesn't have Temperature
AN8009 - has Temperature, doesn't have Square Wave Output

The Square Wave Output measurement on the AN8008, I don't really know what I can use it for right now, it could be an important feature that I might need sometime.
For practical use in real life situation, do you guys know what I can measure with Square Wave Output?

Thanks for your time.

 

[kanewolf]

Hi guys,

Someone recommended the Aneng AN8008 Multimeter, so I decided to buy it.
While reading about it, I discovered that the AN8009 version can read Temperature, now I am deciding whether to buy AN8008 or AN8009, so I wanted to ask you guys for your opinion.

I would like to use it for light PC repair and Car repair.

I am a beginner in using Multimeters, the only Voltmeter I own is this:
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Instruments/Digital-Multimeters/2212-20
I have used it to measure Voltage on: Batteries, Power Adapters, also the Car Battery in my car; it can measure only Volts I think, so I definitely need a better tool.

The important differences between AN8008 and AN8009 for me right now are:
AN8008 - has Square Wave Output, doesn't have Temperature
AN8009 - has Temperature, doesn't have Square Wave Output

The Square Wave Output measurement on the AN8008, I don't really know what I can use it for right now, it could be an important feature that I might need sometime.
For practical use in real life situation, do you guys know what I can measure with Square Wave Output?

Thanks for your time.

If you have a Milwaukee, why buy a relatively unknown brand when you can buy a Fluke for similar price to the 8009 -- https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-101-Multimeter-Resistance-Capacitance/dp/B00HE6MIJY/
I would always recommend a Fluke over a no-name meter. You know that with a Fluke you can get it calibrated if desired.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

Yeah get a Fluke if you can

 

[Blackink]

Here's another good multimeter: Klein Tools CL120 Digital Clamp Meter

 

[vov4ik_il]

Did anyone mention Fluke yet? For bench-top I would check Tektronix… what budget? Work or fun?

There are thousands of noname products and only a few major brands offer reliable and predictable quality, anyone who deals with electronics and can afford good tools will not be trying noname just because it will cost a lot more time and effort to even find that one noname that actually worth the money and is up to the task.
Don’t take my word for it.

 

[we3fan]

kanewolf, thanks for the Fluke model recommendation, seems like a good choice.

vov4ik_il, 25-30$ max, something small and light, for random repairs, will not be used very often.

Thanks guys, I will check the models you recommended.

 

[vov4ik_il]

25-30$ max, something small and light

You might be able to find a used Fluke 101 Basic... nothing decent at this range.