Hioki 3030-10 HiTester Manual-Ranging, Average-Sensing Analog Multimeter, 600V, 3 Kilohms, 300 Milliamp

Not sure why anybody would buy an analog meter these days (peaking signals? nostalgia?) but this one is the best I got so far in terms of accuracy and speed (the needle moves reasonably fast). Like most analog meters on the market, it does not measure AC current. The DC current range is limited to max. 300mA. The 1.5V battery test (under 100 ohms resistive load) is a nice addition. Wish it could test 9V batteries under low resistive load, too. Nice overall built quality (made in Japan), with a sturdy carrying case. The leads are similar to those sold with the more modern Hioki digital meters – not terribly sharp tips, but gold plated, notched for sturdier contact with through the hole components under the removable tip cover and reasonably flexible. Highly recommended if looking for a small and accurate analog meter.

La calidad del equipo es muy buena, muy buenos materiales y gran calidad de mano de obra. Excelente para determinar fallos en instalaciones y solucionarlos.

Very accurate.

excellent quality . nice size not to small . high end probes . made in JAPAN . very nice case to keep safe .

The name Hioki speaks for itself. A top shelf multimeter made in Japan, not China! Well built, easy to read and understand mirrored scale. The probes at the end of the test leads are hard gold plated, and are interchangeable to longer probes if need be. This multimeter is one of my top five recommended.

Easy to read analog gauge, good DC voltage ranges for my needs

It’s what I expected when I ordered it, works great for basic troubleshooting. I also have a digital meter but for some applications I prefer analog readings

EXCELLANT

I have several multimeters on my bench. Both analog and digital, but this Hioki analog multimeter is the one I use most often. The quality of construction and measurement accuracy are superb. I like it!

Although multimeters have gotten smaller in size, this one fits the bill as a replacement of an older unit I had for many years. Like the idea of several testing cords that comes with it. Great idea.