I went into Lawrence and Hanson on saturday morning and they had nothing between $50 and $330. I am pleased that I didn't buy either of them and now found this unit. Thanks
Top quality meter, one of my go-to models for me and my pals at the local repair café. Everyone should own one of these.... Nos with Dave's name wow... better than ever !!!
Wow, hard to believe this was 7 years ago. I brought the BM235, PM300 and the 121GW and as much as I like the BM235 and 121GW the PM300 is probably my favourite.
I am in the market for a new meter. I have been watching a lot of meter shootout videos. I'm going to get your eevblog bm235. I have been watching Dave Jones videos for many years. I used to have a Fluke 116. Thanks Dave!
I think you should have done the box. Those generic designs with the hand-stamped model choice on the box probably don't match the quality of the product (I assume the product is high quality to put your name on it). I can put you in touch with a local designer that we used for years and that I know very well if you decide to do a 2nd round and want a custom package.
+Mark Henderson Yeah i think the box should have been updated to feature the actual meter rather than just use these generic boxes that are for multiple models even. I would rather see it in a plain blank brown box even.
I agree with the choice of not customizing the box. I personally don't give a damn about boxes, and it's not like a product that is up on the shelves of a supermarket, where the box should attract potential buyers.
If you had gotten the box modified, you could have gotten some interesting artwork on it. E.g., you can have artwork of a bunny, otter, or a cat using a multimeter. E.g., the front can have a detailed view of the multimeter, and a few key specs. The back can then go into more depth on the specs. The sides can have artwork of bunnies, otters, and cats using multimeters, and the bottom can probably just some additional otters or bunnies.
+EEVblog2: what are the significant spec differences between this thing and the BM257? I'm considering buying the BM257 here in Europe, but I would LOVE the EEVBlog DMM, I just need a better reason than aesthetics to throw a lot of money on taxes and duties.
Congratulations for your distributorship, Dave! Brymen is a decent company. I bought BM869S nearly a year ago and the only thing I don't like in this DMM is the missing ON/OFF button. Otherwise - great product.
I like the multimeter very much. I am a big fan of jour vids Dave and i really like the idea that i could support you this way. I live in the Netherlands i hope that's not a problem.
Even though I live in the EU, I'd love to purchase one of these, just for the EEV-Blog-Sticker and the fancy blue cover. Hope I could get it, my other choice would be a Fluke 175.
I'd like to buy one to support your channel, any idea how much you'll sell it for? I guess we'd have to wait to see the other multimeter you're planning to sell under your name too and see how they compare with each other.
Just bought the last one you had up on Amazon, along with your custom case! Thanks for the videos, Dave. This should make a good replacement for my dying Fluke ET-73. :)
Looks awesome, Dave! Per your shootout/recommendations, I recently purchased a BM257s as my first *nice* DMM, and I am very impressed - it suits my need perfectly. I can't wait to acquire an official EEVBlog DMM, as it would make my testing easier (two at once, yea?). Cheers from The Yu-naah-ted Staytes of Uh-mary-kuh!
Ordered mine from Amazon. Came in a plain white box with no printed manual. Could care less about the box, however it would have been nice to have the manual included!
I have just purchased a Brymen 235 in the UK mainly because of your reviews. However, I've noticed mine has a particular issue AND while watching this video, so does yours! On the mV setting (either AC or DC) the display will not settle if you are holding the unit. If it is placed down it might rest on a figure (usually above zero) but if I wave my hand over it (without touching it) the display goes haywire. I noticed on this video yours does exactly the same but you either didn't notice or just didn't say. What good is this range if it does that? It does exactly the same whether the leads are attached or not. Also, my rubber cover has a couple of flaws in the moulding that I noticed did not appear on either your red or blue model. I have changed my unit once (because of the mV issue) but unfortunately the replacement has the same problems both with the mV range and the moulded cover. I'd be very interested to hear Brymens explanation regarding the mV thing. Otherwise I like the meter very much.
Do you plan on shipping it to Austria as well? Considering it's right next to Germany that shouldn't be a problem, right? I wanted to buy on recently but it said there isn't a shipping method available for Austria :-(
Just ordered this meter this past week (13 May 2016) ! You should have put your face in software on the LCD screen for when it starts up. Liked the Heavy Duty Quality Probes and the Temperture Probe. The only "Con" is that it is not a FLUKE ! Have the Fluke 70 III with the original battery still... Also like the blue rubber case. Thank you for the video ! tjl
+ghydda Looks as though he has already added it to his website for purchase. Hasn't been advertised on anything, even Patreon, except weirdly it popped up on his facebook. Anyway, looks to be $135 AUD, or $150 incl. GST for Aussies. Shipping appears to be free? or $8 local, $20 international. www.eevblog.com/product/bm235-multimeter Dave, sorry if I jumped the gun and ordered sooner than you expected. Please let me know if changes need to be made.
+Против Глобал In a lot of markets Brymen meters can be very difficult to find because of all the re badged local distributor versions. At least here in Australia it is far cheaper to buy from Dave locally than try and import or buy a local distributor one with huge markup.
You should have asked them to change the box to show the blue holster, not a big issue, but I imagine some people would be a bit nervous seeing the red device on the box having ordered a blue device
Dave how do they compare with the 257 I like so much and that I bought after you reviewed it ? Would you ship one to Europe ? You deserve to get my money, your blog has done so much for me !
this multimeter is obtained with the green lee brand the DM860A, but the DM830A is the same as the fluke 87 v with a little more functions these green lee multimeter are excellent nothing to compare to fluke
I am trying to get equipment together so I can get into CB repair. I will specialize in mobile units for truck drivers, mainly 10/11 meter mobile units. What multimeter do you recommend? I want to be able to work on units up to 1,000 watts.
Nice! I've been looking at getting a 257 for ages. How much do you think you'll be flogging these bad boys off for? I do quite like the look of the blue.
hey Dave i got mine , no manual :( but they probes,,,, happy daze mate... :) and TBH i pulled at them for about 10 mins. that's kinda why i'm here now.
+EEVblog2 You might not be able to answer this contractually, but could you just whack an IR LED(Like the one seen in the 257 teardown) on the unpopulated D13 footprint and enable unidirectional serial comms? Also what is J1 connected to? It seems like there is no mating PCB or connector. My first guess was a wire link going to a photodiode for RX to go along with the TX However tracing it out on your photos it wouldn't make sense since it seems linked to U4/5 and then why not just add the footprint for an SMD one like they did for the RX. www.flickr.com/photos/eevblog/24807495745/in/album-72157664100975342/
+Jabez Webb Yes, but it also has better EF detection, AVG mode, and better continuity with the visual LED backlight. It's also lower cost. It loses crest mode, RS232 and bargraph. Specs slightly different, some better, some worse.
There's only 2, possibly 3, things slightly disappointing with this meter. The bad contrast of the LCD when looked slightly above or to the side. The continuity buzzer is good and fast, and the blinking backlight is good for noisy environments, although it isn't quite as fast as the Flukes and can occasionally miss a fast contact. Users on the forum have been reporting an audible noise from the backlight and I can confirm this, not much of a deal breaker just a noisy switcher. Apart from that this meter is top notch. And as Dave says it is about the only truly certified CAT IV meter in this size. I'm wondering if the contrast of the LCD can be hacked to be a little darker. Hmm I will have to look into it a bit more.
I don't think redesigning the box is needed, for one it lets you know it is a Brymen and you know it is blue in the box as you got it from the EEVBlog in the first place knowing you are getting a rebranded Brymen DMM
Great stuff Dave, what a bobby dazzler!! I can't wait to buy one! I've got my chosen payment method ready and waiting. Any chance you can autograph mine? ;)
I just purchased one of your meters! looks like a great unit. The boxes look very chinese but the meters look very nice. you should really make your own box. A picture of your face and it captioned saying "no bullshit" or something :P
I would have been able to design the box for free. It would have been an honor. I'm starting a business soon and it would be awesome if i could do some packaging design that i can put it in my portfolio. Hit me up if you do this kind of things in the future :) I love your videos and i have been watching them for long time.
I went into Lawrence and Hanson on saturday morning and they had nothing between $50 and $330.
I am pleased that I didn't buy either of them and now found this unit.
Thanks
Top quality meter, one of my go-to models for me and my pals at the local repair café. Everyone should own one of these.... Nos with Dave's name wow... better than ever !!!
I just ordered one on Amazon. I have been a fan of Dave Jones for many years and I trust his advice. Great video!
Looking forward to the teardown
+redpheonix1000 - Troll Physics Look up de-gloving
Mine wasn't supposed to ship till October but it just arrived! I love the blue! I am impressed how fast the readings are. Very nice!
Wow, hard to believe this was 7 years ago. I brought the BM235, PM300 and the 121GW and as much as I like the BM235 and 121GW the PM300 is probably my favourite.
I am in the market for a new meter. I have been watching a lot of meter shootout videos. I'm going to get your eevblog bm235.
I have been watching Dave Jones videos for many years. I used to have a Fluke 116. Thanks Dave!
That truly is a nice looking blue. Looking forward to the teardown.
I think you should have done the box. Those generic designs with the hand-stamped model choice on the box probably don't match the quality of the product (I assume the product is high quality to put your name on it).
I can put you in touch with a local designer that we used for years and that I know very well if you decide to do a 2nd round and want a custom package.
+Mark Henderson Yeah, maybe. Might look at doing it for the next batch. Now that I see it it does like kind of lame.
+Mark Henderson I agree !
+Mark Henderson Yeah i think the box should have been updated to feature the actual meter rather than just use these generic boxes that are for multiple models even. I would rather see it in a plain blank brown box even.
+Mark Henderson Totally agree
Christopher Young
Basic retail my friend. Thats is the reason why products have nice attractive boxes
I agree with the choice of not customizing the box. I personally don't give a damn about boxes, and it's not like a product that is up on the shelves of a supermarket, where the box should attract potential buyers.
If you had gotten the box modified, you could have gotten some interesting artwork on it. E.g., you can have artwork of a bunny, otter, or a cat using a multimeter.
E.g., the front can have a detailed view of the multimeter, and a few key specs. The back can then go into more depth on the specs. The sides can have artwork of bunnies, otters, and cats using multimeters, and the bottom can probably just some additional otters or bunnies.
I saw Fran using your meter, and thought , well if it's good enough for Fran, it's good enough for me.
Definitely add a EEVblog redesigned box.
The first 100 have to be autographed :)
first 100 have to taken apart and love tapped
+EEVblog2: what are the significant spec differences between this thing and the BM257? I'm considering buying the BM257 here in Europe, but I would LOVE the EEVBlog DMM, I just need a better reason than aesthetics to throw a lot of money on taxes and duties.
Congratulations for your distributorship, Dave! Brymen is a decent company. I bought BM869S nearly a year ago and the only thing I don't like in this DMM is the missing ON/OFF button. Otherwise - great product.
I like the multimeter very much.
I am a big fan of jour vids Dave and i really like the idea that i could support you this way.
I live in the Netherlands i hope that's not a problem.
Even though I live in the EU, I'd love to purchase one of these, just for the EEV-Blog-Sticker and the fancy blue cover. Hope I could get it, my other choice would be a Fluke 175.
I have over 10 multimeters. I have a serious addiction to buying and collecting them... So here, take my money!
I'd like to buy one to support your channel, any idea how much you'll sell it for? I guess we'd have to wait to see the other multimeter you're planning to sell under your name too and see how they compare with each other.
I'd love to see some notable TH-camrs using this!
What are the fast details on the meter? 2,000 count? DC accuracy? Ohm range? etc... Thanks It looks GROOVY!!
Now we get the fun task of figuring out which company is doing his custom meter
Just bought the last one you had up on Amazon, along with your custom case! Thanks for the videos, Dave. This should make a good replacement for my dying Fluke ET-73. :)
Price point? Shipped to USA?
Looks awesome, Dave! Per your shootout/recommendations, I recently purchased a BM257s as my first *nice* DMM, and I am very impressed - it suits my need perfectly. I can't wait to acquire an official EEVBlog DMM, as it would make my testing easier (two at once, yea?). Cheers from The Yu-naah-ted Staytes of Uh-mary-kuh!
Nice. good luck!
Teardown and review required.
Ordered mine from Amazon. Came in a plain white box with no printed manual. Could care less about the box, however it would have been nice to have the manual included!
I have just purchased a Brymen 235 in the UK mainly because of your reviews. However, I've noticed mine has a particular issue AND while watching this video, so does yours! On the mV setting (either AC or DC) the display will not settle if you are holding the unit. If it is placed down it might rest on a figure (usually above zero) but if I wave my hand over it (without touching it) the display goes haywire. I noticed on this video yours does exactly the same but you either didn't notice or just didn't say. What good is this range if it does that? It does exactly the same whether the leads are attached or not. Also, my rubber cover has a couple of flaws in the moulding that I noticed did not appear on either your red or blue model. I have changed my unit once (because of the mV issue) but unfortunately the replacement has the same problems both with the mV range and the moulded cover. I'd be very interested to hear Brymens explanation regarding the mV thing. Otherwise I like the meter very much.
A friend mentioned that his meter doesn't have a notch on the probes? Is this true? Oversight or?
Do you plan on shipping it to Austria as well?
Considering it's right next to Germany that shouldn't be a problem, right?
I wanted to buy on recently but it said there isn't a shipping method available for Austria :-(
Just ordered this meter this past week (13 May 2016) ! You should have put your face in software on the LCD screen for when it starts up. Liked the Heavy Duty Quality Probes and the Temperture Probe. The only "Con" is that it is not a FLUKE ! Have the Fluke 70 III with the original battery still... Also like the blue rubber case. Thank you for the video ! tjl
You gonna ship to EU?
I wonder if per youtube rules when you use it in the videos you have to tick the "uses product placement" checkbox ;)
...but how long before the Joe-Public can purchase one from you?
+ghydda Looks as though he has already added it to his website for purchase. Hasn't been advertised on anything, even Patreon, except weirdly it popped up on his facebook. Anyway, looks to be $135 AUD, or $150 incl. GST for Aussies. Shipping appears to be free? or $8 local, $20 international.
www.eevblog.com/product/bm235-multimeter
Dave, sorry if I jumped the gun and ordered sooner than you expected. Please let me know if changes need to be made.
+Против Глобал Don't buy this one, wait for his custom designed one.
+Против Глобал In a lot of markets Brymen meters can be very difficult to find because of all the re badged local distributor versions. At least here in Australia it is far cheaper to buy from Dave locally than try and import or buy a local distributor one with huge markup.
+ghydda Just sorting out some shopping cart issues first.
+Aurelius R Different meter. Much more expensive.
Aww I want one, I have a Fluke 87 "1" that's actually older than I am and defiantly shows it's age!
what's the price point for USA? I'd love one of these so I can retire my ratshack DVM.
Ok, I want one.
How much are you selling them for?
I'm in Canada and went out and bought a Greenlee based on your tear-downs of the Brymen.
You should have asked them to change the box to show the blue holster, not a big issue, but I imagine some people would be a bit nervous seeing the red device on the box having ordered a blue device
Dave how do they compare with the 257 I like so much and that I bought after you reviewed it ? Would you ship one to Europe ? You deserve to get my money, your blog has done so much for me !
When can we expect your custom multimeter? I'd definitely lay down some cold hard cash for that
this multimeter is obtained with the green lee brand the DM860A, but the DM830A is the same as the fluke 87 v with a little more functions these green lee multimeter are excellent nothing to compare to fluke
How do you get one ?
seriously, you have to weird to care about the box pic. the box goes in the recycling in t-5 mins.....
I am trying to get equipment together so I can get into CB repair. I will specialize in mobile units for truck drivers, mainly 10/11 meter mobile units. What multimeter do you recommend? I want to be able to work on units up to 1,000 watts.
I like the pleasant Blue color.
Nice! I've been looking at getting a 257 for ages.
How much do you think you'll be flogging these bad boys off for? I do quite like the look of the blue.
135 aud ex gst.
+Christion Buric Cheers!
Maybe you should just get a sticker for the box that says EEVblog edition and put it down in the corner.
Ship to the UK? :)
Do you sell these to the U.S.?
please let us know when you sell them in the states!!!
Ok! Great!!! Shipping to Brazil?
hey Dave i got mine , no manual :( but they probes,,,, happy daze mate... :) and TBH i pulled at them for about 10 mins. that's kinda why i'm here now.
+EEVblog2 You might not be able to answer this contractually, but could you just whack an IR LED(Like the one seen in the 257 teardown) on the unpopulated D13 footprint and enable unidirectional serial comms? Also what is J1 connected to? It seems like there is no mating PCB or connector. My first guess was a wire link going to a photodiode for RX to go along with the TX However tracing it out on your photos it wouldn't make sense since it seems linked to U4/5 and then why not just add the footprint for an SMD one like they did for the RX.
www.flickr.com/photos/eevblog/24807495745/in/album-72157664100975342/
I am getting 1.5V in low impedence mode on the Brymen, what is causing that?
a little new to electronics/multi-meters in general, why would you want to use banana plugs over the normal leads?
ah just realized i could fit other leads on these, sweet!
Please let me know when you are selling them , I am in Australia.
What the 121gw can do that the bm265 can t? When the 121gw will be available to buy? Thank you
Where's the link to buy one of these???
Dave how much to buy from you and have shipped to the uk
Personally I prefer the Red color, but I guess you had to change something to make them more unique.
How does it compare to other brymen models ? In other words where it falls - between which "regular" / existing brymen models?
+arek m It is slightly below a Brymen 257. the main differences are no PC serial link option and no bar graph on the LCD.
+Jabez Webb Yes, but it also has better EF detection, AVG mode, and better continuity with the visual LED backlight. It's also lower cost. It loses crest mode, RS232 and bargraph. Specs slightly different, some better, some worse.
+EEVblog2 Cost looks to be the same - BM257 (~135USD at tme.eu) vs BM235 (also 135$ at www.eevblog.com/product/bm235-multimeter/)
+arek m That's $135 AUD not USD though.
+arek m Ah, indeed (so I guess about 95USD)
There's only 2, possibly 3, things slightly disappointing with this meter. The bad contrast of the LCD when looked slightly above or to the side. The continuity buzzer is good and fast, and the blinking backlight is good for noisy environments, although it isn't quite as fast as the Flukes and can occasionally miss a fast contact. Users on the forum have been reporting an audible noise from the backlight and I can confirm this, not much of a deal breaker just a noisy switcher. Apart from that this meter is top notch. And as Dave says it is about the only truly certified CAT IV meter in this size.
I'm wondering if the contrast of the LCD can be hacked to be a little darker. Hmm I will have to look into it a bit more.
Bought one last night.. yay :)
Brymen should ask UNI-T from where they getting their LCD-s!
Teardown? TEARDOWN!
In the queue to push the buy now (international EU)
can it be shipped to Romania too?
Teardown!
I don't think redesigning the box is needed, for one it lets you know it is a Brymen and you know it is blue in the box as you got it from the EEVBlog in the first place knowing you are getting a rebranded Brymen DMM
Teardown Tuesday :D
Great stuff Dave, what a bobby dazzler!! I can't wait to buy one! I've got my chosen payment method ready and waiting. Any chance you can autograph mine? ;)
Where are these available at?
Just picked one up off amazon. Was tired of my cheap 20 dollar one haha.
One for sale here in Minnesota on craigslist...
fair play fella.
How did I miss this video?
I like it, put it up for sale now :)
so does it have a continuity setting?
+Paul Spiller ive just seen the icon near the ohms setting sorry
where do i buy one?!?!
EEVblog2?
cool :) . next up - GI Joe soldier name "Crazy Dave" who tear the enemys electronics apart.
I think the lcd should say EEVBlog on it or something like that
What??? You turned it on rather than taking it apart! Let's see the ducks guts.
Woohoooo :))) Shipping to Europe?
I like it!, I want one!, would you ship to argentina? (at my expense of course), how do i contact you for details?.
It says EEVBlog. Shouldn't it be EEVblog?
my multimeter is trash, how can I get one from EU?
I like it, it looks cool. I'd get one if it were a Fluke.
time for a TAREDOWN!!!
I just purchased one of your meters! looks like a great unit. The boxes look very chinese but the meters look very nice. you should really make your own box. A picture of your face and it captioned saying "no bullshit" or something :P
Don't turn it on, take apart!!!!Please do a teardown so we can see what makes it special.
It's year after and… where is the review? :D
i just fucked up my multimeter, i'm going to have to order one of these.
They should come with a complimentary all new blue EEVBlog µRuler.
The old red doesn't fit at all *grumble grumble*
you gonna get more?
the blue looks sexy
ebay listing ended? whats up?
shenzai market well hung low brand?
So not in anyway like the Tektronix blue then ;)
I would have been able to design the box for free. It would have been an honor. I'm starting a business soon and it would be awesome if i could do some packaging design that i can put it in my portfolio.
Hit me up if you do this kind of things in the future :) I love your videos and i have been watching them for long time.
i want to have brymen bm235 eevblog dmm i try to buy on amazon and ebay they are not shipping here in qatar..any one knows where i can get please:(