Thank you very much for the video. It was a great run down of basics on these meters, and helped me to pick one out. I'm new to using multimeters and wanted something inexpensive to start with, but that something that might prove useful going forward if I should decide to upgrade to a better device.
I have the Victor VC921, and I like it a lot! On mine, the dial is not hard to turn. It seems just right, nice and smooth, but with very distinct detents, and a big enough grip-bar across the middle to make it easy to turn. The meter seems solidly built, to me. It seems strong, and I doubt it'll break under normal wear, tear & falls. I like the hard case a lot better than soft cases, which are open at the edges. The lead & probe storage is great, because there are no sharp probe tips sticking out to poke holes in things (like fingers), and I like the little swiveling gadget at the top for the tips: just pop it up and out come the leads. I agree that it takes a little longer to put away the leads than it does with a soft case, but it's only a few seconds slower, and I carry a meter much more often than I actually end up using it, so that's okay with me. I also like that this meter uses a pair of AAA batteries, which I keep on hand anyhow, instead of a 9v battery or something more exotic. Also, this meter has "3-3/4 digit" precision, which means the 4th (leftmost) digit can be 0, 1, 2 or 3 instead of just 0 or 1. That's an advantage over more typical "3-1/2 digit" precision meters. The only thing I don't like about it is that the printed manual is in Chinese. Fortunately, there's an English version on Victor's web site, here: www.china-victor.com/Files/Download/601e-0921-000a.pdf (Warning: their server is very slow, so it takes a long time to download.)
Strangely, Victor's web site no longer mentions the VC921 meter, and the English user manual has been removed from www.china-victor.com/Files/Download/601e-0921-000a.pdf Fortunately, I had downloaded a copy. So I've put it on my web server, here: www.geeksalive.com/Victor_VC921_multimeter_manual.pdf
The leads on my Victor-VC921 are falling apart. A shame because I really liked this multimeter. Maybe I will try to salvage it and somehow get new leads for it.
Help me!!! I would like increase test current diode from 0.5mA to 5mA (keep test voltage 1.5V). How can I do for Victor-VC921 pocket Multimeter? Thanhk alot.
I agree with the usability of the UNI-T but I went through 2 of those and the build quality, as you say, is bad. But you don't emphasise just how bad and battery holder is just retainer is useless. This meter is no good for constant and repeated use.
thanks for the precious time and testing these things throughout the video sir,well advisable
Thanks for heads up :)
Thank you very much for the video. It was a great run down of basics on these meters, and helped me to pick one out. I'm new to using multimeters and wanted something inexpensive to start with, but that something that might prove useful going forward if I should decide to upgrade to a better device.
I have the Victor VC921, and I like it a lot!
On mine, the dial is not hard to turn. It seems just right, nice and smooth, but with very distinct detents, and a big enough grip-bar across the middle to make it easy to turn.
The meter seems solidly built, to me. It seems strong, and I doubt it'll break under normal wear, tear & falls.
I like the hard case a lot better than soft cases, which are open at the edges. The lead & probe storage is great, because there are no sharp probe tips sticking out to poke holes in things (like fingers), and I like the little swiveling gadget at the top for the tips: just pop it up and out come the leads. I agree that it takes a little longer to put away the leads than it does with a soft case, but it's only a few seconds slower, and I carry a meter much more often than I actually end up using it, so that's okay with me.
I also like that this meter uses a pair of AAA batteries, which I keep on hand anyhow, instead of a 9v battery or something more exotic.
Also, this meter has "3-3/4 digit" precision, which means the 4th (leftmost) digit can be 0, 1, 2 or 3 instead of just 0 or 1. That's an advantage over more typical "3-1/2 digit" precision meters.
The only thing I don't like about it is that the printed manual is in Chinese. Fortunately, there's an English version on Victor's web site, here:
www.china-victor.com/Files/Download/601e-0921-000a.pdf
(Warning: their server is very slow, so it takes a long time to download.)
Strangely, Victor's web site no longer mentions the VC921 meter, and the English user manual has been removed from www.china-victor.com/Files/Download/601e-0921-000a.pdf
Fortunately, I had downloaded a copy. So I've put it on my web server, here:
www.geeksalive.com/Victor_VC921_multimeter_manual.pdf
Good review. I was going to choose a XB-866 but I think I'll go with the UT10A.
thanks for the information.
The leads on my Victor-VC921 are falling apart. A shame because I really liked this multimeter. Maybe I will try to salvage it and somehow get new leads for it.
Hi ! And what final raiting of these devices ?
Nice to hear you like it :)
Does the Benning MMP3 measure Ampere? HELP!
Thanke you for the video!
Thanks man! Useful for me atleast!
Someone to tell me for XB-866..how much can it measure mA? Is it true that this multimeter can measure just up to 1999mA??
What microphone are you using to record the video? The sound very clear:)
Just the internal microphone from my Sony HDR-CX130 camcorder :)
Really nice review. You are THE BEST ;)
Help me!!! I would like increase test current diode from 0.5mA to 5mA (keep test voltage 1.5V). How can I do for Victor-VC921 pocket Multimeter? Thanhk alot.
I am glad you liked it :)
You should focus the presented meters. I use 720p and do not see all the details.
hey man thx thatyou made this vid
Thanks, nice review!
Helped a lot!!!
great video thanks
I agree with the usability of the UNI-T but I went through 2 of those and the build quality, as you say, is bad. But you don't emphasise just how bad and battery holder is just retainer is useless. This meter is no good for constant and repeated use.
Guys instead of asking things watch the video please even a Google search will answer your questions.