HABOTEST HT118A CHEAP-O Multimeter Review & Teardown!
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HABOTEST HT118A CHEAP-O Multimeter has a gorgeous dual Display and it's incredibly Fast to Range! It even includes illuminated Input Jacks!
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Good little meter great video! You nearly made me buy one, even though i already have 8 meters.
No problem! Nearly is almost good enough ! It's truly a great dmm. 😉
It's a great meter..!! I'm sure you'll soon realize that you really do need to make it 9!! Thanks for watching..
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Eight is never enough! 😁👍
You can't have just one.
@@KeepOnTesting Are the leads silicone?
Thank you
Dude that's the most thorough and professional review of a DMM that I've seen. And the fact that you spice it up with some quirks here and there to keep us watching.
Love from India.
PS: I bought one
Many thanks for the kind words..very appreciated! Great to see you bought one, its a terrific multimeter!
Keep on Testing!! 😃👍
Nice review, Thanks Darren, was initially thinking of buying BK precision 2709b, but it's very expensive, was searching for cheap multimeter reviews, found your channel, ht118a suits my electronic needs, would have been a huge waste buying branded one since I don't use it for high power, Kudos for your channel👍
Thanks! Glad it worked out for you. The Habotest is a great multimeter and definitely cheaper than the BK.
Keep On Testing!
Only been a sub for little over a month. This is a fantastic channel, really like how indepth the reviews actually are. Please keep up the good work.
Many thanks!! Hopefully it will get even better!
Darren, its 11-35pm here. About to go to bed.🤣👍but I had to watch this. KEEP ON TESTING. Thank you.
Чё бормочет ???
I also bought it for 24 €. I'm really excited, thanks for the test.
Enjoy the multimeter Andreas... it's one of my favorites of 2019!!
Darren, this looks like a decent multi-meter for the money. I like the orange glow back light, and lighted input jacks I was surprised that it passed the LED tests, being that it's only powered with two AA batteries.
Yes Pete, the meter really surprised me as well..it was a pleasure to review and it's a keeper for sure!
your review helps me a lot in buying a multimeter. keep reviewing.
Great review straight to the point
Hey Darren, just wanted to thank you for all these detailed and great reviews, homers are also fantastic :))
I don't use multimeter much, but recently I bought myself a UNI-T 89XD. Its good but after I saw your reviews, I wish I had bought Habotest 118A :( Thanks again, mate.
Wish you all the best in the world.
Hi Ali, thx so much for the kind words! I appreciate the support. Keep On Testing 👍
Great review, just brought one of these for work, turns out I made a good choice. Thank you
Many Thanks! It's a super multimeter with a ton of features. It should serve you well!
Best cheap-o multimeter ever.. I just love it❤
Thanks for the list and reviews, huge help for picking a dmm. Looks like a nice unit. I almost bought a more expensive one with way less performance...
It's a great performer! 👍
thanks for these reviews! helped me to choose a meter :)
Great to hear !
New Subscriber here Darren. Great looking reviews and always entertaining. Just a quick question. I have watched your Uni T 191T review many times and I am still undecided which one to get if this Ht118a from Habotest or the more expensive UT191T. Everytime I watch your reviews I want to buy that particular product I am watching hence you have a great convincing power. So back to my question what do you think should I get, I will mainly use it for automotive applications, particularly checking resistance, continuity and voltage. Thanks again for always providing us conscise reviews. Kudos to your Channel. Love lots from the Philippines.
Hi Erwin, without a doubt go for the UNI-T 191T..its built to last, rugged housing that will survive those bumps and falls. Great Input Protection ..etc.
I really love this meter, its perfect size and balance for me.
Alternatively, the UNI-T UT89XD is another great choice, although its manual Ranging but still has that rugged design although not as well built internally as the 191T. The Habotest is a great meter but I don't think its anywhere near as tough or resilient as the UNI-T.
Btw Thanks for the kind words..
I would love to visit the beautiful Philippines one day!
Yes Darren, looking like a good feature packed meter for the money. The C & D modes manual range versions ?.
Damn.... you talked me into one.... just ordered it!!! 👊😁👍
Excellent!! That's what Iike to hear! It's a great dmm ...Let us know how you like it!!
same here ...
@@KeepOnTesting how i can purchase in india (asia)
@@puredesi6278 Ali or Ebay I 🤔 assume??
Let me know..
My close friend who is in tv repairing job bought Habotest ht118a and it is cool...
I very much enjoyed .... _"current sensing resistor"_ audio correction, LOL!
Thank heavans for technology 😀👍
Thanks to you Darren I finally bought one and its on the way to ship to me. I can finally replace my old Sanwa analog meter. 😊😊
Excellent! It's a great multimeter, let us know how you like it! 👍
@@KeepOnTesting Sure 😊
Great reviews!
Thx Michal...😉👍 lots more coming..
Great review! I have just received it and im really happy. Its newer version and has permanent backlight without turning off which is great. In the video there is board version v1.2, mine is v1.9 and has also few different components on board (but i dont know how they are called, im not electrician :).
Wow, that's great 👍 v1.9 , incredible! That's alot of revisions! Keep used posted..
Stan, where did you procure the v1.9 unit from?
yeah mine does not go off if I recall. Let me go and check
Thank you for your channel, I'm just a hobbyist and order a klein MM300 then went on You youtube to check reviews. I saw yours and you said you wouldn't recommend and after seeing you're test I can see why. Then I saw your list of recommend cheap multimeter saw this review compared to the klein and wow! So I cancel the Klein and got this one from Amazon, it was $28 and they had a $13 off coupon so got this bad boy for $15!!!!! So not only did I get a way better metter than the Klein but I save $15 on top of that. Thanks a milliion!
Wow..what an awesome price for that awesome multimeter ! Way better than the Klein and alot more useful too! 👍
Excellent, subscribed.
Welcome Aboard!!
Wow! Amazing review!! Would have been nice to see the version C with double AA load test review! I believe version A does not have it... None the less Thank you for this awesome and fun review!!!
Thanks for the info!
I just got the exact same multimeter, except it's branded Kaiweets. I agree, the 20 second auto off backlight would be a deal breaker, but mine turns on and stays on till I turn it off. Maybe Kaiweets brand had it tweeked a bit before launching. My only "complaint" really is that I thought it would weigh a bit more and feel more expensive and rugged in the hands. Other than that, 2 thumbs up!!
I just got one on Amazon. This thing is badass for the money. Longevity will tell the tell but for now I'm real happy. My real cheap multi the digital display is unreasonable
Great stuff Paul..! It really has alot of great features. 👍
@@KeepOnTesting 👍 I meant to say my old one is unreadable. Damn spell check.lol
Please keep up the good work.
Thx my friend 👍
Very robust & good looking multimeter👍👊👌
Definitely ! Plus the HABOTEST HT118A is Number 1 in the CHEAP-O Multimeter Ten.😄👍
The chips are so good on these cheap ones, accurate and that very nice display with dual values/bargraph.. so cool for The people who does not want to spend 500 monies on a meter
Right on! Incredible bang for the buck here...lots of sizzle for not a lot of money..Keep On Testing!
I think your reviews are great. love to see a review on the TASI TA801C
Many thanks ! I've ordered the TASI TA801C for review 👍
@@KeepOnTesting Did you find the store on aliexpress for the HT118A ?
@@razer192 Yes I did thx, I will order the updated unit and compare the two ! Many thanks David !
@@KeepOnTesting Thank you Sir for your excellent videos!
After watching this, I immediately picked one up, no regrets!
Great to hear..congrats! It's one of my favs too 🏆 and BEST of the 2020 Top 5 CHEAP-O Multimeters ! Great Instrument 👍
thx man great stuff
Cheers my friend!
The ranger zone!? なんでやねん！ Wasn't expecting that and love it! :D
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Excellent channel! A question: have you seen/tested the Habotest HT113C? It is even cheap-o-er than the 118A, but has very similar, though not exactly the same, specs.
Many thanks! The HT113C is on my list and is destined to be reviewed by me end of November!
www.habo-test.com/sale-11245703-ht118a-automatic-digital-multimeter-auto-range-with-true-rms-6000-counts.html
One of the best thing is you're also comedy 😁💕 we love to learn with smile and funn 💕😁
Thanks ! Keep on Testing! 😄👍
Is this the best dmm under $50? The review was very positive.
Also, how important is the missing inner shielding? Do any comparable dmm have shielding + the quality of this? Could you make your own shielding?
Sorry for the late reply. This is definitely one of the best buys in the CHEAP-O MULTIMETER Realm!! Shielding is important but if you are using it on the bench you should be fine .
No worries Derek...Have a great night!
which is better HT118A or UT191T?
@@kresimirpranjic4898I would choose the UNI-T UT191T ....really a fantastic and professional meter for a reasonable price.
@@KeepOnTestingTNX i have doubt on UT139C and HT118T which is better?
@@kresimirpranjic4898 More features on UT139C , display is better on the Habotest..also cheaper. Tough call, I would probably opt for the Habotest if it came down to price vs performance ...
@@KeepOnTesting What is temp. acuracy of HT118T
Nice review! If this one was a branded Fluke, how much do you think it will cost in CAD? What Fluke model can be in direct comparison with this Habotest? To me, it seems to be the best bank for your buck! There's a good chance that I will buy one!
If it was a Fluke it would retail for 300+ easy.
Fluke really has no direct model to compare with but perhaps the Fluke179 ..
Thank you 🙏 👍👍👍
Great review, ordered and arrived today...
Quick update: Manufacturer must be watching your video, because the backlight doesn't turn off on whatever version they are currently shipping! Stays on forever, or until the meter shuts off.
That's awesome! Enjoy your new multimeter..it's a great one! 👍
Thank you for the review Darren! I just bought the Kaiweets 118A for $29. My backlight stays on, and can use with flashlight on. Also, on Amazon reviews are saying you can no longer access the internals to change the fuse. On mine you can. I think they just don't know how to get that grippy cover off of it to take the screws out.
I agree, wouldn't make any sense..😝👍
Glad you picked one up..its a Great multimeter!
im confused. kaiweets look identical with habotest ht118a. both have different website .hope the performance is the same. habotest is cheaper a bit than kaiweets in malaysia
BTW maybe you could do a leaderboard kind of thing like Doug Demuro. We're all interested in value vs price.
That's an excellent idea...noted!!
Keepontesting.com now live.
Also Top Ten is now listed under every description.
Nice instrument, nice review. The only feature I don't like is that it defaults to AC.
Please note that the date code 1912 means 2019 (year) 12 th week , not January 2. The PCB (and not the meter) was fabricated on March 2019. This is the standard date coding that is used for ICs and other stuff.
mine defaults DC and I wish I would default AC and default continuity. I have no idea why it does not default to continuity.
Hey, nice review! I would recommend to review the LOMVUM T28B too, if you haven't reviewed it already.
Excellent thx! I've added that to my list. Keep on Testing!
@@KeepOnTesting very good! I just bought it and i wanted to know someone else's thoughts. I don't have many tools to test properly, too.
@@RedPixels_ I grabbed the T28C for the review...looks good!
@@KeepOnTesting awesome. As soon as you post the video I'll watch it!
Awesome review, because of this review I bought one, its very impressive even when compared to my way more expensive wavetek 27xt.
When you opened it up I didn't see any calibration pots, I can calibrate my other meter , is there any way to calibrate this one?
Also since I love it so much is there any available protective case available for it?
Well done on the review, this was a great purchase for me. Thanks
Unfortunately not. No user calibration pots. You can definitely buy a 3rd party multimeter case to protect your beauty but no HT1118A specific case is available. Enjoy the multimeter it's a great test instrument! Thx for the kind words!
@@KeepOnTesting thanks very much for the quick reply!
@@lucbeauvais1847 Anytime my friend 😀👍
Best review!
Thx Igor 👍
A long term review would also be a great help. I find that the cheap meters usually fail because the dial or the power buttons fail.
I have the same multimeter, I got it 4 years ago. it still functions very well.
This meter really gets around, I have seen so many different names on this meter
Can you also do a review on HABOTEST HT113C? Thanks in advance.
Sure thing Rex, it's now on my meter ToDo List!
If you buy kmoon or habotest 118a back light will not stay on if you buy the kaiweets ht118a it stays on
I liked your channel. I would like you to help me in which multimeter to choose. Uni-t UT890C, UT890PRO, UT89X, UT89XD or the HABOTEST HT118A or whatever you think is better in this range.
Hi Ricardo..Manual RANGING I'd choose the UNI-T UT89XD , Automatic RANGING...HABOTEST HT118A...fyi, UT89XD is probably the best built out of the lot..but the HT118A has more features..
😄 👍 Let me know what you decide...at the end of the day..all great multimeters.
HI Darren, love from india. Will You be doing reviews of meters from 50 TO 100 USD. And also one more question, which alcheapo multimeters has the best input protection. and by cheapo I mean below 50 USD. based on that I will buy it promptly. yu really give very convincing reviews, I base my buying decisions base on your reviews.
Hello my friend! Yes indeed I will be doing some multimeter reviews I the $50-150 range in September 😀👍
CHEAP-O w best input protection..Great question! ...normally the two don't coexist however the UNI-T UT39E+ had one of the best...dual PTCs, spark gap protection, ceramic fuses and a very clean pcb layout ..20,000 COUNT CHEAP-O !!
There is a simple hack to keep the backlight on indefinitely.
If you have the earlier firmware.
Inside, top right, are three wires, red, black, white going to
the display. connect a new wire from the white to the left leg of the flashlight
LED. Now the display backlight stays on with the flashlight.
If, like me, you think the flashlight is useless, snip the right
leg of the flashlight led. Now the backlight times out with a
short press of the backlight button and STAYS ON with a long
press.
I'm going to get one of these
Its a great dmm! You won't be disappointed!
I just got my kaweets ht118a which is basically the same than the habotest, and they are shipping the version 1.5 of the board. Now the backlight stays on all the time and you can use it with the flashlight on
Excellent update! Glad to see they are listening!! Keep On Testing!
but does it make a beep sound when checking a regular diode?
That must be sucking the hell out of those two AA batteries
The continuity test is my favorite part! It's nice multimeter. Keep it up!
Great to hear..Thanks for watching !
Not sure if clamp meter is your thing but please check model HT208D it comes by different name such as habotest, mayilon, etc.
At 13:13 into the video, I see you were measuring the Hz and duty cycle. Since the Hz was about 60, I assume you were measuring standard "house current." The manual for the Kaiweets unit says that for Frequency/Duty measurement, the voltage is limited to 10V, and anything above that may damage the unit. What does the Habotest manual say? Also, the Kaiweets unit has a NCV Live probe on top of the unit, so you can hold the unit next to a line to see if it is live. You can also use the red probe, as illustrated in the video.
You can safely measure Hz over 10V with the Habotest or Kaiweets, no worries there. Here in Canada the household mains run at 60Hz/120V
Ok, just spent $30 on e-bay to get one of these. Hopefully arriving from Shenzen in a couple of weeks time.
Great stuff! Its an amazing multimeter..👍
Let us know how you like it.
@@KeepOnTesting just found a weird e-Bay listing. It's for a UNI-T UT139C for $7.99 including shipping. Here's the link;
www.ebay.com/itm/UNI-T-UT139C-True-RMS-LCD-Digital-Auto-Range-Multimeter-AC-DC-Tester-Meter/392328022180?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
It's probably a scam but I threw $8.18 their way anyway. Just thought you'd like to check it out.
Yup, it was a scam.
New potensial meter : TASI TA801C
Look like the compact version of Habotest HT118A at halfprice .
Head to head to winapex et8101.
Used external memory to store data.
Freq in voltage n current.
No bargraph.
Some good meters released this year. Thanks.
Keep on buying n reviewing n testing...
Thanks for the heads up..I just ordered 1 for review! Looks interesting as you say..I don't see any mention about data logging but it still looks promising! Keep On Testing!
Im sorry, i mean it used external i2c memory to store the calibration data. Like the dreamtech intl chip.
@@qolbunsalim5188 ahhh...Roger that! Thanks for clarifying. Yes thats always preferred. Should be a good meter to review!
The backlight stays on now. Habotest must have listened to you! If this meter had a "REL" button it would be perfect.
That's great news!!! Hurrah! Glad HABOTEST has improved 👏 👍 this already great multimeter!
@@KeepOnTesting It defaults to Volts DC as well.
@@kcuhc84 Beauty!! I guess they were listening.!! 😄👍
I got a HT118A today (from "Meterk"). It defaults to Volt-DC, but the backlight does not stay on :-(
Hey Darren, hope all is well. I was just curious if this multimeter has a beep in diode mode? Any others you could recommend that have a diode beep? Thank you man!
Hey Luis , my sample did not but since then the updated firmware does include the audible beep in DIODE mode. Also the other branded HT118A versions, KAIWEETS, RICHMETERS etc ..all have the beep.
@@KeepOnTesting Thank you Darren!!!
An Amazon reviewer for the Kaiweets version writes "the 600 milliamp fuse blew with just 0.5 milliamp going through it. The college instructor verified the unit was used properly and the circuit was configured properly, and that it was the multimeter that had malfunctioned. The replacement fuse costs more than the meter itself. Opening the unit up to inspect the fuses revealed the unit was not constructed properly for the fuses that came installed and this problem will likely happen again."
Do you see any circuit flaws with the fuses in the unit?
Sounds like a like a load of "hogwash" to me! There's nothing wrong with the internal circuitry. They use standard 5x30mm fast blow fuses and you can easily fit 5x32mm in its place. 12 ceramic fuses will set you back 10$. I think this is just a lame attempt at dissing whats a very well made and affordable multimeter for the masses. I think the student was either high on solder fumes or was bored and needed to manufacture some fabricated story to get a refund from Amazon.
I bought a Kmoon HT118A 4 months ago, used it for two weeks then put it aside. I picked it up recently but found something wrong. When the dial is set in the 5 light blue gears , ALL lights(top, whole screen, 4 input jacks) are blinking and beeping sound. Everything seems normal when the dial is in the 4 orange color gears and the red NCV/Live. Do you have any idea what might go wrong?
Hello - can you tell me can this meter read down to 1 mV? I've tried to find something that says what it's resolution is but can't find the info. Thanks. And thanks for your video.
I haven't measured down that low but had no problems down to 20mV
Hello. Which one is the best brand and multimeter for everything. (Home, professional, electrical and electrician user)
Doesn't exist.
I appreciate the LED test especially. That's something I've been looking for in a new meter.
Excellent!! Glad the review helped 👍
Hi Darren, a lot of thanks for all theses reviews, very useful for a beginner like me.
This Habotest seems really reliable and a very good choice.
A simple question about all these 3 Volts multimeters : Is it possible to use the voltage of a lithium battery (between 3,3V and 4,2V when fully charged)?......surely better light on the screen and higher beep, very little discharge for a big Ah capacity, but any problem for the electronic card and the screen with this little higher voltage? Can it be a possible choice or is it better to keep both alkaline 1,5V batteries?
Michel from France.
Hi Michel..
Many thanks...😉
Yes, you can certainly use a Lithium cell instead of a regular alkaline battery. In terms of performance and possible long term effect I don't have any data to effectively point to. I say go for it !
😀👍
@@KeepOnTesting Thanks for your quick answer Darren , "I 'll go for it" and first try with one half-charged cell (storage voltage, 3,8V) and then slowly up......I live not far from the english coast....and if that smells like a little burnsmoke across the Channel to your home, you will know it was a mistake!! Greetings!
@@Michel-Artois Sounds like a plan.! Hopefully you'll be just fine..let me know how it goes 😉👍
@@KeepOnTesting OK, but only if still alive!
awsome display. I like normally sized displays and not as big as the screen.
It really is Chris, big and bright with an unusual but very nice style font. Superb contrast too!
mr walker you're doing great reviews with affordable multimeters. don't let those why not review this review that brymen fluke keysight blah blah blah comments ruin what you're doing. your reviews af diffrent. and a big help to people who are still in that big cloud of white when buying affordable meters.
Nice.
No MOVs for input protections! Those PTCs take time to heat up. Seems similar to ANENGs?
Definitely better to have MOV's and PTC's....agreed!
Does it have adaptor for 2 pin standard k-type temperature sensor or just proprietary k-type ? Very good review! 👌🏻😁 i am oscilanting between this and uni-t 139C. Habo looks nicer but i belive the 139 is better what do you think? 139 also has no adaptor for k-type 🤦🏻♂️ and i really need that
The Habotest has no KTYPE Adapter. Just a standard Jack input sensor temp probe. You can buy a separate KTYPE Adaptor on Ebay or Ali though. 👍My preference is definitely the HABOTEST 💥
Darren Walker thank you for the response 😁
@@3mariusx send me an email: netplicity1@gmail.com
I'll send a ktype adapter your way.
Great video, thanks for review. i have a old 1999 count dmm and some functions not working anymore so Currently looking a good deal multimeter to buy. Which should be better habotest 118A, aneng 8008 or unit ut89x. Prices in my country ht118aand ut89 25$. Aneng 18$
I would still choose the HABOTEST HT118A 👍
@@KeepOnTesting
Uni- T89XD ??
@@pengawaspenyerumalutaubat8365
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Which mm did you review that has a beep when testing a good diode?
UNI-T UT890D+ that I recently reviewed has the good diode beep function. Also the Kaiweets/Richmeters HT118A also have this feature. Finally, the UNI-T UT89XD includes an audible diode beep as well. A great feature to have on a multimeter!
😃👍
Mine came.yesterday not to bad for the price£22 ,but the buzzer isnt very loud and me being a bit deaf doesn't help ,I think I'll invest in some new probes for it tho , thanks for the vid..
I also got the KKMoon variant of this and I also find the buzzer volume too low, I’m going to go through this video again and see where the buzzer actually is as I’m wondering if the protective case might be muffling the sound.
@@iamateaf5268 havnt tried that ,I thought of drilling holes in it just in case the case was muffling it ,I'd probably drill thru the speaker lol
Hi. Is there any similar multimeter like ht118a? For example peakmeter pm18a ? But pm18a has no bar graph. Do you know another multimeter brand and model like ht118a? There are many KKmoon HT118A, Kaiweets 118A .
Your multimeter's board HT118A-V1.2
İ saw another version (Kaiweets) was HT118A-V1.3
Do you have any idea? is there any difference?
Yes there is a difference..the new rev. pcb supports the audible diode and I believe no timeout for the backlight, although I haven't verified the latter.
The AstroAI M6KOR is another variant..I'm awaiting on AstroAI to ship me a unit.
hhhhhhhhhhhhh man you so cool xD lion sound xD hhh is that multimeter or lion xD maaaade my night, great videos, perfect test ♥
Does the HT118A also work with recharchable batteries? In a review from another one, they tested, it doesn't work (but I can't believe that)
Yes, I had no problem with mine using rechargeable batteries.
Is the Habotest HT118A and Total TMT 47504 exactly the same meter? If so than I will go with the Total meter as I like it's Teal-White combo body more than that of the Habotest's. If not than I will stick with Habotest. Therefore kindly resolve my doubt as soon as possible so that I can purchase the appropriate one before it goes out of stock 🙏
Hello Chandan ! Yesssss it's the identical multimeter! Inside and out 👍
Excuse me Mr.Darren Walker.
Can you please help me to choosing my first multimeter??
Either richmeter rm219(zt219) or habotest ht118a.
Rm219 have 19999 count and habotest have 6000 count.
I don't know if i really need that Rm219 more count.
From what i noticed Habotest doesn't have relative button,range button.
And again i don't really know if i really need those button.
Will i get a hard time without those button sir???.
I want to use it for repairing broken stuff such as measuring fan capacitor,checking not working pcb,checking smartphone component that not working properly,etc.
What is your opinion Mr.Darren?
Should i choose rm219 ($23) or ht118a ($26).
Or maybe you have another recommended multimeter??
As you can tell, yes i am a newbie with no experience here.
Please excuse any mistakes as English is my second language.
Thank you.
HABOTEST HT118A, It's the TOP Multimeter on the TopTen List for a reason. Great display, solid performance and feature packed!
I saw Bluetooth symbol on the display. is it able to connect to other devices like PC using bluetooth?
Unfortunately not..its just a random segment on the display which is probably utilized on a different multimeter.
Hello sir, which would you prefer, Habotest HT118A or Aneng AN8008?
HABOTEST HT118A!
@@KeepOnTesting ok sir, thanks
Could you show how to test a solar panel to see if it's working
I'll be doing just that next month...😀👍
I wish they put this big multimeter on a boxy case :^
You dont like the meter chassis? I think it's nice but beauty is in the eye of the beholder 😀
Its chassis is weird, looks like a toy, many empty unused space.
Rem the P-51 Mustang they painted shark jaws on the engine, this meter will be looked like a funny toy if we modify the look abit, like a superhero mask etc :)
The legend now has a big brother. 20000 counts HT118E :)
Ohhh YUMMY! Thx for sharing 👍
@@KeepOnTesting I was sure you would be interested :))
@@Sv3TL10 ohh ya ! I just ordered one ... 👍
@@KeepOnTesting so we'll wait for the review 😜
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Lo recomendarías para electricista?
You are awesome 👏
Keep On Testing ! 😊👍
My friend, for a noob like me, what do say: "HABOTEST HT118A" or "UNI-T UT89XD "... ? Can you explain about input protection (in the case, the winner is...). God bless you!
Both are excellent multimeters. Though from a new user perspective the Habotest will be simpler to operate as its an autoranging meter.
In terms of Input protection... both will serve you fine. Full size ceramic fuses on bith the mA and High Current side. The UNI-T can withstand more bumps and knocks with its excellent chassis but because its Manual ranging it will be harder to operate. The Habotest also has those lighted input jacks which are a big help to a new user. HABOTEST would be your best choice from a new user perspective.
I have one of these. if you read the manual it cautions you not to use it on voltages higher than 230VAC. if that's the limit than this meter can not be rated CATIII or IV. I would not use it on Industrial 480 power systems. The meter is well built, though I did have to open it up and re-solder a circuit pad because it was interminate. .
Good point..Let's face it most dmms in the CHEAP-O REALM aren't going to do heavy mains ..nor should they..used for household voltage (120/230) max depending on your geography and you'll be just fine.
@@KeepOnTesting Cat III and Cat IV ratings are a safety rating. The manufacture is basically saying that the instrument will not cause a Arc Flash incident at voltages up to 600 VAC when properly used. If you are not aware of how dangerous a Arc flash incident can be take a look at some of the video's on You Tube.
yes I like the versatility of the instrument but I only will use in on my electronics work bench and deffently not on tube equipment.
@@jimnunn9232 I'm well aware of CAT Ratings. Hence, HT118A is perfectly safe for household mains CAT II. Most multimeter vendors claim higher CAT than what the multimeters are actually capable of safely doing. Never use any CHEAP-O Multimeter for anything above mains 1 or 3 phase CAT II and you'll be fine.
Hello walker... Auto power off ?
Yes indeed, after 15 min, this can also be disabled.
how many names does this device go by? Mine is called Total
I bought the meter too, it's great! But, doesn't anybody realise the bluetooth icon? How do i use it tho?
This model doesn't have native BT support..the icon is there just as part of the display matrix.
Türkiye den selamlar unit ut139c ile bunda kararsızım, Türkiye'de 10 dolar fark var ,hangisini önerirsiniz özellik ve uzun yillar kullanım acisindan teşekkürler
Hello my friend! UNI-T UT139C 👍
Hi Darren, love your reviews!! The eBay link is broken. Can you put a new link?
Hi Karan, I'll post a new link later today, thanks for the kind words!
The link has been updated! Many Thanks
@@KeepOnTesting Loving your channel, and ready to buy an HT118A but hate amazon. The ebay link is dead again. Can you update and include correct search terms? Also very keen on the low cost test leads you recommend, but that link is dead too. Keep up the great work! Subscribing!
@@nnm35 Many thanks! I'll update the links tonight !!! Appreciate the support ! KEEP ON TESTING!!
@@nnm35 Links have been updated! Thanks for watching 😃👍
hey, can this be powered by rechargeable Ni-MH batteries like eneloops?
Yes, it should work..
Would this be a better choice over the Sanwa CD771? Thank you.
Completely different multimeters. If you're working on energized circuits Grab the Sanwa !
@@KeepOnTesting Many thanks for your time replying to me, let alone so quickly! If I may last ask: what makes the Sanwa better for energized circuits? I plan on doing electrical and electronic projects (building electric and electronic devices), some electronic repairs, testing salvaged components + general fiddling around and experimentation. Thank you for your multimeter review videos, love them.
@@cosmos7engineer SANWA is a better engineered multimeter. It does not have all the features of the HABOTEST but it's built with a high degree of precision and the interbal components have better tolerances. You sound serious about your electronics needs and you will probably be doing more than a hobby electronics therefore I suggest grabbing the Sanwa and perhaps pickup the HABOTEST as a backup. Btw sanwa-america.com is the place to get your new Sanwa if you live in North America. Tell them Darren Walker Sent ya 😃
I've had this meter for about a week now and it's ridiculously good. Everything you highlighted here is true. In fact I'm so impressed with this meter that I'm going to buy the HT118C which is the manual range version. Why? Because it's $28 on Ebay and it's going to be an excellent meter. My HT118A has a red bumper on it for that subtle understated look (not). Something possibly of interest is that the HT118C LCD in the bottom left corner has a Bluetooth and a USB logo on it. Hmm, interesting.
I know that the Vici / Prostar VC99 has a RS232 logo on the LCD and there's a video somewhere of a hack to pull out the serial line from the CPU, tie it to an IR LED and with as bit of hackery feed the serial data feed to a laptop and use the laptop as a data logger and almost a storage scope. Now I would love to see you do a coherent version of this hack but also is there possibly something in the HT118C that maybe needs investigating?
That's great news! It sure is one heck of a multimeter...I'll probably do a review on the Manual ranging version as well...
Btw, I'll do some research on the mod/hack you mentioned and see what I can come up with..sounds like alot of fun!!
HT118A also has a Bluetooth logo, it's at top-left corner, right below the battery indicator. no USB logo though. it can be seen at around 3:20 time mark of this video when Darren turn it on for the first time. i do really hope that it is a hidden feature, not just a logo. 😁
Just got one today thru amazon but it says Kaiweets at the top ?
Its the identical multimeter..just a different name. Same internals.😁👍