ALLOSUN Pocket Size Compact Digital Multimeter Auto Range Multi Continuity Tester (EM3082 (auto Range))

This is a very budget and pocket friendly multimeter. It’s small, well built and I think is accurate and precise enough. If this is your first multimeter, it’s a great starting point; if you want a portable one, I think it’s great for that; if you want to show off, stop reading and get a Fluke.It’s not a Fluke and it costs a small fraction of it, so any comparison to Fluke or a Bryman or any other big brand is unfair. I’ll try my best to give you an overview of what this is and what is not.Construction: It feels pretty solid, it will not survive a fall from more than your desk though, so don’t leave it unattended on the roof of your house. The leads are permanently attached to it, and their cable is not super flexible, but it’s not hard stiff either. I can put the leads back to their intended position in the case without any problem every time I use it. The clamp case is convenient to store everything in a smaller package than a modern phone, but it’s not really convenient for having it in a stand up position (also, the whole thing is pretty light and any tension/pressure on the leads will move it) but you can let it laying flat on the table and it will be OK. The dial feels as if it will survive some years of moderate usage, but the front of the unit and the function keys are made of a soft plastic that will be damaged if not handled with care. I did a small dent on it after closing it without putting the leads in the correct position.Features: Let me start with what other users complain about.Continuity: The buzzer is not super loud but it’s not faint either, I actually like the volume it has. It’s fast and not scratchy at all..Protection: I agree with other reviewers, this one seems to have almost no protection at all, and because the leads are permanently attached, you can fry it if you put it in the current position by mistake while measuring a power source. I always adjust the dial and double check it’s not in current mode before testing a circuit. The good thing is that if you make a mistake, you can get another one because these are not expensive. Having no protection would be a really bad thing if this was a 3 figures DMM, but it’s not. I use it for electronics circuits where the protection is not really needed.Battery: I also agree with some complaints, it’s kind of a hassle to change the battery, you need to disassemble the whole thing, but it is not the end of the world and if you use it as a backup multimeter or a travel one, you probably will not be changing battery anytime soon.On the rest of the features, I did a comparison against the UT61E+ which costs a bit more and which I use as my main multimeter but which is bulkier and heavier. To be honest, the readings were so close that I feel very comfortable taking the Allosun as my only multimeter when I’m going as a volunteer to repair events. Please pay more attention to the discrepancies than to the overall accuracy and take into account that the Allosun is a 1000 count device vs 22000 in the UT61E+.DC Voltage:2.5V :: Allosun 2.508; UT61E+ 2.4985.0V :: Allosun 5.02; UT61E+ 5.0037.5V :: Allosun 7.53; UT61E+ 7.49810.0V :: Allosun 10.02; UT61E+ 10.002DC millivolts (Using a signal generator):1.0mV :: Allosun 1.1; UT61E+ 1.1910.0mV :: Allosun 10.0; UT61E+ 10.16AC Voltage:5.0V :: Allosun 5.002; UT61E+ 5.00810.0V :: Allosun 10.00; UT61E+ 10.01Hz(Using a signal generator): 60Hz :: Allosun 59.8; UT61E+ 59.98Ohm:30 Ohm :: Allosun 29.7; UT61E+ 30.0210 kOhm :: Allosun 10.00; UT61E+ 10.084Diode drop :: Allosun 0.554; UT61E+ 0.5416Capacitance:2.20mF :: Allosun 2.282; UT61E+ 2.306; DE-500 2.120.800mF :: Allosun 0.881; UT61E+ 0.9134; DE-500 0.820Current (reference value taken from what the power supply indicated):1mA :: Allosun 1.26; UT61E+ 1.2845mA :: Allosun 4.94; UT61E+ 4.96810mA :: Allosun 10.14; UT61E+ 10.164100mA :: Allosun 101.2; UT61E+ 101.31Notice that for capacitance I also used a DE-500, which is what I trust more for these measurements; for current, the reference value is the one reported by the power supply, which is quite probably less accurate than the DMMsSo, in summary, I do like it and will buy it again (actually I just did, the first one I had I left it with a family member I was recently visiting).

This thing lasted forever amd came in handy in many tight spots. Overall super helpful and accurate

Got for camper as there's limited space and multiple voltages....(A necessity with solar)Works well with all voltages and closes up in its own self-contained compartment... easy to stow away till needed

Good value. Works well. Case has physical hinges, not polymer living hinges like my old Radioshack model. Also upper case is deep enough to hold the probes and leads easily.

Great if you need something small for your travel tool case.

Haven't used it yet, but I ordered due to a good review from Brett Tkacs.

Very nice - compact - full function DVM including AC voltage detection

A long time ago in I owned the "original" Radio Shack Pocket Voltmeter and thought this would be a suitable replacement. It's ok, but It's OK ... butIt is far thicker than my old one at ~0.85" / 22mm thick (not counting the small battery bump on the back of the case)It is a bit tedious to install the battery ... You have to remove two small screws from the bottom of the case then pop the display assembly out of the case a small pry-slot would be helpful.Overall not bad.