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Amprobe AMP-25 AC/DC TRMS Mini-Clamp vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS is cheaper at $160.65. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Amprobe AMP-25 AC/DC TRMS Mini-Clamp Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS
US price — $160.65
BrandAmprobeFieldpiece Instruments
Released——
AC current range 60.00 / 300.0 A 400 A
Dc current range 60.00 / 300.0 A —
Jaw opening 1.0 in (25 mm) max 1.2 in (30 mm)
AC dc voltage range — 600 V AC/DC (overload protected to 600 VDC/600 VAC rms)
True RMS Yes Yes
Resistance continuity — 40 MΩ with 0.01 resolution, with continuity
Capacitance — Yes
Temperature — F/C via included Type K wrap-tab thermocouple (numeric range not published)
Cat safety rating CAT III 600V CAT III 600V
Display count 6000 4000

Sources — Amprobe AMP-25 AC/DC TRMS Mini-Clamp: amprobe.com (verified 2026-08-05). Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS: fieldpiece.com (verified 2026-08-05).

What's the difference between the Amprobe AMP-25 AC/DC TRMS Mini-Clamp and Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • AC current range: Amprobe AMP-25 AC/DC TRMS Mini-Clamp 60.00 / 300.0 A vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS 400 A
  • Jaw opening: Amprobe AMP-25 AC/DC TRMS Mini-Clamp 1.0 in (25 mm) max vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS 1.2 in (30 mm)
  • Display count: Amprobe AMP-25 AC/DC TRMS Mini-Clamp 6000 vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS 4000

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