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Extech MA640 True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter with NCV vs Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Extech MA640 True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter with NCV is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Extech MA640 True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter with NCV Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter
US price
BrandExtech (Teledyne FLIR)Southwire
Released
Ac current range 60.00 A / 600.0 A 400 A
Dc current range 60.00 A / 600.0 A 400 A (per user-facing marketing copy and verified purchaser reviews on southwire.com describing DC clamp-amp use; exact numeric DC accuracy table not published on the fetched product page)
Jaw opening 1.5 in (40 mm), conductors up to 500 MCM
Ac dc voltage range AC 6.000V/60.00V/600.0V; DC 600.0mV/6.000V/60.00V/600.0V
True rms Yes Yes
Resistance continuity 600.0Ω to 60.00MΩ, with continuity
Capacitance 40.00nF to 4000µF Yes
Temperature -4°F to 1400°F (-20°C to 760°C), Type K Yes
Cat safety rating CAT III 600V CAT III 600V
Display count 6000

Sources — Extech MA640 True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter with NCV: flir.com (verified 2026-08-05). Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter: southwire.com (verified 2026-08-05).

What's the difference between the Extech MA640 True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter with NCV and Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Ac current range: Extech MA640 True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter with NCV 60.00 A / 600.0 A vs Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter 400 A
  • Dc current range: Extech MA640 True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter with NCV 60.00 A / 600.0 A vs Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter 400 A (per user-facing marketing copy and verified purchaser reviews on southwire.com describing DC clamp-amp use; exact numeric DC accuracy table not published on the fetched product page)
  • Capacitance: Extech MA640 True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter with NCV 40.00nF to 4000µF vs Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter true
  • Temperature: Extech MA640 True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter with NCV -4°F to 1400°F (-20°C to 760°C), Type K vs Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter true

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