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Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS vs Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter

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.

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Spec Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter
US price $160.65
BrandFieldpiece InstrumentsSouthwire
Released
Ac current range 400 A 400 A
Dc current range 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 1.2 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 Yes
Temperature F/C via included Type K wrap-tab thermocouple (numeric range not published) Yes
Cat safety rating CAT III 600V CAT III 600V
Display count 4000

Sources — Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS: fieldpiece.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 Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS and Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter?

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  • Temperature: Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS F/C via included Type K wrap-tab thermocouple (numeric range not published) vs Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter true

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