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Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) is cheaper at $152.54. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) or Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) is the cheaper at $152.54.

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Spec Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS
US price $152.54 $160.65
BrandKlein ToolsFieldpiece Instruments
Released
Ac current range 600 A 400 A
Dc current range 600 A
Jaw opening 1.38 in (3.5 cm) 1.2 in (30 mm)
Ac dc voltage range 1000 V AC/DC 600 V AC/DC (overload protected to 600 VDC/600 VAC rms)
True rms Yes Yes
Resistance continuity 60 MΩ max, with continuity 40 MΩ with 0.01 resolution, with continuity
Capacitance 6000 µF Yes
Temperature -14°F to 1000°F (-26°C to 538°C), via included thermocouple F/C via included Type K wrap-tab thermocouple (numeric range not published)
Cat safety rating CAT IV 600V / CAT III 1000V CAT III 600V
Display count 6000 4000

Sources — Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ): digikey.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 Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) and Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Ac current range: Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) 600 A vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS 400 A
  • Jaw opening: Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) 1.38 in (3.5 cm) vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS 1.2 in (30 mm)
  • Ac dc voltage range: Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) 1000 V AC/DC vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS 600 V AC/DC (overload protected to 600 VDC/600 VAC rms)
  • Resistance continuity: Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) 60 MΩ max, with continuity vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS 40 MΩ with 0.01 resolution, with continuity
  • Capacitance: Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) 6000 µF vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS true
  • Temperature: Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) -14°F to 1000°F (-26°C to 538°C), via included thermocouple vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS F/C via included Type K wrap-tab thermocouple (numeric range not published)
  • Cat safety rating: Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) CAT IV 600V / CAT III 1000V vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS CAT III 600V
  • Display count: Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) 6000 vs Fieldpiece SC260 Compact Clamp Meter with True RMS 4000

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