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Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) vs Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter

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.

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Spec Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter
US price $152.54
BrandKlein ToolsSouthwire
Released
Ac current range 600 A 400 A
Dc current range 600 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 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
Ac dc voltage range 1000 V AC/DC
True rms Yes Yes
Resistance continuity 60 MΩ max, with continuity
Capacitance 6000 µF Yes
Temperature -14°F to 1000°F (-26°C to 538°C), via included thermocouple Yes
Cat safety rating CAT IV 600V / CAT III 1000V CAT III 600V
Display count 6000

Sources — Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ): digikey.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 Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) and Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 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 Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter 400 A
  • Dc current range: Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) 600 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: Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) 6000 µF vs Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter 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 Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter true
  • Cat safety rating: Klein Tools CL800 Digital Clamp Meter, AC Auto-Range TRMS, Low Impedance (LoZ) CAT IV 600V / CAT III 1000V vs Southwire 21050T / 21550T 400A True RMS AC/DC Clamp Meter CAT III 600V

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