Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Multimeters (2026)
12 multimeters compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Best by the numbers — AstroAI DM6000AR (lowest price). The cheapest is AstroAI DM6000AR at $39.99. 12 multimeters compared from $39.99 to $579.99 across 7 brands — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
As of 2026-06-20
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest multimeters is AstroAI DM6000AR at $39.99; across 11 models the median price is $99.97 ($39.99–$579.99), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-06-20. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/multimeters/ Key takeaways
- Lowest price: AstroAI DM6000AR at $39.99 (Price from astroai.com US product page).
- Typical price: from $39.99, median $99.97, up to $579.99 — across 11 priced.
- Tracked: 12 products across 7 brands, current through 2026-06-20.
- Compared on: Type, True rms, Max voltage dc (V), Count resolution, Auto ranging, Cat safety rating.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: AstroAI DM6000AR ($39.99)
Top 3 by quality
An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.
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Amprobe AM-510 Quality score 0/100 Top pick -
AstroAI DM6000AR Quality score 0/100 Top pick -
Extech EX330 Quality score 0/100 Top pick
How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →
What to look for
How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these multimeters.
- True rms — a yes/no feature.
- Auto ranging — a yes/no feature.
Comparison
| Compare | # | Multimeter | Price | Type | True rms | Max voltage dc (V) | Count resolution | Auto ranging | Cat safety rating | Source | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AstroAI DM6000AR | $39.99 | digital handheld | true | 1000 | 6000 | true | CAT III 600 V / CAT II 1000 V | astroai.com | On Amazon → | |
| 2 | Amprobe AM-510 | $47.95 | digital handheld | false | 600 | 4000 | true | CAT III 600 V | amprobe.com | On Amazon → | |
| 3 |  Klein Tools MM400 1 review | $54.97 | digital handheld | false | 600 | 4000 | true | CAT III 600 V | kleintools.com | On Amazon → | |
| 4 | Extech EX330 | $74.99 | digital handheld | false | 600 | 4000 | true | CAT II 1000 V / CAT III 600 V | extech.com | On Amazon → | |
| 5 |  Klein Tools MM600 | $86.49 | digital handheld | false | 1000 | 4000 | true | CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1000 V | kleintools.com | On Amazon → | |
| 6 |  Klein Tools MM700 | $99.97 | digital handheld | true | 1000 | 4000 | true | CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1000 V | kleintools.com | On Amazon → | |
| 7 |  Innova 3340 | $129 | digital handheld | false | 600 | 4000 | true | CAT II | innova.com | On Amazon → | |
| 8 |  Fieldpiece HS33 | $208.25 | digital handheld | false | 600 | 2000 | false | CAT III 600 V | trutechtools.com | On Amazon → | |
| 9 |  Fluke 115 | $279.99 | digital handheld | true | 600 | 6000 | true | CAT III 600 V | fluke.com | On Amazon → | |
| 10 |  Fluke 117 1 review | $304.99 | digital handheld | true | 600 | 6000 | true | CAT III 600 V | fluke.com | On Amazon → | |
| 11 |  Fluke 87V 1 review | $579.99 | digital handheld | true | 1000 | 6000 | true | CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1000 V | fluke.com | On Amazon → | |
| 12 |  Fluke 101 | — | digital handheld | false | 600 | 6000 | true | CAT III 600 V | fluke.com | On Amazon → |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.
Popular comparisons
What is the cheapest multimeter?
AstroAI DM6000AR is the cheapest at $39.99 (Price from astroai.com US product page), as of 2026-06-20.
How much does multimeters cost?
Across the 11 multimeters with a published price, the median is $99.97, ranging from $39.99 to $579.99, as of 2026-06-20.
Which multimeter is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: AstroAI DM6000AR ($39.99).
How many multimeters are compared here?
12 multimeters across 7 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-20.
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