Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Multimeters (2026)
The cheapest multimeters is AstroAI DM6000AR at $39.99. Best by the numbers — AstroAI DM6000AR (lowest price). This page compares 12 multimeters across 7 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 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.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: AstroAI DM6000AR at $39.99 (Price from astroai.com US product page).
- Typical price: from $39.99, median $86.49, up to $561.99 — 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)
Comparison
| # | Multimeter | Price | type | true rms | max voltage dc v | count resolution | auto ranging | cat safety rating | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AstroAI DM6000AR | $39.99 | digital handheld | true | 1000 | 6000 | true | CAT III 600 V / CAT II 1000 V | astroai.com |
| 2 | Amprobe AM-510 | $47.95 | digital handheld | false | 600 | 4000 | true | CAT III 600 V | amprobe.com |
| 3 | Klein Tools MM400 | $54.97 | digital handheld | false | 600 | 4000 | true | CAT III 600 V | kleintools.com |
| 4 | Innova 3340 | $69.99 | digital handheld | false | 600 | 4000 | true | CAT II | innova.com |
| 5 | Extech EX330 | $74.99 | digital handheld | false | 600 | 4000 | true | CAT II 1000 V / CAT III 600 V | extech.com |
| 6 | Klein Tools MM600 | $86.49 | digital handheld | false | 1000 | 4000 | true | CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1000 V | kleintools.com |
| 7 | Klein Tools MM700 | $99.97 | digital handheld | true | 1000 | 4000 | true | CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1000 V | kleintools.com |
| 8 | Fieldpiece HS33 | $245 | digital handheld | false | 600 | 2000 | false | CAT III 600 V | trutechtools.com |
| 9 | Fluke 115 | $279.99 | digital handheld | true | 600 | 6000 | true | CAT III 600 V | fluke.com |
| 10 | Fluke 117 | $304.99 | digital handheld | true | 600 | 6000 | true | CAT III 600 V | fluke.com |
| 11 | Fluke 87V | $561.99 | digital handheld | true | 1000 | 6000 | true | CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1000 V | fluke.com |
| 12 | Fluke 101 | — | digital handheld | false | 600 | 6000 | true | CAT III 600 V | fluke.com |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest multimeters?
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 $86.49, ranging from $39.99 to $561.99, as of 2026-06-20.
Which multimeters 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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How we compiled this
Dataset covers 12 handheld digital multimeters (DMMs) across professional, DIY, HVAC, and automotive segments. Specs re-verified against manufacturer product pages (Fluke, Klein Tools, AstroAI, Extech, Fieldpiece, Innova, Amprobe), the official Fluke 114/115/116/117 detailed-specifications PDF, and corroborating distributor/retail listings (ToolNut, Test Equipment Depot, trutechtools.com, AutoZone). Prices reflect published US MSRP or, where the manufacturer publishes no USD MSRP (regionally priced/budget models), a corroborated current US retail price; where no published USD price could be confirmed, priceUsd is null. Booleans indicate presence (true)/absence (false) of a feature as documented by the manufacturer; count_resolution is the maximum display count as an integer; low_impedance_loz refers to the dedicated voltage-measurement LoZ mode for eliminating ghost/stray voltages. Adversarial corrections this pass: Fluke 117 temperature removed (the 116, not the 117, has the K-type thermocouple per Fluke detailed specs); Fluke 101 corrected to non-True-RMS (average-responding per teardown) with price nulled (no published USD MSRP); Innova 3340 price corrected to AutoZone street price. accessedAt 2026-06-20.
Last verified 2026-06-20. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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