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Tektronix TBS2104B vs PicoScope 2208B MSO

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Tektronix TBS2104B is cheaper at $3430. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Tektronix TBS2104B or PicoScope 2208B MSO?

The PicoScope 2208B MSO wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Tektronix TBS2104B PicoScope 2208B MSO
US price $3430
BrandTektronixPico Technology
Released
Bandwidth (MHz) 100 100
Analog channels 4 2
Max sample rate gsps 2 1
Memory depth mpts 5 128
Adc resolution bits 8 8
Waveform update rate wfms per sec
Display size (in) 9
Has digital channels No Yes
Built in signal generator No Yes
Form factor benchtop pc-usb
Weight (kg) 4.17 0.2

Sources — Tektronix TBS2104B: tek.com (verified 2026-07-13). PicoScope 2208B MSO: picotech.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Tektronix TBS2104B and PicoScope 2208B MSO?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Analog channels: Tektronix TBS2104B 4 vs PicoScope 2208B MSO 2
  • Max sample rate gsps: Tektronix TBS2104B 2 vs PicoScope 2208B MSO 1
  • Memory depth mpts: Tektronix TBS2104B 5 vs PicoScope 2208B MSO 128
  • Has digital channels: Tektronix TBS2104B false vs PicoScope 2208B MSO true
  • Built in signal generator: Tektronix TBS2104B false vs PicoScope 2208B MSO true
  • Form factor: Tektronix TBS2104B benchtop vs PicoScope 2208B MSO pc-usb
  • Weight (kg): Tektronix TBS2104B 4.17 vs PicoScope 2208B MSO 0.2

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