Competitive Comparison

Keysight Handheld Digital Multimeters

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The U1270 Series - The industrial Multimeter
– Clear display readings - The U1273A with an OLED display has high contrast ratio of 2000:1 and wide viewing angles up to 160°
– Enhanced usability - Low impedance mode to eliminate stray voltage from your measurements
Flashing backlight for continuity test in noisy and dark environments
– Ergonomic shape - Better grip when measuring on the go
– PC-connectivity - Up to 10,000 internal memory plus data logging via USB

Keysight U1271A/72A/73A/73AX versus Fluke 87V

Model Fluke 87-V/28 II1 Keysight U1271A2 Keysight U1272A2 Keysight U1273A2 Keysight U1273AX 2 Benefits
Counts 20,000 (LCD) 30,000 (LCD) 30,000 (LCD) 30,000 (OLED) 30,000 (OLED) Clear readings with U1273A’s
and U1273AX’s OLED display
in poorly lit environments.
True-RMS AC AC AC + DC AC + DC AC + DC
Basic DCV 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05% 0.05%
accuracy
Voltage 0.1 mV to 1,000 V 0.01 mV to 1,000 V 0.001 mV to 1,000 V 0.001 mV to 1,000 V 0.001 mV to 1,000 V
Current 0.1 µA to 10 A 0.01 µA to 10 A 0.01 µA to 10 A 0.01 μA to 10 A 0.01 μA to 10 A
Resistance 0.1 Ω to 50 MΩ 0.01 Ω to 100 MΩ 0.001 Ω to 300 MΩ 0.001 Ω to 300 MΩ 0.001 Ω to 300 MΩ
Capacitance 0.01 nF to 9,999 µF 0.001 nF to 10 mF 0.001 nF to 10 mF 0.001 nF to 10 mF 0.001 nF to 10 mF
Frequency 0.01 Hz to 199.99 kHz 0.001 Hz to 999.99 kHz 0.001 Hz to 999.99 kHz 0.001 Hz to 999.99 kHz 0.001 Hz to 999.99 kHz
Temperature K: –200 to 1,090 °C K: –200 to 1,372 °C K: –200 to 1,372 °C K: –200 to 1,372 °C K: –200 to 1,372 °C
J: –210 to 1,200 °C J: –210 to 1,200 °C J: –210 to 1,200 °C
Continuity test Beeper Beeper + Flashing Beeper + Flashing Beeper + Symbol Beeper + Symbol Performs continuity
Backlight Backlight Alert Alert test in noisy and dark
environments easily
PC interface No IR-USB IR-USB IR-USB IR-USB Data logging made easy
Low impedance No Yes Yes Yes Yes Get higher accuracy by
mode removing stray voltage from
the measurement
Manual and No Manual: 100 points Manual: 100 points Manual: 100 points Manual: 100 points
automated data Interval: 200 points Interval: Interval: Interval:
logging 10,000 points 10,000 points 10,000 points
Operating -20 to 55 °C, –20 to 55 °C, –20 to 55 °C, –20 to 55 °C, –40 to 55 °C, The U1273AX’s –40 °C
temperature 0 to 80% RH 0 to 80% RH 0 to 80% RH 0 to 80% RH 0 to 80% RH operating temperature is
essential when making
measurements under
frigid conditions
Altitude 2000m 3000 m 3000 m 3000 m 3000 m Measure with confidence
with the higher operating
altitude ideal for wind farm
maintenance on the mountain
Battery 9V / 3 x AAA alkaline 4 X AAA alkaline 4 X AAA alkaline 4 X AAA alkaline 4 X AAA lithium
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1. Fluke 87-V/ 28 II specifications were downloaded from www.fluke.com on September 27, 2012.
2. Keysight U1271A, U1272A, U1273A and U1273AX Handheld Digital Multimeters, Data Sheet,
literature number 5990-6425EN
Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice.
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The U1230 Series Handheld Digital Multimeter

– Comes with an easily activated built-in flashlight to illuminate test area
– Performs continuity detection with flashing backlight display and beeper alert
– Vsense performs non-contact voltage detection

Keysight U1232A/33A versus Fluke 115/116/117

Model Fluke 1151 Keysight U1232A 2 Fluke 116/1171 Keysight U1233A 2 Benefits
Voltage range and 600 mV to 600 V 600 mV to 600 V 600 mV to 600 V 600 mV to 600 V
accuracy DCV: 0.5% + 2 digits DCV: 0.5% + 2 digits DCV:0.5% + 2 digits DCV:0.5% + 2 digits
ACV: 1% + 3 digits ACV: 1% + 3 digits ACV: 1% + 3 digits ACV: 1% + 3 digits
(45 Hz to 1 kHz) (45 Hz to 1 kHz) (45 Hz to 1 kHz) (45 Hz to 1 kHz)
Selectable low Yes, AUTO-V ~ 3 kΩ Yes, ZLOW ~ 3 kΩ Yes, AUTO-V ~ 3 kΩ Yes, ZLOW ~ 3 kΩ
impedance mode
Current range and 6 A to 10 A 60 µA to 10 A 600 µA (F116) or 6 A 60 µA to 10 A
accuracy DCI:1% + 3 digits DCI: 1% + 2 digits to 10 A DCI: 1% + 2 digits
ACI: 1.5% + 3 digits ACI: 1.5% + 3 digits DCI: 1% + 2 digits ACI: 1.5% + 3 digits
(45 Hz to 500 Hz) (45 Hz to 500 Hz) ACI: 1.5% + 3 digits (45 Hz to 500 Hz)
(45 Hz to 500 Hz)
Temperature range No No K type: –40 to 4,000 °C K type: –40 to 1,372°C
and accuracy 1% + 10 counts 1% + 1 °C
Continuity with No Yes No Yes Backlight Alert as additional vi-
backlight alert sual alert in noisy environments
Non-contact voltage No No Yes with VoltAlert Yes with Vsense Vsense performs safe
detector (only in 117 ) non-contact voltage detection
Built-in flashlight No Yes No Yes Allows test area to be
Illuminated without the need
of a separate flashlight while
selecting measurement
functions
PC connectivity No IR-to-USB No IR-to-USB Allows data transfer to PC for
analysis
1. Fluke 115/6/7 specifications were downloaded from www.fluke.com on April 15, 2011.
2. Keysight U1232A and U1233A Handheld Digital Multimeters, Data Sheet, literature number 5990-7550EN
Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice.
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The U1240 Series - Ideal for Installation and Maintenance

of Machinery and Electrical Systems
–– Low micro-amp and high Mega-ohm ranges
–– Harmonic Ratio measurement in AC supplies
–– Data logging capability

Keysight U1241B/42B and U1241C/42C versus Fluke 179

Model Fluke 1791 Keysight U1241B2 Keysight U1242B2 Keysight U1241C3 Keysight U1242C3 Benefits
Counts 6,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 View your measure-
ments better
Display Single Dual Dual Dual Dual View two measure-
ments at once
True-RMS AC AC AC AC AC (Switchable to
averaging sense)
Basic DCV 0.09% 0.09% 0.09% 0.09% 0.09%
accuracy
Voltage 0.1 mV to 1,000 V 0.01 mV to 1,000 V 0.01 mV to 1,000 V 0.01 mV to 1,000 V 0.01 mV to 1,000 V
Current 0.01 mA to 10 A 0.1 µA to 10 A 0.1 µA to 10 A 0.1 µA to 10 A 0.1 µA to 10 A Measure over broad
ranges with low
current and high
resistance capabilities
Resistance 0.1 Ω to 50 MΩ 0.1 Ω to 100 MΩ 0.1 Ω to 100 MΩ 0.01 Ω to 100 MΩ 0.01 Ω to 100 MΩ
Capacitance 1 nF to 10 mF 0.1 nF to 10 mF 0.1 nF to 10 mF 0.1 nF to 10 mF 0.1 nF to 10 mF
Frequency 0.01 Hz to 99.99 kHz 0.01 Hz to 200 kHz 0.01 Hz to 200 kHz 0.01 Hz to 1 MHz 0.01 Hz to 1 MHz
Temperature & K: –40 to 400 °C K: –40 to 1,000 °C J & K: –40 to K: -200 to 1,372 °C J & K: -200 to 1,372 °C Get comprehensive
scan 1,000 °C T1, T2, T1-T2 T1, T2, T1-T2 dual and differential
temperature
measurements
Continuity with Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
beeper
Harmonic Ratio No No Yes No Yes
Switch counter No Yes Yes No No
Non-contact No No No No Yes with Vsence Vsense performs safe
voltage detector non-contact voltage
detection
Manual and No No Manual: 100 Manual: 100 Manual: 100 Capture and log data
automated data Interval: 200 Auto/event: 2000 Auto/event: 2000 over long periods
logging easily
Backlight Yes Yes (2 intensities) Yes (2 intensities) Yes Yes
Built-in flashlight No No No Yes Yes Allows test area to be
Illuminated without
the need of a separate
flashlight while selecting
measurement functions
Battery 9V 4 x AAA 4 x AAA 4 x AAA 4 x AAA
IP rating NA NA NA 67 67 Water and dust
protection
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1. Fluke 179 specifications were downloaded from www.fluke.com on April 15, 2011.
2. Keysight U1241B and U1242B Handheld Digital Multimeters, Data Sheet, literature number 5989-7040EN
3. Keysight U1241C and U1242C Handheld Digital Multimeters, Data Sheet, literature number 5992-0848EN
Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice.
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The U1250/U1280 Series - Designed for Electronics Troubleshooting

–– U1253B - High contrast ratio of 2000:1 and wide viewing angle of 160°
–– Built-in square-wave generator and frequency counter
–– Upto 60,000 counts high resolution and up to 0.025% low error rate
–– U1280 Series – 800 hours long battery life

Keysight U1252B/53B and U1281A/82A versus Fluke 287/289

Model Fluke 2871 Fluke 2891 Keysight U1252B2 Keysight U1253B2 Keysight U1281A3 Keysight U1282A3 Benefits
Counts 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 60,000 60,000
Display 4 VGA with 4 VGA with LCD OLED LCD LCD Extra clear readings
Trendplot Trendplot with OLED display
with 160° viewing
angle and 2000:1
contrast ratio
True-RMS AC + DC AC + DC AC + DC AC + DC AC + DC AC + DC
Basic DCV 0.025% 0.025% 0.025% 0.025% 0.025% 0.025%
accuracy
Voltage 0.001 mV to 1000 V 0.001 mV to 1000 V 0.001 mV to 1000 V 0.001 mV to 1000 V 0.001 mV to 1000 V 0.001 mV to 1000 V
Current 0.01 µA to 10 A 0.01 µA to 10 A 0.01 µA to 10 A 0.01 µA to 10 A 0.01 µA to 10 A 0.01 µA to 10 A
Resistance 0.001 Ω to 500 MΩ 0.001 Ω to 500 MΩ 0.01 Ω to 500 MΩ 0.01 Ω to 500 MΩ 0.001 Ω to 600 MΩ 0.001 Ω to 600 MΩ
Capacitance 0.001 nF to 100 mF 0.001 nF to 100 mF 0.001 nF to 100 mF 0.001 nF to 100 mF 0.001 nF to 100 mF 0.001 nF to 100 mF
Frequency 0.001 Hz to 1 MHz 0.001 Hz to 1 MHz 0.001 Hz to 20 MHz 0.001 Hz to 20 MHz 0.001 Hz to 1 MHz 0.001 Hz to 20 MHz Saves costs
on a separate
frequency counter
Temperature K: –200 to 1350 °C K: –200 to 1,350 °C J & K: –200 to 1,372 °C J & K: –200 to 1,372 °C K: –200 to 1,372 °C J & K: –200 to 1,372 °C
Square No No Yes Yes Yes Yes For generating pulse
wave output width modulation
(PWM) signal
PC interface IR-USB IR-USB IR-USB IR-USB IR-USB IR-USB
Manual and Yes Yes Manual: 100 points Manual: 100 points Manual: 100 points Manual: 100 points
automated Interval: 200 points Interval: 1000 points Auto/event: Auto/event: 10,000
data logging 10,000 points points
Backlight Yes Yes Yes No backlight needed Yes Yes Easier to use
in poorly-lit
environment
Battery 6 x AA 6 x AA 7.2 V rechargeable 7.2 V rechargeable 4 x AA 4 x AA
IP rating NA NA NA NA 67 67 Water and dust
protection

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1. Fluke 287 and 289 specifications were downloaded from www.fluke.com on April 15, 2011.
2. Keysight U1252B and U1253B Handheld Digital Multimeters, Data Sheet, literature number 5989-5509EN
3. Keysight U1281A and U1282A Handheld Digital Multimeters, Data Sheet, literature number 5992-0847EN

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