The DE-5000 would only count if it has been hacked to measure voltage.
It is actually a very good low-resistance DCR meter.
And you can have my AN8008 (with it's deliciously crisp, huge 9999 count display) when you pry it from my cold dead claws. I'm actually thinking aboot grabbing a 2nd one next time I see 'em on sale.
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How big are those digits in reality? The digits on my newly acquired Extech MG302 are 20mm top to bottom, which is bigger than my Brymen BM867 which I thought was big at 18mm.
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I suppose I should qualify my argument with "for its size" as it is only 130mm tall; here it is side x side with my 189. The display is larger and noticeably higher contrast than the 189 at pretty much any angle. I measure the digits (with my cheap digital calipers
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) on the AN8008 at 18mm tall, compared to 12.8mm for the 189.
The combination of large, crisp display, flip-out stand and small size makes it an awesome 2nd/3rd meter on the bench, and a great pocket meter for going thrifting/hamfest-glomming, etc. Also nice is the fact it comes with a microfiber drawstring bag which offers essential protection without being too bulky in a pocket. It is a bit thick for a jeans pocket at ~26mm body/32mm raised portion of the switch, but def pocketable in most khakis or cargo pants.
I bought both of my AN800x meters for ~US$13 each; now they're twice that, which is what I meant by "if I actually find them on sale".
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Their main drawback is same as that of all "cheap DMMs"; the corners cut re: CAT Ratings. I certainly wouldn't use either of them for measuring anything higher than household electrical outlets over here at 120VAC; def would think twice aboot putting it across the legs of a range or dryer.
And before y'all dogpile me over that statement... yes, I know that a household outlet over here still
could have the full 240VAC across it.
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