And don't try to argue price, price apparently doesn't matter, that is the entire "squabble" here isn't it?
No! Price is precisely the point!
You can look at the hundreds of threads like this, in this forum, and you'll see that, in the end, all scopes that have been discussed do the job that the OPs require.
So, if you can do the job with less buy the cheaper that does the job. If you want one that may someday be used in a unicorn situation, and are willing to spend that money, then go that way.
This is all about bang for the bucks, and all these scopes have aprox. the same bang for the bucks ratio!!
If you want more bang, then add more bucks. If the bang is enough, stop there!
In case of doubts, go for the KS UXR and it should get you covered.
PS: Definitely, this should be a sticky!
Agree!!
In life, there is always something a bit pricier and somewhat better, and then something a bit pricier and better than that....
You don't use or recommend Ferrari to deliver pizza, despite Ferrary being better car than VW Polo diesel...
No! Price is precisely the point!
I agree entirely. Bang for buck. It's the fud and hyperbole that people in this thread are throwing around about Rigol belonging in a dumpster that I take issue with.
The OP wants to know if the Rigol DS1054Z is still a good option in 2019. And the answer is just yes. It is. For its price right now, in 2019, it is still an amazing bang for buck.
If you have a little extra get the Siglent SDS1104X-E. But the rhetoric here that Rigol shouldn't even be considered and that Siglent is the entry level I just find off putting. Esspecially since it simply isn't true.
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And as Vaiti says it simply still is. You know why? Because it was in 2017 and 2018 and nothing changed or happened since then to change that. SDS1104X-E is not a competitor to DS1054Z, it is a step up on price scale. And above it there is Rigol MSO5000.. And .......
My advice is to skip DS1054Z and give a little more money and get Keysight MSO-X 3000T... It IS a bit more money, but it is better scope, you know.. But wait, MSO-X 3000T has small memory,and there are scopes that have 12-16 bit resolution.... Maybe give a bit more money and go for Infiniium S‑Series. It is better, you know..
The whole idea of "bang for the buck" is what is best i can get for the money I have in my hand..
For the Rigol DS1054Z kind of money, Rigol DS1054Z is still best bang for the buck.
For the Siglent SDS1104X-E kind of money,SDS1104X is BBFTB .
For Rigol MSO5000 kind of money MSOX5000 is BBFTB .
For Siglent SDS5000X kind of money SDS5000X seems to be BBFTB.
There are other scopes in those price ranges, that some might prefer for some reason (fancy brand, specific function etc.). But those wouldn't be BBFTB, just justified to the buyer for their own reason.
Also, what kind of money people are willing to part with is their decision. Sometimes people have hard limit on money, and sometimes they just want certain technology level, and are willing to pay for it.
This stands as of today, unless there is change in prices somehow, or a new scope comes to scene, those categories are standing today and will until something changes...
It really should be a one page sticky..