Fluke 117C vs Sanwa PC710 vs UNI-T 71D

[arshavir]

Hi forum,
I want to buy a multimeter and after googling a bit stuck with following 3 multimeters:
1. Fluke 117C
2. Sanwa PC710
3. Uni-t 71D

Can you please help to chose the proper multimeter.
From the price point of view UNIT looks the best.
I am hobbyist and used the cheapest chinese DMMs in the past, but want to but more reliably, functional and precise one.

[arshavir]

Just noticed that all 3 models has numbers "1" and "7"  - 117, 710 and 71  .

[dp]

I want to buy a multimeter and after googling a bit stuck with following 3 multimeters:
1. Fluke 117C
2. Sanwa PC710
3. Uni-t 71D

Fluke 117 can't do microamps. If this is relevant for you, consider the model 17b or the 175-177 series instead.

From the price point of view UNIT looks the best.

Many people on this forum object to the build quality of the UNI-T 71 series.

I am hobbyist and used the cheapest chinese DMMs in the past, but want to but more reliably, functional and precise one.

It depends on your priorities. If reliability, safety and build quality are more important, go for a Fluke. If you prefer functionality, any of the other two.

[arshavir]

Thanks.

What about Sanwa build quality and reliability?

Per my understanding it should have comparable to Fluke quality and safety.

[Wytnucls]

71D, cheap, reliable and full featured for electronics work, but slow continuity and low on input protection.
PC710, expensive for a 10,000 count meter, no internal logging and low battery life.
117C, low resolution, low bandwidth, missing features and no PC connection.

 

[Creep]

I feel like for the price you should probably have a look at the Byrmen BM869. Plenty of info here in the forums and everybody seems very pleased with their purchase when it comes to the BM869. IIRC Dave also did a quick review of it some time ago.

[Wytnucls]

In the 300$ range, the Brymen BM869 has better specs than the Sanwa PC710. It doesn't come with internal logging either though and the PC kit costs extra too.
The 71D has most of everything a hobbyist would want for electronics, costs far less and has a more stable voltage reference than the Brymen BM869 or Sanwa PC7000 to boot. (5ppm/C versus 10ppm/C)

[arshavir]

Thank you very much for feedbacks.

I am mostly inclined to buy Sanwa PC710 - do you have idea how I can distinguish counterfeits from original?
We don't have representative in our country, so will buy it from unknown sources or from online stores.

Regards,
Arshavir