EEVblog 1692 - $130 Fluke 17B MAX Multimeter REVIEW

Is a US$130 Fluke multimeter any good? A review of the Fluke 17B MAX Multimeter

Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1692-$130-fluke-17b-max-multimeter-review/

Why are Fluke meters so expensive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay9wFQAW19Y
Fluke 17B multimeter teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbEtcpM0RGc
Fluke vs Brymen Teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hlmq57FQQk

00:00 - US$130 Fluke 17B MAX Multimeter
02:32 - Construction
04:52 - What's in the (China Only) box?
06:14 - New TL31 probes for electronics use
07:03 - Teardown
11:32 - Input Alert Jacks
13:22 - Bottom of PCB
14:54 - Really glossy solder mask
16:35 - Data port?
17:13 - Pro Tip: Replacing self tapping screws
18:10 - Power On and that BIG display!
19:11 - Backlight. Dim but nice.
19:43 - Continuity tester
20:59 - The Range Switch has changed
21:32 - No TouchHold
22:46 - The capacitance range accuracy FAILED
23:37 - Accuracy tests
24:48 - High Voltage Overload testing
26:18 - 240V Mains up the clacker
26:52 - Ohms accuracy testing
27:33 - Drop Testing
27:58 - Current accuracy testing
29:09- LED testing kinda sucks, and more capacitor testing
29:39 - Capacitor testing SUCKS
31:44- Battery Life measurements
33:40 - Conclusion

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