F.A.Q
Is this item easy to use?
Yes, easy to use
Can I use this to test if my PC power supply is working?
Yes, simple test of power output AC setting.
Can I test 12v sockets with this?
Yes,one can test up to 12 volt 10 ampsDC Martin haylock.
Is it for both dc and ac connection?
Yes
Oscar –
I needed a multimeter for some electrical work around the house and hobby electronics, and this one is perfect for both, the cables are nice, it’s easy to use and read, the magnets on the strap are a feature I didn’t know I needed but they’re very nice to have, overall 10/10 product 🙂
David L. –
I have used this mustimeters for a while now and it performs very will, i have compared it to another meter and the results which are not worth mentioning, very happy with this meter, but would prefer the back light to come on when you set the selector that’s the only draw back.
Bart –
Good look, nice and durable seal. I’m just received this, but already tested and I am impressed – such a good instrument for very good money :)Also delivery quick and on time.
Amazon Customer –
This multimeter is a must have for every homeowner, the simplicity of use, multiple applications combined with the auto range facility makes this device as technically capable as far more expensively branded items.
CoinneachM –
Good multimeter fot the price and good accuracy. Would have 5 stars but meter does not come with with a proper cover only thin flimsy one.
darren halford –
Best multimeter out there for the price loads of functions would have benefited from a more comprehensive instruction booklet is the only negative I can think of.
TracyL –
I bought this for my husband to replace his 30+ year old cheap one. He is well impressed with it, and has been going round the house testing all sorts of gadgets. He said it automatically recognises what he’s testing, that’s girly talk (on my behalf) that I didn’t have a clue about what he was talking about and that it had RMS??? I glazed over after the first sentence and smiled like I knew what he was rambling on about. Safe to say I’m the best wifey ever! So ladies if you want to impress your hubby, get one of these…whatever they are. LOL
Jeff –
Got this for a better resolution/accuracy then my old meter. Tried measuring the battery drain on my car battery and found 10a fuse was dead measured this however using mA function.The fuses are accessed at the back and on removing the 2 screws found 2 fuses one 10a & one 400mA. Their positions are not identified so if you were to take both out at same time you would not know which one goes where. Instructions don’t help.I like the auto ranging, the display and all the functions but would have liked the mA fuse to have been a little higher.Overall its a good meter
clive –
Nice pice of kit use it all the time
A. V. B . –
Having used many types of meter in my job, i took a punt with this one for my home use. Glad i did, it works just great and is accurate enough for any normal use. Very happy with it.
john s –
Does the job .at the fraction of the price of more well known names.I am retired engineer and use for some of my projects
Amazon Customer –
I’m a keen DIYer that needed a new multi meter for around the house and also from an auto perspective. The meter is a good size with a useful strap and stand, plus it is simple to set up and use with a very clear display. Quite handy having a basic instruction guide to get you started and if you register the meter with AstroAI you get an additional year on your 3 year warranty.Really pleased with the meter and confident I wont ever outgrow its capabilities.
Amazon Customer –
Instructions are very basic, but if your ordering a product like this, you should have a general understanding of using equipment like this. Great product, definitely worth paying a bit more money for
Alan Smyth –
Great product and fast delivery thanks.
Jay Taylor –
Couldn’t live without it for car diagnostics use. Been able to handle any task I’ve needed it for. Could do with some clips instead of just the prongs but I can probably buy some
Rich Pearson –
Very accurate and easy to use
kenneth jenkins –
the metter is a good size a good magnatic strap ,and good settings ect..
dextrous woodworker –
I recommend you buy separate cabling as that supplied has really cheap alligator clips
Candid man –
I purchased this meter as it was described with a backlight but it doesn’t stay on very long, shuts off after 2 mins which is a bit annoying
john chivers –
As an auto electrician the meter is in use daily and have had no problems thus far.The only thing that would please me more is a Robust over case to protect the device from damage etc.
DonLabs –
So far from the use I have got out of this unit it has been very good. Very accurate and nice and quick range changing in the auto ranging feature. All the other advertised features have worked correctly so far. Nice addition to have the temp probe and also the transistor tester. Instructions are easy to follow to find where all the functions are located. Back light is slightly annoying as it seems to only turn on on a timer and not have the option to stay on. Test leads that come with it are adequate although the exposed metal tips are very short so can make it tricky with tightly packed pcb. Magnet on back is very strong and kick stand is a good angle. Overall for a cheap meter this is a very good example. I have yet to test the current clamp feature as I do not have an external clamp but this is also an option.
Jim, Chester –
I am not an experienced user of multimeters, so I can’t comment on the more technical aspects. I use it to test circuits and battery strength and to monitor my car batteries. Took me a little while to get anywhere using the instructions, which are not written for beginners in my view. In fact I found it easier to look at Youtube videos to find out how to use it.The unit is quite large and chunky. There is a fold-out stand on the back, pretty flimsy to be honest but useful, and a magnetic strap which frankly does not seem strong enough to be relied upon.I’m glad I bought it but I probably could have got away with a cheaper meter for my limited purposes
S. Squires –
I needed a good solid reliable auto-ranging multi-function test meter at a cost-effective price, and this meter meets all those requirements perfectly.As a hobbyist in electronics this meter does all the functions I need it to do including capacitance testing, transistor hfe measurement and frequency analysis, albeit at a basic level. The Duty Cycle function is especially helpful when playing with PWM controllers.The Class 3 category ensures that it is safe to measure mains voltages using the _CORRECT_ leads which are provided without the worry of transients leaking through to the user.The auto-range function can be easily switched to lock on to a user-selected range but can just as easily be returned to auto at the press of a button.Included is a temperature sensor and a very useful multi-function adaptor which is used for transistor hfe (gain) and capacitance measurement functions. Please note that the capacitance test will only test for the correct capacitance and not ESR which is a different thing entirely. However it is still very useful for measuring out-of-tolerance capacitors in critical circuits.Accuracy is surprisingly good despite the low price of the meter and it will easily stay within the 1% range for metal film resistors. The millivolt range is within spec and microamps are tolerably accurate.Overall I would recommend this as a good basic meter at an affordable price and it even comes with a battery so all good there.
Steve –
A surprisingly excellent meter for the money. Seems accurate enough for trade use so far. Only slight niggle is the visibility of the screen without the backlight on is pretty poor.
Ian B –
Seems very good, only niggle is I can’t find an appropriate ‘clamp on” probe to allow measurement of current without breaking into the circuit. The meter has the facility but there isn’t one supplied with the meter and the meter maker doesn’t appear to list one as an accessory. I can find a “clamp on” probe but would not be confident about accuracy and, for not much more money, can buy a separate stand-alone “clamp on” meter.
Andy –
Arrived quickly , as described
DJ-Jav –
Performed well on all the tests I carried out including capacitor and diode tests. The capacitor and diode test feature is a bonus including the temperature test (which was the main reason I bought it). It also has quick access to the fuses unlike most multi-meters. Absolutely no complaints on this one. I had a technical issue and I contacted AstroAI. Laurence sorted it out and the customer service was great 10/10, thanks Laurence.
Matt –
Bought as a gift for a friend. He only wanted something basic, I picked this one as it is much better than the really cheap ones. As an industrial engineer I’ve borrowed this on a couple of occasions (usually a fluke man myself) however this was not bad for a tenth of the price. If you can’t justify £200 for a meter this is certainly the next best thing at a much lower price point
Mhturi –
A very good budget multimeter. Never had any problem with it. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is the backlight doesn’t stay on for long enough. Apart from this everything has worked perfectly and didn’t give me any problem.It is packed with a lot of features and I don’t think I will ever use them. Screen is big enough to read from and very easy to use. It’s a good device to have for day to day house or car works. I am happy with it and I recommend it.
mikeillumination –
I use a multimeter for home and hobby applications as years ago I used an Avometer and more recently a Maplin multimeter that lasted me thirty years. This Astro has to take over the work and it seems to be well up to the task. I find it easy to use and will one day get used to the digital output rather than the far more satisfactory scale meter I am used to using. However I expect a good instrument to be supplied with a good manual and the Astro has a very poor effort of a “manual” on a single sheet of paper. I also expect a good instrument to be quiet and this is far too noisy as the settings are made. Apart from that I am pleased with its operation,it does the job well.
Andrew Grainger –
Great tester, clear display and works as it should 5*
Amazon Customer –
One of the things I instantly loved about this meter is the large back lit screen, that is view-able from nearly any angle. The magnet hanger is an absoloute joy. But silly as it sounds the cream in the cake for me is the continuity test, the beeper is fast. Really fast. I purchased this as my old multi-meter (A Fluke 87) got full of water (at work) whilst I was on holiday and as I’m leaving my current career soon didn’t want to spend the godless price of a new fluke. This meter is a twentieth of the price, and true the build quality isn’t as good as the Fluke, but it seems to do everything else just as good.Don’t think about it get one!!!
DRW –
Excellent Multimeter that is highly recommended. Has more features than many of the cheaper options & is well made / has a solid feel. Very pleased with the purchase
Paul –
Liked large display / backlight / magnetic holder
David Ford –
Great for the price
Phil –
Really could do with a short guide as to how to use the three input options with the various functions.
electronicsteve –
I have tested the tester and it passed the test,I tried various settings and all is well, checking electronic components, dc voltages all good
Lee Edwards –
Cables packed up on my fluke and this was cheaper. Great tester and although not quite as rugged as a fluke, it’s far better, great display and much much cheaper. A great purchase.
Sigh says –
The leads are not my favourite part but otherwise it good enough for work
Geoff Cook –
A fully-packed product which covers a very wide range of electrical measurements. Clear instructions and good set of additional components.
FAISAL AL-RASHED –
I like the easy and durable device,use to check fuse,containes of some device
DC –
Love this bit of kit and soooo many functions. Great stuff.
shamsa long –
should come with a pouch.
Barry Bowler –
I uae this multimeter for testing electric guitar components, it is an excellent unit. In the past I have used simpler units, but thi was really a mistake, very basic units although easy to use aren’t really accurate enough. This unit allows you to test all your components very quickly, which cuts down an awful lot.Testing new parts before installation can also be a real time saver, just because something is new it doesn’t always mean that it is perfect, using this meter means that everything in your project is working perfectly. … VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
MarkyW –
Bought this as I am starting out in troubleshooting electrical issues at a board level on PCs, etc. Bit of a hobby. This was recommended on a couple of websites, so I ordered. Looks reasonably well made, very well featured and
Mike P –
Good price for what you need use it for, to put it in context I have a £600 fluke , so unless you need a super duper calibrated piece of kit that most people don’t, this is brilliant,
I M. –
Good quality test meter ideal for checking electrical circuits.
RICKY –
Its robust and light weight .The thermocouple is very useful for measuring temperature of components before checking resistance. The auto power off is an excellent feature for saving the battery. The magnetic strip is perfect for sticking it to a consumer unit leaving both hands free to test voltage.
crizz –
The separate component tester was faulty, you couldn’t insert a wire into the tester.The sellers wouldn’t respond to my messages so Amazon had to intervene to replace it.Cheers
Daicheese –
This multimeter was bought for my phone and computer repair business and it is spot on. Easy to read and easy to use and very accurate. I looked at many that costs hundreds of pounds it the specs on this one matched those and the price just can’t be beaten. You will not be disappointed in buying this, don’t go for a named meter, get this one. Perfect.