HABOTEST HT108L CHEAP-O Multimeter Review & Teardown!

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 103

  • @ericchang7706
    @ericchang7706 4 года назад +3

    Nice review!! A cheap pair of test leads will run $5, so you are really only paying a fiver for a nice DMM. I love my HT118A but it's big and heavy when testing anything overhead. It looks like the bag would hold my HT118A too. I love everything about this.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +2

      Its a super multimeter..!! You know you want one 😏

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +2

      Congratulations Eric!! You win the HABOTEST HT108L!! Email me: netplicity1@gmail.com with your shipping info! Thx 😄👍

    • @ericchang7706
      @ericchang7706 4 года назад +4

      Wow! How lucky am I? It'll be put to good use.

    • @yambo59
      @yambo59 4 года назад +1

      @@ericchang7706 Congrats Eric-!

  • @Rudro2024
    @Rudro2024 4 года назад +4

    After watching all specifications and performance HABOTEST HT108L has become my favorite one within $10 multimeters... nice & simple!,,,

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      You and me both! What a great Multimeter for the price!

  • @yambo59
    @yambo59 4 года назад +9

    Wow - this is a real breakout for a $10 cheapo-! - a permanent on backlight with a simple continuous "on" like weve been screaming for, as well as an audible beep in the diode range as well as a killer continuity range. Ive never seen an audible diode range in a ten dollar cheapo, or in most far more expensive meters for that matter. Add good accuracy, a nice bold display and uses AAA batteries instead of a 9volt. This has to be the best ten dollar meter ive seen yet for solid functionality, I also noticed there was no hunting the measurement settled right down. I really cant fault a ten dollar meter for this level of input protection either, c'mon its only ten bucks-!! Its ridiculous they dont make the audible diode range standard in all meters, if they can do it in a ten dollar meter they can do it in ANY meter. This little guy is one of the best values available for such a stupid low price, its a Cheapo winner-!!

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +2

      Definitely a fantastic value..HABOTEST didn't get greedy either and kept the price rock bottom which is also really refreshing! Can you imagine what a joy it is to have a Backlight that doesn't turn off after 15 seconds..absolutely should be industry standard just like the audible diode function you mentioned.! 😀
      I think HABOTEST has a real winner on their hands.! A multimeter such as the Mastech MS830L must be quaking in its boots right about now!

  • @jagodishpanday2592
    @jagodishpanday2592 4 года назад +2

    HABOTEST HT118A is my favorite one from cheapo multimeter ranges... 😍

  • @rinqucosta2422
    @rinqucosta2422 4 года назад +1

    After watching review of Uni-T UT15B PRO I have become a fan of it... It's my favorite

  • @amigagr
    @amigagr 2 месяца назад

    this is my latest habotest purchase for 7 euros. it's just lovely and in red color!
    my absolutly favorite is the HABOTEST HT125B which i bought it for 15 euro.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  2 месяца назад +1

      Wow, that's a great price ! 😮 Enjoy your new HABOTEST!

  • @Scott.Hughes
    @Scott.Hughes 4 года назад +1

    What would you consider better... the HT118A or the UNI-T UT61E?

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      Look at my Top Ten 😍

    • @Scott.Hughes
      @Scott.Hughes 4 года назад

      @@KeepOnTesting I did see the top 10. I thought maybe the UT61E was not listed due to it typically being more expensive. But I am now assuming that you don't even consider the UT61E to be worthy of a Top 10 spot at all. Is that correct? And thank you for the information and a GREAT channel!

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      @@Scott.Hughes Not at all..The TOP TEN is CHEAP-O Multimeters only so that excludes meters such as the UT61E which is by all accounts an awesome instrument! If I had to choose..I would still pick the HABOTEST HT118A 😃

  • @shaileshkumara.m.anandappa7641
    @shaileshkumara.m.anandappa7641 4 года назад +2

    Wow great accuracy, can't believe it's 10dollars😳😳😳😳

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад

      Isn't that the truth! Incredible value!

  • @yambo59
    @yambo59 4 года назад +2

    Another observation, it doesnt even look like the usual ten dollar meter - not that its of any value but the meter is proof a ten dollar meter does not have to look or work like junk. Someone at Hobotest is engineering decent value into their low end products, and thats very hard to find these days at this price.

  • @Scott.Hughes
    @Scott.Hughes 4 года назад +3

    There is something else that would be really cool to see. I would love to see the best of the best Cheap-O meters go head to head with something completely unfair (but common) like a Fluke 87V. Just HOW good are they?

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +2

      Ohhh...giving me some ideas...Great 👍 It would be rather satisfying to see the Fluke get pummeled by a CHEAP-O
      !😅😅😅

    • @yambo59
      @yambo59 4 года назад

      @@KeepOnTesting I believe your very first video was between a Fluke 87V and a 830B wasnt it-??

  • @radius.indrawan
    @radius.indrawan 4 года назад +2

    wow!! just.. wow!! congrats Habotest, it is a solid meter in the cheapozone!! and thank you Darren for showing us how solid it is. 😍
    my favourite meter is Richmeter 114 (Habotest 118A twin brother who has a diode beep 😁) that is currently sitting on my bench, follows by Uni-T UT139C.
    (now for some reasons i want that HABOTEST HT108L too... 🤔🤣)

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      Agreed, HABOTEST really did an awesome job..the HT108L is absolutely a great multimeter ! BTW, I like your choices 😉

    • @radius.indrawan
      @radius.indrawan 4 года назад

      @@KeepOnTesting thank you. 😄

    • @radius.indrawan
      @radius.indrawan 3 года назад

      @@KeepOnTesting how the audible diode test behaves when the leads is shorted? does it give a short beep also or a continuous beep like in a continuity test? my Richmeters 114 gives a short beep in any conditions. it will be more useful if it gives a continuous beep when the leads is shorted and short beep when it is in diode forward voltages range and above, so we can verify if there's a short in a circuit or not just by listen to what kind of beep we got. 😀

  • @yambo59
    @yambo59 4 года назад +1

    Really have to say my favorite meter at the moment is my UniT 17BPro-! I should add after the fact that the 17B+ is my fav. meter in the higher price range, but that 118A is really tough to beat for features and functionality in its price range, so id have to say its about my fav in the lower price range - still waiting on my 108 just to see what $10 can actually offer, seems like a lowest buck no brainer bargain. I cant believe it has the audible diode beep, many $$$$ meters do not have this very useful function.

  • @manisteve862
    @manisteve862 4 года назад +1

    My Fav. Habotest 1818A. Over my fluke 87! For functionality.

  • @dadsview4025
    @dadsview4025 4 года назад +2

    Looks like a cheap meter to tinker with low volrage circuits (less than 30v). However, having seen the damage mains voltages and current can cause during "accidents" I would have liked to see a stronger caution regarding the "minimal" input protection. In any case, I wouldn't risk my vision, appendages, or life using such a meter on any high voltage / high current circuits.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      Roger that.. as always if you're playing in high ⚡ voltage territory use a properly rated multimeter and be careful. This is fine for household mains.

    • @dadsview4025
      @dadsview4025 4 года назад +1

      Measurements near the electrical service entrance of mains into your house would be considered a CAT 4 situation. This meter claims CAT 3 protection (though I wouldn't bet my life on that). The issue is not the voltage but the potential energy available at the measurement point. Thanks for the reviews and the content on your channel. This excellent video by John Ward explains CAT ratings and why it's important. ruclips.net/video/LTGs6GXB8io/видео.html

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад

      @@dadsview4025 I hear you 100% Thx for the link. I'm pretty familiar with CAT however I'll still recommend for household use on CAT II Single-phase receptacle connected loads. I wouldn't change the Electrical Panel in my house with it but that's not its intended purpose.

  • @aryankhan-fn4jo
    @aryankhan-fn4jo 4 года назад +2

    For me UNI-T UT61E is best multimeter

  • @Tomyummmm
    @Tomyummmm 4 года назад +1

    Hello, i just watched a bunch of your videos and you earned a sub from me. I wanted to ask what you would recommend the Habotest HT113C or the Richmeter RM113D?

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  3 года назад

      So sorry I missed your comment! In this case I would choose the RICHMETERS RM113D

  • @dagdernit572
    @dagdernit572 4 года назад +1

    Which cool multimeter do you recommend?

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад

      CHECK OUT my CHEAP-O Top Ten under the description ..HABOTEST HT118A is a great multimeter!

  • @nst2142
    @nst2142 4 года назад +1

    Nice one, had to find one. Already got 2 habotest, so it means HABOTEST is my kind of multimeter.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад

      Sounds like your in good company..😃

  • @AiOinc1
    @AiOinc1 4 года назад +1

    New camera is definitely an upgrade

  • @just_arandom_guy8209
    @just_arandom_guy8209 4 года назад +1

    I didn't expect to be so good. Habotest has some very solid meters! My favorite DMM is RICHMETERS 113D :D

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      A great multimeter!

    • @just_arandom_guy8209
      @just_arandom_guy8209 4 года назад

      ​@@KeepOnTesting I couldn't resist, so I ordered HABOTEST HT108L. I found it at 6.66 euros(what a number!)! Looks perfect for its money!!

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      @@just_arandom_guy8209 wow..great price!! Love the number 👹let us know how you like 👍 it 😀

  • @E-GaN
    @E-GaN 3 года назад

    I would also like you to measure the internal resistance of the multimeters

  • @derektodd4126
    @derektodd4126 4 года назад +1

    Have to agree, great value for the price point. As to my favourite, I'm thinking about it 🖖

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад

      It sure is! How can you choose only 1 eh...I understand completely 😁

  • @chahestan1
    @chahestan1 4 года назад +1

    My favorite i s Fluke 179.

  • @alimoradi2323
    @alimoradi2323 3 года назад +1

    Well, speaking of favorite multimeter, mine is uni-t ut-139c&s

  • @numerical_error
    @numerical_error 4 года назад

    I have a question unrelated to the video. In one of your older reviews you used DSO-Shell pocket (portable) oscilloscope to test a square wave generator in PDM-711. Are portable oscilloscopes any good? Should a person who's learning electronics even consider them or is it better to save those $20-30 and look for used oscilloscopes from the start?
    I won't be able to afford anything half-decent for $250+ for some time. I know it's not as simple as choosing a multimeter but an experienced opinion will help me narrow my research. Thank you in advance.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      If you just want ti see a signal than a portable Oscilloscope can be useful the problem is most are overpriced and underwhelming for the features offered. Stay tubed though.. as next month I'll be reviewing a model which hopefully will address that issue and offer some real "scooe" like functionality at a great price..

    • @numerical_error
      @numerical_error 4 года назад

      @@KeepOnTesting I will definitely not miss that.

  • @MegaChickenPunch
    @MegaChickenPunch 8 месяцев назад

    I have finally got it thanks to your review and its amazing

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  8 месяцев назад

      Great to hear! It's a great multimeter! 👍

  • @TheRadiogeek
    @TheRadiogeek 4 года назад +1

    Nice little meter! I like the Aneng AN8001 meter. Did you do the drawing for the Halloween guess the number of spiders meter yet?

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      Thanks my friend.. Aneng makes some great multimeters indeed!
      Yes the Winners (there were 2!) were announced Nov 3... "86" Was the lucky number. 😁

  • @bhushan9066
    @bhushan9066 4 года назад

    Well, one CON you missed or ignored is that it doesn't measure AC current amps and miliamps. And yes I understand it can not be expected in this price segment for a high quality multimeter. I liked this Cheap-O multimeter very much due to its build quality and accuracy, but I didn't like the minimal input protection. I request you to make modifications to remove that current sensing resistor and replace it with a best current shunt and if possible some extra MOV's n PTC's and make a video on it, which would be awesome! This multimeter can last really long, I'm impressed with it. As for this contest I choose the Habotest HT118A as my Favourite CHEAP-O Multimeter 🥰 that I have came to know from your channel.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      I think HABOTEST did so many things right on this multimeter that I could forgive the AC Amps..I didn't forget it but I opted to negage it as a necessary evil since they packed so many other important features into the 108L.
      Interesting comment about the input protection and only tine will tell if the masses agree. I'm ok with it at such a CHEAP-O price point.. although more robust protection would have been nice at least we have a fused multimeter.

  • @numerical_error
    @numerical_error 4 года назад

    I think in my region Aneng an8004 is quite popular in that price range. Still it's slightly more expensive and has all the usual problems with LEDs, continuity and backlight. For $10 HT108L is a great deal. It does what little it can very good.
    Also I wanted to thank you for the top ten cheap-o list. I just noticed it on the previous video.
    As of now it's hard to compete with the HABOTEST HT118A. You can find it for $30 or even less. I like UNI-T's design and overall UT89XD is a terrific meter especially for LED testing. If HT118A couldn't do temperature and didn't cost less, UT89XD could give it a fight. RICHMETERS RM406B is also a solid choice, but doesn't do temperature and is the most expensive out of these three.
    I'll be the weird one in the room and chose UNI-T 890C as my favourite meter for now. Not because it's great, but it does everything I need and costs $20 or less. Unfortunately I found this channel too late and bought UT136B+, which is not that bad at all. But watching hundreds of multimiter reviews really got me into electronics. I would be nice to have a temperature sensor to finally calibrate my soldering equipment properly. I hope to see many more reviews from you to help me chose a second meter next year.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      The Top Ten was way overdue..glad you find it useful..! UNI-T has some great multimeters so its a really tough choice ! I like your mantra..if it works for you then its a great multimeter 😀👍

    • @numerical_error
      @numerical_error 4 года назад

      @@KeepOnTesting Oh. I forgot to add that I wish to opt out of the giveaway. My current UNI-T is enough for household use. Also learning more fundamental electronics on an autoranging unit is easier. I hope this nice cheapo will go to someone who really needs it.
      Yesterday I finished watching the older videos. Last couple of weeks were definitely a dive into a world of multimeters. So many interesting models reviewed. The dual channel TES PROVA903 looked handy. I've never seen multimeters with the push buttons like SEARS 82386. Keysight U1231A has changed my mind on unappealing brownish-orange carrot-juice-box-like cover color (let's not point the finger on VICTOR).
      You've answered a lot of my questions in the videos but there are still some left. I'll save them for the next time. Thank you very much for all the content.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад

      @@numerical_errorVery happy you've been busy on the channel! Definitely alot of multimeters to discover and some real gems too. Autoranging can definitely be handy and thanks for letting me know about you graciously opting out of this draw. Any questions you have just let us know.😄👍

  • @halrhoads6194
    @halrhoads6194 4 года назад +1

    "Groovy"? Right On!🤣 This is a unit I've got to have. First time I could say that in some while! The constant on backlight is a major +. (couple times there I thought you might be having an orgasm, Darren!) 🤣🤣🤣 Impressed by the clean board. Yep. Gotta have this. Aliexpress, here I come.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад

      Vrooooommm! Definitely 👍 one helluva great CHEAP-O...Heck, if I had young kids they'd each get one in their stocking at Xmas !

  • @lucasrocha4329
    @lucasrocha4329 3 года назад +1

    I bought kkmoon 128 and aneng sz18

  • @qolbunsalim5188
    @qolbunsalim5188 4 года назад

    The stars' orbit image at the end of line no.9 looks like a smudge on my lcd. I rubbed it but it didn't disappear..

  • @electronone5219
    @electronone5219 4 года назад +1

    I really don't have a favorite meter in the Cheapo world. The Habotest HT118 meter is one of the best for functionality. I also like the Btmeter BT39C also has some interesting features for the price. The Uni-t UT125C has the best input protection for the price I have seen --less than $20.00. But that meter has some short comings.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад

      It sure is about compromise...lots of great multimeters you mentioned!

  • @jamesdavies686
    @jamesdavies686 3 года назад

    Darren do you recall any other cheap o meters that have the audible beep on diode test?

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  3 года назад +1

      Apparently the latest iteration HABOTEST HT118A has the audible DIODE , UNI-T UT39E+ as well as rge UNI-TUT89XD...I will try to do a compilation at some point.. 😉 there's definitely a couple more.👍

    • @jamesdavies686
      @jamesdavies686 3 года назад

      @@KeepOnTesting Thank you sir. I actually ordered a Uni-T UT161B (not the E) which according to the manual, appears to have that feature.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  3 года назад

      @@jamesdavies686 Great stuff..let us know how you like it..!

    • @jamesdavies686
      @jamesdavies686 3 года назад

      @@KeepOnTesting The UT161B was a step forward and two steps back unfortunately. My UT61E is much better in most aspects, especially speed related functions like auto-ranging. I returned it and actually ordered this Habotest HT108L just to have a meter with the diode beep function.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  3 года назад

      @@jamesdavies686 At least you tried, glad you found the 108L useful.. I guess the old addage "if it ain't broke..." 👍

  • @yambo59
    @yambo59 4 года назад +1

    Ah-! Latest meter and first view--!!

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад

      Great job! You're still fast my friend 😃👍

  • @MrRadiorobot
    @MrRadiorobot 4 года назад +1

    So, you want to know what my fave meter is huh? A TESTING question! In my go box I have a tiny little analogue meter, the Altai Y102B (MA-216) that I have had for waaay too many years, it's not the best meter, it's probably not the most accurate meter or best featured, but it was my first meter! . In terms of sentimental value..Huge! it will probably follow me into the grave for further testing in the afterlife!! As for the Habotest..as cheap as chips and accurate too!.. Wonderful wonderful, in my self designed utopian world everyone would have one..mandatory.. Enshrined into law! "There's no resting keep on testing! Test test test" .... Etc etc....

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад +1

      Hahaha 🤣👍 Well said my friend...
      Those sentimental multimeters are a real keepsake ! Too heck with accuracy as long as its got nostalgic value its a keeper! Old friends never die.. they just get older.. 🤪

  • @danialtun5431
    @danialtun5431 Год назад

    I see your video measure the multimeter is not inaccurate

  • @徐愷輪
    @徐愷輪 4 года назад +1

    damn dats nice ill totally get one

  • @sashiprasad3732
    @sashiprasad3732 5 месяцев назад

    How to put the batteries

  • @wilsonluilui
    @wilsonluilui 4 года назад +1

    i will give it 3 star only.

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад

      All is fair in the world of multimeters ..curios though..why only 3 Stars ?

    • @wilsonluilui
      @wilsonluilui 4 года назад +1

      because no NCV & capacitor for this tester .

  • @MrEZBee
    @MrEZBee 3 года назад

    Can't find it anywhere

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  3 года назад

      HABOTEST HT108L 600V 2000 Counts
      a.aliexpress.com/_mrviVaP

  • @cybermaus
    @cybermaus 3 года назад +1

    Not really happy with your review: your "special diode beep mode" is useless: it also gives diode beep at full short! So you still need to look at the screen. On top of that, does not give a diode beep above 1V, so not for LED's. I mean, its an OK meter for el cheapo $8, but your raving about the diode beep is rather unwarranted.

    • @pagepro211
      @pagepro211 3 года назад

      I was looking to buy this meter. Does it give a long beeeeeeeep or the same short beep in diode mode when leads are shorted?

  • @Giotletinh4567
    @Giotletinh4567 3 года назад

    Good video

  • @MegaChickenPunch
    @MegaChickenPunch Год назад

    Has anything better than this came out in a 10$ range?

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  Год назад +2

      This is still the best at this pricepoint. You can find cheaper but with less quality and features.

  • @gman917
    @gman917 4 года назад +1

    UNI-T UT123

    • @KeepOnTesting
      @KeepOnTesting  4 года назад

      Great little DMM!

    • @kcuhc84
      @kcuhc84 3 года назад

      Worth it for the super fast continuity alone.