Best Clamp Meters Under $200 Ranked

An HVAC clamp with inrush, flame-sensor microamps and a CAT IV rating at a mid-range price.

A low-cost true-RMS AC clamp for home and light electrical work, with temperature for basic HVAC checks.

A plain true-RMS AC clamp for electricians and technicians who only need current, voltage and resistance.

A simple, well-built true-RMS AC clamp for electricians who want a Fluke for everyday panel and circuit checks.

A basic AC clamp for occasional current checks on plain resistive and motor loads, at an entry price.

An inexpensive AC clamp for homeowners and apprentices who need occasional current and voltage checks.

A basic AC clamp for household circuits, with the fewest published specs in this list.

A well-equipped AC/DC clamp with a three-year warranty, for HVAC and maintenance technicians.

An affordable true-RMS AC/DC clamp that suits DIY solar, automotive and general electrical work.

The CL390’s AC/DC measurements with an extra bottom display, for electricians who often read a meter at an awkward angle.

A feature-packed 600 A AC/DC clamp for HVAC and electrical work at a mid-range price.

A true-RMS AC/DC clamp with handy jobsite touches, for electricians who don’t need inrush or a CAT IV rating.

A low-cost AC/DC clamp for car, solar and household work where a high safety rating isn’t needed.

A slim, light AC/DC clamp for residential and light commercial work where tight panels matter more than a high safety rating.

A pocket AC/DC clamp for automotive, electronics and small-appliance work where low-current resolution matters more than range.

The cheapest way to a 1,000 A AC/DC clamp with a CAT IV rating, for DIYers and electricians on a budget.

A rugged 2,000 A AC/DC clamp that gives electricians most of a premium meter’s features at a mid-range price.

A 1,000 A AC/DC clamp with nearly every troubleshooting mode for well under the price of a brand-name equivalent.