A step up from the 2C53T with a bigger touchscreen and a faster generator, for the same 50 MHz bandwidth.
Amazon $115.99The FNIRSI 2C53P is the better oscilloscope overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The FNIRSI 2C53P leads on value and features. The Rigol DS1054Z wins on sample rate. The FNIRSI 2C53P costs $253.01 less ($115.99 vs $369).
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A long-time hobbyist favorite for four-channel work, but newer 12-bit scopes now cost about the same.
Amazon $369Which should you buy?
- Choose the FNIRSI 2C53P for value ($2.32 per MHz ($115.99, 50 MHz claimed) vs $7.38 per MHz ($369, 50 MHz claimed)) and features (built-in multimeter, signal generator, built-in battery, touchscreen vs serial bus decoding, four channels).
- Choose the Rigol DS1054Z for sample rate (1 GSa/s sampling vs 250 MSa/s sampling).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 50 to 99 mhz oscilloscope; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | FNIRSI 2C53P | Rigol DS1054Z |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 54 $2.32 per MHz ($115.99, 50 MHz claimed) | 4 $7.38 per MHz ($369, 50 MHz claimed) |
| Bandwidth 20% | 45 50 MHz claimed bandwidth | 45 50 MHz claimed bandwidth |
| Sample rate 10% | 44 250 MSa/s sampling | 81 1 GSa/s sampling |
| Memory 10% | 50 memory depth not published (neutral score used) | 93 24 Mpts of memory |
| Features 20% | 60 built-in multimeter, signal generator, built-in battery, touchscreen | 30 serial bus decoding, four channels |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| FNIRSI 2C53P | Rigol DS1054Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | ||
| Claimed bandwidth | 50 MHz | 50 MHz |
| Sample rate | 250 MSa/s | 1 GSa/s |
| Channels | 2 | 4 |
| Memory depth | - | 24 Mpts |
| Serial decode | No | Yes |
| Extras | ||
| Multimeter | Yes, 19,999 counts | - |
| Signal generator | Yes, up to 10 MHz | - |
| Build | ||
| Type | Handheld | Bench |
| Display | 4.3 in | - |
| Touchscreen | Yes | - |
| Built-in battery | Yes, 4,000 mAh | - |
