A cheap 50 MHz handheld for car and bench repair that doubles as a multimeter. Pick it for basic signal checks, not for fast digital buses.
Amazon $99.99The FNIRSI 2C53T is the better oscilloscope overall, rated 3.0 to 2.7. The FNIRSI 2C53T leads on value and sample rate. The Hanmatek HO52S wins on memory. The FNIRSI 2C53T costs $73 less ($99.99 vs $172.99).
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The 3-in-1 version of the HO52, for people who want the generator and the better multimeter.
Amazon $172.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the FNIRSI 2C53T for value ($2 per MHz ($99.99, 50 MHz claimed) vs $3.46 per MHz ($172.99, 50 MHz claimed)) and sample rate (250 MSa/s sampling vs 125 MSa/s sampling).
- Choose the Hanmatek HO52S for memory (8 Kpts of memory vs 1 Kpts of memory).
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 2C53T | Hanmatek HO52S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 60 $2 per MHz ($99.99, 50 MHz claimed) | 36 $3.46 per MHz ($172.99, 50 MHz claimed) |
| Bandwidth 20% | 45 50 MHz claimed bandwidth | 45 50 MHz claimed bandwidth |
| Sample rate 10% | 44 250 MSa/s sampling | 25 125 MSa/s sampling |
| Memory 10% | 0 1 Kpts of memory | 19 8 Kpts of memory |
| Features 20% | 50 built-in multimeter, signal generator, built-in battery | 50 built-in multimeter, signal generator, built-in battery |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| FNIRSI 2C53T | Hanmatek HO52S | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | ||
| Claimed bandwidth | 50 MHz | 50 MHz |
| Sample rate | 250 MSa/s | 125 MSa/s |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Memory depth | 1 Kpts | 8 Kpts |
| Max input voltage | 400 V | 1,000 V |
| Serial decode | No | No |
| Extras | ||
| Multimeter | Yes, 19,999 counts | Yes, 20,000 counts |
| Signal generator | Yes, up to 50 kHz | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Type | Handheld | Handheld |
| Display | 2.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Touchscreen | No | - |
| Built-in battery | Yes, 3,000 mAh | Yes |
