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 features. The Rigol DS1054Z wins on memory and sample rate. The FNIRSI 2C53T costs $269.01 less ($99.99 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 2C53T for value ($2 per MHz ($99.99, 50 MHz claimed) vs $7.38 per MHz ($369, 50 MHz claimed)) and features (built-in multimeter, signal generator, built-in battery vs serial bus decoding, four channels).
- Choose the Rigol DS1054Z for memory (24 Mpts of memory vs 1 Kpts of memory) and 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 2C53T | Rigol DS1054Z |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 60 $2 per MHz ($99.99, 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% | 0 1 Kpts of memory | 93 24 Mpts of memory |
| Features 20% | 50 built-in multimeter, signal generator, built-in battery | 30 serial bus decoding, four channels |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| FNIRSI 2C53T | Rigol DS1054Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | ||
| Claimed bandwidth | 50 MHz | 50 MHz |
| Sample rate | 250 MSa/s | 1 GSa/s |
| Channels | 2 | 4 |
| Memory depth | 1 Kpts | 24 Mpts |
| Max input voltage | 400 V | - |
| Serial decode | No | Yes |
| Extras | ||
| Multimeter | Yes, 19,999 counts | - |
| Signal generator | Yes, up to 50 kHz | - |
| Build | ||
| Type | Handheld | Bench |
| Display | 2.8 in | - |
| Touchscreen | No | - |
| Built-in battery | Yes, 3,000 mAh | - |
