The cheapest way to a 1,000 A AC/DC clamp with a CAT IV rating, for DIYers and electricians on a budget.
Amazon $79.99The KAIWEETS HT208D and the Klein Tools CL900 are evenly matched, rated 4.4 and 4.4. The KAIWEETS HT208D leads on warranty, price and features. The Klein Tools CL900 wins on current range and accuracy. The KAIWEETS HT208D costs $102.66 less ($79.99 vs $182.65).
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A rugged 2,000 A AC/DC clamp that gives electricians most of a premium meter’s features at a mid-range price.
Amazon $182.65Which should you buy?
- Choose the KAIWEETS HT208D for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty), price ($79.99 vs $182.65) and features (true RMS, inrush, LoZ, non-contact voltage, low-pass filter, temperature vs true RMS, inrush, LoZ, non-contact voltage, temperature).
- Choose the Klein Tools CL900 for current range (2,000 A through the jaw vs 1,000 A through the jaw) and accuracy (2% of reading vs 2.5% of reading).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1,000 A and up clamp meter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | KAIWEETS HT208D | Klein Tools CL900 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Current range 15% | 77 1,000 A through the jaw | 100 2,000 A through the jaw |
| DC current 15% | 100 DC current to 1,000 A through the jaw | 100 DC current to 2,000 A through the jaw |
| Safety rating 20% | 100 CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1,000 V | 100 CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1,000 V |
| Features 15% | 85 true RMS, inrush, LoZ, non-contact voltage, low-pass filter, temperature | 75 true RMS, inrush, LoZ, non-contact voltage, temperature |
| Accuracy 10% | 33 2.5% of reading | 67 2% of reading |
| Jaw opening 5% | 50 jaw opening not published (neutral score used) | 100 51 mm jaw |
| Warranty 10% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
| Price 10% | 80 $79.99 | 44 $182.65 |
Specifications
| KAIWEETS HT208D | Klein Tools CL900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement | ||
| AC current (jaw) | 1,000 A | 2,000 A |
| DC current (jaw) | 1,000 A | 2,000 A |
| Voltage | 1,000 V | 1,000 V |
| Current accuracy | 2.5% of reading | 2% of reading |
| Jaw opening | - | 51 mm |
| Safety | ||
| CAT rating | CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1,000 V | CAT IV 600 V / CAT III 1,000 V |
| Features | ||
| True RMS | Yes | Yes |
| Inrush | Yes | Yes |
| LoZ mode | Yes | Yes |
| Non-contact voltage | Yes | Yes |
| Low-pass filter | Yes | No |
| Temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 526 g |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
