Klein Tools CL490 vs Southwire 21510N

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Klein Tools CL490 rates 3.7 among AC/DC clamp meters; the Southwire 21510N rates 2.8 among AC only ones. The Southwire 21510N costs $35.85 less ($65.81 vs $101.66).

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Klein Tools CL490 vs Southwire 21510N

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (AC/DC and AC only), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightKlein Tools CL490Southwire 21510N
Overall rating3.7/52.8/5
Current range 15%46 400 A through the jaw46 400 A through the jaw
DC current 15%100 DC current to 400 A through the jaw0 no DC current
Safety rating 20%55 CAT III 600 V55 CAT III 600 V
Features 15%50 true RMS, non-contact voltage, temperature, DC microamps10 non-contact voltage
Accuracy 10%67 2% of reading50 current accuracy not published (neutral score used)
Jaw opening 5%70 41 mm jaw50 jaw opening not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 10%50 2-year warranty0 warranty not published, scored as none
Price 10%69 $101.6688 $65.81

Specifications

Klein Tools CL490Southwire 21510N
Measurement
AC current (jaw)400 A400 A
DC current (jaw)400 ANo
DC microamps (leads)200 uA-
Voltage600 V-
Current accuracy2% of reading-
Jaw opening41 mm-
Safety
CAT ratingCAT III 600 VCAT III 600 V
Features
True RMSYes-
InrushNo-
LoZ modeNo-
Non-contact voltageYesYes
Low-pass filterNo-
TemperatureYes-
Phone appNo-
Build
Weight346 g-
Warranty2 years-

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