Rigol DS1102Z-E
#11 in 100 MHz and upFull review
A proven hobbyist bench scope with deep memory and a low price per MHz of bandwidth.
Amazon $287.10$287.10
The Rigol DS1102Z-E is the better oscilloscope overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The Rigol DS1102Z-E leads on value. The Siglent SDS1104X-E wins on features. The Rigol DS1102Z-E costs $211.90 less ($287.10 vs $499).
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Siglent SDS1104X-E
#16 in 100 MHz and upFull review
A trusted four-channel entry lab scope for people who value a major brand and its decoders over low price.
Amazon $499$499
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Rigol DS1102Z-E for value ($2.87 per MHz ($287.10, 100 MHz claimed) vs $4.99 per MHz ($499, 100 MHz claimed)).
- Choose the Siglent SDS1104X-E for features (serial bus decoding, four channels vs serial bus decoding).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 100 mhz and up oscilloscope; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Rigol DS1102Z-E | Siglent SDS1104X-E |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $2.87 per MHz ($287.10, 100 MHz claimed) | 20 $4.99 per MHz ($499, 100 MHz claimed) |
| Bandwidth 20% | 65 100 MHz claimed bandwidth | 65 100 MHz claimed bandwidth |
| Sample rate 10% | 81 1 GSa/s sampling | 50 sample rate not published (neutral score used) |
| Memory 10% | 93 24 Mpts of memory | 50 memory depth not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 15 serial bus decoding | 30 serial bus decoding, four channels |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Rigol DS1102Z-E | Siglent SDS1104X-E | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | ||
| Claimed bandwidth | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Sample rate | 1 GSa/s | - |
| Channels | 2 | 4 |
| Memory depth | 24 Mpts | - |
| Serial decode | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Type | Bench | Bench |
| Display | 7 in | - |
| Touchscreen | No | - |
| Built-in battery | No | - |