A very low-priced 3-in-1 at 50 MHz, a good first scope for repairs.
Amazon $89.99
A 70 MHz 3-in-1 handheld for electronics and field repair.
- 70 MHzBandwidth
- 2Channels
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 70 MHz claimed with multimeter and generator
- About 6 hours of battery
- Listing gives no scope sample rate or memory
- No warranty published
The OWON HDS handheld family
Every OWON HDS handheld model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own bandwidth.
| Model | Bandwidth | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWON HDS242S | 40 MHz | 2.8/5 | $155 |
| OWON HDS272S (this one) | 70 MHz | 3.1/5 | $184.99 |
| OWON HDS2202S | 200 MHz | 3.6/5 | $309 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its bandwidth. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | HDS272S |
|---|---|
| Scope | |
| Claimed bandwidth | 70 MHz |
| Channels | 2 |
| Serial decode | No |
| Extras | |
| Multimeter | Yes, 20,000 counts |
| Signal generator | Yes |
| Build | |
| Type | Handheld |
| Display | 3.5 in |
| Built-in battery | Yes, 4,400 mAh |
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