[sdiy] Best scopes for the money, 2020?

[Jimmy Moore]

What are you looking to use it for? How much space do you have?  What is
your budget?

Used Tek scopes can be awesome and punch well above their used prices, but
also check out the modern entry-level scopes. Very nice features and
performance at ~$300 -$500 USD, budget permitting.

https://siglentna.com/digital-oscilloscopes/#model-comparision
https://www.gwinstek.com/en-US/products/detail/GDS-1000B
https://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000z/


Haven't read up on the new GW Instek model, but Siglent seems to edge out
the older Rigol models in fit and finish.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/the-eternal-question-about-rigol-vs-siglent/
https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/threads/best-oscilloscope-right-now-under-500.156985/

Interesting points and counterpoints in those links.







On Tue, Dec 1, 2020, 12:51 PM Amos <controlvoltage at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I suspect this is a group that includes folks who keep up with things
> like, what low-end scopes have custom firmware in circulation that unlocks
> advanced features, or what chinese off-brand DSO gives you the
> performance of X at a cost of <<X, etc...
>
> I'm more looking for cheap and cheerful than highest-end, but Very Nice
> scopes for merely Nice prices are relevant too.
>
> Do you have a favorite budget scope, or one you'd recommend for equipping
> a low end lab / repair bench?  Thanks!
>
> -Amos
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