Bandwidth and sample rate are two numbers, and neither replaces the other · review
The classic four-channel hobby scope: 50 MHz, 1 GSa/s, 24 Mpts memory, 30,000 waveforms per second, and serial decoding.
Four channels and 24 Mpts of memory beat higher bandwidth for most hobby work.
Deep memory keeps sampling fast over long captures.
At 50 MHz, it is not for fast signals.
| Bandwidth | 50 MHz |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Sample rate | 1 GSa/s, single channel |
| Memory | Up to 24 Mpts |
| Capture | 30,000 wfms/s |
| Decoding | RS232/UART, I2C, SPI |
| Weight | 6.6 lb |
| Amazon ASIN | B012938E76 |
The listing says up to 1 GSa/s in single-channel use.
UART, I2C and SPI.
Taken against the median of its own bench on this site — not against the whole of the maker market.
8.3/ 10
Still our recommended first bench scope.
workshop machines from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Bandwidth | Channels | Sample rate | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIGOL DS1054Z | $369 | 50 MHz | 4 | 1 GSa/s, single channel | Up to 24 Mpts |
| Siglent SDS1202X-E | $379 | 200 MHz | 2 | 1 GSa/s | 14 Mpts |
| RIGOL DS1202Z-E | $389 | 200 MHz | 2 | 1 GSa/s | Up to 24 Mpts |
| RIGOL DHO804 | $459 | 70 MHz | 4 | 1.25 GSa/s | Up to 25 Mpts |
A hobbyist learning to debug embedded circuits.
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Tablet oscilloscope · 2 channels · 100 MHz · 1 GSa/s · 7-in touchscreen · 1 GB storage · FFT · battery
A tablet-style 100 MHz, 1 GSa/s two-channel scope with a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, FFT, and 1 GB of storage for screenshots.
Best for: A hobbyist who wants a screen without a bench scope’s bulk.
≈ $163
Handheld 3-in-1 · 2 channels · 50 MHz · 250 MSa/s · 1 Kpts · 4.5-digit multimeter · 50 kHz DDS generator · 2.8-in LCD
A pocket 3-in-1: a 50 MHz, 250 MSa/s two-channel scope, a 19,999-count multimeter and a 50 kHz signal generator.
Best for: A field technician or hobbyist with a tight budget.
≈ $97
Bench oscilloscope · 2 channels · 110 MHz · 500 MS/s each · 7-in TFT · 30 auto measurements · 6-digit frequency meter
A low-cost bench scope with 110 MHz bandwidth, 500 MS/s per channel, a 7-inch screen and 30 automatic measurements.
Best for: A student who wants a bench scope cheaply.
≈ $180
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