Bandwidth and sample rate are two numbers, and neither replaces the other · review
A four-channel 100 MHz scope with standard decoding and options for 16 digital channels and a USB generator, with the best score here.
More bandwidth than the DS1054Z with similar decoding.
MSO and AWG are real upgrades.
About $130 more than the Rigol.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
| Bandwidth | 100 MHz |
|---|---|
| Channels | 4 |
| Decoding | I2C, SPI, UART/RS232, CAN, LIN |
| Options | 16-channel MSO, USB AWG |
| Weight | 6.6 lb |
| Amazon ASIN | B0771N1ZF9 |
With the optional 16-channel MSO.
Four.
Taken against the median of its own bench on this site — not against the whole of the maker market.
8.6/ 10
Our top pick if you can spend $500.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siglent SDS1104X-E | $499 | 100 MHz | 4 |
| RIGOL DHO804 | $459 | 70 MHz | 4 |
| RIGOL DS1202Z-E | $389 | 200 MHz | 2 |
| Siglent SDS1202X-E | $379 | 200 MHz | 2 |
A serious hobbyist wanting one long-term scope.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for maker machines and tools and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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
