EEVblog 1692 - $130 Fluke 17B MAX Multimeter REVIEW

Is a US$130 Fluke multimeter any good? A review of the Fluke 17B MAX Multimeter

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Why are Fluke meters so expensive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay9wFQAW19Y Fluke 17B multimeter teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbEtcpM0RGc Fluke vs Brymen Teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hlmq57FQQk

00:00 - US$130 Fluke 17B MAX Multimeter 02:32 - Construction 04:52 - What's in the (China Only) box? 06:14 - New TL31 probes for electronics use 07:03 - Teardown 11:32 - Input Alert Jacks 13:22 - Bottom of PCB 14:54 - Really glossy solder mask 16:35 - Data port? 17:13 - Pro Tip: Replacing self tapping screws 18:10 - Power On and that BIG display! 19:11 - Backlight. Dim but nice. 19:43 - Continuity tester 20:59 - The Range Switch has changed 21:32 - No TouchHold 22:46 - The capacitance range accuracy FAILED 23:37 - Accuracy tests 24:48 - High Voltage Overload testing 26:18 - 240V Mains up the clacker 26:52 - Ohms accuracy testing 27:33 - Drop Testing 27:58 - Current accuracy testing 29:09- LED testing kinda sucks, and more capacitor testing 29:39 - Capacitor testing SUCKS 31:44- Battery Life measurements 33:40 - Conclusion

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