ANENG 618C CHEAP-O Multimeter Review & Teardown!

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The Aneng 618C Smart Multimeter delivers! Compact, accurate and lots of versatility at a great price. If you don't need current measurements, it should have you covered.
A solid 4 Stars!
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@ramonjrballesteros1523 3 года назад

I think I saw your review of the other touchscreen DMM that underperformed, nice to see that someone has come up with a much better one! Thanks for the review!

@thirdjaruda4202 3 года назад

Watched your vid before buying and I Got mine yesterday and I love it! thanks for the review!

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Great to hear ! Enjoy your new multimeter its a great instrument.

@20thcenturyboy85 4 года назад

Many Thanks for this in-depth review!

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Keep on Testing! 😄👍

@Rusiputki 3 года назад

SOLD! The fact that you opened the inside so I can check out the circuit board is what made me scream "this is how you do a review"

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Thx my friend! Always happy to do a Teardown ! 😄👍

@andreslantigua4657 3 года назад

Of all those who have presented this is one of the ones that I like the most, it fits in my pocket, excellent 👍

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

It's a great multimeter..definitely portable and great display!

@just_arandom_guy8209 4 года назад

WoW!! This DMM looks fantastic and you are always so ahead!! I had found it some weeks ago and I had added it in my AliExpress wishlist(might one day I'll be able to buy all of them😄). To increase brightness of LED I would remove that resistor next to it and I would test with a lower one😁.

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Great idea ! I really liked the contrast on the display, just too bad the bar graph wasn't more responsive! All in all a solid multimeter that you won't be ashamed to add to your toolbox! 🤣👍

@TheRadiogeek 4 года назад

I see that you can get this meter with different displays. I think I like the non inverted screen better. Nice little meter and well done review and video. 👍👏🏻

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Spot on! ANENG 618A/B/C...this is the most expensive of the three (Color) they are identical other than the displays. Keep on Testing! 👍

@derektodd4126 4 года назад

Have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised, not a bad little unit.

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

You and me both..I actually like this dmm!

@halrhoads6194 4 года назад

I like the nice pocket-size, the touch-buttons, and the large screen. What I don't like is the screen glare...Boo! If not for that it would be a solid field meter. Thanks Again for a very good hands-on Review, Darren!

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Roger that! The glare was definitely problematic. Would've been an incredible display otherwise!

@shaileshkumara.m.anandappa7641 4 года назад

Nice one to keep in emergency tool kit.... surprisingly all leds lit,didn't expected with lil meter..... overall really cool one to have in collection 🥰

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

The LED test surprised me too! Great little dmm.

@luispamplona1887 3 года назад

Its great tester, but its more cooler if the test leads are detachable. I think!

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Totally agree!

@steph2211 4 года назад

that is nice! that would put a smile on my face if it was in my box. thanks my friend

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Careful what you wish for! 😄👍

@yambo59 4 года назад

Nice Review. Well this is a surprisingly decent effort from Aneng, about the best looking/working version ive seen so far in these smart meters. Not perfect but the build quality as you say is really decent, and its got a bit of a higher end appearance compared to most, the clean looking touch pad adds to that look and feel - doesnt look so much like a toy as some others - also was that a relay I saw on the pcb ? This ones a notch above Anengs usual offereings, theres been a clear effort to improve the breed here and that was a long time coming in these smart meters. Nice looking device with some performance and build quality to back it up.

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Spot on! It was alot of fun to use as well. Even outside in daylight it still had fairly decent contrast which is another plus for the big crisp display.

@pyromen321 4 года назад

If I were in the market for a portable meter, I’d buy one no question. Impressive for the price, considering the pretty lame competition. Great review!

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Spot on! You could definitely do alot worse! Keep on Testing!👍

@Markus2801A 4 года назад

I'm impressed how those cheap Multimeters have improved over the past few years! They are very accurate and really a bargain! Of course i would say the cant compete with a professional Fluke in terms of usability, accuracy, safety and longevity. But for the moste common measurement task, they are okay, if you know what you are doing! :-) Mind the safety rules etc.!

@Drinkyoghurt 3 года назад

I started off with a cheap €10 hardware store MM. As time progressed I was looking for something with a few more options (like a hold function and auto-ranging) and everything from Fluke was just so expensive. Went with a Habotest HT118A for €20 instead of the cheapest Fluke which is €140 and doesn't even offer the same features. To come close to that I'd have to spend around €300 which makes no sense to me.

@Homer19521 3 года назад

Your hotlink takes you to the ANENG 618A which has the lower frequency counter & maybe other things. FYI. Maybe the C you have requires a higher RF voltage to get to 10MHz. I like this display better than the Kaiweets.

@1ologarden 3 года назад

you should buy this one ANENG 620A 4.7 inch LCD Digital Multimeter True RMS AC/DC Voltage Tester with current meansure , i hope you will like it

@ndodd6280 4 года назад

Great review, cheers man. Have you checked the current draw in operation? Those reverse LCDs can rinse batteries!

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Not yet..but I'll report back when I do!

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

It was ordered 2 mos ago..still waiting!

@andreslantigua4657 3 года назад

Nuevo suscriptor me gustan tus vídeos me gusta esos multímetros necesito uno

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Bienvenido! muchas gracias! 👍

@seangannon193 3 года назад

Darren you have to have a look at the aneng 620a all screen multimetr. looks cool

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Hi Seàn...Roger that..I have one on order..hopefully it will arrive soon!

@seangannon193 3 года назад

@@KeepOnTesting I thought you might lol. Are you going to be giving it away 😜 go nicely with the Aneng 618c 😱

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

@@seangannon193 I might...😀👍

@arnolduk123 3 года назад

Your reviews are great! This meter looks quite well packed with features for the price but for a multimeter that does not measure current that's a big fail for electronics testing. Replace that useless temperature reading with a current meter that would be perfect. Still a great meter for the other functions and to carry around in your pocket to show off to your mates in the pub.

@electronone5219 4 года назад

Darren, Thanks for a great review. On the frequency test, what was the amplitude? I'm surprised that they don't have plug in meter leads--like with an IEC plug and socket but only two leads of course for these little small meters. Anyway, I'm looking for the next review.

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

SINE wave / 3.0 Vpp . Yes , interchangeable leads would've been nice 👌 the stock leads are pretty decent though.

@thanhvo8548 2 года назад

Nó rất tuyệt ... nhưng hơi tiếc là thiếu chức năng đo dòng , và cộng dây đo dính liền thân ...

@yusdiy 4 года назад

Engineer : Pass me the meter. Assistant : Here sir. Engineer : The Sanwa! Not your phone. Assistant : But sir, this is new Smart Meter! Engineer : Oh! Uhh!!Ahh!! Okay!! Nicee. Everyone take a break! Great review Darren, thumbs up.

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

I'll have to use your creative talent in one of my upcoming videos! 😄👍

@yusdiy 4 года назад

@@KeepOnTesting Feel free to spice it up sir.LOL

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

@@yusdiy No spice no life! 😜👍

@devrambunker2648 3 года назад

Yes

@Brian-uq6jm 4 года назад

Thanks for the review Darren! Have you ordered UnitT UT15/17B Pro yet? They aren't really in the "cheapie" range though. I've got a 17B Pro travelling across the sea at the moment. Looking at the construction and interiors, it appears they are serious about putting them up to compete against Fluke's offerings hahaha

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

I'll have a review on one of those new UNI-T multimeters very soon..stay tuned!

@Brian-uq6jm 4 года назад

@@KeepOnTesting I look forward to that Darren. This meter looks to be a direct upgrade to the UT139C, and it should attract people's attention.

@koonley 4 года назад

Hi Darren. How would this compare to the Habotest 118? I'm about to pull the trigger on one... Great review as always 👍🏾

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Hi Kunle, they really are 2 different beasts. Personally I find the HABOTEST HT118A more suited for bench electronics and troubleshooting. Whereas the Aneng is more apt for quick diagnostics and portability. You can't go wrong with either.. 😄👍

@ESSE-zj9io 3 года назад

big advantage of this that they use 2 AAA bateries instead 9 volt on normal ones and battery often costs almost same as multimeter

@ericchang7706 4 года назад

If you wanted to have something light that fit in your pocket for measuring voltage, it seems great. Because it lacks current, this is more of a 3rd meter after a Fluke, Habotest and then something like this. It would be great for measuring voltage in ceiling fixtures because it looks like you could hold the probes and read the meter all with one hand. Also, I'm not a fan of AAA batteries. Don't those dark LCDs draw higher quiescent currents?

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

I'll be measuring the current draw shortly...absolutely a great 3rd multimeter woukd go alongside the HABOTEST quite nicely.

@kgsalvage6306 3 года назад

Why did the box it came in said the DC voltage rating is 1000v, but the meter actually says 600v dc.

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Good catch 👏 Either a Typo or somebody didn't get the memo !😅

@ESSE-zj9io 3 года назад

is it better and more accurate/sensitive then normal ones?' normal ones especially cheap ones are often terrible and every time show other results

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Its definitely one of the best "smart" meters on the market at present at any price.

@susantpal 2 года назад

Very comprehensive review. Can this Mm be used in countries with 220V 50Hz supply and 110V 60Hz supply alike? Like for charging or using (without any additional attachment) ?

@KeepOnTesting 2 года назад

Yes, no problem 👍

@parlenkow 3 года назад

Hello Darren what you think about fluke 101 ( 40$) is this meter part of cheapo multimeters world?

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

HI Wladimir...I will be reviewing that multimeter end of next month! I think its currently in the CHEAP-O realm so its fair game..!

@Deadeye0815 4 года назад

Please do the Aneng M118A 😉

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

On the way ! 😄👍

@Deadeye0815 4 года назад

@@KeepOnTesting Yeah !!! 😎

@shankar682 2 года назад

618c smart multimeter KO battery kit an a din chalati hai

@flukenine4901 4 года назад

Great review as always. Silicone or pvc leads?

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

PVC unfortunately..

@messaoudkrioua5002 3 года назад

Please, When measuring capacitors, what is the maximum? 100uF ... 200uF

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

60mF or 60,000uF is the max capacitance range for this multimeter.👍

@messaoudkrioua5002 3 года назад

Darren Walker Thank you very much

@juliusczarbelcap6447 3 года назад

So what's the best cheap-o dmm that have been tested so far?

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Check out my Top Ten CHEAP-O MULTIMETERS in the description above (More Info)..updated monthly.. my latest video has the latest TT 😍

@juliusczarbelcap6447 3 года назад

That was the fastest response I ever had,thank you!😁btw can you do a review on Aneng 619a? I'm actually planning on buying one for my self.

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

@@juliusczarbelcap6447 Actually I already reviewed that dmm. Just under a different name but IDENTICAL multimeter ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7YbgwOV1MY8.html Yes, I usually respond quickly if I can..I know its more helpful than no response or an answer 3 months later 😉👍 Keep on Testing my friend!

@juliusczarbelcap6447 3 года назад

I hope your review is ln the positive side😁 thanks i'll go ahead and watch it now. *Edit after about 3secs on the video i realize i just watched it about an hour ago. Is it the same in every aspect to Aneng 619a?

@swingmanic 3 года назад

Unfortunately you can't replace the leads when the probes get blunt or if they go o/c...Needs a couple of sockets.

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Actually you can simply desolder the old leads and stick a new pair in..if you're comfortable with doing such an upgrade.😃👍 but I agree, removable leads would have been preferred.

@swingmanic 3 года назад

@@KeepOnTesting Hmmm!..I think I might just about be able to manage a highly skilled operation like that.🤔😉 In my day I started out using an avo 8 and an Airmec mains powered (made in 1946) ohm meter that used to take about 2 minutes to warm up and would give you a nice little tickle on the high ohms range. I still use a trusty Simpson 260 series analogue multimeter to this day, along with my Fluke 70 series DMM.

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

@@swingmanic Great 👍 pair of multimeters...I really need to do a few more vintage multimeter reviews...love those older instruments!

@istvaanszuucs 3 года назад

Has this multimeter an ammeter? Is it possible to measure current with this?

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Negative, no current support on this model.

@janebezerra6399 4 года назад

Muito bom este multímetro manda um pramim

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Definitivamente vale o preço!

@Bergwacht 4 года назад

is this the same as the "Mustool MT111"? even the box is the same... i like my one^^

@abbasjasim9065 3 года назад

Different manufacturers

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Yes, identical multimeter, just a different name. I'm not sure who the original OEM is ...Yet!

@Bergwacht 3 года назад

@@KeepOnTesting can it messure current? this meter is fine but i cant figure it out how to messure current/amps

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

@@Bergwacht No, unfortunately the ANENG 618A does not measure current, not even mA. Bummer!

@Bergwacht 3 года назад

@@KeepOnTesting uh ... I didn't expect that with all the features and functions, because every 5 € multimeter can do that ^^

@bhushan9066 4 года назад

Cheap-O with a resistive touch. Apply a toghened glass screen protector.

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Yes, looks like it could scratch easily but it actually seems more resilient...great display!

@lucasrocha4329 3 года назад

This is similar to kkmoon 128

@hassanzahin7852 3 года назад

Btw, $31 is not really cheap for a multimeter. In our country, an average multimeter costs around $5.

@KeepOnTesting 3 года назад

Understood! That being said I need to define a baseline and 50$ or less is the CHEAP-O ZONE we've established. Most CHEAP-O Multimeters are well below that threshold and easily fall in the 10-25$ range, however there are exceptions. 5$ Multimeters are atypical in this multimeter genre. Also, cost of living, annual income, country etc play a role in determining price. I'm based in North America and as such am partially influenced by this, however I do my best to determine overall value and cost effectiveness when 🤔 deciding on a particular multimeter no matter which country you live in. Value for the "global" dollar is always the largest determining factor.

@bornfe5127 3 года назад

1 mhz is fine for me 2 mhz is an overkill

@rizzulazzi 4 года назад

Nice meter, very cool. The main issue it the fixed cables..I had some fixed cables meters, and I need removable cables. I had one meter, a PeakTech 1020, that in current version 1020A has solved the problem with a cable to cable connectors. It was a good meter, the only problem was the limited visibility of the display when it was flat on the bench, because the LCD was too recessed in the front. You can see it here :www.peaktech.de/productdetail/kategorie/digital---handmultimeter/produkt/p-1020.html I bought it many years ago, and used for some times, then gave it as a present to a young relative for his first lab, Maybe some customers have complained, and they found a solution for the fixed cables.

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

Peaktech is on my TODO list.. they are much harder to source here in North America but I'm still hoping to review them. Attached leads can be problematic but Aneng has done a good job with the stock leads here. 👍

@rizzulazzi 4 года назад

@@KeepOnTesting The leads are always too short. How to connect a crocodile clip? I've built adapters for the PeakTech probes, but I got another meter...

@KeepOnTesting 4 года назад

@@rizzulazzi True, length is something you can't change with fixed leads. Crocodile clips usually just attach to the head of the probe. If you mean making one from a spare piece of wire, usually you would strip the wire to about 3/8", then bend it over the outer sleeve,then insert the bent wìre inside the crocodile jacket and finally crimp.