$50 Multimeter better than a Fluke? Kaiweets KM601 Review

I have this particular model, and while I do like it, it's only because it fits in my pocket, has min/max capability and uses standard 4mm probes. It's my second one because the first one died within the year. I expect this one to fail also. My Fluke 97 on the other hand will undoubtably give me many more years of excellent service. Evey time I test a capacitor with anything less, I want to throw everything else against the wall. Including the Kaiweets. You would have to compare it against the crappiest Fluke (115) to even come close. The 115 or any of the other low end meters Fluke offers does not represent Fluke. You may want to change your title to better represent that thought.

How many hours would the battery last?

.997 vs correct is a 100% fail

I have a KM601s, and it has a full English manual included.

Great video. With that big display, what is the battery life?

All smart multimeters like this one have a fatal weakness: the screen is difficult to see outdoors.
In this multimeter, the rechargeable battery is used. Someday (about 4...5 years or less, the battery will fail, what should I do? Furthermore, it only uses one button to switch tasks, it will be damaged quickly.
Additionally, this type will definitely drain the battery quickly.

Thanks for the review - I've just bought the newer version, the KM601s which has the option of battery powered or rechargeable. More importantly, the test leads plug into the face panel (not the edge) and there is a flick-out stand like your Fluke. Also the function button allow navigation through the functions in either direction. I haven't tried it in the bright sunshine yet but here in the UK we aren't too worried about getting to much of that - lol

Kaiweets will never ever better than Fluke

This is just shite.

I’m 100% for the Fluke but I like the modern design on the Kaiweets

I was all set to get the cheaper multimeter until I saw the last few min with the washed out display in daylight which is were I would use it most of the time . Still a good cheap for inside worship use and the display was bright in the right conditions . Thanks for the review

Your assessment of the meter fails to show any understanding of the safety aspects of the meter. For a start, the reason for the screw in the back which is required to be removed to change the batteries is a requirement of EN/ISO 61010-1 which is the safety Standard for test equipment and similar devices. It requires amongst many other things that potentially hazardous live parts may not be be accessible without the use of a tool.
Accuracy is not within the remit of the standard and is a commercial concern.

Amazon $219 Fluke 115 Digital Multimeter, Amazon $46 KAIWEETS KM601 Digital Multimeter Voltmeter Smart Electrical Tester 😎 Most excellent hobby meter. 🥰Thank you.

can we connect this to computer?

Would have been good if you would have swapped the leads to see if the difference was in the internals or leads.

Most resistors that size are +/- 5% btw

Hobotest HT116 identical

Kaiweets aproached you? Well I offered kaiweet honest review an publish to my company website, they refused the offer. I bought the meter anyway. I discovered very bad LCD screen, if you remove it just never try to clean it, will be instantly damaged.

Don't measure your skin resistance dude!!

Just received my KM601. The display is absolutely illegible outside (you literally cannot see a thing on the screen!) and gets noticeably dimmer/less legible in any bright light. I will be sending it back.

You can lend over that fluke to your grandchildren and it will be as accurate as the day you bought it, spend the money on a better meter. I have a 117 and 10 other multimeters, I always end up going for my 117 because I trust it.

You received the wrong manual. My manual is in English. It's nearly too small to read so I downloaded the file from Kaiweet.

I bought a cheap fluke 107 meter a few years ago and it works alright. Lately it’s been acting up so I just bought this one on Amazon as a backup and a new set of leads for my fluke. I can’t justify $800 for a proper fluke, I don’t need that kind of accuracy.

I don't always watch a video about multimeters, but when I do it's produced near the Outback.
Been a Barrister for a wee bit 'o time. I need a tool to measure the intelligence quotient of the courtroom opposition. Judges too. Where do I stick the probes? Do you think this will work?
Btw, what does the Count refer to in multimeters please? 4000, 6000, etc.

So many companies on Amazon selling that exact model. I bought one from Camway, and the next day they had none left!

What an Amazon rip-off!

Fulke is best.... 👍👍👍

this is weird it looks exactly like my astroai 10000 count meter

I'd buy both.

I truly hate the auto function. Mine will not select manually volts ohms continuity. I have a HT112B

There is a 116 model as well. I can’t really spot any difference. Thanks for the review

excellent video, thanks for sharing. Cheers

I bought one of these a few months ago. The only thing I don't like is that it won't read high frequency AC pretty much at all.. Granted most won't, however a lot of even cheap MM I'ved used will still give a reasonable read on high frequency.. This MM pretty much doesn't function after a few 100 hertz.

Hi Tom, Thanks for the video. I have a Fluke 77 and 87 and wonder if the Kaiweets leads properly fit the Fluke? Fluke leads are inordinately expensive. Thanks, Val

Lol you're funny. The Fluke meter is made to withstand very large drops. That's why it has that yellow rubber booth it's very thick for a reason. It's the opposite your el cheapo meter is the one that will break first if dropped. Either way though very entertaining video. Thanks.

a fluke has repeatable specs from one meter to the next i.e. a very high accuracy

What is the build quality like? Seems to be from china. Kind of wary of it... I do need a multimeter though.

The batteries are AA and NOT AAA!!!
The reason why the battery compartment is screwed on rather than clipped on is when you drop it, you won't lose the batteries when the cover flies off. Probably less of a chance when there is a protective cover over the battery door.

Those meters are only $20 on AliExpress. Looks like there is a big markup once they leave China.

One thing I have missed that is important. The fluke meter is a category lll meter. How about this new meter here? I may have missed the marking on it. I might like to use the new meter in the shipyard I work at, but the category lll rating means the fluke has a rugged rating that I like.

I don't need precision, I don't repair electronics.
But to have a multimeter that is laying to me is just insulting.

Anyone used this how practical are those buttons in use. But it looks nice with that big screen and it's got a nice hard case to protect it plus a pouch too. Is it touch screen?

I purchased one out of curiosity as the "mobile phone" styled form factor is quite appealing. The 601 is a useful meter in a fun package that does appear accurate when compared to my Fluke 87 V and 189 meters. I do have some concerns though. The internal construction does not have separated compartments for fuses nor does it use reinforced safety fuses. Additionally, there are no MOVs to control mishaps which can result in a fuse explosion. I recommend being vary cautious using this meter with high voltage mains. I also found this meter to be extremely slow on reading capacitance and that small capacitors, below 1 uf, seem to be quite inaccurate. Finally if you use this meter with high voltage, please use the outer case to provide some containment protection. Mishaps can happen. I do like the review.

Why the back cover when the entire unit is already wrapped in the bumper?

Voltages moving all over the place just by touching the probes or by moving it around...MEH...It means that it's not grounded properly, nor shielded. THAT's a huge NO.

I just ordered one of these using your link and they are cheaper than Amazon. Thanks for the information.

A 252 euro Fluke 115 vs a 45 euro shipped meter.. excited to see if it holds up against a top class meter.. For me as a newbie the Fluke is definitely overkill. i would never go above something like a Brymen BM235 that's even to much for now. perhaps in a few years the Brymen would do..Considering my age and the level of knowledge i will probably never need a fluke hahaha

Can you change the temperature to Fahrenheit?