Low Cost Auto-Ranging Multimeter Innova 3320 for about $19.99
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- This video reviews a Low Cost Auto Ranging Multimeter from Innova 3320 that goes for about $19.99 on Amazon. I compare it to the low cost multimeter from Amazon and from Byte Tech.
I show some of the features and dig into them to reveal what's important.
INNOVA 3320, Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter:
amzn.to/2XdfUfE
Amazon Commercial 90DM030 Digital Multimeter:
amzn.to/2Jl9yCT
Byte Brothers BBT858L Digital Multimeter link:
amzn.to/2QT8me3
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Tear down is at the end so wait for it;)
I waited till the teardown to get a view at the SMD resistor values, why is your *HD* camera so out of focus?
I'm a model railroader and am about to embark on a project that requires a multimeter. "A what?" I asked. "Google it," was the stern reply. So I did, and I was presented with a cornucopia of options from$12 to $1200. "which one do I need?" I asked. "You get what you pay for," was the exasperated reply of the responder as he made for the door narrowly avoiding my fist as it launched toward his nose. I had all but decided to eschew all forms of lighting, signals and non-manual switching when I gave my search one last try and found your thoughtful and excellently presented review. Thank you, Thank you!! This Innova meter is just what the doctor ordered for a simpleton like me.
LOL Great story. I'm glad to help;) Happy New Years!
Found out a lot of useful info on my little 3320. Thanks!
That’s great - thank you!
Hi Kiss, A great way to spend my alone time. Thank you for your awesome video. PS glad F.M. IS BACK.
Thank you - I appreciate your support!
Best video on the 3320. Thank you!!
Thank you! I appreciate you!
i have had 2 of these in 20 plus years they are my favorite meters .
Wow! That’s great to hear!
Nice gear in your lab. Love that big scope.
Thanks Artur! Nice to hear from you!
Hi I just discover your channel, very nice videos, Greetings from Mexico City
Happy to hear from Mexico City;) I'm glad you found this channel - and welcome! And thank you!
Another great video.. 🙏
I appreciate that
Would love to see a review of the mid-priced DMMs from AmazonCommercial ($30 - $80) range, in comparison to your other favorite mid-priced range meters you’ve already looked at.
Awesome - I have one to review! Thanks for asking;)
I'm still a multimeter novice and would like to know if the leads for the innova 3306 work with the 3320 (I know they work at least to some extent but do they limit the functionality of the 3320)? Both sets of leads say CAT2 600V. I ask because the tip of a lead for my 3320 is damaged and I was hoping I could just swap it out.
Thanks for asking! Yes you should be just fine - so long as they fit;)
Just a short question. I just watched a review of this unit and the fella said it was a trash unit because the display numbers are all over the place when it is first turned on. Is that normal because it is an auto range. Mine seems to work fine.
Thanks I enjoyed
Thank you!
LOL what a great and funny review, I think that this type of multimeter is great when you just want to know if things is about as you expect. Not for precision but what do you expect for nearly free? :-)
I did particular laugh at 22:04 where you almost reminded me of a baby, splashing the food with a small spoon:-)
I did like your curtains, it was a funny detail when going from the review to the end.
I am debating with myself about when you say "thanks guys for watching" both in the start but mostly in the end. I think it sounds like an outro where you end your video. It may make some click to watch next video. Is it possible for you to invent an new way to thank the viewers for joining you and for having watched to the end? Maybe something like "Hi and welcome, let's look at.... Oh and by the way, if you like this video please give it a thumbs up." And then in the end "That was all for this time, I hope you liked it, please wach more of my videos... patreon... subscribe... and so on" :-)
Lastly a general great video!! I really like your respect for an item and that you go in as much details, no matter brand or price, that often by other would be bashed, totally disregarding it's a $20 meter and not a brand-hype $500 Keithley meter.
Thank you - I appreciate you!
This looks like the unit I need to keep in the vehicle. Thanks. BTW, is there really any significance between the Glass fuse and any of the others that they use for these small, general purpose DMM's? I like the Innova and Acton(pretty sure they're the same company) specific test meters they make for some of my older vehicles and they are not very expensive , but definitely get the job done well.
John Mcdougald I agree, a lot of these meters are great. I need to check on the Acton meters - thanks for that tip. I think glass fuses are ok for the CAT rating that they are rated for. Especially if they are built in the housing that separates them from other circuitry if they blow open.
@@KissAnalog Actron, is the other name of the company. Fat finger syndrome missed a key. My biggest problem with meters seems that I keep blowing the 10A fuse on most of them by accident. I don't know why, but it seems to happen with these auto ranging units. I just bought a Klein MM400 and was showing my son how to use it, and popped the fusetesting a 120v outlet. I've got an older Sears branded unit that looks very much like one of my Dad's older Flukes, that I've never had any trouble with, no matter what I do with it. But, I really want a cheap, small DMM that I can keep handy when I'm working on my Bronco or just want to verify a wire when I'm changing out a wall outlet. I just don't want to have to bring out the bigger meter just for a quick check.
Would you recommend this multimeter to make repairs to electronic components in fans, small speakers, pc motherboards, etc.
For a low cost meter, I am really impressed with both the Innova and Amazon meter. The Amazon is super tough built too. Here's a link to an Amazon meter that is better even and is on a great sale: amzn.to/2VpPLeB
My question is on the Innova. Can I easily fry the meter? Will a fuse change fix things, even on the 10a?
In the 10 amp setting it could get hot;) I don’t know if there’s room to add a fuse. Thanks for the feedback!
When I turn on my innova 3320 the meter runs all kinds of numbers until I connect it. Is that normal?
Thanks
Tom
That's a great question! Some meters will do that as the input impedance is high and any little noise can make it hunt for something to measure. You can test by touching the leads to see if the reading stabilizes.
Is possible that the rubberband goes beside the stand on the back ?
After playing with it, I find it can be used to wrap around the meter and test leads as well. Kind of cool, but I wonder how long it will last:)
Thanks, Eddie! Not bad for $20. I would throw those leads away and put some Probe Master leads on it.
Yes it is nice to have nice feeling probes in your hand, although the leads that come with it are actually not bad - especially for a meter at this price. I'm sure that they are perfectly as safe. Nice to hear from you Robert!
@@KissAnalog They may be safe but I was referring to how easy Probe Master leads are to use. I see people in videos grinding those cheap leads around like they are trying to dig a hole. Lol!
When all that Probe Master leads need is a simple light touch. There's just no comparison.
I have wondered about that. You know the reputation that fluke has made and their probes are the nickel plated ones too. I think that crazy continuity test that came from down under has caused some crazy belief that only probe master is good enough - then how did Fluke make such a name not using them? Don’t get mr wrong, I love probe masters too - but they are not necessary. No one takes continuity like they are trying to start a 🔥;)
@@KissAnalog I'm sorry, I thought we were talking about the leads with the cheap $20 meters and not a Fluke. But my Probe Master leads run circles around my Fluke leads also. Even my Brymen leads are better than the Fluke leads.
I don't know what you mean about the "down under" comment. I am just going by my personal experience. But in fairness, the Fluke leads were about five years old at the time. My Brymen and Fluke leads are on my cheap meters, not counting my VOM's. My VOM's and good DMM's all have Probe Master leads on them.
Thanks 👍
You bet! Thanks for watching!
Great review. Always fun with New meters. But who would measure 10A on a cheap meter like that, and Even without a FUSE ...?
And that CE and UL marks, are you shure their genuine, or just something stuck on to make them legit ?
Geir Endre Jenssen All great questions Geir! I’m not sure about the current, but it is a good thinG that it is only CAT 1 essentially as it is DC current. The CE Mark is a self certification, so they could get away with it unless they are audited or they are a no name company that is ready to change names and try it again under a new name. The UL listing can be checked by anyone that is inclined to do so. I’ve been asking other reviewers if they have every caught some company or know of a company passing off fake agency marks, but so far I haven’t had anyone provide any of that information. I hear this second hand, but I’m interested in finding one mater that has a fake mark. What do you think?
Can these things tell you the CCR in car battery?
Thank you Ron G
Great question Ron! You are talking about the constant current that is being used to charge - is that right? If so, it depends on the current level. I actually have a better meter for that. Which I think is near the same cost. I’m going to post that this weekend.
I have never seen that function on a multimeter. The battery testers I've used are specifically designed to test automotive batteries.
Firstly they use "Kelvin" type test leads which have two wires per clamp. One for tester power and the other for circuit measurement.
Secondly the circuitry inside must load the battery and then calculate the internal resistance of the battery. That's well out of the realm of the multimeter. I'm sure it could be done, but wouldn't make sense for most people. Not in low cost meters either. If Harbor Freight doesn't make it then it's a good indication it isn't easily done on the cheap.
I would conclude you'll need to buy a purpose built battery tester. Good luck!
Can you recommend some decent silicone type leads?
Yes I can;) Thanks for asking! I have purchased some leads to do a video on different options. I'll post that in a couple of days.
Which setting to use to check car fuses?
Great question! If the car is on and power is at the fuses, then use the DC setting and touch the small exposed metal tips at the top of the plastic fuse holders. If you read zero voltage, then the fuse is good. If you read a voltage, then there is an open and the fuse needs replacing. You can verify this by making sure that there is voltage on the fuse by touching the metal tip on the fuse and using the other probe to touch an exposed metal part of the car. You should read voltage. Make sense?
I have klien, U-E-I, green-lee, radio shack, commercial electric, sperry, a ryobi, craftsman, Ideal, and extech. I had a belmerit and a triplet, and sold them. I never had a wave-tek, fluke, simpson, micronta, g-b (gardener bender) or amprobe.
Wow! What a diversity;) Which have you liked using the most?
@@KissAnalog MY U-E-I ,KLIENS AND IDEAL
Mr kiss I am watching your videos I need a multimeter which is 1.5v 2 or 3 cell operated which measures 20 amp of current and transistor tester and capacitor, resistance measures do you make the video of such type please wating for your reply
I’ll have to check, but meters that can read 20 Amps are more difficult to find.. some thought that that was too much energy for a hand held device.
@@KissAnalog sir in India some cheap quality multimeter that's digital multimeter d9205 which also I bought from Amazon in 500rupees to 700rupees which is China make can measure current of 20amps. For 15 to 20 seconds along with that it measures upto 200Mohms of resistance and capacitors also with transistor testing sockets but I could not find the multimeters of such type now I hate chinese product it a bad country for the whole world you know that so I have to take interest in your video and I know that you are nice people we like you and appreciate your video and product it's all good and quality is better so please sir you make a video for us of multimeter which measures above mentioned datas I don't know why company like fluke , habotest,proster and many other which you suggest could not make such multimeter please reply thanks
Did you find a meter? I think I might have an idea. I’ll do a video soon
JohnAudioTech needs help with his Siglent FFT. Can you help him?
Thanks Brad, I actually just made a video that I hope will help him;) Let me know what you think.
Never had a multimeter with an unfused 10A input. Does that make the multimeter the fuse? How dangerous is that to the user?
Thank you! That’s a great question! I would not use it unless I knew the current was limited at the source. If it is limited to 10Amps, it is probably fine. Every test has to be considered safe before attempting - and this goes with fused meters as well. Current testing in particular can be dangerous and hopefully a user would not be holding any meter testing for high current. I like clamp on meters for this;)
@@KissAnalog One could insert a fuse in circuit with the test equipment.
What is the best meter under 60 -80 bucks ??
Great question! I think this meter is a fantastic option as it is 3rd party tested and is very robust with great features and nice display for about $62: amzn.to/3qiw0ky
hey man! thanks...good videos, and your sound can get be much better with a microphone clip on your t-shirt :-) greetings
from austria
Thanks Dub - I'll have to get one and give that a try. Appreciate you!
"wHo DoEs CoNtInUITy LiKe ThAt?"
: Circuit Benders.
Jordan Hammond Thanks Jordan.
What are the names of the other two?
Here's the links to the 3 multimeters in this video: INNOVA 3320, Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter:
amzn.to/2XdfUfE
Amazon Commercial 90DM030 Digital Multimeter:
amzn.to/2Jl9yCT
Byte Brothers BBT858L Digital Multimeter link:
amzn.to/2QT8me3
That exaggerated rapid fire banzai continuity test method was somehow popularized by Kangaroo Dave on EEVblog from Australia, I also wondered how that got to be the defacto "go to" method for determining good continuity response but its more theatrical than reality. I know its supposed to show speed but when he does it its so fast about 50% or more of meters cant even do it, but it doesnt mean the continuity is always unacceptable, your method here is more real world and reasonable.
Thank you so much! Well said! I totally agree with your conscience statement!
Mine beeps the whole time and the only reading I have is OL
I'm with you on the continuity testing - always makes me cringe when I see firelighting being done. I give up on the review then. I seem to be gravitating towards doing continuity by looking for (no/low) resistance and leaving the sound for when I can't do the test and view the meter. I think all these cheap meters are much of a muchness really - I'd just go for the cheapest and make sure it's used for hobbyist stuff. More than good enough for that and it gives you some money to spend on interesting components.
That makes me cringe too. I think some of these reviewers follow the Australian, and think if he does it it must be the right way. There are some good low cost meters. Fluke wants as much as what some sell oscilloscopes for:)
Innova 3320 selling for $34.16 now before tax. Triplett Byte Brothers for $17.86. Amazon brand can burn.
Thanks for your feedback! These brands are so crazy to be priced so low and to have 3rd party safety certifications. Amazon was a fantastic buy - but sadly the stock is gone and it must have been a one time buy...
No offense I had that same meter and broke in less than 4 months and it was very inconsistent. Maybe I got a bad one.
That's not good - sorry. What broke on it? I don't use this a lot, but it seems to be pretty good. I did one on an Amazon meter that I think is much more solid though, and comes with 3rd party safety testing. amzn.to/3dabAWy
The LED results on all these meters are rather disappointing. I was thinking about the Amazon before I saw this. Now I’m reconsidering.
AWriterWandering Thanks for the feedback! Which Amazon are you considering? I can tell you that FLIR stands behind their products.
@@KissAnalog The 90DM120 is what I was looking at.
Heh, yeah I’ve heard great things about FLIR. I just don’t have the kind of money for one of them. Electronics are a hobby I’m still just getting into. I would just like to be able to measure the forward voltage of an LED within a reasonable margin of error.
Did you see the review I did of that meter? Great little meter! I think it is awesome at the low price.
Kiss Analog Yeah, it did seem like it. Just not suitable for me personally, as I needed a higher test voltage on the diode setting to read blue and white LEDs.
Take a look at the Aneng V01A and Aneng V8, both are True Rms and cheaper then $19.99
Hey Bjorn, I do like what Aneng offers, but when looking at the Aneng V8, the lowest I found it on Amazon was about $48. I did find the Aneng V01A on Bangood at under $16. Now the one I was showing impressed me because it has a UL listing - I thought that was impressive for an inexpensive meter;) Thanks for sharing this - I'll have to get my hands on some of these meters. Aneng actually reached out before this Virus hit - maybe they'll reach out again when this is over. Take care;)
@@KissAnalog i was looking at Ebay for prices. Orders from China will take a extra while longer as usually. I have a Aneng AN8009 for more then a year now, and i'm verry happy about this a very budget friendly DMM with al the necessary options a hobbyist can imagine. Take care and till later :-)
I am glad to hear it - I like Fluke - but I do think they are way over priced!
Heh, it costs 52 euros in europe. A bit too much I'm afraid.
Antonio Wow! I wonder why so high there? Thanks for the feedback.
@@KissAnalog Thank you for the great content. It is often a PITA to export stuff to europe. Also, customer protection legislation is usually really tough for the seller, with 2 years mandatory warranty and, when buying online, the buyer always has the option to return it during the first 14 days, no questions asked. 21% VAT too, but still, the Anengs 8008-9 go for about 25-28 bucks and I don't think they are much worse than this one.
Sir , without offense , you are not for marketing business , keep it for tech work zone better please.... THUMB UP !....
Thank you, and you are right, 8m not much of a marketing person. My goal is to show what’s available for those with tight budgets but want so safe to work with;) Thank you I appreciate your feedback!
Sir , let us not to be hypocrites , you and me are both old electronics engineers and we spent most of our life doing R&D for electronic products or repairing them so we will not be able to make lies to market products now and even if we may do then it will be very exposed work to customers like in this video , i.e. we cannot make 1+1=10 like marketing and sales people so let us keep within our tech zone better.... Also, there is not such tight budget thing and it is also a lie, the truth is a " MISER " word is fully describing the situation you are referring to , i.e. sh...t is sh...t and gold is gold.... Just look at EEVBLOG channel for reviews and see how it is being reviewed for different product models , you and me cannot do the same presented language like " him ".....
Hello Ahmed, thank you for your feedback. You are right I am not a marketer, but I do have people that can not afford expensive name brands and there are lower cost items that really can do the job, so I hope to show that. I appreciate you and wonder if you have an idea for a video for me?
Sir , please don't worry about those who cannot afford expensive brand names instruments at all , they even know better than your advice to them to cut the budget. You as an old American electronics engineer who lived along all the glory ages of electronics since 70's cannot have the same brain as those of new age millennium generation so please don't play the daddy role for them as they are so naughty not to listen for you or at least understand you so leave this kind of video topic , not mentioning the exposed marketing show you did...
Anyway , I may have some new ideas for you but the problem is you are an American, meaning you have great amount of ego and prejudice to think different about things, I can't advice with that but if could put them away truly then I may continue...
@@ahmedalshalchi Thanks Ahmed - I'd love to hear your ideas. I hope all Americans are not the same. I've actually live in a number of states as I was moving around the country for different jobs - and I found that it is crazy how different so many people are across the country. Anyway - I am open and curious as to what Ideas that you might have.
Please caution your viewers the dangers a novice has to think about when dealing Prius/Hybrids. " First, study all the ways a Hybrid high voltage system can maim/kill you. Now go ahead & call the dealership for an appointment."
Thank you! I have thought about this and the DC voltages that some are working with now. I'll do a video about these precautions;)
Please don't anthropomorphize inanimate objects.
Sorry about that - I think it’s somewhat of a human trait isn’t it?
Ooo, he gotcha there
Says the guy whose handle is "Felix the cat."
LOL what a great and funny review, I think that this type of multimeter is great when you just want to know if things is about as you expect. Not for precision but what do you expect for nearly free? :-)
I did particular laugh at 22:04 where you almost reminded me of a baby, splashing the food with a small spoon:-)
I did like your curtains, it was a funny detail when going from the review to the end.
I am debating with myself about when you say "thanks guys for watching" both in the start but mostly in the end. I think it sounds like an outro where you end your video. It may make some click to watch next video. Is it possible for you to invent an new way to thank the viewers for joining you and for having watched to the end? Maybe something like "Hi and welcome, let's look at.... Oh and by the way, if you like this video please give it a thumbs up." And then in the end "That was all for this time, I hope you liked it, please wach more of my videos... patreon... subscribe... and so on" :-)
Lastly a general great video!! I really like your respect for an item and that you go in as much details, no matter brand or price, that often by other would be bashed, totally disregarding it's a $20 meter and not a brand-hype $500 Keithley meter.
Fried Mule I like your ideas! I will see if I can make these nice changes - let me know how it goes;) I do appreciate the value in low cost items if they are not cheap:)
LOL what a great and funny review, I think that this type of multimeter is great when you just want to know if things is about as you expect. Not for precision but what do you expect for nearly free? :-)
I did particular laugh at 22:04 where you almost reminded me of a baby, splashing the food with a small spoon:-)
I did like your curtains, it was a funny detail when going from the review to the end.
I am debating with myself about when you say "thanks guys for watching" both in the start but mostly in the end. I think it sounds like an outro where you end your video. It may make some click to watch next video. Is it possible for you to invent an new way to thank the viewers for joining you and for having watched to the end? Maybe something like "Hi and welcome, let's look at.... Oh and by the way, if you like this video please give it a thumbs up." And then in the end "That was all for this time, I hope you liked it, please wach more of my videos... patreon... subscribe... and so on" :-)
Lastly a general great video!! I really like your respect for an item and that you go in as much details, no matter brand or price, that often by other would be bashed, totally disregarding it's a $20 meter and not a brand-hype $500 Keithley meter.
I think you are right. You make some great points!