ANENG 620A CHEAP-O Multimeter Review & Teardown!
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- Опубліковано 31 бер 2021
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ANENG 620A SMART Multimeter has alot of style. Highlighting zippy performance with solid features it just might be the SMART Meter you've been waiting for ! It might not be perfect but it's definitely capable. A solid 💥3 Stars!
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Ok... now put it against a Fluke and let's see that "precision" again.
I did just that...it bested the Fluke by at least 2 Counts ! The ANENG was tied with the SANWA PC700 on DC accuracy a multimeter that costs 300$ more. I will post them on the website in a couple of days. CHEAP-O has nothing to do with accuracy. The ANENG 620A is very accurate.
@@KeepOnTesting Ok then. Thank you for the info.
@@KeepOnTesting what is "s wirfe voltage reference" from 5min 18 sec?
aneng make decent meter , just because its chinese , doesnt mean its crap . I have this one and the voice activated one , both are as accurate as my fluke , the only difference is the build quality , the fluke will be around way way longer .
Multimeter technology is pretty easy to implement. People that buy Fluke these days are just paying extra for the name. I'd rather have a cheap meter that if it gets stolen or broken doesn't break my bank by having to replace it.
You have to hand it to Aneng they make some pretty accurate meters for relatively little money, Thanks for another entertaining and informative video
Spot on ! 👍
Been waiting for an English review of this one Daz - comprehensive as usual but you have thrown me dont know whether to buy it now!
You sound very like Jim Parsons very enthusiastic it adds to your presentation lol
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Thx Garry ..it's definitely hit and miss..I think they hit with accuracy, ranges and overall build quality but they really missed the boat with that big display.. what a waste 😪! Let us know whether you're taking the plunge on this one or not! 👍
@@KeepOnTesting Well after watching your reviews you seem to be comparing a lot with the Aneng C618C and that funky KAIWEETS HT112B but funny thing since your reviews the prices in the UK have doubled - are you getting a backhander dude? lol
I think you have convinced me to go for the C618C but i do like the NFC sensitivity of the Kaiweets and the thermocouple and screen, size etc of the 620A - Decisions decisions now I know how a woman feels when she is choosing a pair of shoes haha
Maybe I should just buy them all!
Always watching
Nice review Darren. it's still not to bad of a multimeter.
In the world of Multimeters...It's got a unique flavor 😋 that's for sure!
Excellent review! Interesting style meter. Like a smartphone. Accurate, but i still like conventional style meters. This meter certainly do it's job anyway. 👍
Definitely "smart phone" appeal..Btw, love your hat! 😄👍
@@KeepOnTesting Thank you.
Hello Darren.
I can't help falling In love with this Aneng DMM.
Yes I know it's juste 3/5, but
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But WOW!
It's definitely got alot of "pizazz" 😄👍
I have two aneng meters, the main issue is using two triple A batteries.
Why not use 3 double A to extend battery life.
But, they're not bad for cheap meters.
A lot of acceptable misses but the poor viewing angle is the killer for a meter. Almost wanted to get this wow factor meter till saw your review. Thanks for the review!
Really too bad they negated the tilt stand!
It is far better design & look than previous one that seemed to me plasticky toy type..👍
Like Brasil , comprei um no aliexpress por R$ 146,00 estou aguardando chegar , acredito que deve ser bom !
Cool review. Although there was no colour coding on the cables the screen did tell you what was what. The biggest two failures for me was the NCV and the lack of a stand. The graph for mains could have been used in other areas. I loved the red light warning but it could have had an audible beep that got quicker the closer to range you got.
I won't be buying one. Like I said cool review.
Much appreciated....
Agreed.. ! It was close but in the end the 620A is a work n progress..
Thanks again, Darren! I'm not fond of this "new" style of meter, but Aneng seems to be doing more and more of them so perhaps they're becoming popular.
I know people will get upset at me for this, but it sounded like you said, "these are your *atypical* probes you see with most of the Anengs." The word 'atypical' means not conforming to type, so I presume that you meant 'typical'? I'm not trying to nit-pick, as I sometimes learn something when people *politely* correct my many misstatements :).
NP Rob..my English was "atypical" mid sentence..I stand corrected.. 😄👍 New looks are always 🔥hot , especially on a multimeter! I think this one still needs a dress rehearsal though.
Nice.
Looks pretty good! My only concern is that those side-mounted SMD push buttons will probably break off in the long run. Other than that, looks like a pretty accurate meter with a distinctive look
Distinctive and deceptively adept..just wish it was more alluring..the big display needs work..alot of wasted real estate! Agree those push buttons look "iffy".
Wow😁😁😁
I like that it uses AAA batteries rather than a coin cell battery. Definitely needs a stand though, maybe something like the Sunpak PocketPod smartphone holder would work good.
That's a great idea...!
Hello. Which one is the best brand and multimeter for everything. ( home. Electrical and electrician use)
good
Good review--no stand lays flat--maybe design for those who believe in the flat earth theory. Putting jokes aside, "smart" meter are getting better in functionality. With the lack of safety features, it would be ok for basic low power circuits.
Flat Earth Society "Meter of the Month!" 🤪
Got mine a few days ago. At the price it's nice but it doesn't show that accuracy in low voltage DC mode like in your test but WELL within specs. As its type and price I really like it. You have a "but": in 2.08 you mention scratches. Mine came with a protective film covering the display with a snug pull tab (just at the letters "time" in the mul-TIME-ter txt at top right. Can be hard too see.) just like they all do and it was luckily scratch free. Incredible times where you can get so accurate stuff for so low prices for low voltage work! :)
Great to hear Jan..
Aneng 620A is definitely one of the best buys 👍 out there in the CHEAP-O MULTIMETER Realm!
@@KeepOnTesting I have my faves: Aneng AN870 is untouchable and of the cheapest, Aneng M11 is a gem with the Aneng 8009 chasing. It's random that all is Aneng. The AN870 you can get in all sorts of branding. At work I do Fluke.. been a Fluke whore since time began and calibration is with a Beamex MC2. But here we talk WAST differences in real demands and value. Right now I'm toying with an.. (drumroll) ANENG ST192 CLAMP METER where the Max/Min and Dc current feature is essential + the effortless ability with this meter to imitate other peoples jaw flapping when they talk... ^^
@@Brakballe AN870 is definitely a great multimeter...love the resolution too! 👌
Can't argue with any of those you mention..
Nothing wrong with Flukes either...Basically the line in the sand starts there.btw... love your sense of humor! Jaw Clamps impersonation...that's one I gotta try !😛
It has nvc mode to touch the top of the 620 to current
Looks like the color coding is limited to red and white lines on the bottom front face down by the jacks, also would have been nice if they had includid straight jack plugs on the leads instead of the angled ones that come with top jack meters.
I'm still waiting to see one of these new designs incorporate a slide out stand, much like some smart phone cases..you could conveniently prop it up on the 45° tilt Horizontally...would be a nice departure from the same ol..and would be a better utilization of screen space, especially in a landscape mode...hell. It could be an alarm clock in sleep mode..!! 🚫🚫🤪🚫🚫 In its present incarnation its wasted real estate.
not a bad meter Darren, but just misses some some little things a shame but very usable at what it good at which is most things by look of it. at least good to see how much faster it was and settle than the very nice 618c
So true.. the speed surprised 😮 me! This SMART Multimeter was definitely fast!
I brought one of these from Bang Good before they were even being sold on eBay. I ordered an Aneng Bluetooth meter so I grabbed one of these too since it looked interesting and was fairly cheap. As soon as I'd finished testing it, I listed it on eBay because I thought it was bloody awful, certainly unworthy of the Aneng name. I have a couple of Aneng meters and I'm very happy with them but this one's a piece of crap. The screen was scratched on mine straight out of the box too.
Roger that Mike ! It definitely looked promising but I think alot of people will be dissatisfied with what "could" have been..
For the screen protection, you can put a smartphone glass. Why didn't you test the frequency meter. Thanks.
Screen protector = Good advice!
Btw Hz range is small but capable.
Final edit unfortunately negated the scene due to audio inconsistencies. 👍
Have a good Easter from this side of the pond. Did I here a price mentioned?
HAPPY EASTER Derek!
Price on the 620A Approx. $25-30US
gonna get this to replace my fluke 116 which was f*ck due to a flood, cheap and accurate enough
Well its got a few little flaws, but it seems the smart meters are getting better with every iteration. Really dumb they dont have any kind of a stand, but there might be an interference issue with those leads sticking out the bottom. Has some good points though, as is often the case it gets down to the fact there are more handy and useful meters available for the same money. To all these meter manufacturers, either make an NCV function that works right or leave it off alltogether and put the effort into a longer backlight or a stand, something more useful.
Couldn't agree more !! True about the test leads obstructing..perhaps a side jack input would be more suitable...
Does it use standard 4mm banana plugs for the test leads because I seen a similar one but it used 2mm plugs and u can't find 2mm test leads
Sorry for the late reply.. yes, standard size input jacks.
"The lack of color-coded input jacks could be dangerous to a the kind of person this meter would appeal to"...Great synopsis! If COM is always in the COM port, why not make plugs that can only fit in that port?
Great point! That definitely would make alot of sense ..not sure what Aneng was thinking here.
The screen did say what went where but could have been better
It’s definitely an improvement comparing to ANENG 618C. But I don’t see the point of a bigger screen. It’s even less informative without the bar graph than it was before. The bottom part of it just shows static information. It’s not a touchscreen so they couldn’t put no buttons there. I mean it’s nice to have a big dual display with a big font. Yet it looks like they didn’t know how to utilize all that space properly. Not to mention that it’s a cheap display with bad viewing angles.
That being said, your reviews have changed my mind about Aneng. They might skimp on decent input protection but provide good spec for the price. And I like how they’re not afraid to try something new. It’s just a difficult thing to do in a cheap-o budget.
Agreed, a waste of screen real estate. Too bad Aneng didn't think this one out more.
I think the design has alot of potential but in its current un-touchscreen incarnation it misses the point. That being said, they'll probably sell a ton if them just because it's different.
Cool, all LCD (lithium battery is the best for the huge LCDs multimeter I think. All those details in one glance is very efficient), I wish it was OLED and colored (I suggested that to Kaiweets), I think Kaiweets pioneered this smartphone form factor multimeters (correct me if I'm wrong, when did you start seeing this smartphone design on multimeters?).
I know Kaiweets and Zotek are OEM manufacturers they make products for other brand (most other brands are made and designed by Zotek & Kaiweets but rebranded and usually cheaper than Zotek and Kaiweets) but would you know if Aneng is also an OEM manufacturer for other brands.
Speaking of that if that's safe, do an episode whereby you identify which are the real manufacturers, the OEM manufacturers who manufacture for other cheapo but decent brand, identifying the rebranded model by which other brand. :-)
God bless, Rev. 21:4
I would like if i can use diode and continuity at same time, easier for testing.and a bright display
What is the voltage of beep setting?
Put the multimeter into continuity and probe the inputs with another multimeter set to DC VOLTS. That will show you the voltage output in continuity. 👍
It should have a wifi for screen mirroring any onto smartphone
JIANGMEI A1 Mini Multimeter LCD need review this Metter
Fluke needs to make 1
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This is probably the least crappy “smart” pocket meter I’ve seen. There’s still no chance I’ll get it, but it’s still neat to see
I like that ...the least crappy ! Definitely not the worst...but could be a whole lot better..👍
Has 3 buttons on the side power at top
Can you please give the exact ceramic fuse data? I have this multimeter but the fuse is burnt out. Is it 10A 250V perhaps? Thank you in advance for your replay..
Yes Wiktor 10A/250V, let me know if you need anything else 👍
@@KeepOnTesting Thank you. After buying the fuse and replacing it, I will let you know. (Today or tomorrow).
@@KeepOnTesting Hello Darren. Yesterday I have bought a fuse and changed it. Unfortunately, the display still shows the error. In the first line, where the battery status is shown, it says AUTO, and below that (in the line where it usually says AUTO), this time it says ErrE. And still below are the digits: 8.2.6.8. The batteries I am using are new ones. Perhaps you would have some advice on how this could be fixed? Regards. (It seems to me that Kaiweets multimeter is better than this one).
Darren, I don't generally prefer Chinese multimeters
Aneng 618c still the best
The 618C is a Muitimeter.
I have a meter that is almost identical to this one. One of the drawbacks is there’s no way to measure voltage less than 0.5V. Thanks to its weird “auto” mode, it will automatically change to resistance measurement when input voltage is
Unfortunately, 6V is the min threshold for the 620A due to its relay reliance as a smart multimeter. 😕
@@KeepOnTesting Thank you for the quick response! In fact I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while (was using another account earlier). Keep up the great work!
@@Golden63 Thx my friend 👍
Please compare to 621a the same but with ability to select function
On my list!
Apple Newton? Palm Pilot?
Man, I really lucked out last year when I bought the HT-118a as my first meter as a ignorant noob.
You got one of the best CHEAP-O MULTIMETERS around.. still the reigning King!
Palm Pilot..boy..there's some memories.. 😄
I am looking for a cheap dual display DMM at the moment which can show AC ripple on a DC voltage. Can this do it? Aneng is a brand that I like in cost / quality department, if this can do AC ripple over DC voltage, that is all the reason I need to buy one. Thanks for the review!
SMPS (switch-mode power supplies) ripple bandwidth may exceed the meter's measurement bandwidth, especially for CHEAP-O MULTIMETERS. It's probably not going to do the trick but I'll give it a whirl and update you here in a few days.
@@KeepOnTesting Good point, they are usually above audio range, around 30-40KHz. Can you do a test with a signal generator to see the AC bandwidth? More importantly, can the meter display AC on one display, DC on the other?
@@borayurt66 Unfortunately as mentioned in the review the dual display is wasted and shows nothing more than temperature and Hz.
You cannot manually select AC or DC and it doesn't allow dual AC/DC readings. It's a big screen with little to show for it. Pass this one by as it won't do what you're hoping.😉
what is "s wirfe voltage reference" from 5min 18 sec ?
That was donated to the channel by an engineer last year.. unfortunately, to the best of my knowledge they do not sell these publicly.. too bad.
@@KeepOnTesting I passed a guy who complained that this multimeter, when you turn on the backlight, turns on the flashlight together, right?
Dear Sir , I am asking for your opinion. Whenever I measure Amps (12V), the 2A fuse (factory installed) keeps blowing. I see that you measure over 3A and you have no problem with that. Have you installed a stronger fuse or is it something else? Thanks and by !!!
Hello...No, it was a factory default fuse. I would suggest opening the case up and cleaning with IP. Then check for any shorts or blown components slso verify the current circuit.
What is IP ?
@@SasaSevo-vj7ei Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
Can this multimeter can detect AC current as low as 10 micro Ampere. If not, can you suggest a tester that can detect that low. Thank you in advance.
Unfortunately not..Best bet for such low AC resolution would be a Clamp Meter such as the CEM DT-9809 which can go down to 10uA AC
@@KeepOnTesting thank you so much for the response!
@@KeepOnTesting what is the smallest current aneng 620A can be detected? I'm going to test a AC current leakage for a 60watts bulb with a 220v supply.
Great review. Silly design - absolutely no point in the bottom third of the screen, just have it as normal silkscreened case. Waste of battery life to power the static LCD and that portion of backlight. They've tried to make it look like a phone, which I just don't understand - it's test equipment, not for checking up on the Gram
Hopefully they'll hear the feedback and put that screen to good use. 621A anybody ?
😄👍
Next version will be a box that leads plug into and has Bluetooth to use phone display 😉
Whatever comes next.. Bezel-less multimeter? :P
fascinating. xD
That would be cool!
@@KeepOnTesting So out of curiosity; Aneng 621B, 618C, 622B, 683, or any other Aneng with "black" display instead of LCD display. Are they still visible under direct sunlight?
@@Alxasaurus no issues whatsoever...perhaps a tiny bit of glare but not a deal breaker !
hi darren
Hi Arnav 😄👍
How long does the bat last. Cause the last MTR I purchased from this company. The bat life really sucked.
5 months later and still going strong !
The 5x20 fuse disqualifies it for use at anything professional.
It's not really geared towards "professionals". It's a laymans/weekend hobbyist kind of Multimeter with an emphasis on style over substance.
@@KeepOnTesting Agreed. In the US you could probably work even on your normal residential AC with it, as you have most likely not more than 240V AC there. Here in Europe three phases with 400V between them and 230V between phase and neutral is standard.
5x20mm fuses are only rated at 250V. Problem is, 100 times a second you have up to 325V: 50 times positive and 50 times negative, as we have 50Hz net frequency and a phase angle of 120° compared to the 60Hz 180° in the US.
For electronic projects below 100V I deem this meter good to use. But the temptation to grab it for a repair of a device that is mains connected will always be there. You only have to be the unfortunate user who experiences arcing within this thing and it disintegrates in your hand.
A 6x32mm or better a 10x38mm fuse is still a better choice to build in. And the CAT ratings are a good indicator of safety as well. I don't use anything below CAT 3. But even that is questionable, if there is a 5x20mm fuse inside, so I always look for that as a sign of safety and build quality.
@@wiedapp Great info..!👍
Thx for the European mains update..
As always, use extreme caution and don't forget to be safe first and foremost around any voltage over 100v. European regulations are stricter than North American standards and for good reason. 🙄 I do believe the Aneng is fine for standard household repairs. Bigger fuses, MOVs and PTCs are always better but as you're probably aware, in the CHEAP-O Realm..there's usually not much in the way of upgrades in the input protection department.
his buzzer eats a lot of battery, spontaneously turns off, поставил резистор 100 оМ заебись!
Is it possible to turn of the auto for voltage?
Unfortunately not.
@@KeepOnTesting thx for the input! I will stick with the self voltage selection dmm.
The designers didn't put a stand on it because they expect you to hold this like a cell phone?
At least mould in a couple of probe lead retainers so you can use it one handed.
Spot on Jerry ! ...at least Aneng should give us a landscape mode for crying out loud.. hehe
The NCV poor near contact because must touch surface of LIVE wire or metal
Yeah,,,it's enough for like me that is tight in budget for fluke.
Vou estudar em inglês, daqui a 10 anos vou ver se eu entendo tá...
tenho certeza que você vai se sair bem! 👍
Thank you bro that's what am looking for
Which your best choice between multimeter models
KAIWEETS HT118E
ZOTEK ZT-980
UNI-T UT89XD
UNI-T UT39E+
Some of my 😍 favs!
All that screen real-estate and they used a ton of it for fixed text to mark the inputs and to note the resolution count, but not to offer a bar graph? Oh, but the poor NCV gets its own fake bar graph? Terrible choices, Aneng/Zotac/whoever, but it might win my award for most wasteful use of LCD area to date ;).
Agree 💯🤣
your sound look like cricket commentary
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Those were some caps I inherited from an inquisitive inventor friend! 😃
621A MULTIMETER REviwe
Will do!
Is it true RMS?
Yes👍
You again?
I didn't get any pizazz 🍕!
Hehe..well, at least you'll get cold PIZZA!
Dear Friends, I bought the ANENG 620A from aliexpress, but the multimeter is measuring voltages incompletely. It shows AC 225 volts and AC 215 volts. Same problem with DC voltages. DC 10V adapter shows DC 9.31V. Diode value measurements are also missing. How to calibrate this device? This multimeter is garbage.
Sounds like you have a bad multimeter.
Unfortunately hese cannot be manually calibrated.
Pretty dumb to waste a quarter of the screen on static text that could've have been on the case instead and have the leads on the front which would also allow for a stand. Feels like they just wanted to use a full size screen as a marketing trick.
Definitely a waste ofscreen space as you say more gimmick than gadget.
Who cares for that bar graph if it's fake? It updates as fast as the numbers making it useless
The soldering is horror just ultra bad on the input side yuck
It's not stellar but at least they've put some solder on those joints..👍
Mine looks way different then yours
Bought as it's in your top 10, however this is a bad review? Hmm
Please tell me why you think it's a bad review ?
I must say, the ANENG 620A looks really good, i would almost buy one only because of the looks.
They will sell a ton based on the looks no doubt 😄👍
@@KeepOnTesting Yeah i also think so, they look Gorgeous, great review btw.
@@AmigaWolf Thx 👍
No kickstand? That's a paddlin'. Seriously?
I totally 👍 agree!
thumbs down ... next time show MVolt test and diode mode beep
If you actually watched the review you would see there is NO DIODE beep on this multimeter.