ZOTEK ZT-5566SE DESKTOP Multimeter Review & Teardown!

[@KeepOnTesting]

Check out this BLUETOOTH DMM Software ..makes this meter even better!
github.com/webspiderteam/Bluetooth-DMM-For-Windows

[@manuelhung7571]

Nothing better than listening to AC/DC while measuring AC/DC 😂😂😂.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Muhahaha 👍

[@manuelhung7571]

@@KeepOnTesting 👍 High Voltage ⚡ would have to be the track of choice.

[@pault6533]

I miss the red bezel on the ZOYI. At least they fixed the issue where the temperature was blocked by the black trim. 🤠 The resistance is on 37 mΩ for each wire which is good. Nice talking feature, makes the unit even more outstanding 🌞 Wish for six things:
(1) When running on input power, option to not go into standby, no need to save batteries.
(2) When the power is pulled, have an option to shut off with power removal instead of turning back on with the batteries.
(3) Put the on/off switch on the front.
(4) Put LED indicators above the buttons to confirm & remind what mode is selected
(5) AM/PM 12-hour option on the time.
(6) Leads with real flexible silicone and higher strand count inside, so the metal doesn't hold a kink.

[@antibrevity]

Factory leads are likely to match the probemasters if you wipe the tips off with alcohol before testing. They seem to have a layer of oil or something on them when new.

[@yambo59]

Only negatives I see are fuse access and price - I still have my first version and still very much love it, paid notably less too - last thing I need to pay $$$$ for on a meter is voice assist and bluetooth - but thats just me. Bluetooth has become a trendy "must have" marketing gimmick on everything from fountain pens to marital aids--lol Seriously its a great meter regardless, my only complaint is fuse access, should be a panel on the back etc. but im not complaining too much, love that large EBTN display, glitch free function and build quality - mine came with silicon leads, worth more to me that blue tooth or voice assist - again just me.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Great points 👉 Mike...The voice assistant is actually kinda cool but a niche offering for sure. I will say, the Bluetooth is extremely stable and that's a good thing 😀

[@philparrish6914]

Picked the SE up on Amazon for $75. Great value, excellent piece of bench test equipment.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Great 👍 price! Enjoy that benchmeter!

[@radius.indrawan]

i've been wondering if you'll review this multimeter someday and wow, there it is!
man, it's a nice looking meter, has good performance, and the bluetooth function will make the bench activities more fun for sure.
hey, thanks for the shoutout to my country, Darren. 😉

[@KeepOnTesting]

Heyyy Radius! Most welcome! Glad this Zotek was on your bucket list...it's a super sweet meter with alot of versatility they just need to rework the fuse access. Btw, Indonesia looks awesome..hope I can visit your country some day!

[@radius.indrawan]

@@KeepOnTesting it surely is awesome. just let me know when you plan to visit here, maybe we could meet up for a coffee someday. 😃

[@Homer19521]

Wish they woulda piped the Continuity tone thru the big speakers for old factory ratfarts like me. Otherwise a incredible deal at 50-60USD.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Ratfart eh....hehe. Agreed that speaker continuity would've been awesome 👌

[@ssalient]

Even-Steven back in the house!
This seems to be quite a nice meter indeed but as someone else already mentioned the input protection could’ve (should’ve) been a little better.

[@KeepOnTesting]

EvenSteven baby ! Agreed, it's definitely on the light side. The fuse removal is more problematic than it should be too.

[@steph2211]

WOW buddy boy that's a nice one, would be nice to have this on my bench, hope you're doing well my friend.👍👍

[@KeepOnTesting]

Oh yea....! You have one sweet looking bench too!

[@w8lvradio]

No MICROAMPS and No True RMS makes it a fail. I don't know why it's so hard to find a cheap bench meter that has these when those cheapie handhelds to. I think for Christmas, you should have a Cheapie Megger vs. a Cheapie Multimeter Death Match where you connect the.Megger Directly to the leads of the DVM to release the Magic Smoke... All the Best! 73 DE W8LV BILL (and W8LV/VE3 prepandemic.) 🇨🇦🇺🇲

[@radius.indrawan]

10:18 - 10:27 Darren said it is True RMS, so does on the LCD. agree on the microamp though...

[@osmanfb1]

after all that positive talk, why only 3.5?? Price? Except for the fuse access no real cons. I like this one.

[@KeepOnTesting]

3.5 is still very good 👍 Price will definitely be a factor for many though. Also, the fuse access needs to be addressed, it's positively painful taking the back off.

[@lanlanyang1150]

@@KeepOnTesting the price is $94.99. Reasonable price, isn't it?

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@lanlanyang1150 Yes, much better ! 👍

[@norbithehun]

Thanks for this great review. Quite a decent DMM, but some solder joints are not perfect: 13:40 20A fuse holder not soldered properly to the PCB and 14:02 PTC one leg neither. I have Kaiweets / Habotest HT118E and I really satisfied with it.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Definitely a nice affordable benchmeter with some great acoustics! 👍
Check out this excellent 3rd party Bluetooth DMM Software it names this meter even more functional..
github.com/webspiderteam/Bluetooth-DMM-For-Windows

[@Okurka.]

12:55 Those aren't programming headers; those are headers to connect the 2 split/cut boards via a ribbon cable and is probably used in a different enclosure.

[@derektodd4126]

Still using my Zoyi ZT5566 on my bench at home.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Happy New Year Derek 🥳👍 Zotek/Zoyi put out great gear !

[@stuartpeters1080]

This very similar to beside model … 😊

[@bhushan9066]

The font size is so big, I don't see the need for a voice assist to read out the measurements, good it is there though. The Bluetooth speaker is a very good addition 😊, but I don't like the speakers that shout "connected/disconnected", "Bluetooth ON/OFF" or playing some weird noise when turned on/off; hope this doesn't. Needs a version 3 or TE as they say to fix the slow resistance measurements, fuse access, etc. 😀

[@KeepOnTesting]

TE...You are funny 😁 IT does the BT burp upon connecting but uts quick and painless.

[@Jose-Ribeiro]

When a review on the new multimeter from Uni-T? The Uni-T UT892.

[@KeepOnTesting]

I'm waiting on delivery of some new UNI-T Multimeters for review 👍

[@urgon6321]

Does it read other measurements when the front panel button is pressed?

[@KeepOnTesting]

Yes.
All measurements are voice assisted.

[@engintekin3265]

Hi Darren. Thanks for your review. We are developing a windows software for these zotek and it's clones. İt's like app as you showed on phone. But we couldn't test it for this device and we also need sample data for this device. If you still have the device can you help us to improve our app. Btw our windows app also free. We're trying to help everyone that have this type of device and who wants to use it under windows to show measurements to their viewers. Also has graph and logging functions too. For this reason if you can help us you will make us and other people happy.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Sure thing ! 👍 Count me in.
You can email me : [e-mail]

[@kozakserwis]

Hello. Where I Can find PC app? My multimeter not working with Android devices: ua-cam.com/video/yS2LjvmVN5Q/v-deo.html Tested on tablet and phone

[@engintekin3265]

@@kozakserwis hello. Couldn't send the link. Possibly UA-cam refuse to send link. But ua-cam.com/video/SDNDBOX5T9M/v-deo.html this video has link.

[@kozakserwis]

@@engintekin3265 Thank you. I have ZT-5566SE. It connects to the device but shows no results ;/

[@kozakserwis]

@@engintekin3265 it already works on my phone, I only have to turn off saving the chart, then it doesn't throw me out of the application. But PC app not working :(

[@michelemenniti8308]

Hi Darren, I have the ZT5566 model, awesome! Unfortunately the frequency counter no longer works, it reads nothing, all the other measurements are fine. can you help me? Thank's

[@KeepOnTesting]

Hi Michele, well if you care to send it in I can certainly fix it for you. Email me: [e-mail]

[@michelemenniti8308]

@@KeepOnTesting Thank you for your availability but I live in Italy and the shipping costs alone exceed the cost of a new purchase. Anyway maybe I found the problem, but I have to do other tests.

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@michelemenniti8308 Cheers my friend! Let me know how you make out with the repair.

[@michelemenniti8308]

@@KeepOnTesting Hi Darren, fortunately, the problem was not in the multimeter, but in the circuit, which generated a very dirty signal. Thanks again.

[@KeepOnTesting]

@@michelemenniti8308 Hi Michele, thanks for the update. Glad you figured out the issue. Keep On Testing! 👍

[@lanlanyang1150]

the price is $94.99 US on Amazon.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Thx for the price correction! 94.99 US is definitely better!

[@three-phase562]

Top quality video and meter review. Probably ideal for electronics work, but input protection is a bit light for my liking.

[@KeepOnTesting]

Thx 👍

[@stuartpeters1080]

Any relation to UNI-T?

[@KeepOnTesting]

None whatsoever. Two completely separate companies.

[@R128200]

Review the DE-5004 Multimeter

[@KeepOnTesting]

Interesting multimeter...noted!

[@gordselectronicshobby3853]

You and Dave Jones must be related.

[@elamriti]

to expensive

[@AmigaWolf]

I have the ZOYI ZT-5566, and it's working perfect for a cheap DESKTOP Multimeter with speakers and more.
I use the speakers if i work in my barn, connected to my smartphone, and listen to radio.
I payed only €59,94 for it, and i cannot understand the ZT-5566SE is cost about €100 more, and that for
speech and littlebit better speaker?!

[@KeepOnTesting]

5566 is an awesome multimeter/ BT speaker..no need to upgrade. 👍

[@AmigaWolf]

@@KeepOnTesting I thought so myself, thanks for the reaction.