ALLOSUN Digital Multimeter Pocket Size DC AC Voltage Current Tester NCV Ohm Capacitance Frequency Diode and Continuity Test Auto Range (EM3085A (Upgraded))

This is a very budget and pocket friendly multimeter. It’s small, well built and I think is accurate and precise enough. If this is your first multimeter, it’s a great starting point; if you want a portable one, I think it’s great for that; if you want to show off, stop reading and get a Fluke. It’s not a Fluke and it costs a small fraction of it, so any comparison to Fluke or a Bryman or any other big brand is unfair. I’ll try my best to give you an overview of what this is and what is not. Construction: It feels pretty solid, it will not survive a fall from more than your desk though, so don’t leave it unattended on the roof of your house. The leads are permanently attached to it, and their cable is not super flexible, but it’s not hard stiff either. I can put the leads back to their intended position in the case without any problem every time I use it. The clamp case is convenient to store everything in a smaller package than a modern phone, but it’s not really convenient for having it in a stand up position (also, the whole thing is pretty light and any tension/pressure on the leads will move it) but you can let it laying flat on the table and it will be OK. The dial feels as if it will survive some years of moderate usage, but the front of the unit and the function keys are made of a soft plastic that will be damaged if not handled with care. I did a small dent on it after closing it without putting the leads in the correct position. Features: Let me start with what other users complain about. Continuity: The buzzer is not super loud but it’s not faint either, I actually like the volume it has. It’s fast and not scratchy at all.. Protection: I agree with other reviewers, this one seems to have almost no protection at all, and because the leads are permanently attached, you can fry it if you put it in the current position by mistake while measuring a power source. I always adjust the dial and double check it’s not in current mode before testing a circuit. The good thing is that if you make a mistake, you can get another one because these are not expensive. Having no protection would be a really bad thing if this was a 3 figures DMM, but it’s not. I use it for electronics circuits where the protection is not really needed. Battery: I also agree with some complaints, it’s kind of a hassle to change the battery, you need to disassemble the whole thing, but it is not the end of the world and if you use it as a backup multimeter or a travel one, you probably will not be changing battery anytime soon. On the rest of the features, I did a comparison against the UT61E+ which costs a bit more and which I use as my main multimeter but which is bulkier and heavier. To be honest, the readings were so close that I feel very comfortable taking the Allosun as my only multimeter when I’m going as a volunteer to repair events. Please pay more attention to the discrepancies than to the overall accuracy and take into account that the Allosun is a 1000 count device vs 22000 in the UT61E+. DC Voltage: 2.5V :: Allosun 2.508; UT61E+ 2.498 5.0V :: Allosun 5.02; UT61E+ 5.003 7.5V :: Allosun 7.53; UT61E+ 7.498 10.0V :: Allosun 10.02; UT61E+ 10.002 DC millivolts (Using a signal generator): 1.0mV :: Allosun 1.1; UT61E+ 1.19 10.0mV :: Allosun 10.0; UT61E+ 10.16 AC Voltage: 5.0V :: Allosun 5.002; UT61E+ 5.008 10.0V :: Allosun 10.00; UT61E+ 10.01 Hz(Using a signal generator): 60Hz :: Allosun 59.8; UT61E+ 59.98 Ohm: 30 Ohm :: Allosun 29.7; UT61E+ 30.02 10 kOhm :: Allosun 10.00; UT61E+ 10.084 Diode drop :: Allosun 0.554; UT61E+ 0.5416 Capacitance: 2.20mF :: Allosun 2.282; UT61E+ 2.306; DE-500 2.12 0.800mF :: Allosun 0.881; UT61E+ 0.9134; DE-500 0.820 Current (reference value taken from what the power supply indicated): 1mA :: Allosun 1.26; UT61E+ 1.284 5mA :: Allosun 4.94; UT61E+ 4.968 10mA :: Allosun 10.14; UT61E+ 10.164 100mA :: Allosun 101.2; UT61E+ 101.31 Notice that for capacitance I also used a DE-500, which is what I trust more for these measurements; for current, the reference value is the one reported by the power supply, which is quite probably less accurate than the DMMs So, in summary, I do like it and will buy it again (actually I just did, the first one I had I left it with a family member I was recently visiting).

The first thing you need to do when you receive this multimeter is remove the plastic keeping the batteries from making contact. It is best to open the case as if you are going to use it, then remove the two #1 Phillips screws. Remove the plastic tab and put the back back on. The meter itself is stable (I've seen some reviews that say otherwise), it matches readings from one of my Flukes, and it seems to work great. I haven't tried every setting, but it worked well for everything I need it to do. I didn't buy it for any serious work, but rather a meter that is easy to keep in a travel bag or glove box. In terms of ease of use, if you know how to use a multimeter, there is no reason to look at the instructions that came with it. There are three things that I think could be better: first, I added a little silver Sharpie to the little arrow on the mode selector to make it easier to read. Second, I am a little concerned about how the hinges for the top cover work. I feel like they may be the weak link in the system and may break. Time will tell. The final thing is that there is a little clip for the test leads. It too feels a little cheaply made. However, this isn't going to be my every-day meter, so it should all be fine. Oh, yeah... how do you beat that price!?

Skip to bottom for a shorter review! I'm an ex-electrician turned appliance repair technician to get outta the attics. I have my main tool bag (35 pounds) and decided to put together a LITTLE diagnostic kit for basic tasks like dryers and whatnot. This multimeter is exceptionally small and keeps the leads inside, meaning no poking your finger or it getting stabbed into your tool pouch. My only qualm is the fact that it is just not accurate at all. Do NOT make this your go to multimeter. It is wonderful for simple continuity checks, checking for 120, or checking a battery. I've tried multiple times to use it as a "real" multimeter and it has lied on several occasions. Told me I had 37 ohms across a switch, causing me to naturally be confused. Checked again with my fluke t5-1000 and it gave me 1ohm. Once again, not a bad product. I didnt expect much from a $15 dmm (which im thoroughly impressed this thing works at all tbh), but do not rely on this if there is any need for an important, good reading. It has even lied to be for continuity but thats mostly just due to the cheap leads. If you wiggle em around, itll change your reading. I've had countless issues with voltage lies as well. Its shown 60v and when checked with the fluke i have a full 120. Pretty much just double check bad readings, use it for good readings. If its telling you there's 120, there's probably 120. If its saying there's nothing (cheap leads struggle to make good contact sometimes) or a strange number, check with another meter because you may end up looking for a problem that turned out to be the diagnostic tool itself Tldr; Treat it like a really nice NCVT; its super useful and handy for general information.. useless for precision and reliability

Perfect size for out in the field and not having to carry a large kit. All the main functions needed!

Great product and convenient, I carry it everywhere, for in the car.

simple, compact and good but annoying case in my opinion. hinges come loose and not easy to fit the wires sometimes.

It works, and the small size makes it easy to carry around in your pocket.

Great product for the price! This is super small, auto sense AC/DC sources, does continuity, has built in non contact voltage sensor. The size the the reason I bought this, and its self contained compact style form is perfect. The only thing I didn't care for is in the continuity mode, in order to have an audible alert, you have to select it, that should be default. While this won't be do-all meter, it is functional enough for 80% of the work I do.

Good and quality product and the service of seller is satisfying ☺️☺️😁

Just okay. Here is my initial impression: Pros: truly portable, cheap-ish, strong enough, has all the usual functions, works okay. Cons: no auto-off, 0.2A max, accuracy is about (1%+5 of the least significant digit) which I think means +-6% for a 3 digit meter, conductivity beep is slow to activate and according to the manual is iffy between 30 to 100ohms.

Es muy práctico cabe en mi caja de herramientas y es muy fácil de usar

Good value! Easy to use! I would recommend for low voltage electrical work.

Good and compact product worth full for money