# HobbyistScope

> Independent oscilloscope reviews, head-to-head comparisons, and buying guides for hobbyists, students, and self-taught electronics builders.

Website: https://hobbyistscope.com

## Content Types

- Oscilloscope Reviews: /reviews/{slug} — 16 in-depth reviews with specs, pros/cons, and verdicts
- Buyer Guides: /guides/{slug} — 17 editorial buying guides by use case and topic
- Head-to-Head Comparisons: /compare/{slug1}-vs-{slug2} — 120 side-by-side spec comparison pages
- Best-For Category Pages: /best-for/{category} — curated recommendation pages
- Oscilloscope Probe Reviews: /probes/{slug} — 4 passive probe reviews
- Multimeter Reviews: /multimeters/{slug} — 5 digital multimeter reviews
- Function Generator Reviews: /function-generators/{slug} — 4 signal generator reviews
- Interactive Comparator: /compare — select any scopes to compare side-by-side
- Bandwidth Calculator: /tools/bandwidth-calculator — calculate required bandwidth for your signals

## Oscilloscopes (16 reviewed)

| Brand | Model | Price | Bandwidth | Channels | Form Factor |
|-------|-------|-------|-----------|----------|-------------|
| FNIRSI | 1014D | $115 | 100 MHz | 2 | portable |
| Hantek | DSO5072P | ~$455 current | 70 MHz | 2 | benchtop |
| Hantek | 6022BE | $65 | 20 MHz | 2 | usb |
| OWON | HDS2202S | $439 | 200 MHz | 2 | handheld |
| FNIRSI | DPOX180H | $110 | 180 MHz | 2 | handheld |
| Rigol | DS1054Z | $349 | 50 MHz | 4 | benchtop |
| Siglent | SDS1202X-E | $379 | 200 MHz | 2 | benchtop |
| Rigol | DS1104Z-S Plus | $699 | 100 MHz | 4 | benchtop |
| OWON | XDS3064AE | $799 | 60 MHz | 4 | benchtop |
| Siglent | SDS1104X-U | $419 | 100 MHz | 4 | benchtop |
| Siglent | SDS2104X Plus | $1,399 | 100 MHz | 4 | benchtop |
| Rigol | DHO924S | $899 | 250 MHz | 4 | benchtop |
| Rigol | DHO804 | $439 | 70 MHz | 4 | benchtop |
| Siglent | SDS1204X-E | $775 | 200 MHz | 4 | benchtop |
| Keysight | EDUX1052A | $479 | 50 MHz | 2 | benchtop |
| Digilent | Analog Discovery 3 | $379 | 50 MHz | 2 | usb |

## Oscilloscope Probes (4 reviewed)

| Brand | Model | Price | Bandwidth |
|-------|-------|-------|-----------|
| Hantek | PP-250 | $20 | 250 MHz |
| Rigol | RP2200A | $35 | 200 MHz |
| Pomona | 5518 | $29 | 300 MHz |
| Siglent | PP215 | $30 | 150 MHz |

## Multimeters (5 reviewed)

| Brand | Model | Price | True RMS | CAT Rating |
|-------|-------|-------|----------|------------|
| AstroAI | AM33D | $23 | No | CAT II |
| UNI-T | UT61E+ | $50 | Yes | CAT III |
| Klein | MM400 | $60 | Yes | CAT III |
| Brymen | BM869s | $140 | Yes | CAT IV |
| Fluke | 117 | $160 | Yes | CAT III |

## Function Generators (4 reviewed)

| Brand | Model | Price | Max Freq | Channels |
|-------|-------|-------|----------|----------|
| JDS Tech | JDS6600 | $76 | 60 MHz | 2 |
| FeelTech | FY6600 | $100 | 60 MHz | 2 |
| Rigol | DG1022Z | $249 | 25 MHz | 2 |
| Siglent | SDG1032X | $299 | 30 MHz | 2 |

## Buyer Guides

- Best Oscilloscope for Beginners: /guides/best-oscilloscope-for-beginners
- Best Oscilloscope for Arduino: /guides/best-oscilloscope-for-arduino
- Best Budget Oscilloscope Under $200: /guides/best-budget-oscilloscope-under-200
- Best Handheld Oscilloscope: /guides/best-handheld-oscilloscope
- Best USB Oscilloscope: /guides/best-usb-oscilloscope
- Best 4-Channel Oscilloscope: /guides/best-4-channel-oscilloscope
- Best Oscilloscope Under $500: /guides/best-oscilloscope-under-500
- Logic Analyzer vs Oscilloscope: /guides/oscilloscope-vs-logic-analyzer
- Do You Need an Oscilloscope for Arduino: /guides/do-you-need-oscilloscope-for-arduino
- Oscilloscope Triggering Explained: /guides/oscilloscope-triggering-explained
- How Much Bandwidth Do You Need: /guides/how-much-bandwidth-do-you-need

## Budget Tiers

- Budget (Under $200): Oscilloscopes from $65–$180; multimeters from $23; function generators from $76
- Mid-Range ($200–$400): Oscilloscopes $349–$379; function generators $249–$299
- Premium ($400+): Oscilloscopes $419–$1,399; professional multimeters $140–$160

## Use Cases Covered

- Beginners learning electronics
- Arduino and microcontroller debugging
- Embedded systems (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, LIN protocol decoding)
- Audio electronics (amplifiers, filters, DACs)
- Automotive (CAN bus, sensors)
- Education and lab work
- Digital protocol debugging with oscilloscopes and the oscilloscope-vs-logic-analyzer guide
- Power supply testing
- Filter characterization (function generators + oscilloscopes)