Fluke
Fluke 117
The Fluke 117 is what every electrician has in their bag. True RMS, built-in non-contact voltage tester, and Fluke's legendary durability. It's expensive, but it'll outlast every cheap meter you've ever owned combined.
True RMSCAT III 600V6,000 count
9.5/10
Buy on Amazon · $160$159.99
Specifications
| Display Count | 6,000 |
| CAT Rating | CAT III 600V |
| DC Voltage | 0.1mV – 600V |
| AC Voltage | 0.1V – 600V |
| Current | 0.01mA – 10A |
Features
✓True RMS
✓Auto-ranging
✗Capacitance
✗Temperature
✓Frequency
✓Diode Test
✓Continuity
✓Bargraph
What We Like
- ✓Built-in non-contact voltage tester (VolTect) — fastest way to confirm hot wires
- ✓True RMS handles motor loads, variable frequency drives, and non-sinusoidal waveforms
- ✓CAT III 600V safety rating for panel work and residential electrical
- ✓Fluke's legendary build quality — will outlast most tools you own
- ✓Low-impedance mode (LoZ) prevents false readings from phantom voltage
Limitations
- ✗$160 is expensive compared to capable alternatives under $60
- ✗No PC connectivity or data logging
- ✗6000-count display is lower resolution than some competitors at half the price
Fluke 117
$159.99 — CAT III 600V · 6,000 count