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Siglent SDS814X HD Review

Reviewed by HobbyistScope Team · Updated March 2026

$587

7.5/ 5
7.5
/ 10
Overall Score
Performance
90
Value
36
Build Quality
86
Software
87

At a Glance

Bandwidth100 MHz
Sample Rate2 GSa/s
Channels4ch
Memory50 Mpts
Display7"

Best For

Arduino / MicrocontrollersEmbedded SystemsAutomotive

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 12-bit ADC with Siglent's clean analog front-end — LeCroy lineage in the signal path
  • 100MHz bandwidth with the option to unlock higher via software license
  • 2GSa/s sample rate outperforms the competing Rigol DHO814's 1.25GSa/s
  • 50Mpt memory depth for extended capture sessions
  • CAN and LIN decoding included free — Siglent's consistent protocol advantage
  • 16 digital channels available with optional logic probe for mixed-signal work

Cons

  • At ~$587, you're paying a premium over the DHO924S ($449) which has 250MHz
  • Siglent's smaller community means fewer tutorials and troubleshooting resources
  • No built-in function generator without the optional add-on
  • The SDS804X HD at $438 offers 70MHz (unlockable to 200MHz) for $150 less

You'll Also Need

Common accessories that pair well with this scope.

Hantek PP-200 200MHz Probe Set (2x)

Replacement 200MHz passive probes compatible with most bench scopes

Buy on Amazon · $18

DEVMO USB Logic Analyzer 8-Channel

8-channel logic analyzer for debugging digital signals and protocols

Buy on Amazon · $14

Coaxial BNC Cable 50Ω (3-pack)

BNC to BNC 50Ω coax cables for signal connections

Buy on Amazon · $12

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Our Verdict

The Siglent SDS814X HD steps up to 100MHz from the SDS804X HD's 70MHz, keeping the same excellent 12-bit ADC, 2GSa/s sample rate, and 50Mpt memory. It competes directly with the Rigol DHO814 at a similar price point, and wins on sample rate and memory depth. The free CAN/LIN decoding is Siglent's consistent advantage over Rigol for automotive work. At ~$587 though, the value proposition gets complicated — the DHO924S offers 250MHz and a function generator for $449, and the SDS804X HD below it at $438 can be unlocked to 200MHz. The SDS814X HD makes the most sense if you need that clean 12-bit Siglent ADC at 100MHz and want CAN/LIN decoding without additional license fees, particularly for automotive or precision analog work.

Siglent SDS814X HD

$587

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Full Specifications

Full Specifications
Bandwidth100MHz
Sample Rate2GSa/s
Channels4
Memory Depth50 Mpts
Display Size7"
Display TypeIPS Touchscreen
Form FactorBenchtop
Weight2.6kg
Dimensions312 x 151 x 133 mm
Protocol DecoderSPI, I2C, UART, CAN, LIN
Function GeneratorNo
WiFiYes
Battery OptionNo
Trigger TypesEdge, Pulse, Slope, Video, Window, Interval, Dropout, Runt, Pattern

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