{"id":3456,"date":"2021-01-11T10:57:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T17:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=3456"},"modified":"2021-08-06T08:30:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T15:30:55","slug":"best-oscilloscope-for-hobbyists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/best-oscilloscope-for-hobbyists\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Best Oscilloscopes for Hobbyists: Bonus Included! [2021 Update]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With increases in technology over the last five years, the circuitry is becoming more and more of a popular hobby for people around the world. Based on simple economics, we know the increase in demand will also cause an increase in supply. <\/span>With so many options, what is the best <a href=\"\/digital-storage-oscilloscopes\">oscilloscope for hobbyists<\/a>?<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors to consider<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s always important to consider the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">following factors<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when choosing an oscilloscope:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bandwidth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, what is the maximum frequency range that the oscilloscope can accurately measure? Always remember the rule of five. Your scope should have \u201cfive times the bandwidth of your highest-frequency signal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rise time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, how fast is the rise time? This is important in determining the accuracy of the details of your signals. Faster rise time = more accurate measurements and fewer errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matching Probes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, what is the bandwidth for the probes you\u2019re using? Do they match the scope\u2019s bandwidth? It\u2019s ideal to use the same brand of probes as the device itself. This will decrease the likelihood of incompatibility and error.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Input Channels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, how many input channels will you need? Devices can have anywhere from 2 to 4 to 8 to 16 channels. The more you have, the more signals you\u2019ll be able to compare. However, this will also increase the price.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sample Rate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, how much of the waveform detail can the scope capture? If you\u2019ve studied film or photography, it\u2019s similar to the frame rate. The higher the rate, the higher the quality and detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Record Lengths<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, up to what length can the scope store records? Usually, it\u2019s a limited number. The greater this length, the more detailed your records will be.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Application Support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Want to learn more about oscilloscope? You can read <a href=\"\/blog\/what-is-an-oscilloscope\/\">What is an Oscilloscope? Why is it important?<\/a> to find out more.<\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Add-a-heading-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Add-a-heading-2-300x200.png\" alt=\"electronic projects\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Add-a-heading-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Add-a-heading-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Add-a-heading-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Add-a-heading-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, what types of technologies can pair with your scope? With all the technology, especially open source, it\u2019s important that you can connect it with applications for solving complex tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, when we look at oscilloscopes in this context, it explains why it\u2019s so difficult to choose. For that reason, we decided to share our expertise and help identify the best oscilloscope for hobbyists on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, we covered the base features, and listed the primary pro\u2019s and con\u2019s of each oscilloscope to find the best oscilloscope for hobbyists!<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table of Content<\/span><\/h6>\n<ol>\n<li>Hantek DSO5202P Digital Storage Oscilloscope<\/li>\n<li>Rigol DS1054Z<\/li>\n<li>Siglent Technologies SDS1104X-E<\/li>\n<li>Owon XDS3104E<\/li>\n<li>Siglent Technologies SD1202X-E 200 Mhz<\/li>\n<li>Rigol DS1102E<\/li>\n<li>Siglent SHS806TCAL<\/li>\n<li>Tektronix TBS1052B<\/li>\n<li>Hantek2D72<\/li>\n<li>Siglent Technologies SDS1102X<\/li>\n<li>Siglent Technologies SDS1052DL<\/li>\n<li>GW Instek GDS-1054B<\/li>\n<li>KEYSIGHT EDUX1002A InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/hantek-200mhz-digital-storage-oscilloscope-dso5202p.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hantek DSO5202P Digital Storage Oscilloscope<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitle2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5348 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitle2-300x190.png\" alt=\"Blog\" width=\"406\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitle2-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitle2-768x487.png 768w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitle2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/hantek-200mhz-digital-storage-oscilloscope-dso5202p.html\">Price: $359.45<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hantek DS05202P has 2 channels, with 200 MHz bandwidth, one of our best beginner series oscilloscopes. First, the unit has a 1 GSa\/s real-time sampling rate, which is impressive for its price range. The unit comes with a 7\u2019\u2019 WVGA (800&#215;480) color display for easy navigation, reading value and, manipulating the graphs.\u00a0 On top of that, the unit boasts a memory depth of 40k (wow). The trigger mode has edge\/pulse width\/line selectable video\/slop\/overtime etc. Finally, the USB host and device connectivity are standard and it has four math functions, including FFTs standard, which is needed for any engineering classroom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-friendly menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweight and portable<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Comes with 2 dual rated probes<\/li>\n<li>One of the best value scopes on the market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen recording on PC may lag\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Signal noise might be high when zooming in too much<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rigol DS1054Z<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4199 aligncenter\" title=\"Rigol DS1054Z Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image17.png\" alt=\"Rigol DS1054Z Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" width=\"400\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image17.png 974w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image17-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image17-768x408.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Price: $349.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rigol DS1054Z has 4 channels, and 50 MHz bandwidth. First, it includes a free software bundle BND-MSO\/DS1000z which is nice. Ultravision, deeper memory 12 Mpts which is upgradable to 24 Mpts via a software key. It has up to 30,000 wfms\/s waveform capture rate, a 7\u2019\u2019 WVGA (800&#215;480) TFT screen, and a USB host, USB device, LAN, Aux (TrigOut\/PassFail). To top it off it has real-time waveform record, replay, FFT function standard, and a variety of math functions making it one of the best oscilloscopes for hobbyists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 channels\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best-graded intensity displays on the market<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has all the mathematical operators you could ever need<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up-gradable memory depth, bandwidth, and frequency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 channels share the same vertical settings control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fan noise can be disruptive\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few UI lags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bulky compared to other units thus it can be tiring to carry for an extended amount of time\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may absorb weak signals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siglent SDS1104X-E <a href=\"\/siglent_sds1104x-e_100mhz_oscilloscope.html\">100MHz 4 Channel Digital Oscilloscope<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-5338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled-1-300x166.png\" alt=\"Blog\" width=\"454\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled-1-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled-1.png 596w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: $499.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Siglent SDS1104X-E has 4 channels and 100 MHz bandwidth. First, it offers a real-time sampling rate of 1 GSa\/s (Total of 2A-to-D converters). It also has a maximum capture rate of 100,000 in normal mode, and 400,000 in sequence mode. Furthermore, the unit has a memory depth of 14 Mpts, as well as abode plot function (side note: Requires SIGLENT SDG X or SAG1021 function generator). Next, it has search\/navigates functions as well as web-based browser remote control, optional Wi-Fi dongle, and an optional MSO capability. With so many features, the Siglent SD1104X-E is one of the best oscilloscopes for hobbyists on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in webserver<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wide colored display that&#8217;s zoom-able for a more accurate recording<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast speeds enable the device to detect the fastest waveform and capture the signals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works with the latest SPO technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trigger functions help make references to the signal memories<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional items you have to order such as the 16ch logic decoder, USB AWG, a USB Wifi, which are all additional costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 1x\/10x switch is easy to shift on accident<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerous functions can be confusing to new users<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"\/owon-xds3104ae-digital-oscilloscope.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Owon XDS3104E\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4Ch 100MHz n-in-1 Digital Oscilloscope\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4201 aligncenter\" title=\"Owon XDS3104E Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image2-1.png\" alt=\"Owon XDS3104E Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" width=\"400\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image2-1.png 512w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image2-1-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: 899.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When talking about the best oscilloscope for hobbyists on the market, the Owon XDS3104E has to be on that list. First, it has 4 channels and a 60MHz &#8211; 200MHz Bandwidth, 1GS\/s sample rate. Furthermore, it offers 8-bit or 14-bit high-resolution ADX along with a 40M record length max 70,000 wfms\/s waveform refresh rate. It also has an 8\u2019\u2019 display with an 800 x 600 resolution LCD, an optional multi-touch screen. It\u2019s SCPI and LabVIEW supported with a multi-trigger and bus decoding function. Finally, it has a multi-interface integration, along with a USB host, USB device, USB port of PictBridge, LAN, AUX, and VGA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low background noise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-friendly operating experience\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes with a Record Feature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in frequency generator saves space<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sturdy probes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multipurpose button tends to rotate when pressed, knocking off the entered data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build-in multi-meter may lag sometimes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick start guide does not provide enough\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"\/siglent-sds1202x+-200mhz-2ch-14m-memory-oscilloscope-waveform-generator.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siglent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SD1202X-E 200 Mhz<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2-channel oscilloscope<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5345 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled1-300x155.png\" alt=\"Blog\" width=\"403\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled1-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled1.png 499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: $764.15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Siglent SD1202X-E has 2 channels and a bandwidth of 200 MHz with a 1 GSa\/s real-time sampling rate. First, it has a maximum capture rate of 100,000 in Normal mode and 400,000 in sequence mode. On top of that, It also boasts an impressive memory depth of 14 Mpts. The unit has a minimum vertical input range of 500 uV\/div and, an innovative digital trigger system with high sensitivity and low jitters. Finally, It has a 256-level intensity grading display and a color-temperature mode in other oscilloscopes in this class. The serial bus trigger\/decode comes standard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real-time sampling rate is high<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intuitive user interface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large memory depth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 MHz allows to troubleshoot more complex devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low cost making it an excellent entry-level oscilloscope<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May need to change the sweep delay whenever you want to set the trigger position\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only has 2 channels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No HDMI port to be able to display on a larger screen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rigol DS1102E\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4204 aligncenter\" title=\"Rigol DS1102E Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image11.png\" alt=\"Rigol DS1102E Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" width=\"400\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image11.png 500w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image11-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: $299.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rigol DS1102E comes with 2 channels with an external trigger, and 100 MHz bandwidth. It has a 1 million point deep memory, 1 GSa\/sec max sample rate. The 5.7\u2019\u2019 TFT QVGA (320&#215;240) LCD backlit display is 64k in color. The trigger modes also come with an edge, pulse width, slope, video, pattern, continuous-time, and alternate. The scope supports both Chinese and English input.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features a user-friendly pop-up menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ulta lightweight making it one of the most portable scopes on the market<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durable construction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant sample rate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noisy fan\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small display screen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistence setting in the X-Y mode is either On\/Off and can\u2019t be set to a few seconds for things like the curve tracer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"\/sh806.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siglent SHS806TCAL <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 Mhz handheld oscilloscope\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4205 aligncenter\" title=\"Siglent SHS806TCAL Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image15.png\" alt=\"Siglent SHS806TCAL Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" width=\"400\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image15.png 390w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image15-300x258.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: $465.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Siglent SHS806TCAL Handheld Oscilloscope has 2 channels and 60M MHz bandwidth. It has a 5.7\u2019\u2019 TFT-LCD display with a NIST-Traceable Calibration with data. Furthermore, the unit is calibrated prior to shipment which makes it ready to use immediately. The multimeter mode measures voltage, frequency, duty cycle, and power. Finally, the real-time sample rate of 1GS\/s and record length of 2mpts allow it to acquire up to 18 hours of detailed waveforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handheld, making it compact and light which makes carrying easy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to dial buttons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes with a 1-year warranty\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The USB function allows for easy data transfer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only 2 channels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small display compared to most which require you to transfer data on the computer for easy viewing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual could use improvement\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tektronix TBS1052B<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4206 aligncenter\" title=\"Tektronix TBS1052 Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image3-1.png\" alt=\"Tektronix TBS1052 Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image3-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image3-1-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image3-1-130x90.png 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: $624.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tektronix TBS1052B comes with 2 channels and a 50 MHz bandwidth. It has a 7\u2019\u2019 WVGA (800&#215;480) Active TFT color display. To top it off, the unit boasts a maximum real-time sample rate of 2GS\/s on all channels without interleaving. Furthermore, it has 2.5kpts per channel for acquiring detailed waveforms. The unit is UL Certified, CE approved, and CAT II 300V safety rated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No cooling fan means lower noise and higher reliability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes with a 5-year warranty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pan and zoom feature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweight and portable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit Test Function (compares different waveforms against the predefined boundaries to determine whether it falls in the Pass\/Fail category)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The triggers may be unreliable\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The display refreshes at about 5 frames per second<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not display min-max voltage ranges<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"\/hantek2d72_70mhz_oscilloscope.html\">Hantek2D72 70 MHz Oscilloscope, Waveform Generator<\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/HANTEK2D72.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-4143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/HANTEK2D72-300x210.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/HANTEK2D72-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/HANTEK2D72-130x90.png 130w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/HANTEK2D72.png 363w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: $205.95<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hantek2D72<a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/hantek2d72_70mhz_oscilloscope.html\">\u00a070 MHz Oscilloscope, Waveform Generator &amp; Digital Multimeter<\/a> is a next-generation tool that can keep up with most if not all of your technical and engineering needs. It\u2019s a 70 MHz oscilloscope with a 250M Sampling Rate, an arbitrary waveform generator, and a highly accurate digital multimeter that can measure AC\/DC voltage\/current, resistance, diode, capacitance, and on-off test. It\u2019s powered by\u00a018650 lithium batteries that could go a full-day work so it\u2019s extremely portable and safe. Electroboom found it quite useful in testing voltage and current in his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=06w3-l1AzFk\">How Safe Is the SHOWER HEAD OF DOOM?!<\/a>\u00a0video.\u00a0 Since it can do the job of three, you wouldn\u2019t have to keep tons of devices on your bench to work on any projects. Needless to say, it\u2019s the perfect rig for technicians on the go!<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compact Design\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple Automatic Measurements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-glare screen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to read instructions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small screen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/siglent-sds1102x-100mhz-2ch-14m-memory-oscilloscope.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siglent Technologies SDS1102X<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4208 aligncenter\" title=\"Siglent Technologies SDS1102X Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist \" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image14.png\" alt=\"Siglent Technologies SDS1102X Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist \" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image14.png 452w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image14-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: $499.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Siglent SDS1102X has 2 channels and 100 MHz bandwidth. First, the unit offers a sample rate of 1GS\/s and a record length of 14 mpts. It also has 256 level intensity grading and color temperature modes with a waveform capture rate of up to 60,000 Wfs\/use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One button shortcuts simplify complex measurements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wide colored screen with excellent display for data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweight and portable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilizes modern SPO technology<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power button is low quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic serial decoding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have to purchase additional features such as Wave Gen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/sds1052dl+.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siglent Technologies SDS1052DL<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-5352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled4-300x169.png\" alt=\"Blog\" width=\"562\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Untitled4.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: 259.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Siglent SDS1052DL is an upgrade to the popular SDS1052DL model. First, the unit has 1 channel and limited to 50 MHz. The unit comes with a 7-inch color TFT-LCD display. Second, it has a maximum real-time sample rate of 500MS\/s and a record length of 32Kpts for acquiring detailed waveforms. Furthermore, the scope also has advanced triggers for the isolation of specific signals. It offers features such as cursors, a built-in frequency counter, and automatic measurements. It comes equipped with USB and LAN interfaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-friendly setup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightweight and portable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sturdy construction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low screen resolution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noisy fan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slow speed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GW Instek GDS-1054B<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4212 aligncenter\" title=\"GW instek GDS-1054B Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image8.png\" alt=\"GW instek GDS-1054B Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" width=\"509\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image8.png 1181w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image8-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image8-768x459.png 768w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image8-1024x612.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: 331.73<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GW Instek GDS-1054B has 4 channels and a 50 MHz bandwidth. It offers a 1 GSa\/s maximum sampling rate, and a 10M maximum memory depth for each channel. The 7\u2019\u2019 WXGA LCD display boasts an 800 x 480 resolution with a 256 color gradient display function. It comes with a 1 Mpts FFT frequency domain signal display and has a zero function for horizontal time, vertical voltage, and triggering. With the GW coming with 4 probes, it is no wonder why it made it on our list of best oscilloscopes for hobbyists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes with 4 probes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portable\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User friendly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dense waveform capture and zoom<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noisy fan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No yellow or green color rings with probes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KEYSIGHT EDUX1002A InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4213 aligncenter\" title=\"KEYSIGHT EDUX1002A InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image18-1024x573.png\" alt=\"KEYSIGHT EDUX1002A InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" width=\"530\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image18-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image18-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image18-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image18.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: $500.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The KEYSIGHT EDUX1002A InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series has 2 channels and 50 MHz bandwidth. It has built-in language support, and built-in 20 MHz wave gen and frequency response analysis. Other features include math, FFT, analog bus, and protocol triggering\/decode. It boasts a signal detail with 50,0000 wfms\/sec update rates. Keysight is a company that targets professional use, but the great price point of this scope makes it one of the best oscilloscopes for hobbyists as well!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional level equipment with a hobby-level price point<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menu options are pragmatically laid out<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sine wave is the only waveform that goes to full 20 MHz<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The square and pulse waves are restricted to 10 MHz<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramp wave goes only up to 200 kHz<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tektronix TBS1064<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4214 aligncenter\" title=\"Tektronix TBS1064 Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image13.png\" alt=\"Tektronix TBS1064 Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" width=\"511\" height=\"340\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: $1,174.27\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tektronix TBS1064 has 4 channels with a 60 MHz bandwidth. It has a 5.7\u2019\u2019 active TFT color display and a maximum real-time sample rate of 1GS\/s on all channels without interleaving. It also has a record length of 2.5kpts per channel. It comes with 16 automated measurements and FFT analysis for simplified waveform analysis. The two built-in features are waveform limit testing and context-sensitive help. The scope is UL certified, CE approved, CAT II 300V safety rated. The features of the Tektronix TBS1064 make it one of the best oscilloscopes for hobbyists on the market, but its high price point is something to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No fan means the device is quiet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes with a 5-year warranty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User friendly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small display screen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High price point<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rigol DS1202Z-E\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4215 aligncenter\" title=\"Rigol DS1202Z-E Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image12.png\" alt=\"Rigol DS1202Z-E Best Oscilloscope for Hobbyist\" width=\"520\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image12.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image12-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image12-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Price: $369.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Function:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rigol DS1202Z-E has 2 channels and 200 MHz. It has a real-time sample rate of up to 1Gs\/s, and a 24Mpoint memory. It also has a higher Waveform Capture Rate (up to 30,000 wfms\/s) and a real-time Waveform Recording &amp; Playback (up to 60,000 frames) with an Intensity graded color display. It also boasts a 7\u2019\u2019 color display.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great price point for capabilities offered<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glitchy multifunction button<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only 2 probes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No manual on CD<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this list of the best oscilloscopes for hobbyists helped you make an informed decision!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/unnamed.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5098 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/unnamed-300x152.png\" alt=\"Blog\" width=\"444\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/unnamed-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/unnamed-768x388.png 768w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/unnamed.png 947w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side note:<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you notice, Siglent Technologies has 5 scopes that appear on this list. That&#8217;s not a coincidence. The company has a reputation for making the best oscilloscope for hobbyists for a while now. For a comparison between the X-Series&#8217;s versions follow this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/siglent-oscilloscopes-comparing-x-series-oscilloscopes-from-siglent\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now we did promise you bonus content, and we don\u2019t want to disappoint!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6>Super budget option!!!<\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you look at that list, the price point ranges from $109.99 all the way to $1174.27. That&#8217;s a significant price range and a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">significant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> amount of money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, for more experienced hobbyists looking to upgrade this might not be an issue, but for a complete beginner just starting to get into oscilloscopes, this might be a pricey commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to worry!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We here at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circuit Specialists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> understand that and that and when we made the list of the best oscilloscope for hobbyists we made sure to cover <em>all<\/em> available price points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introducing the <a href=\"\/usb-oscilloscope-hantek6022be.html\">Hantek 20 MHz USB Oscilloscope<\/a> for PC<\/span>. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hantek6022be-0-e1615397514737.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-5678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hantek6022be-0-e1615397514737-300x259.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"423\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hantek6022be-0-e1615397514737-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hantek6022be-0-e1615397514737-768x662.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.circuitspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hantek6022be-0-e1615397514737.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s only <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/usb-oscilloscope-hantek6022be.html\">$67.67<\/a>!<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, the Hantek 20 MHz USB Oscilloscope for PC is a 2 channel. However, this tiny scope has 20 KHz bandwidth oscilloscope with a 8-bit resolution and a max. Sample rate:48MS\/s. The unit conforms to the standard USBXITM interface, and can easily insert into a USBXITM housing allowing the user to build up a combination instrument.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, the incredible price for this scope makes it one of the best oscilloscopes for hobbyists on the market. When you don&#8217;t want to invest hundreds of dollars in something you might only use one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There! We covered an extensive list of the best oscilloscope for hobbyists for all price ranges!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, remember to always consider all factors and the projects for which you&#8217;ll be using it. Oscilloscopes are powerful devices! It only makes sense to do your research and choose the best so you get the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still need more information or would you rather talk to someone directly? 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