Fluke 287 vs Keysight U1282A - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: houly
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2016, 02:36:08 pm
content: Hello all,I hesitate between those models... does someone could help me to do the best choice ?regards

author: Tom45
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2016, 03:02:31 pm
content: It would help if you tell us a little about what you are doing and how you would be using a new multimeter.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 15, 2016, 05:45:40 pm
content: As Tom45 pointed out, a better indication of your particular requirements would assist people in giving you the best guidance. Both are excellent high end meters but my personal preference would be for the Keysight U1282A, particularly given Keysights generosity.The Keysight has an estimated 800 hours battery life, the IR PC cable and software are included, it's IP 67 rated, survives being dropped from great heights, has a transferable warranty, 60000 count, 0.025% basic dc accuracy (same as the Fluke), remote probe switch option, bluetooth option and it's approximately 1/3 cheaper than the Fluke, etc, etc, etc.The Fluke has local graphing and a longer warranty providing it was purchased through an authorised distributor, other terms and conditions may also apply.Disclaimer: I own a Fluke 289 and intend to own a Keysight U1282A.

author: jpb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2016, 06:12:50 pm
content: Quote from: Muttley Snickers on July 15, 2016, 05:45:40 pmIn the UK the price of the 287 is cheaper than the Keysight U1282A.The Fluke is (ex VAT) £415 at test tools shop and only £362 (ex VAT) at isswww.co.uk whilst the Keysight £444 (ex VAT) at Farnell & RS and £427 (ex VAT) from TEM in Poland.Even the Fluke 289 is only £391 (ex VAT) at isswww.co.uk.I think the thing in the UK is the Fluke is sold by a lot of outlets so there is price competition whilst the Keysight is sold by many fewer so most of them just sell it at list price.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 15, 2016, 06:40:39 pm
content: Fair call, the OP did not disclose his or her location and I did research this prior to posting, down here both Element 14 and RS Components are around the $850 mark for the Keysight U1282A and approximately $1300 for the Fluke 287 (non FVF) model, sorry I can't post links from this device.As you said prices will vary dramatically depending on the particular location and distributor.

author: jpb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2016, 06:59:18 pm
content: As you say the OP didn't state location so UK pricing may be irrelevant.I've noticed before though that Keysight meters tend to be relatively over-priced here. It is down to them being sold through expensive dealers - they may be available cheaper somewhere in the UK but I've not found where.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 15, 2016, 07:27:30 pm
content: Dave generally quotes US prices in the videos but even after the currency conversion we still seem to be paying a hell of a lot more, one thing about Keysights web page is it actually requests your region and then displays the products price, no prices shown at all on the Fluke site.The U1282A is shown as $500 USD and then $809 AUD + 10% GST, my calculator must be broke.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2016, 12:00:13 am
content: http://www.keysight.com/en/pd-2613328-pn-U1282A/handheld-digital-multimeter-45-digit-up-to-800-hours-battery-life?cc=CZ&lc=engI would choose the Keysight, because it has a fast boot time.

author: Hydrawerk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2016, 02:20:52 am
content: Well,joeqsmithdamaged hos Fluke 87V with a 2kV transient pulse.https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hear-kitty-kitty-kitty-nope-not-that-kind-of-cat/https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/hear-kitty-kitty-kitty-nope-not-that-kind-of-cat/?action=dlattach;attach=237937I am not sure what went wrong.

author: Trader
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 04, 2020, 09:14:34 pm
content: https://www.element14.com/community/roadTestReviews/2375/l/roadtest-the-keysight-u1282a-digital-multimeter-review