Is the AX-8455 AXIOMET just a rebranded VC8145? - Page 1
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author: ercapoccia
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2020, 02:33:18 pm
content: I came across theAXIOMET AX-8455and it looks almost the same as the Vici 8145. Seems nicer, less plasticky but it is more expensive.Has anyone experience with this meter?

author: coromonadalix
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2020, 12:44:34 am
content: Seems a perfect clone ...

author: ercapoccia
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2020, 06:22:04 pm
content: From the picture seems that just the case is not the same.

author: rsx90
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: July 16, 2020, 08:21:45 pm
content: Hi guys! TME sells many Twintex products rebadged as Axiomet. The meter you refer to it's most probably a rebadged TM-8155+, see links below. It would be interesting to see what are the differences between this and the Vici, Victor VC8145.https://www.twintex-china.com/tm-8155+.htmlhttps://www.twintex.com.tw/webls-en-us/TM8155Series.htmlBest regards,rsx90

author: CDaniel
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2020, 05:33:08 am
content: Axiomet is lets say a medium quality brand , Vici , Victor is in the low range ... I doubt they are the same inside

author: ercapoccia
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2020, 06:44:42 am
content: This is for sure the same meter. It costs €208, i may ask for a discount and probably can get one for €190. I don't know if it is worth the money, Vici is €140.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2020, 07:23:01 am
content: Quote from: ercapoccia on July 17, 2020, 06:44:42 amI tend to agree. The specs are also exactly the same. It is a nice DMM; I use a VC8145 as my daily driver.

author: ercapoccia
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2020, 10:37:28 am
content: On the bench where i do repairs i have a Brymen 869s and a Der de-5000I really like the brymen it is almost perfect, just the form factor is slightly annoying. I'm considering a bench meter to partially replace the 869. I'm not sure the Vici is up to the job.

author: HKJ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2020, 11:17:56 am
content: Quote from: ercapoccia on July 17, 2020, 10:37:28 amFor a cheap bench meter you can also check the East Tester ET3240, it is not perfect, but not that bad for the price (My review:https://lygte-info.dk/review/DMMEastTester%20ET3240%20UK.html)For a little more money the Siglent SDM3045X is more polished (My review:https://lygte-info.dk/review/DMMSiglent%20SDM3045X%20UK.html).I did also review the VC8145:https://lygte-info.dk/review/DMMVici%20VC8145%20UK.htmlAll 3 meters are support by my TestControllerhttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/program-that-can-log-from-many-multimeters/

author: ercapoccia
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2020, 05:51:16 pm
content: Thank you for your suggestions.Maybe sound silly but i'm reluctant to buy a bench meter less accurate than my handheld one.I was considering the PoorManAgilent SDM3055 over the 3045x, it seems a better deal and it is probably more meter than i'll ever need.

author: HKJ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2020, 06:35:52 pm
content: Quote from: ercapoccia on July 17, 2020, 05:51:16 pmThinks about what you need and use. Do you really need/use the full resolution? My reason for using bench DMM's is not only the precision, but also that they can run 24/7 without running out of batteries and can be connected to a computer.Probably a silly comment, I have a bunch of 6½ digit meters and a few 7½ digits ones.Quote from: ercapoccia on July 17, 2020, 05:51:16 pmSomebody did add all the Siglent DMM's to TestController, i.e. you will get gratis control software for any of the Siglent DMM's.I needed a couple of precise meters, for that I selected Keysight (34461A), maybe I could have saved some money by getting the Siglent, but for me the difference was not significant enough.

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2020, 08:37:00 pm
content: Quote from: HKJ on July 17, 2020, 06:35:52 pmSame here (except for the 7.5 digit DMM). One of the problems with higher end bench multimeters is that they typically have a fan, take long to start and may not have very instant continuity. IMHO the VC8145 is a good choice for doing repair work.

author: ercapoccia
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2020, 09:26:17 pm
content: I prefer the aesthetic of the Axiomet/Twintex more than the Vici but probably the VC8145 is a better deal.I wish i had a way to justify a really nice meter (34461,34465, dmm6500) but i just want one i don't need one.