Siglent SDS1104X-E vs Siglent SDS2204X - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / testgear

author: aheid
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2019, 03:03:27 pm
content: Hi,Looking to upgrade my Rigol DS1054z scope, and found the SDS1104X-E very interesting. Then I saw that the Siglent SDS2204X had a decent discount, and of course I started dreaming...Now, my problem is that I can afford the 2204X, but I don't want to throw the money away if I don't need the features. Trying to get back down to earth, I'm looking for some practical differences between the two.The pros of the 1104X-E is serial decode is standard, and the Bode plot function (I'll most likely be getting a Siglent function generator too). Is there anything else the 1104X-E does better than the 2204X, being a newer model? They boast about 1M point FFT, but I was unable to find what the 2204X can muster there.As far as I can see the 2204X has a 10x the sample memory and twice the sampling rate, and a larger screen. Assuming I don't "upgrade" the 1104X-E, it also has twice the bandwidth.Most of what I've done so far has been around microcontrollers, so mixed analog and digital stuff, though nothing RF. I want to make my own microcontroller-based boards (ie with various other IC's, sensors etc on), as well as get to know switch-mode buck/boost converts and similar. Would I benefit greatly from the 2204X?As an aside, the reason for picking Siglent is that there's no other distributors selling other anything but Rigol to private consumers here.

author: mroek
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2019, 05:09:22 pm
content: For the usage you are mentioning, I believe the 1104X-E will be plenty sufficient (even without "upgrading", but there's no good reason to not do that, though). The 2204X is probably not worth 3 times the money, unless you think you really need the better sample rate and (much) more memory.I've just recently ordered a 1104X-E myself, which I am waiting anxiously for (the distributor has no stock at the moment, but a shipment is on it's way). I think this is probably the best bang for buck at the moment if you want to avoid ordering from abroad.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2019, 07:34:54 pm
content: The SDS2*04X are nice scopes however I've moved on my 2304X so to get one of the new SDS5004X models soon.The 4ch X-E's are a feature packed little unit, sure limited in BW if you want to chase some however the new SDS2**2X-E 2 ch models of 200 and 350 MHz might be of interest if you are to hold onto your 4ch Rigol.SDS2202X-E for only $619 with the same features as the 4ch 1kX-E's could well be worth a look.Thread:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/siglent-sds2000x-e/I've got a SDS2352X-E if there's anything you like to know about it.

author: aheid
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2019, 08:10:06 pm
content: Thank you for your responses.I did indeed consider the SDS2202X-E, however my space is limited so I'm not sure I could keep the Rigol around. Even as a relative n00b having more than two channels has been useful on several occasions. Though, maybe I could hide it in my sock drawer or something when I don't need it...

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 12, 2019, 08:23:37 pm
content: There are some things 1kX-E series DSO's can do the 2kX models can't and vice versa.Bode plot, WiFi, Webserver, Search, 500uV/div, good FFT and shared controls vs 50 ohm inputs, 8" display, 140 MPts memory, Power analysis and individual channel controls.If you like/need to save screenshots then the X-E's can do the tiny png file saves whereas the X models cannot.There are always trade offs.

author: aheid
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2019, 11:20:13 am
content: Thanks, that was a nice comparison summary. Looking at it, I think the 1xX-E series will suit me better.

author: aheid
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2019, 04:34:05 pm
content: Got a solid offer on the 2204X, "only" twice that of the 1104X-E. And I've been reading up on the logic analyzer option for the 1104X-E, and it didn't sound all that glorious TBH. Even more torn now.

author: Performa01
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2019, 05:34:35 pm
content: Quote from: aheid on February 13, 2019, 04:34:05 pmHave you studied this thread (especially reply #6 and following)?https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/siglent-sds1204x-e-vs-sds2204x/

author: aheid
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2019, 06:43:08 pm
content: Quote from: Performa01 on February 13, 2019, 05:34:35 pmI think I saw the first post, but somehow I missed your post #6. Very nice comparison! That the serial decoder loses context on zoom seems like a big detriment.X-E it is then.