Multimeters need to be reliable for more than just the sake of accuracy and good results. Sometimes, it’s a matter of serious financial decisions and even user safety.
Investing in a good multimeter is always best if you plan on getting one. That said, this Kaiweets HT118A vs HT118E comparison should help if you plan to choose between the two.
I also made a video on YouTube which show the main differences between the Kaiweets HT118A and the HT118E digital multimeter. You can watch it below.
I conducted experiments to show the differences of these two multimeters. These experiments are: DC voltage test, current measurement test. resistance measurement test, and capacitance measure measurement test.
A Detailed Kaiweets HT118A vs HT118E Comparison
For this comparison, I got my hands on the Kaiweets HT118A and the HT118E to check how distinct they are. After a few weeks of using them both, it’s safe to say there’s a difference.
I tested them out in some practical situations to see how they’d do. That way, along with the objective differences, I got an idea of how they perform when it’s time for use.
Here’s a list of the tests I ran before I get into how each of the multimeters did and what the main differences between them are:
- DC voltage test
- Current measurement test
- Resistance measurement test
- Capacitance measure measurement test
After running all these tests and taking a detailed look at both multimeters, I found 9 major differences. I’ll list each one below and you can read all about them:
Difference Number 1:
The first difference users will notice right out of the box is that the Kaiweets KT118E comes with a pouch. The HT118A model doesn’t have a free pouch included.
Even though most people might not think that’s a big deal, a carrying pouch for people like me, who travel a lot with their tools, can be really helpful.
Difference Number 2:
When you try to use an incorrect function, the HT118A doesn’t have a way to warn you. On the other hand, the HT118E has a warning light, which you can see below.
It’s great for newer users who accidentally use the wrong setting at the wrong time. Once you switch to the proper setting, the warning light turns off.
Difference Number 3:
The HT118A only has a 6000 count compared to the HT118E which has 20000 counts, meaning the latter can display higher values.
The higher the count, the more precise the readings. Both multimeters have similar readings at lower DC voltage levels, but the HT118E is better at reading higher voltages.
Difference Number 4:
Both multimeters have good fuse protection that’ll ensure no harm comes to users. To be exact, the HT118A has 600mA fuse protection and the HT118E has 200mA fuse protection.
Difference Number 5:
The HT118A has a 600µA current measurement and the HT118E has a 200µA current measurement. These values are listed in the manual, as you can see here.
In use, that means the HT118E is better at providing accurate readings for low currents. However, the HT118A can read currents of higher values with slightly less precision.
Difference Number 6:
The HT118A is great for higher resistance measurements thanks to a 600Ω value. But, the HT118E is more precise at lower resistances because of its 200Ω value.
Difference Number 7:
The HT118E is amazing for precisely measuring smaller capacitances because of its 2nF capacitance measurement. The HT118A has a much broader range thanks to its 10nF value.
It can read higher capacitance values much more easily. But, it’ll be less precise and detailed than the HT118E at measuring smaller capacitances.
Difference Number 8:
There’s a day and night difference in their frequency measurement. The HT118A only has a range of 10Hz for frequency measurement while the HT118E has a range of 200Hz.
Difference Number 9:
One last advantage the HT118E has over the HT118A is in temperature measurement. The minimum temperature the former can measure is as low as -40°C.
On the other hand, the HT118A has a measurement of -20°C. While that’s still impressive, it’s nowhere near the HT118E.
