Which UNI-T multimeter should you buy?

UNI-T makes more than thirty multimeters and the differences are not always obvious from the model number. This guide groups them by the work you actually do, so you can pick one in a minute. Prices shown are our live web prices.

1. Pocket meters for quick checks (₹1,000–2,000)

If you mostly check supply voltage, continuity and the odd resistor, a pocket meter is enough. The UT33D+ is the classic — manual range, 600 V, 10 A and NCV live-wire detection in a shirt-pocket size. The UT123 is slimmer and adds temperature; the UT123D adds True RMS and a 10 A current range, which makes it the best pocket meter for an electrician.

UT33D+Palm Size Digital Multimeter₹850 incl. GSTIn stockUT123Residential Multimeter₹1,130 incl. GSTIn stockUT123DSmart Digital Multimeter₹1,890 incl. GSTIn stockUT33A+Palm Size Digital Multimeter ₹1,317 incl. GSTIn stock

2. Everyday handheld meters for electricians (₹1,500–3,500)

For panel work and site wiring you want 1000 V range, a 10–20 A current range, capacitance for motor capacitors, and ideally True RMS so readings on inverter and VFD loads are right. The UT39C+ is the value manual-range choice; the UT89X and UT89XD are the most popular 20 A True RMS meters we sell; the UT60S adds 100 MΩ resistance and 10 MHz frequency.

UT39C+Handheld Digital Multimeter ₹1,710 incl. GSTIn stockUT89XDigital Multimeter₹2,230 incl. GSTIn stockUT89XDDigital Multimeter₹2,358 incl. GSTIn stockUT60SDigital Multimeter₹3,130 incl. GST

3. Auto-range meters for electronics and service work (₹4,000–11,000)

The UT61B+ / UT61D+ / UT61E+ family is UNI-T's best-known professional line: 6000 to 22000 counts, auto range, 60 mF capacitance, temperature and CAT III 1000 V / CAT IV 600 V safety rating. See our UT61E+ vs UT61D+ vs UT61B+ comparison. The UT161E is the step above — 22000 counts, 220 MHz frequency and Bluetooth logging.

UT61B+Digital Multimeter₹4,206 incl. GSTUT61D+Digital Multimeter₹4,843 incl. GSTIn stockUT161EDigital Multimeter₹9,261 incl. GSTUT89XEDigital Multimeter₹5,330 incl. GST

4. Bluetooth and data-logging meters

The UT60BT is the cheapest way to get readings on your phone (UNI-T iENV app) — useful for logging a supply overnight. The UT161E adds on-board memory and a 22000-count display; the UT202BT is the Bluetooth clamp meter in the same app.

UT60BTDigital Multimeter₹2,950 incl. GSTIn stockUT161EDigital Multimeter₹9,261 incl. GSTUT202BTSmart Digital Clamp Meter₹3,790 incl. GSTIn stock

5. Industrial and high-voltage meters (₹8,000–25,000)

The UT17B PRO and UT18B PRO add a VFD low-pass filter and a mis-plug alarm — the right meters for drives and motor control centres. The UT195M is IP65-rated True RMS for plant floors; the UT196 measures up to 1700 V DC / 1500 V AC for solar strings and traction systems; the UT171B is the flagship 60000-count industrial meter.

UT17B PRODigital Multimeters₹6,967 incl. GSTIn stockUT18B PRODigital Multimeters₹7,880 incl. GSTIn stockUT195MProfessional Digital Multimeter : Pro Line; ₹10,875 incl. GSTUT196Professional Multimeter–Solar Pro₹11,400 incl. GSTIn stockUT171BIndustrial True RMS Digital Multimeter₹23,900 incl. GST

6. Automotive meters

The UT105+ and UT107+ add RPM, dwell angle and VFC — the two meters to buy for vehicle electrical work.

UT105+Handheld Automotive Multipurpose Meter₹2,240 incl. GSTUT107+Handheld Automotive Multipurpose Meter₹2,634 incl. GSTIn stock

Terms that matter

• True RMS — reads non-sinusoidal waveforms (inverters, VFDs, LED drivers) correctly. Average-responding meters can read 10–40% low on such loads.
• Counts — 2000-count meters resolve 0.1 V on the 200 V range; 6000-count 0.1 V on 600 V; 20000-count 0.01 V. More counts = finer resolution, not necessarily better accuracy.
• CAT rating — CAT III 600 V is the minimum for distribution boards; CAT III 1000 V / CAT IV 600 V for incoming supply and outdoor work.
• NCV — non-contact voltage detection built into the meter body: hold it near a cable to check whether it is live.

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