Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands or deals, including promoted items.
Sorry, this deal has expired. Get notified of deals like this in the future. Add Deal Alert for this Item
Popular

Kaiweets HT118A Auto-ranging Digital Multimeter $14 (Free shipping with Prime) after coupon and promo code

$13.79
$41.99
+12 Deal Score
4,670 Views
https://www.amazon.com/KAIWEETS-M...B07SHLS639

Previously FP for $17

Check the box for 40% coupon and use promo code B8TCQSP6 for another 10% off

It came out to $13.83+tax for me.

Darren Walker YouTube channel gave it 4.5/5 stars and customer reviews are likewise excellent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlpG12u0L3o

I've had one for almost 2 years and have been very happy with it, so I picked up another one with this deal.

Cue the "Chinese junk! Just buy a Fluke for 10x as much." replies...
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.
Deal
Score
+12
4,670 Views
$13.79
$41.99

Price Intelligence

Model: KAIWEETS Digital Multimeter TRMS 6000 Counts Voltmeter Auto-Ranging Fast Accurately Measures Voltage Current Amp Resistance Diodes Continuity Duty-Cycle Capacitance Temperature for Automotive

Deal History 

Sort: Most Recent
Post Date Sold By Sale Price Activity
11/21/23Amazon$27.29
1
01/09/23Amazon$17.59
12
12/02/22Amazon$17.50 popular
54
11/18/22Amazon$17.14
7
09/17/22Amazon$17.05 frontpage
57
Show More

Current Prices

Sort: Lowest to Highest | Last Updated 5/4/2024, 10:34 AM
Sold By Sale Price
Amazon$34.19
Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more. If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available. You can also earn cash back rewards on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases with the Amazon Prime Visa credit card. Read our review to see if it’s the right card for you.

Your comment cannot be blank.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Mar 2010
L6: Expert
> bubble2 1,086 Posts
140 Reputation
davedumontier
04-23-2023 at 09:46 AM.
04-23-2023 at 09:46 AM.
Thanks OP. Got an extra at this price.
3
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Sep 2011
L6: Expert
> bubble2 1,941 Posts
294 Reputation
DealSeekerDeal
04-23-2023 at 10:17 AM.
04-23-2023 at 10:17 AM.
I bought a slightly diff model but the same brand when it was on sale and it works very well for me. I use it for checking automotive electronics and sprinkler system and AC compressor Cap and other misc uses...
2
>
1
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2017
L3: Novice
> bubble2 246 Posts
327 Reputation
Pro
Joewalnut
04-23-2023 at 10:29 AM.
04-23-2023 at 10:29 AM.
It doesn't take a Fluke - not everyone needs lab quality instruments, but at least get some type of brand name; Klein comes to mind. They'll be more accurate and last longer; you get what you pay for.
5
3
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Feb 2011
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 398 Posts
228 Reputation
Original Poster
Pro
sv650touring
04-23-2023 at 11:41 AM.
04-23-2023 at 11:41 AM.
Quote from Joewalnut :
It doesn't take a Fluke - not everyone needs lab quality instruments, but at least get some type of brand name; Kleincomes to mind. They'll be more accurate and last longer; you get what you pay for.
"You get what you pay for" Roll Eyes (Sarcastic) You do realize this is a deal site?

By that logic, when the Check Engine light on my Toyota comes on, I should say to myself "I knew I should have sprung for the Lamborghini! Buy once, cry once!"

Klein meters are probably fine, but speculations about their longevity aside, you're definitely (*verifiably) going to pay several times more for a meter with similar accuracy to this.
9
9
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2017
L3: Novice
> bubble2 246 Posts
327 Reputation
Pro
Joewalnut
04-23-2023 at 12:39 PM.
04-23-2023 at 12:39 PM.
I do realize this is a deal site. When I used said site to get my Weber Genesis for $200, I said "wow, what a deal on an excellent quality grill". I paid a Charbroil price for a Weber - that was a deal.

This is a $15 meter that regularly goes on sale for - wait for it; somewhere in the neighborhood of $15.

I would question both the stated accuracy as well as the longevity, but neither have the time nor the interest to waste to prove either.

If someone's intent is "just to have one in the toolbox" then they probably aren't regularly taking advantage of features such as auto ranging or truerms. In that case, they are better off with a $30 Klein that will get the job done for many years. If they need > 1% accuracy then they should probably spend the money on a Fluke.

I get it. You posted the deal, so you need to defend the value. I disagree that this is a good meter or good value - I wouldn't own it. I decided to comment because I have owned cheap meter over the years and have wasted my money over and over again when they break or stop reading correctly.

For reference my Fluke meter is over 25 years old and still works wonderfully. I switched to a Klein for the "toolbox meter" about 5 years ago, and it's still going strong.
5
7
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2017
L3: Novice
> bubble2 246 Posts
327 Reputation
Pro
Joewalnut
04-23-2023 at 03:59 PM.
04-23-2023 at 03:59 PM.
This gets an F on Fakespot btw.

https://www.fakespot.com/product/...-ohm-meter
6
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Feb 2011
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 398 Posts
228 Reputation
Original Poster
Pro
sv650touring
04-23-2023 at 05:58 PM.
04-23-2023 at 05:58 PM.
Quote from Joewalnut :
I do realize this is a deal site. When I used said site to get my Weber Genesis for $200, I said "wow, what a deal on an excellent quality grill". I paid a Charbroil price for a Weber - that was a deal.

This is a $15 meter that regularly goes on sale for - wait for it; somewhere in the neighborhood of $15.

I would question both the stated accuracy as well as the longevity, but neither have the time nor the interest to waste to prove either.

If someone's intent is "just to have one in the toolbox" then they probably aren't regularly taking advantage of features such as auto ranging or truerms. In that case, they are better off with a $30 Klein that will get the job done for many years. If they need > 1% accuracy then they should probably spend the money on a Fluke.

I get it. You posted the deal, so you need to defend the value. I disagree that this is a good meter or good value - I wouldn't own it. I decided to comment because I have owned cheap meter over the years and have wasted my money over and over again when they break or stop reading correctly.

For reference my Fluke meter is over 25 years old and still works wonderfully. I switched to a Klein for the "toolbox meter" about 5 years ago, and it's still going strong.
Translation: you've never owned or even seen the meter in question, but you feel an overwhelming urge to say that yours is better

I have owned this exact meter for close to 2 years, and it has not deteriorated at all. I also own a Fluke meter, and I don't prefer using it over decent Chinese meters, but it works great and I keep it around for gucci purposes.

My only problem with Klein meters - and I admit it feels kinda shallow saying this - is the Porsche Boxster vibe. I'm sure everybody knows what I'm saying here.
5
5
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Nov 2017
L3: Novice
> bubble2 246 Posts
327 Reputation
Pro
Joewalnut
04-23-2023 at 07:21 PM.
04-23-2023 at 07:21 PM.
Quote from sv650touring :
Translation: you've never owned or even seen the meter in question, but you feel an overwhelming urge to say that yours is better

I have owned this exact meter for close to 2 years, and it has not deteriorated at all. I also own a Fluke meter, and I don't prefer using it over decent Chinese meters, but it works great and I keep it around for gucci purposes.

My only problem with Klein meters - and I admit it feels kinda shallow saying this - is the Porsche Boxster vibe. I'm sure everybody knows what I'm saying here.

No translation necessary. I tend to buy brands I recognize because I have a history with trying the cheaper brands, and experience has brought me to the conclusion that known brands tend to be better (more accurate, durable, last longer, more responsive support - I can't draw much more of a map for you).

I see you're stuck on "Klein". Feel free to insert any non-Fluke priced meter (GB, Extech, Greenlee, etc, etc, etc.

I'm glad you've had good luck with your Kaiweets meter. You say that it hasn't deteriorated at all, and I'm glad your $15 experience has been good (my previous "cheap" meters also worked great until the day they didn't.) it's also tough to ignore that these "rave reviews" garner a majestic "F" on Fakespot.
6
6
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jul 2007
L9: Master
> bubble2 5,137 Posts
1,370 Reputation
Pro
michi098
04-23-2023 at 10:42 PM.
04-23-2023 at 10:42 PM.
I have a old $5 Harbor Freight multimeter which is at least 10 years old and works just fine. Same with some cheaper Radio Shack (Voltcraft?) and Sears multimeters. The notion that a cheap multimeter will die in a year is ridiculous. I use my multimeters to measure AC and DC voltage, and once in a while continuity. If you're not a electrician who drags this to work every day or work with sensitive components where you need dead accurate measurements, this kind of multimeter is just fine.
5
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Aug 2015
L8: Grand Teacher
> bubble2 3,223 Posts
1,290 Reputation
SlySol
04-23-2023 at 10:44 PM.
04-23-2023 at 10:44 PM.
I was thinking that I'd have to pay shipping since I don't have Prime, but there was an option at checkout for slightly slower shipping for free (expected delivery is April 30 and didn't need to opt for the Amazon trial either). Total with tax was under $15.

Here's a Youtube vid that gives an overview for those curious …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7BtLLsrdX0
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined May 2012
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 649 Posts
80 Reputation
MaxwellJ
04-23-2023 at 11:23 PM.
04-23-2023 at 11:23 PM.
Quote from Joewalnut :
It doesn't take a Fluke - not everyone needs lab quality instruments, but at least get some type of brand name; Klein comes to mind. They'll be more accurate and last longer; you get what you pay for.
As an owner of two Flukes and a former EE, I would ask you a question - what do you think an average home owner or auto enthusiast would ever need accurate measurements for? I actually use $7 Harbor Freight DVM in my second home... to check batteries and continuity it's perfectly fine. Can bring of of the Flukes here but don't really see any need for it.
7
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Dec 2009
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 648 Posts
60 Reputation
khim
04-23-2023 at 11:30 PM.
04-23-2023 at 11:30 PM.
How is this compared to the one in n sale previously for 8 dollars?

https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/817157
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jul 2010
L9: Master
> bubble2 5,708 Posts
364 Reputation
vo_danh
04-23-2023 at 11:51 PM.
04-23-2023 at 11:51 PM.
Item(s) Subtotal:$33.49
Shipping & Handling:$2.99
Promotion Applied:-$3.35
Your Coupon Savings:-$13.40
Free Shipping:-$2.99
Total before tax:$16.74
Estimated tax to be collected:$1.46
Grand Total:$18.20

I'd buy another Astro for $8 how did I miss that.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by vo_danh April 23, 2023 at 11:56 PM.
Joined Aug 2015
L8: Grand Teacher
> bubble2 3,223 Posts
1,290 Reputation
SlySol
04-24-2023 at 12:38 AM.
04-24-2023 at 12:38 AM.
Quote from khim :
How is this compared to the one in n sale previously for 8 dollars?

https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/817157
Looks like they're basically the same model according to this vid (although I kind of prefer the black color over the red on the Astro) …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noUa__mCEug

It probably would have been good to grab that one for $8, but who knows how long it may be before that price comes around again.

Edit: actually, I just noticed that this one has an extra lead input connection over the Astro, so they're not total clones like the ones discussed in the vid, although still mostly similar.
1
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by SlySol April 24, 2023 at 01:10 AM.
Page 1 of 2
Start the Conversation
 
Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.