3244-60 Card HiTester and Digital Multimeter, 41.99 Megaohms Resistance, 500V AC/DC Voltage

Somewhere in Japan is a design genius. Stunning design and execution. Superb build quality by one of the world's best test equipment makers. I have used Fluke and other multimeters professionally for many years. I also own one of the new mid-priced multi-meters that does nearly everything. But, this one is my favorite. I normally check only a few things: DC volts, AC volts, resistance, and continuity. These are these only functions this device checks. Auto ranging. Icon driven selector switch. Leads permanently attached. No chance for error. So small, it is always in my tool bag. Fits in my shirt pocket. Yes, pricey for what it is. For many, the cheap units from Harbor Freight have more functionality and much lower prices. By all means, trust a Harbor Freight or no name unit if you must. By all means, buy a high-end Fluke if you can afford it and have the space for it (the low and mid range Fluke units are now made in China). For most, this precision only-made-in-Japan unit is the unicorn.

Hioki instruments may not be a household name as Fluke or Keysight but it is one of the highest quality test equipment anyone can buy, particularly their line of Digital Multimeters (DMM). We used them in our lab and test benches alongside Flukes, Keysight and Flir. The 3244-60 Card HiTester is no exception. It isn't exactly a full bench meter however; for a pocket take-anywhere DMM, in my opinion it is perhaps the best DMM in its class. It is well build, accurate as the Fluke or Keysight/Agilent bench meters we have in our lab and comes with a solid case. If it matters, this Hioki 3244-60 DMM is made in Japan. In fact, if I'm not mistaken, all Hioki handheld DMM are made in Japan.

I use this meter as a highly convenient tool to troubleshoot fire alarm/low voltage problems, after getting sick of carrying around a full Fluke meter. No ammeter function does hurt it a bit, but to be honest that is something that I rarely need anyways, so this meter is absolutely my daily driver. The biggest strikes against this is that it does not have a lit display, and it does not have any sort of magnet or strap to hang the meter to be able to use the leads with both hands. I fixed the latter problem by rigging a spare Fluke magnet to the back, but it would be nice if the product came with that in the first place. I found the lead covers a bit cumbersome too, and eventually lost them, since they aren't well secured in the case. I ultimately found that I don't really need them, so that doesn't really bother me.

Good size and easy to use.

This meter can measure and test almost anything except diodes and capacitors. AC/DC volts, resistance and continuity. But lacks diodes and capacitance readings. Capacitance is feature found in medium to higher end meters but diode testing can be found in $15 multimeters is these days. Instructions are in japanese only but a meter this simple doesn’t need much instructions to use. Very good meter. Recommended.

This review isn’t about the item’s functionality or durability. I’ve not used it yet, despite have had it for many months. In fact, I purchased a different model to use. My issues with this: using it is not entirely intuitive. The instructions that come with it are not in English. I had to go to the mfg web site to find instructions in English. Unfortunately, this device takes a little more dedication and effort “out of the box” to use than I like. I want to be able to open a box, find instructions for the product, and read them (using the magnifier in my mobile phone if necessary). I don’t want to do an online search for operating instructions and then download them before getting started.

Very easy to use for basic testing and troubleshooting without having to carry a larger, heavier multimeter. I carry this in my shirt's pocket and i forget about it until I need it. Stores in its own case so is protected and the leads are also neatly stored.

The case is nice, metering is fairly accurate until battery runs low. There is no battery monitor for its own internal battery. It will simply give you erroneous readings. Also it CANNOT be used in tandem with another meter to check continuity on power runs.

Excelente y práctico voltímetro. Muy recomendable.

funziona...ha un margine di errore inferiore a quanto dichiarato nelle specifiche. provato con 3 tester : un Hioki 3240 mi dava V. 1,537 - un altro V. 1,539... e questo acquistato V. 1,541 piccolo e pratico

2台目です。コンパクトでとても使いやすくコードもしまえて腰道具に入れてもかさばりません。 当てて測りたいものをすぐに切り替えできるのも良い点です。 ケースだけ販売しているのも嬉しいですね。 テスターを頻繁に使う職人的には、上部裏部分に磁石がついていると助かります。

Good product.Good Packing.Affordable price.

Great price and excellent service from seller a credit to Amazon