Fluke 117 vs Fluke 179
Electrician’s VoltAlert meter versus the broader-feature 179.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fluke 117 if:
- you're primarily doing electrical installation work
- you need VoltAlert / non-contact voltage detection
- you want the cheaper option
- you want a capable everyday meter without paying for the extras
Choose the Fluke 179 if:
- you do industrial troubleshooting
- you need higher voltage ratings
- you need a higher CAT safety rating
- you need temperature measurement
Compare side by side
Display counts
6000 counts
True RMS
Yes
Form factor
Handheld
Accuracy
0.5 %
Non-contact voltage
Yes
Temperature
No
Max voltage
600 V
Backlight
Yes
€357.87
Cheapest · TME
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Display counts
6000 counts
True RMS
Yes
Form factor
Handheld
Accuracy
0.09 %
Non-contact voltage
—
Temperature
Yes
Max voltage
1000 V
Backlight
Yes
€443.99
Cheapest · Amazon.de
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