Fluke 87V vs Fluke 117
Industrial troubleshooting meter versus the electrician’s everyday true-RMS DMM.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fluke 87V if:
- you do industrial troubleshooting
- you need higher voltage ratings
- you need a higher CAT safety rating
- you want more display resolution
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
Compare side by side
Display counts
20000 counts
True RMS
Yes
Form factor
Handheld
Accuracy
0.05 %
Temperature
Yes
Max voltage
1000 V
Backlight
Yes
Max current
10 A
€539.00
Good deal −15%vs 30-day average
Cheapest · Reichelt
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Display counts
6000 counts
True RMS
Yes
Form factor
Handheld
Accuracy
0.5 %
Temperature
No
Max voltage
600 V
Backlight
Yes
Max current
10 A
€357.87
Cheapest · TME
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