Can this $25 multimeter hold its own against my $250 unit? I put it to the test

"This is a compact multimeter that handles all the basics - AC/DC voltages, resistance, diode test, non-contact voltage testing, and capacitance -- as well as a few advanced features such as ambient temperature, AC frequency, and live and phase sequence identification. The unit is a 6,000 count, so it offers a higher level of resolution compared to cheaper 3,000 or 4,000 count units, allowing it to show values to three decimal places down at 6V, as opposed to two."

"If you make a living with your tools, you need them to handle day-to-day usage. The problem is, pro-grade, high-end tools are pricey and can be out of the reach of the amateur DIYer. As far as multimeters go, I like the meter. It's a compact pen-type multimeter that connects to a smartphone and does everything that I need from a multimeter. But, it's $250. That's a lot of cash for a tool that might get used a few times a year."

Reliable tools are essential for those who make a living from them, but pro-grade multimeters can be expensive. Compact pen-type multimeters that connect to smartphones can cost around $250, which may be excessive for occasional users. The Neoteck TS20D 3-in-1 pen multimeter provides a budget-friendly alternative with measurements for AC/DC voltages, resistance, diode testing, non-contact voltage detection, capacitance, ambient temperature, AC frequency, and live/phase sequence identification. The unit is 6,000-count, offering finer resolution (three decimal places at low voltages). Accuracy is ±1% for AC and ±0.8% for DC, and the unit is CAT II rated to 600V. The TS20D does not measure current/amperage.

Read at ZDNET