A review and side by side comparison of the Vichy VC97 vs Victor VC97 Multimeters.

These are both “cheap” sub $30, 4000 count multimeters.

Vichy VC97 description:

VC97 3 3/4 Auto range digital multimeter. It has the following features: Auto range digital multimeter with new type holster, Large LCD makes the reading clearly, Strong antimagnetic and anti-jamming performance, Full function protection, Unit symbol display, very easy to reading. 100% brand new, of high quality and durable.

Specification: • Place of Origin: Guangdong, China (Mainland) • Brand Name: Vici • Model Number: VC97 • Measuring Current Range: 0-20A • Measuring Voltage Range: 0-1000V • Measuring Resistance Range: 0-40MΩ • Measuring Capacitance Range: 0-200uF • Measuring Inductance Range: 0 • Operating Temperature: 23±5°C • Dimensions: 185mm X 93mm X 35mm • Frequency: 0-30MHz • Temperature: -40℃-1000℃

Package:

(1) Content: • 1* New Vichy VC97 3 3/4 Auto Range Digital Multimeter
(2) Gross Weight: Approx.0.51kg

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Victor V97 specs:

Model VC97 – 3 3/4 Auto-range Digital Multimeter
Auto range (with manual range button)
3999 counts max.
Unit symbol display
Data hold
Relative mode
Low battery indication
Auto power off
Full overload protection
Wrong input alert
Fuse protection at 10A current range
Protective holster (rubber boot)
Frequency response: 40Hz ~ 400Hz
DC voltage: 400mV/4V/40V/400V/1000V (± 0.5%)
AC voltage: 4V/40V/400V/700V (± 0.8%)
DC current: 400µA/4mA/40mA/400mA/10A (± 0.8%)
AC current: 400µA/4mA/40mA/400mA/10A (± 1.0%)
Resistance: 400Ω/4k/40k/400k/4MΩ/40MΩ (± 0.8%)
Capacitance: 4nF/40nF/400nF/4µF/40µF/200µF (± 2.5%)
Frequency: 10Hz/100Hz/1kHz/10kHz/100kHz/1MHz/30MHz (± 0.5%)
Duty cycle measurement
Temperature: -40°C ~1000°C (±0.75%)
Diode check
Triode check
Continuity test (audible)
Power source: AAA (1.5V) x 2
Dimension: 190 x 88.5 x 27.5mm
Weight: approx. 320g (including battery)