Fluke Fluke 175 vs 177 v 179 Multimeter Comparison

Fluke 170 Series Comparison of the Fluke 175 vs Fluke 177 vs 179 Multimeter:

The 175 is the base model
Fluke 177 and 179 have a back light display
The 179 comes with a thermocouple probe (the 80bk-a)
This is a K type beaded probe used for general purpose measurements

Key Points:
Made in the USA! These are made in Evertt Wasington
TRMS measurements
Lifetime Warranty
Tough!! You get what you pay for. This meter is one tough multimeter.

Multimeters

Model	Fluke 179/EDA2 KIT-B	Fluke 177 PRO TE	Fluke 179/61 KIT	Fluke 177	Fluke 179/EDA2 KIT	Fluke 179	Fluke 175 PRO TE	Fluke 175	Fluke 179 HD
Product	ELECTRONICS DMM AND DELUXE ACCESSORY COMBO KIT - Open Box Unit -...	TRMS Multimeter with Backlight Includes Soft Case and Magnetic Hanging Strap	IND DMM AND INFRARED THERMOMETER COMBO KIT	Fluke 177 ESFP True-RMS AC/DC Digital Multimeter, 1000V with Analog Bargraph and Backlight	ELECTRONICS DMM AND DELUXE ACCESSORY COMBO KIT	Fluke 179 ESFP True-RMS AC/DC Digital Multimeter, 1000V with Analog Bargraph,...	TRMS MULTIMETER (ENG, SP, FR, POR) Soft case and magnetic hanging strap	Fluke 175 ESFP True-RMS AC/DC Digital Multimeter, 1000V	TRMS MULTIMETER with Multipurpose Hard Case
Rating	(0)	(172)	(2)	(11)	(26)	(34)	(166)	(6)	(40)
Price
In Stock
Style	Hand-Held	Hand-Held	Hand-Held	Hand-Held	Hand-Held	Hand-Held	Hand-Held	Hand-Held	Hand-Held
Measures AC V	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Measures DC V	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Measures AC A	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Measures DC A	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
True RMS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Maximum Voltage AC	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V
Resolution AC Volts	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV
Maximum Voltage DC	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V	1000 V
Resolution DC Volts	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV	0.1 mV
Maximum Current AC	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A
Minimum Current AC	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA
Resolution AC Current	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA
Maximum Current DC	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A	10 A
Minimum Current DC	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA
Resolution DC Current	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA	0.01 mA
Basic Accuracy V DC	0.09 Basic Accuracy V DC ± (0.09%+2)	0.09	0.09 Basic Accuracy V DC ± (0.09%+2)	0.09	0.09 Basic Accuracy V DC ± (0.09%+2)	0.09 Basic Accuracy V DC ± (0.09%+2)	0.15	0.15	0.09 Basic Accuracy V DC ± (0.09%+2)
# Digit Display	3.75	3.75	3.75	3.75	3.75	3.75	3.75	3.75	3.75
Counts	6000 .	6000 . Counts Updates 4 x second	6000 .	6000 . Counts Updates 4 x second	6000 .	6000 .	6000 . Counts Updates 4 x second	6000 . Counts Updates 4 x second	6000 .
Backlight	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Manual/Autoranging	Both	Both	Both	Both	Both	Both	Both	Both	Both
Decibels	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Resistance	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Frequency	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Capacitance	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Temperature	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes
Diode Testing	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
CAT Rating	IV	IV	IV	IV	IV	IV	IV	IV	IV
CAT Voltage	1,000 V, 600 V	1,000 V, 600 V	1,000 V, 600 V	1,000 V, 600 V	1,000 V, 600 V	1,000 V, 600 V	1,000 V, 600 V	1,000 V, 600 V	1,000 V, 600 V
Intrinsically Safe	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Peak Hold	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Overload Protector	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Kelvin 4-Wire Measurement Capability	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Wireless Display	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Data Hold	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low-Pass Filter	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Thermometers/IR Thermometers
IR Temperature Max			525 F
IR Temperature Min			0 F
Field View Ratio (Spot Ratio)			8:1
Accuracy			-1 to 275°C (30 to 525°F) ±2% of reading or ±2°C (±3.5°F), whichever is greater -18 to -1°C (0 to 30°F) ±3°C (±5°F)
Laser Pointer			Yes
Emissivity Adjustable			No Emissivity Adjustable Fixed at 0.95
Alarm			No
Max./Min.			No
Memory Recall			No
Thermocouple Input			No
Test Equipment General Attributes
Unique Features	•Manual and automatic ranging •Display Hold and Auto Hold •Frequency and capacitance measurements •Resistance, continuity and diode measurements •Temperature measurements (179) •Min-max-average recording •Closed case calibration through front panel •Ergonomic case with integrated protective holster	•Manual and automatic ranging •Display Hold and Auto Hold •Frequency and capacitance measurements •Resistance, continuity and diode measurements •Min-max-average recording •Closed case calibration through front panel •Ergonomic case with integrated protective holster	Fluke 179 True-rms Digital Multimeter •Manual and automatic ranging •Display Hold and Auto Hold •Frequency and capacitance measurements •Resistance, continuity and diode measurements •Temperature measurements (179) •Min-max-average recording •Closed case calibration through front panel •Ergonomic case with integrated protective holster Fluke 61 IR Thermometer •Bright laser beam provides easy targeting •Display clearly supplies data at a glance •Shock-absorbing holster increases ruggedness •0.2 °C (0. 5 °F) resolution up to 275 °C (525 °F) •Backlight illuminates the screen in the dark •Automatic sleep mode after 7 seconds extends battery life •Alkaline batteries provide 4000 typical measurements	•Manual and automatic ranging •Display Hold and Auto Hold •Frequency and capacitance measurements •Resistance, continuity and diode measurements •Min-max-average recording •Closed case calibration through front panel •Ergonomic case with integrated protective holster	•Manual and automatic ranging •Display Hold and Auto Hold •Frequency and capacitance measurements •Resistance, continuity and diode measurements •Temperature measurements (179) •Min-max-average recording •Closed case calibration through front panel •Ergonomic case with integrated protective holster	•Manual and automatic ranging •Display Hold and Auto Hold •Frequency and capacitance measurements •Resistance, continuity and diode measurements •Temperature measurements (179) •Min-max-average recording •Closed case calibration through front panel •Ergonomic case with integrated protective holster	•Manual and automatic ranging •Display Hold and Auto Hold •Frequency and capacitance measurements •Resistance, continuity and diode measurements •Min-max-average recording •Closed case calibration through front panel •Ergonomic case with integrated protective holster	•Manual and automatic ranging •Display Hold and Auto Hold •Frequency and capacitance measurements •Resistance, continuity and diode measurements •Min-max-average recording •Closed case calibration through front panel •Ergonomic case with integrated protective holster	•Manual and automatic ranging •Display Hold and Auto Hold •Frequency and capacitance measurements •Resistance, continuity and diode measurements •Temperature measurements (179) •Min-max-average recording •Closed case calibration through front panel •Ergonomic case with integrated protective holster
Safety Approval	CSA, UL	CSA, UL	CSA, UL	CSA, UL	CSA, UL	CSA, UL	CSA, UL	CSA, UL	CSA, UL
Interfaces I/O	Analog Output, Analog Input	Analog Output, Analog Input	Analog Output, Analog Input	Analog Output, Analog Input	Analog Output, Analog Input		Analog Output, Analog Input	Analog Output, Analog Input
Data Logging	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Calibration Included	Factory Calibration	Factory Calibration	Factory Calibration	Factory Calibration	Factory Calibration	Factory Calibration	Factory Calibration	Factory Calibration	Factory Calibration
Battery Type	9v	9v	N/A	9v	9v	9v	9v	9v	9v
Power Supply Voltage	Battery Powered	Battery Powered	Battery Powered	Battery Powered	Battery Powered	Battery Powered	Battery Powered	Battery Powered	Battery Powered
Warranty	7 YEARS	1 LIFETIME (1 YEARS)	7 YEARS	1 LIMITED LIFETIME (1 YEARS)	7 YEARS	1 LIMITED LIFETIME (1 YEARS)	1 LIFETIME (1 YEARS)	1 LIMITED LIFETIME (1 YEARS)	1 LIFETIME (1 YEARS)
Warranty Details	1 Lifetime		1 Lifetime	Limited Lifetime Warranty	1 Lifetime	Limited Lifetime Warranty		Limited Lifetime Warranty
Product Weight	420 GRAMS (0.926 LBS)	420 GRAMS (0.926 LBS)	420 GRAMS (0.926 LBS)	420 GRAMS (0.926 LBS)	420 GRAMS (0.926 LBS)	420 GRAMS (0.926 LBS)	0.93 LBS	0.93 LBS	420 GRAMS (0.926 LBS)
Product Height	1.69 IN	1.69 IN	1.69 IN	1.69 IN	1.69 IN	1.69 IN	1.69 IN	1.69 IN	1.69 IN
Product Length	7.28 IN	7.28 IN	7.28 IN	7.28 IN	7.28 IN	7.28 IN	7.28 IN	7.28 IN	7.28 IN
Product Width	3.54 IN	3.54 IN	3.54 IN	3.54 IN	3.54 IN	3.54 IN	3.54 IN	3.54 IN	3.54 IN
Shipping Weight	4.50 LBS	1.7 LBS	4.51 LBS				1.7 LBS		1.7 LBS
Country of Origin	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States	United States
Shipping Height	3.5 IN	3.5 IN	4.49 IN				3.5 IN		3.5 IN
Shipping Length	10.98 IN	10.98 IN	14.49 IN				10.98 IN		10.98 IN
Shipping Width	6.5 IN	6.5 IN	9.02 IN				6.5 IN		6.5 IN