Fluke Fluke 179 vs 289 Digital Multimeters

Comparison of the Fluke 179 and 289 Digital Multimeters:

Fluke 179 is the top of the line offering in the popular 170 series, able to measure frequency, capacitance, and resistance as well as tempurature in both F and C, all on a 6000 count display for better resolution.

Fluke 289 is the top of the line handheld multimeter on the market, with a 50,000 count display, usb interface, advanced datalogging, and many other features not found on other models.

Feature / Model	179	289
Application	Field Service	Field Service
AC/DC Amps	Yes	Yes
Frequency	Yes	Yes
Capacitance	Yes	Yes
Temperature	No	Yes
Diode Testing	Yes	Yes
LoZ (ghost voltage detection)	No	Yes
VoltAlert^TM (non-contact AC voltage detection)	No	No

Multimeters

Model	Fluke 289	Fluke 179
Product	Fluke 289 True-RMS Industrial Logging Digital Multimeter with TrendCapture	Fluke 179 ESFP True-RMS AC/DC Digital Multimeter, 1000V with Analog Bargraph,...
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Style	Hand-Held	Hand-Held
Measures AC V	Yes	Yes
Measures DC V	Yes	Yes
Measures AC A	Yes	Yes
Measures DC A	Yes	Yes
True RMS	Yes	Yes
Maximum Voltage AC	1000 V	1000 V
Resolution AC Volts	1 uV (0.001 mV)	0.1 mV
Maximum Voltage DC	1000 V	1000 V
Resolution DC Volts	1 uV (0.001 mV)	0.1 mV
Maximum Current AC	10 A	10 A
Minimum Current AC	0.01 uA (0.00001 mA)	0.01 mA
Resolution AC Current	0.01 uA (0.00001 mA)	0.01 mA
Maximum Current DC	10 A	10 A
Minimum Current DC	0.01 uA (0.00001 mA)	0.01 mA
Resolution DC Current	0.01 uA (0.00001 mA)	0.01 mA
Basic Accuracy V DC	.025%	0.09 Basic Accuracy V DC ± (0.09%+2)
# Digit Display	4.5	3.75
Counts	50000 .	6000 .
Backlight	Yes	Yes
Manual/Autoranging	Both	Both
Decibels	Yes	No
Resistance	Yes	Yes
Frequency	Yes	Yes
Capacitance	Yes	Yes
Temperature	Yes	Yes
Diode Testing	Yes	Yes
CAT Rating	IV	IV
CAT Voltage	1,000 V	1,000 V, 600 V
Intrinsically Safe	No	No
Peak Hold	Yes	No
Overload Protector	Yes	Yes
Kelvin 4-Wire Measurement Capability	No	No
Wireless Display	No	No
Data Hold	Yes	Yes
Low-Pass Filter	Yes	No
Test Equipment General Attributes
Unique Features	Drop tested to 3 meters. Logging function with TrendCapture. Log data continuously for over 200 hours storing up to 10,000 readings. Low impedance voltage function prevents false readings due to “ghost voltage.” Low Pass Filter for accurate voltage and frequency measurements on adjustable speed motor drives.	•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
Warranty	10 YEARS	1 LIMITED LIFETIME (1 YEARS)
Warranty Details	Limited lifetime warranty, Limited Lifetime Warranty	Limited Lifetime Warranty
Safety Approval	CSA	CSA, UL
Interfaces I/O	IR
Storage	Internal Memory	N/A
Product Weight	1.6 LBS	420 GRAMS (0.926 LBS)
Product Height	4.53 IN	1.69 IN
Product Length	3.94 IN	7.28 IN
Product Width	1.08 IN	3.54 IN
Data Logging	Yes	No
Calibration Included	Factory Calibration	Factory Calibration
Battery Type	AAA	9v
Power Supply Voltage	Battery Powered	Battery Powered
Country of Origin	United States	United States
UPC	095969417860	N/A