Fluke Fluke 179 vs 77-4 Digital Multimeters

Comparison of the Fluke 179 and 77-4 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 77-4 is an affordable digital multimeter that improves on the original 70 series. The multimeter has a large backlight display that makes working in darkers areas a possibility and measures a wide 1000 V range with 0.3% accuracy.

Feature / Model	179	77-4
Application	Field Service	Field Service
AC/DC Amps	Yes	Yes
Frequency	Yes	Yes
Capacitance	Yes	Yes
Temperature	No	No
Diode Testing	Yes	Yes
LoZ (ghost voltage detection)	No	No
VoltAlert^TM (non-contact AC voltage detection)	No	No

Multimeters

Model	Fluke 77-4	Fluke 179
Product	INDUSTRIAL MULTIMETER, 1000V CAT III	Fluke 179 ESFP True-RMS AC/DC Digital Multimeter, 1000V with Analog Bargraph,...
Rating	(3)	(34)
Price
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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	No	Yes
Maximum Voltage AC	1000 V	1000 V
Resolution AC Volts	1 V (1000 mV)	0.1 mV
Maximum Voltage DC	1000 V	1000 V
Resolution DC Volts	1 V (1000 mV)	0.1 mV
Maximum Current AC	10 A	10 A
Minimum Current AC	60 mA	0.01 mA
Resolution AC Current	0.01 A (10 mA)	0.01 mA
Maximum Current DC	10 A	10 A
Minimum Current DC	60.00 mA	0.01 mA
Resolution DC Current	0.01 mA	0.01 mA
Basic Accuracy V DC	0.3 % + 1	0.09 Basic Accuracy V DC ± (0.09%+2)
# Digit Display	3.75	3.75
Counts	6000 .	6000 .
Backlight	Yes	Yes
Manual/Autoranging	Both	Both
Decibels	No	No
Resistance	Yes	Yes
Frequency	Yes	Yes
Capacitance	Yes	Yes
Temperature	No	Yes
Diode Testing	Yes	Yes
CAT Rating	IV	IV
CAT Voltage	1,000 V, 600 V	1,000 V, 600 V
Intrinsically Safe	No	No
Peak Hold	No	No
Overload Protector	Yes	Yes
Kelvin 4-Wire Measurement Capability	No	No
Wireless Display	No	No
Data Hold	Yes	Yes
Low-Pass Filter	No	No
Test Equipment General Attributes
Unique Features	•Large display •Backlight for work in dim areas •Min / Max to record signal fluctuations •Ergonomic overmolded housing with integrated probe holders •Free your hands with the optional TPAK magnetic hanger •Auto and Manual ranging •Meets Measurement Category 1000 V CAT III and Category IV 600 V safety standards	•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		1 LIMITED LIFETIME (1 YEARS)
Warranty Details	N/A	Limited Lifetime Warranty
Safety Approval	CSA, UL	CSA, UL
Interfaces I/O	Analog Output, Analog Input
Product Weight	0.93 LBS	420 GRAMS (0.926 LBS)
Product Height	1.69 IN	1.69 IN
Product Length	7.28 IN	7.28 IN
Product Width	3.54 IN	3.54 IN
Data Logging	No	No
ECCN Number	3A992	N/A
Calibration Included	None	Factory Calibration
Battery Type	9v	9v
Power Supply Voltage	Battery Powered	Battery Powered
Country of Origin	United States	United States
UPC	095969365239	N/A