Fluke Fluke 87-5 vs 88-5

What is the difference between the Fluke 87.5 and Fluke 88-5

Top Features

Fluke 87-5
List Price $429.99
Display Counts 6,000
20,000 in high-resolution mode
Display Digits 3-1/2
4-1/2 in high-resolution mode
Basic DC Voltage Accuracy 0.05%
AC/DC Voltage Up to 1000V
AC/DC Amps Up to 20A
Frequency Yes
Capacitance Yes
Temperature Yes
Diode Test Yes
Safety Rating CAT III 1000V
CAT IV 600V
Warranty Limited Lifetime
Fluke 88-5
List Price $499.99
Display Counts 6,000
20,000 in high-resolution mode
Display Digits 3-1/2
4-1/2 in high-resolution mode
Basic DC Voltage Accuracy 0.1%
AC/DC Voltage Up to 1000V
AC/DC Amps Up to 20A
Frequency Yes
Capacitance Yes
Temperature Yes
Diode Test Yes
Safety Rating CAT III 1000V
CAT IV 600V
Warranty Limited Lifetime

Comparison Summary

The Fluke 87-5 (also written as 87-V or 87V) is a True-RMS Multimeter while the Fluke 88-5 (also written 88-V and 88V) is an Automotive Multimeter. Both are equipped with a large 6,000 count displays featuring bright white LED backlights for easy viewing in any environment. Each meter features a high resolution mode which allows for a display count up to 20,000 counts with 4-1/2 digits. Each meter is capable of measuring resistance, continuity, frequency, and capacitance.

There are many other similarities between these two meters. Both can measure up to 1000V and 20A AC/DC. Both meters also support temperature measurement and diode testing. Both meters also have the same CAT III 1000V and CAT IV 600V safety ratings as well as a 1 meter drop test and IP30 ingress protection rating. Both also have a limited lifetime warranty.

The meters do differ in basic DC accuracy - the 87-5 is accurate to 0.05% while the 88-5 is accurate to 0.1%. The other differences between the two concern special features. The 88-5 is designed as an automotive multimeter and includes some features specifically for this application including millisecond pulse width measurements for fuel injectors and RPM measurements with the included inductive pickup.

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ModelFluke 87-5Fluke 88-5
Product87-V INDUSTRIAL TRUE RMS MULTIMETER88V AUTOMOTIVE MULTIMETER
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Multimeters

StyleHand-HeldHand-Held
Measures AC VYesYes
Measures DC VYesYes
Measures AC AYesYes
Measures DC AYesYes
True RMSYesNo
Maximum Voltage AC1000 V1000 V
Resolution AC Volts0.1 mV1 V (1000 mV)
Maximum Voltage DC1000 V1000 V
Resolution DC Volts0.1 mV1 V (1000 mV)
Maximum Current AC10 A 10 A
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