BM786 Multimeter

Wanted a high quality multimeter for a affordable price and it was just a fluke one day when I watched a video online learning about this amazing multimeter option. All the features for 1/3 the cost. Very accurate and has specs better than I expected. Super great flexible Thick Multimeter Leads/Probes. Very happy with this purchase. VERY HAPPY!!! ... and Yes you can use 1.2V 1100mAh NIMH AAA rechargeable batteries in this multimeter according to the video, and I tested them and 1.2V 1100mAh NIMH purchased on Amazon work great, and with NIMH no worries of corrosion that you could suffer with Alkaline AAA 1.5V batteries.

Very well built and a great size for mobility and to throw in bag. Not big hunk like the Brymen 869s, and not as small as the 235. Works well on the bench and on the go. Very useful feature set for electronics as well as around the house (appliances, home wiring). It has some features like their beep-lit feature that I appreciate for diode and continuity. I especially appreciate the long time out for the back light, thank you! A minor thing I miss that I wish it had was a loZ mode like its big brother the 789 (realistically I would rarely need the feature...but it is good to have). The meter is well laid out and I found it very intuitive with minimal use of the manual. If you need the manual, you are in luck as it is succinct and well written. Leads are very good quality as well. Good value for the money. Unlike a lot of cheaper multimeters this one also has nice safety features (properly fused and jack alert...i.e. you plug into an amps jack while in a voltage range). Highly recommend.

I purchased this beast of a handheld multimeter to assist me at work, where some of my duties include PCB/Circuit design. I can say without a doubt, this is better than the Fluke 115. We have a 115 at work as well, but I have never really cared for that model and it lacks a lot of the features which the BM786 has. If the 115 wasn't a Fluke branded meter, that thing would be $50 or less (instead it is $170).Literally everything about this meter is better than the Fluke 115, from the 60k count RMS accuracy, to the ability to read micro amps, it's just an amazing multimeter for $175. I was shocked when I learned that this meter has a higher RMS count than my benchtop $270 Tenma 72-1020! If you wanted the features of this BM786 in a Fluke branded meter, you'd be dropping $500-$1000.The accuracy and stability of readings are top notch, the screen is very easy to read, the indication piezo is sufficiently loud (maybe too loud), it feels good in the hand and should survive a lot of abuse, it has the ability to store readings, it will alert you if you connect to the wrong terminals for the mode of the meter, it has a smartly designed battery tray and I could go on and on.After using it for a few months I absolutely love it! Thanks for designing such a fantastic multimeter EEV Blog!

I have been using an Extech EX330 DMM for about 5 years. The EX330 is an entry-level electronics-oriented DMM. It works well and is sensibly priced.But this BM786 multimeter is a step up in every respect. It is also physically about twice the size.This special-label version of the Brymen BM786 model is exclusively available through Dave Jones' EEVBlog. Brymen also has a couple other models in the series -- the BM785 and BM789. This BM786 adds higher quality electrical probes, a temperature probe and a conductance (nS) feature beyond what comes with the BM785. The BM789 adds AutoV LoZ, dBm, a second temperature probe, and 100MHz bandwidth. (These other Brymen DMMs are not readily available from US retailers, but you can maybe find them internationally.)Compared to my previous entry-level DMM, the implementation of every function on the BM786 is just more thought out and transforms the DMM into a collection of more useful features -- ranging, auto hold, true-RMS, min-max-avg record, "crest" (peak-peak), delta etc.The BM786 seems very tough. This EEVBlog version comes in a royal blue armored silicone case. (Normally Bryman DMMS are red). There are slots in the case to hold the included probes for one-handed operation.The device uses 3x AAA batteries (included) and has a backlight feature and large, high-contrast LCD screen. The backlight will turn off after 16 minutes. The device also has an auto-power-off 30 minute timer that can be overridden by holding the "Select" button when switched on. (Auto-power-off is also disabled when recording.)Make sure you read the downloadable PDF manual from front to back to learn all the important details that will make your use of this meter much easier.Most importantly, I'm supporting EEVBlog in a small way with the purchase of this product.Thank you Dave!

What can I say. It's a quality multimeter that does the business and does it well. Accurate and reliable. What more could I ask for?

These are on par with brand names. One of the only Asian brands that meets the category ratings listed on the product. This means you can be sure it is safe in case of accidentally measuring line voltage on the current range or measuring voltage on a coil that creates high voltage back EMF. If you know anything about electronics you will know that these meters are of the highest quality. The accuracy is spot on all ranges. I love the fact that it supports the EEVblog. This is one of the very few ways to get a quality Brymen meter in the USA and the only way to get this model 786. If you are looking for a quality meter then look no further. Check out the EEVblog forum for details about this meter and many more.

So far, everything is fine~

I love this meter! It's so much more precise and accurate than my old chineese meter that I have. The mode select is so satisfying to click. The screen is very easy to read, the display is big enough for me to quickly glance and see everything I need. The blacklight is bright and a nice color too!