Rank #8 in Best Digital Multimeter 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Number That Doesn't Measure Anything
Amazon Basics 6000-Count True RMS Multimeter, IP67
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Eighth in this guide, the Amazon Basics DT-9561 is the 6,000-count True RMS meter listed at £23.02. At 4.7 out of 5 it shares the highest rating in the line-up, and at 398 ratings it is one of the least-reviewed meters here. The listing claims CATIV 600V and IP67, describes a low pass filter (VFD) function, max/min, relative and data hold, and bundles a Type K temperature probe, test leads, a 9V battery, a carrying case and a user manual.
The number that does not hold together on this page is the rating count. The header shows 4.7 out of 5 from 398 ratings, while the star breakdown beneath it adds up to 100 — 82 five-star, 13 four-star, 3 three-star and one each at two and one star. That breakdown averages 4.74, so it agrees with the 4.7 headline, but it accounts for 298 fewer ratings than the same page claims. IP67 is the second figure that lives only in the title: the specification table lists CE, FCC and RoHS, and its only waterproof item is a plug for the jack. Everything here is taken from the Amazon Basics DT-9561 listing and its customer reviews; we have not tested this meter ourselves.
How those 398 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £23.02 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 398 ratings |
| Counts | Up to 6,000 (Style Name: "6000 Count") |
| Functions listed | True RMS, CATIV 600V, low pass filter (VFD), max/min, relative and data hold |
| Temperature measurement | Built-in thermometer, Type K probe included |
| IP rating | IP67 stated in the title; no IP field in the specification table |
| Star breakdown | 82 five-star out of 100 ratings shown, against 398 ratings in the header |
| Best Sellers Rank | 13,120 in DIY & Tools; 20 in Multi Testers |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Really good quality, actually worth a lot more than what is currently being sold for. It's solid, IP rated, dial has a good heavy click sound when rotated. This is definitely a professional grade instrument, being an electrician myself for over 20 years I've had a few quite expensive ones, but this is my favourite, just love it actually. Really happy”
Verified purchase“Fantastic value multimeter, it looks and feels really sturdy and has a nice grippy feel.The screen is really bright and easy to read, the cables feel really good quality also comes with temperature probe. Fuses and the battery are easy to change.For £28 all in I am very impressed.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Digital Multimeter 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Number That Doesn't Measure Anything.
Questions people ask
What does the Amazon Basics DT-9561 measure?
The first bullet describes it as a handheld digital multimeter for voltage and frequency measurements; the title and later bullets add True RMS, CATIV 600V, a low pass filter (VFD) function, max/min, relative and data hold, and Type K temperature measurement.
How many counts does the Amazon Basics DT-9561 have?
The listing says it counts up to 6,000, and its Style Name field reads "6000 Count".
Does it come with a temperature probe?
Yes. The Amazon Basics DT-9561 includes a Type K temperature probe, along with test leads, a 9V battery, a carrying case, a waterproof plug for the jack and a user manual.
Is the Amazon Basics DT-9561 waterproof?
The title says IP67 and the included components mention a waterproof plug for the jack, but the specification table carries no IP field of its own — it lists CE, FCC and RoHS instead.
How is the Amazon Basics DT-9561 rated by buyers?
4.7 out of 5 from 398 ratings. The star breakdown on the same page adds up to 100 ratings, 82 of them five-star.
How much does the Amazon Basics DT-9561 cost?
The listed price is £23.02. One reviewer says they paid £28 all in.
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