Rank #10 in Best Digital Multimeter 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Number That Doesn't Measure Anything
AstroAI 2000-Count Multimeter for DIY and Home Checks
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The AstroAI AM33B is the cheapest meter in this guide at £11.99 and it sits tenth of ten — but it is comfortably the most-reviewed product in the whole article. Its listing carries 55,860 ratings at 4.6 out of 5, which is more than the next two meters here combined (22,442 + 19,497 = 41,939). The breakdown shown on the listing runs from 75 five-star ratings down to 2 one-star ones.
What the meter actually does is narrower than that number suggests. It is a 2000-count unit: AC/DC voltage, DC current, resistance and diode test, plus dedicated battery modes for 1.5V, 9V and 12V, a backlit LCD, data hold, auto shutoff, a continuity buzzer and a CAT III 300V rating. There is no AC current range in the feature list, and no capacitance, frequency or temperature range anywhere in the listing. The listing also disagrees with itself on colour: the title says Black, the specification table says Red. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from our own testing.
How those 55,860 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £11.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 55,860 ratings |
| Display counts | 2000 (as stated in the product title) |
| Measurement range | AC/DC voltage, DC current, resistance, diode — no AC current listed |
| Colour | Red in the specification table; Black in the product title (as listed) |
| Safety rating | CAT III 300V (as listed) |
| Weight and dimensions | 150 g; 7.7 x 13.4 x 3.7 cm |
| Rating breakdown (as listed) | 75 five-star, 18 four-star, 4 three-star, 1 two-star, 2 one-star |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Brilliant bit of kit for the price, works straight out the box. Does exactly the same as much more expensive models. Can't knock it so far.”
Verified purchase“Used this to test my car battery and alternator and worked perfectly.”
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
Does the AstroAI AM33B measure AC current?
No. The listing's feature list names AC/DC voltage, DC current, resistance and diode only, and AC current is not among them.
What colour is it?
The listing contradicts itself: the product title says Black while the specification table lists the colour as Red. The model number is AM33B.
How many ratings does it have?
55,860 ratings at 4.6 out of 5, which is more than the next two meters in this guide combined (22,442 + 19,497).
Can it test batteries?
Yes. The AstroAI listing includes 1.5V, 9V and 12V battery test modes, and the 1.5V and 9V modes automatically detect and display battery status.
What is included in the box?
1 x multimeter, 1 x pair of test leads and 1 x user manual. The listing states that batteries are included.
Does it have a backlit screen?
Yes, the listing describes an LCD backlit screen, along with data hold, auto shutoff and a continuity buzzer.
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