Digital multimeters have clear LCD readouts and do continuity testing. Some digital multimeters also feature auto-ranging and overload protection and other advantages analog multimeters lack.

So far, all the multimeters highlighted on this best multimeter list have been of the digital persuasion. If you're old school and prefer an analog indicator, this is the multimeter for you.

The Klein Tools MM320KIT Digital Multimeter Electrical Test Kit, for example, includes a separate receptacle tester for evaluating both standard and GFCI outlets.

Analog multimeter vs digital multimeter Both types of meters are great devices that provide quality measurements in similar ways but still have a few differences.

Photo 1. The digital multimeter (DMM) is the most commonly used type of multimeter. This DMM has a removable display for safety and can be used for various measurements, including AC and DC voltage ...

Digital and analog multimeters are the latest additions to Waytek's expanding line of electrical wiring supplies. These new multimeters are electronic ...

The best digital multimeters allow users to trace electrical faults to diagnosis and repair problems with their vehicles.

The first digital multimeter was introduced in the late 1970s, and has proven much more accurate and reliable than the old needle-based analog meters.

Digital meters are generally more widely used, but there are times when analog is the way to go, and hybrids can provide a “best of both worlds” option.