The Best Entry-Level Oscilloscope – Meet Hantek’s DSO2000 Series Oscilloscopes
If you’ve been hunting for a first “proper” scope that won’t gut the budget but still does real work on the bench here in NZ, Hantek’s DSO2000 series is a bit of a gem. It hits that sweet spot: modern UI, sensible bandwidth, deep enough memory, and handy extras like serial decoding and a built-in waveform generator on some models – all at a price that still leaves room for a pie and a V from the petrol station on the way back to the workshop.
You may have set eyes on the Jaycar oscilloscope which seems to look quite familiar. Can’t help but wonder if it’s a re-badged Hantek. Draw your own conclusions, eh. 😉
Bandwidth & speed: 100–150 MHz models with up to 1 GSa/s real-time sampling – plenty for most embedded, power-electronics, and RF-adjacent tasks you’ll see at entry level.
2 Channels
Memory depth: 8 Mpts so you can actually zoom into captured events instead of squinting at a dozen samples and guessing.
Decent memory depth
Screen & interface: 7-inch, 800×480 colour display with straightforward menus and dedicated knobs per channel.
Crisp 7inch colour display
Serial decode & triggers: Built-in triggering/decoding for UART/RS-232, I²C, SPI, CAN, LIN plus 14 trigger modes – genuinely useful in the real world.
Serial decoding
Arb/function generator (D-models): A 25 MHz 1-channel generator on D-variants – perfect for stimulus/response without a second box.
Hantek’s DSO2000 series is a smart pick for kiwi hobbyists and small labs: practical, well-featured, and not scary on the wallet. We stock them here at Keystone Labs!
Hantek DSO2000 Series Dual Channel Digital Oscilloscopes
The Hantek DSO2000 Series Oscilloscopes are great all-rounders for the bench. We’ve used the DSO2C10 for audio repairs, power supply troubleshooting, and general electronics work, and it handles everything smoothly. The decent bandwidth and 1GSa/s sampling rate are more than enough for most hobby and light professional tasks.
It’s compact, easy to use, and the screen is crisp and responsive. Built-in serial decoding and USB connectivity are nice extras at this price point. For everyday tinkering, repairs, and testing, it’s a reliable and affordable scope that gets the job done.
