Volmate DMM Review ( model VOL880 )

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this product for free so that I could provide product feedback to the company and post a product review. I was not required to write a positive review and I do not rate products higher than they should have been. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's requirements.

I recently received a Volmate digital multimeter ( model VOL880 ) for a product review. In addition to the meter itself, two probes (red/black) were included.

The meter can be used to measure the following:

- DC and AC voltage ( up to 600V )
- Resistance (200Ohm-2000K Ohm range)
- It can also test things like continuity, diodes and transistors

You have to manually set the ranges using the dial, so it isn’t as convenient as an autoranging meter but manual ones typically cost less than autoranging meters.

For real world tests, I used the meter to measure various voltages on supplies and batteries that I had -- the meter seemed to work fine.  The “hold” button is useful if you are logging your data and need to write down your measurements, and the backlight helps you see the screen clearly.  The backlight stays on for a few seconds before turning off, but the hold button doesn’t change the display until you press it again.

So far the meter works, I will update this review if I run into any issues.

Bottom line: If you are looking for digital multimeter for hobby use, and don’t mind having to manually set the range this is a nice option.