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Top 10 Hobby Oscilloscopes in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Rigol DHO924S 250 MHz 12-bit Oscilloscope
Direct answer

The Rigol DHO924S is the best hobby oscilloscope in 2027: 250 MHz of bandwidth, 12 Bit resolution, 1.25 GSa/s and 50 Mpts of memory on 4 channels at $899.00. The Rigol DHO802 is the best value at $329.00, and the FNIRSI DPOS350P has the lowest published price at $279.99.

At a glance

#PickPriceBest for
1Rigol DHO924S 250 MHz 12-bit Oscilloscope$899.00Hobbyists who want the highest bandwidth and deepest memory in a 12-bit four-channel bench scope
2Siglent SDS824X HD 200 MHz 12-bit Oscilloscope$839Builders who want the highest sample rate and the deepest per-channel memory here
3Rigol DHO814 100 MHz 4-channel 12-bit Oscilloscope$549.00Hobbyists who want four 12-bit channels at 100 MHz for under $600
4Rigol DHO802 70 MHz 2-channel 12-bit Oscilloscope$329.00First-time buyers who want a 12-bit bench scope at the lowest price of any Rigol on this list
5Micsig MHO14-200N 12-bit Tablet OscilloscopeNot publishedField and bench users who want a battery-powered 12-bit tablet scope
6FNIRSI DPOS350P 350 MHz Tablet Oscilloscope$279.99Budget buyers who want the lowest published price and the highest bandwidth figure on the list
7Hantek DSO2D15 150 MHz Oscilloscope with Waveform GeneratorNot publishedBench users who want a classic knob-and-handle scope with a built-in 25MHz waveform generator
8Keysight EDUX1052G InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series OscilloscopeUS$ 996 (list)Students and teachers who want an InfiniiVision scope with a built-in 20 MHz function generator
9Digilent Analog Discovery 3 USB Oscilloscope$379.00Students and makers who want a USB instrument with a scope, generator and logic analyzer in one unit
10PicoScope 2000 Series USB OscilloscopeNot publishedLaptop-bag users who want a USB-powered scope that fits in a pocket

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Rigol DHO924S 250 MHz 12-bit Oscilloscope
Best value
Rigol DHO802 70 MHz 2-channel 12-bit Oscilloscope
Lowest price
FNIRSI DPOS350P 350 MHz Tablet Oscilloscope
Deepest memory per channel
Siglent SDS824X HD 200 MHz 12-bit Oscilloscope
Best USB scope
Digilent Analog Discovery 3 USB Oscilloscope

The ranking

1

Rigol DHO924S 250 MHz 12-bit Oscilloscope

Rigol DHO924S 250 MHz 12-bit Oscilloscope
Answrs VerdictThe 250 MHz 12-bit bench pick.
Price: $899.00Bandwidth: 250 MHzVertical resolution: 12 BitReal-time sample rate: 1.25 GSa/sMax memory depth: 50 MptsAnalog channels: 4

The Rigol DHO924S lists 250 MHz of bandwidth, 12 Bit vertical resolution, a 1.25 GSa/s real-time sample rate and 50 Mpts of memory depth on 4 analog channels. Rigol’s DHO900 page lists it at $899.00.

Go ifHobbyists who want the highest bandwidth and deepest memory in a 12-bit four-channel bench scope
Skip ifYou want the lowest price on the list
Why #1 over #2: Its 250 MHz is more bandwidth than the Siglent SDS824X HD’s 200 MHz.
2

Siglent SDS824X HD 200 MHz 12-bit Oscilloscope

Siglent SDS824X HD 200 MHz 12-bit Oscilloscope
Answrs VerdictThe 2 GSa/s, 100 Mpts pick.
Price: $839Bandwidth: 200 MHzChannels: 4Real time sampling rate: 2 GSa/sMemory depth: 100 Mpts/chVertical resolution: 12-bit

The Siglent SDS824X HD lists 200 MHz, 4 channels, a 2 GSa/s real time sampling rate and 100 Mpts/ch of memory, with 12-bit resolution. Siglent’s page lists it at $839.

Go ifBuilders who want the highest sample rate and the deepest per-channel memory here
Skip ifYou want 250 MHz of bandwidth
Why #2 over #3: Its 2 GSa/s sample rate is above the Rigol DHO814’s 1.25 GSa/s.
3

Rigol DHO814 100 MHz 4-channel 12-bit Oscilloscope

Rigol DHO814 100 MHz 4-channel 12-bit Oscilloscope
Answrs VerdictThe four-channel 12-bit midrange pick.
Price: $549.00Bandwidth: 100 MHzAnalog channels: 4Vertical resolution: 12 BitReal-time sample rate: 1.25 GSa/sMax memory depth: 25 Mpts

The Rigol DHO814 lists 100 MHz, 4 analog channels, 12 Bit resolution, a 1.25 GSa/s real-time sample rate and 25 Mpts of memory depth. Rigol’s DHO800 page lists it at $549.00.

Go ifHobbyists who want four 12-bit channels at 100 MHz for under $600
Skip ifYou need more than 25 Mpts of memory
Why #3 over #4: It has 4 channels, against the 2 channels of the Rigol DHO802.
4

Rigol DHO802 70 MHz 2-channel 12-bit Oscilloscope

Rigol DHO802 70 MHz 2-channel 12-bit Oscilloscope
Answrs VerdictThe entry-price 12-bit pick.
Price: $329.00Bandwidth: 70 MHzAnalog channels: 2Vertical resolution: 12 BitReal-time sample rate: 1.25 GSa/sMax memory depth: 25 Mpts

The Rigol DHO802 lists 70 MHz, 2 analog channels, 12 Bit resolution, a 1.25 GSa/s real-time sample rate and 25 Mpts of memory depth. Rigol’s DHO800 page lists it at $329.00.

Go ifFirst-time buyers who want a 12-bit bench scope at the lowest price of any Rigol on this list
Skip ifYou need four channels
Why #4 over #5: Its $329.00 is lower than the Rigol DHO814’s $549.00.
5

Micsig MHO14-200N 12-bit Tablet Oscilloscope

Micsig MHO14-200N 12-bit Tablet Oscilloscope
Answrs VerdictThe 12-bit tablet pick with 110Mpts.
Price: Not publishedBandwidth: 200MHzAnalog channels: 4Sampling rate: 1GSa/sMemory depth: 110MptsVertical resolution: 12bit

The Micsig MHO14-200N is a tablet scope with 200MHz bandwidth, 4 analog channels, a 1GSa/s sampling rate, 110Mpts of memory depth and 12bit vertical resolution. Micsig’s datasheet does not list a price.

Go ifField and bench users who want a battery-powered 12-bit tablet scope
Skip ifYou need a published price before shortlisting
Why #5 over #6: Its 12bit resolution is finer than the 8bit of the Hantek DSO2D15.
6

FNIRSI DPOS350P 350 MHz Tablet Oscilloscope

FNIRSI DPOS350P 350 MHz Tablet Oscilloscope
Answrs VerdictThe lowest-priced pick.
Price: $279.99Bandwidth: 350MHzChannels: 2CHMax sampling rate: 1GSa/sMemory depth: 47Kpts

The FNIRSI DPOS350P lists 350MHz of bandwidth on 2CH, a 1GSa/s max sampling rate and 47Kpts of memory depth. FNIRSI’s store lists it at $279.99.

Go ifBudget buyers who want the lowest published price and the highest bandwidth figure on the list
Skip ifYou need deep memory for long captures
Why #6 over #7: Its 350MHz is above the Hantek DSO2D15’s 150MHz.
7

Hantek DSO2D15 150 MHz Oscilloscope with Waveform Generator

Hantek DSO2D15 150 MHz Oscilloscope with Waveform Generator
Answrs VerdictThe 150 MHz scope with a built-in generator.
Price: Not publishedBandwidth: 150MHzOscilloscope channels: 2CHSample rate: 1GSa/s (single channel)Memory depth: 8MVertical resolution: 8bit

The Hantek DSO2D15 lists 150MHz, 2CH, 1GSa/s on a single channel, 8M of memory depth and 8bit resolution, with a 1CH 25MHz waveform generator. Hantek’s page does not list a price.

Go ifBench users who want a classic knob-and-handle scope with a built-in 25MHz waveform generator
Skip ifYou need 12-bit resolution
Why #7 over #8: Its 150MHz is above the Keysight EDUX1052G’s 50 MHz.
8

Keysight EDUX1052G InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series Oscilloscope

Keysight EDUX1052G InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series Oscilloscope
Answrs VerdictThe InfiniiVision classroom pick.
Price: US$ 996 (list)Bandwidth: 50 MHzAnalog channels: 2Maximum sample rate: 1 GSa/sADC resolution: 8 bitsMaximum memory depth: 200 Kpts

The Keysight EDUX1052G lists 50 MHz, 2 analog channels, a 1 GSa/s maximum sample rate, 8 bits of ADC resolution and 200 Kpts of memory, with a built-in 20 MHz function generator. Keysight lists it at US$ 996.

Go ifStudents and teachers who want an InfiniiVision scope with a built-in 20 MHz function generator
Skip ifYou want more than 50 MHz of bandwidth
Why #8 over #9: Its 200 Kpts of memory is more than the FNIRSI’s 47Kpts.
9

Digilent Analog Discovery 3 USB Oscilloscope

Digilent Analog Discovery 3 USB Oscilloscope
Answrs VerdictThe 14-bit USB pick.
Price: $379.00Resolution: 14-bitSample rate: 125 MS/s per channelBandwidth: 30+ MHz with BNC AdapterChannels: Two differential channelsDigital I/O: 16 digital I/O channels

The Digilent Analog Discovery 3 lists 14-bit resolution at 125 MS/s per channel on two differential channels, with 30+ MHz bandwidth with BNC Adapter and 16 digital I/O channels. Digilent’s store lists it at $379.00.

Go ifStudents and makers who want a USB instrument with a scope, generator and logic analyzer in one unit
Skip ifYou want a standalone screen with knobs
Why #9 over #10: Its 14-bit resolution is finer than the 8 bits of the Keysight EDUX1052G.
10

PicoScope 2000 Series USB Oscilloscope

PicoScope 2000 Series USB Oscilloscope
Answrs VerdictThe pocket-size USB pick.
Price: Not publishedBandwidth: 10 to 100 MHzSampling rate: up to 1 GS/sMemory: up to 128 MSFunction generator: 12-bit function generator and arbitrary waveform generator

The PicoScope 2000 Series lists bandwidths from 10 to 100 MHz, sampling up to 1 GS/s, memory up to 128 MS and a 12-bit function generator and arbitrary waveform generator. Pico’s overview page does not list a price.

Go ifLaptop-bag users who want a USB-powered scope that fits in a pocket
Skip ifYou want a standalone screen and knobs

How we ranked these

This is a tier list, not a strict spec sort. Vertical resolution and bandwidth lead, then memory depth and sample rate, then price. Every number is the maker’s own figure from its official page, and where a page lists no price the pick says Not published. Prices are as listed on the day the pages were read and can change. The Tektronix TBS1000C was left out because Tektronix’s support page marks it as a discontinued product. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best hobby oscilloscope in 2027?

The Rigol DHO924S lists 250 MHz of bandwidth, 12 Bit vertical resolution, a 1.25 GSa/s real-time sample rate, 50 Mpts of memory and 4 analog channels at $899.00.

What is the best value hobby oscilloscope?

The Rigol DHO802 is listed at $329.00 for 70 MHz, 2 analog channels, 12 Bit resolution, 1.25 GSa/s and 25 Mpts of memory.

Which scope on the list has the lowest published price?

The FNIRSI DPOS350P is listed at $279.99 with 350MHz bandwidth, 1GSa/s and 47Kpts of memory depth.

Which scope has the deepest per-channel memory?

The Siglent SDS824X HD lists 100 Mpts/ch at 200 MHz, with a price of $839.

Analog bandwidth (MHz, as published) at a glance

Keysight EDUX1052G InfiniiVision 1000 X-Series Oscilloscope50 MHz
Rigol DHO802 70 MHz 2-channel 12-bit Oscilloscope70 MHz
Rigol DHO814 100 MHz 4-channel 12-bit Oscilloscope100 MHz
Hantek DSO2D15 150 MHz Oscilloscope with Waveform Generator150 MHz
Siglent SDS824X HD 200 MHz 12-bit Oscilloscope200 MHz
Micsig MHO14-200N 12-bit Tablet Oscilloscope200 MHz
Rigol DHO924S 250 MHz 12-bit Oscilloscope250 MHz
FNIRSI DPOS350P 350 MHz Tablet Oscilloscope350 MHz
Analog bandwidth (MHz, as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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