LCR-Reader and Smart Tweezers® Model Comparisons

Speed-up component testing 10 times with LCR-Reader-MPA Bluetooth Logger

LCR-Reader-MPA Video

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LCR-Reader-MP is still available for a limited time, LCR-Reader China, Taobao only, shop now.

LCR-Reader-MP Introductory Video

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Instant Evaluations With Just One Touch

The LCR-Reader line was created as a budget friendly alternative to identifying and testing components. The lightweight device is able to determine the type of component and best test parameters to use with just a touch; simply grasp a component in the tips and the device will do the rest.
All measurement values, including the main and secondary impedance values (ESR) are instantly available on the bright OLED display on the device.

The Full Range of LCR-Reader Devices

The LCR-Reader line of handheld multimeters has expanded since the beginning in 2014. These devices include a budget model that doesn't compromise on basic accuracy - the LCR-Reader, to more extensive devices with higher accuracy and a plethora of features - the LCR-Reader-MPA.

• Coming Soon: LCR-Reader-R2: a new model based on the MPA with 250 kHz test frequency and Analog Signature Analysis
• LCR-Reader: the flagship model with 0.5% basic accuracy, automatic and manual L, C, R and ESR measurements.
• LCR-Reader Colibri®: LCR-Reader with the added ability to select test frequency
• LCR-Reader-MP: 0.1% basic accuracy and wide range of features Discontinued: only available on Taobao
• LCR-Reader-MPA: 0.1% basic accuracy and features including LCR/ESR/Diode/LED testing, oscillscope mode, 100 kHz test frequency, AC/DC Current/Voltage testing, and more
• LCR-Reader-MPA with Bluetooth: LCR-Reader-MPA with ability to remotely record measurement values in real time over Bluetooth connection
• Smart Tweezers®The original tweezer meter with 0.2% basic accuracy, variable test frequencies, and more
• Smart Tweezers® with BluetoothSmart Tweezers® ST-5S with added Bluetooth remote connection

LCR-Reader, LCR-Reader-MPA, and Smart Tweezers® ST-5S: Which Do I Choose?

A basic comparison chart of LCR-Reader, LCR-Reader-MPA and Smart Tweezers is below. A more detailed version is available in pdf below also.

LCR-Reader Model Comparisons PDF

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Feature	ST-5S	LCR-Reader	LCR-Reader-MPA
Basic Accuracy	0.2%	0.5%	0.1%
Automatic L, C, R and ESR measurements	Yes	Yes	Yes
Manual L, C, R and ESR measurements	Yes	Yes	Yes
Designated ESR measurements	Yes	Yes	Yes
Variable Tolerances	1, 5, 10, 20% tolerances	N/A	1, 5, 10, 20% tolerances
Continuity and Diode testing	Yes	No	Yes
Parasitic offset subtraction	Yes	No	Yes
Li-Ion battery with micro-USB	Yes	Yes	Yes
Display	OLED	OLED	Backlit LCD
Weight	1 oz.	1 oz.	1.35 oz.
NIST Traceable Calibration Certificate	Yes	Yes *professional task kits only	Yes
Navigation	4-way joystick	One-button	4-way joystick
Technical Specs
Frequency	100 Hz - 10 kHz	100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz	100 Hz - 100 kHz
Test Signal Level	0.45, 0.9 +/- 5% Vrms	0.45 +/- 5% Vrms	1.0, 0.5, 0.1 Vrms
Source Impedance	100 Ω +/- 1%	62.5 Ω/1k Ω/16k Ω +/- 1%	100 Ω 5%
Typical Accuracy
Resistance	0.2%	0.5%	0.1%
Capacitance	0.2%	1.0%	0.1%
Inductance	0.5%	1.0%	0.1%
Measurement Range
Resistance	0.05 Ohm to 10 Mohms	0.1 Ohm to 10 Mohms	10 mOhm to 20 MOhm
Capacitance	0.5 pF to 10 uF	2 pF to 5 mF	0.1 pF to 1F
Inductance	0.5 uH to 1 H	10 uH to 1 H	10 nH to 100 H