Klein Tools MM700 vs Fluke 117
Fluke 117 wins — Fluke 117 wins on accuracy, brand trust in live panel work, and long-term reliability; Klein MM700 wins on value for ele…
Scores: Klein Tools MM700 6.7/10 · Fluke 117 6.8/10
Fluke 117 wins on accuracy, brand trust in live panel work, and long-term reliability; Klein MM700 wins on value for electricians who want a quality meter at a lower price.
Klein Tools MM700 lists at $80 while Fluke 117 lists at $150 — Klein Tools MM700 undercuts Fluke 117 by $70 (88%).
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Klein Tools MM700 | Fluke 117 |
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| True RMS | Yes | Yes |
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| DC Voltage Accuracy | ±0.5% | ±0.5% |
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| CAT Rating | CAT III 600V / CAT IV 300V | CAT III 600V / CAT IV 300V |
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| NCV Detection | Yes | Yes |
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| LoZ Mode | Yes | Yes |
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| Price (approx) | ~$110 | ~$165 |
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Klein Tools MM700
What works
- ~$100–120 — $50 less expensive than Fluke 117 with equivalent features
- Full feature set: NCV, True RMS, LoZ mode, auto-ranging
- Strong Klein brand reputation in the electrical trade
What doesn't
- Newer professional DMM line — less depth of independent validation vs Fluke
- Display and button feel slightly below Fluke's build quality standard
Fluke 117
What works
- Decades of verified accuracy and manufacturing quality — the industry trust benchmark
- LoZ mode widely praised for eliminating ghost voltages in modern wiring diagnostics
- Fluke's safety validation record gives confidence in live panel and service work
What doesn't
- $155–175 — $50 more than Klein for essentially the same feature set on paper
- Smaller display than some competitors in the $150+ class
Bottom line
Our pick: Fluke 117.
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