Can a $60 scope do what a $1600 scope does for automotive diagnostics?

The video compares the $60 Hantek 6022BE scope, the $140 Pico 2204a, $500 Autel MaxiScope, and the $1600 Pico 4425. In the video I demonstrate common automotive measurements, such as cam/crank, can bus, battery voltage/amperage, ignition primary/secondary, relative compression, engine compression, intake pulses, transmission line pressure. I go through each test with each scope. This is a condensed version of the live presentation I did that failed miserably with my guest hosts mic echo. I re-recorded it and edited it down to 53 minutes (as opposed to over 3 hours!). This video answers the question of "how much scope do you need for automotive" and "can I get by with a cheap PC based scope."

[robertmccully]

Its not the price of the tool, its the knowledge to use and understand it.

[abrienel]

Someone who knows what they are doing! What a pleasure to see.

[davidmoss]

Thanks for taking the time to do another video. Really enjoyed it

[bartscave]

Thanks for taking the time to compare these.

[Jayala]

Thank you for taking the time to compare these.

[harryohanson]

Wow! This is one of those videos that you have to watch over and over. Not only about the scanners but so much more useful information for a guy who things he is being left behind with all this electronic stuff. Thank you so much for taking time to make this video.

[autodiagnostykaiklucze]

Greatest scope comparation video on YT. Many thanks for that Sir!

[irishislanderxdiagnostic]

Awesome video, , , thanks for taking the time to give each scope its chance to see real word performance.

[mawk]

Impressive technology, software and hardware. Thanks for sharing this demo.

[cunningmouse]

such a brilliant video has not yet hit 1M views??? Author - Well done!!! Thanks a lot

[lupo]

Thank you very much for your effort and effort in testing the different oscilloscopes. It helped me alot! Thanks!

[LastMountainMotorsports]

An incredibly informative video! Some scope videos can be hard to follow but this was well explained and very clear. Well done!

[krismoore]

This is one of the best vids on the subject thanks!

[rookerb]

Excellent video. Thanks for posting this. Also great looking shop, clean and clutter free!

[pwirg]

Great presentation. I learned alot being just a beginner. Thank you for taking the time.

[sidgysoho]

Much appreciated that you have laid it out on the line for the layman. My eye is keen for the 2 ch, Pico
but the Autel is a good value esp. for many of the foreign makes. Also thank you for sourcing the
transducers used in the video. You Rock ! Cheers.

[gearheadautomotivel.l.c.]

Excellent video sir! I subscribed once I had the chance to watch a bit of it, and then realized we were in the same group during the diagnostic challenge at Vision this year. That was an awesome event! Look forward to watching more of your videos, keep up the great work!

[richardbrown]

OMG You are amazing I have been looking for a comparison video for automotive scopes for years and
you beat them all I know this must have taken much time to put together and I really appreciate
what you have done
Thank You

[tajjson]

Fantastic tutorial, the best I have seen, and believe me I have been watching many videos on this topic.
As an newbie DYI getting into car diagnostics, I think I will go for the Pico 2204a

[kastooMcFry]

Great review. Thanks for taking the time.
Because of my profession, I have several really good lab scopes but definitely see an advantage of having one of these USB scopes for mobility.
You made it quite clear one does not need the resolution of a lab scope. I've used mine for automotive work but it makes for quite a hassle. They run off 120VAC so are also not readily mobile.
Seeing you put them through their paces, side by side, I may go for the Autel.
Thanks again for your clear and concise review.