7 best wattmeters

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Wattmeters are widely used in industry and everyday life. They are used to measure the power of household electrical appliances, determine the total cost of electricity consumed, detect current leaks, etc. The principle of operation of wattmeters is quite simple, the device registers the voltage and current of the current passing through it, multiplies the data obtained and displays the final result in watts on the screen . A wide range of wattmeters is presented in the trade network of our country. They differ in cost and functionality. Our experts' advice will help potential buyers choose the most suitable model.

Selection recommendations

Types of wattmeters. There are several types of wattmeters.

  1. Analog devices consist of a moving and stationary coil and a dial gauge. The devices are considered outdated, but reliable and durable.
  2. Digital wattmeters are equipped with a microprocessor, current sensor and display. Such devices can be used as professional equipment or portable measuring devices.
  3. A household wattmeter is a power adapter (adapter). Equipped with a plug and socket, connecting electrical appliances looks simple enough. When household appliances are turned on, the LCD display of the wattmeter will reflect the power consumption, the cost of electricity, as well as some other current parameters. The main advantage of household wattmeters is affordability.

Measured power range. When choosing a wattmeter, you should know about the power measurement range.

  1. The lower limit can range from 0.1 to 6 W. If low-power electrical appliances will be connected to the wattmeter, then the models with the lowest lower measurement range (0.1 W) should be preferred.
  2. The maximum power in household appliances ranges from 3500 to 4500 watts. The choice of a wattmeter depends on the total power of household appliances that will participate in the measurements. Therefore, before buying, you should open the passports of all devices and summarize their power consumption.

Accuracy of measurements. For domestic purposes, high accuracy is usually not required from wattmeters. However, many models show a small error (1-2%), which is enough to determine the power or cost of energy consumption in a house or garage.

Additional options. Manufacturers equip their products with some useful options for ease of use and long service life.

  1. The display backlight helps you take readings at night without turning on additional lighting.
  2. Thanks to the built-in memory, the wattmeter stores the last measurement results. This is useful for analyzing energy consumption.
  3. Overload protection prevents failure of the device in case of power surges.

We have selected the 7 best wattmeters for review. All of them are sold in Russian stores. When allocating seats, the editorial board of the magazine proceeded from the opinion of the expert community, taking into account the feedback from domestic consumers.

Rating of the best wattmeters

Nomination a place Name of product price
Rating of the best wattmeters 1 ROBITON PM-3 RUB 1,100
2 MEGEON 71017 RUB 2,665
3 Energenie EHB12-1 RUB 1,079
4 REXANT RX-8 RUB 1 380
5 ROBITON PM-1 RUB 668
6 Energenie EG-EM1 840 RUB
7 PROCONNECT PC-7 890 RUB

ROBITON PM-3

Rating: 4.9

ROBITON PM-3

The ROBITON PM-3 wattmeter is a simple and easy-to-use electrical measuring device. The Russian development compares favorably with its competitors by its high measured power (4416 W). The total current of electrical appliances should not exceed 16 A. The device is designed for measurements in a network with an alternating voltage within 190-276 V. Experts appreciated the wide functionality, using a wattmeter, you can determine the power, current, time, frequency, cost of electricity . For work in the dark, the manufacturer has provided a screen backlight. The model wins gold in our review.

Domestic users liked the device for an affordable price, ease of use, wide functionality. Of the minuses, the small print of the letters on the screen is noted.

Advantages

  • ease of management;
  • affordable price;
  • multifunctionality;
  • screen backlight.

disadvantages

  • small letters.

MEGEON 71017

Rating: 4.8

MEGEON 71017

The Russian wattmeter MEGEON 71017 won experts over with its compactness and lightness (136 g). The device can operate in a wide temperature range (0 … + 45 ° C), the maximum measured power is limited to 3520 W. The voltage in the network can vary from 180 to 260 V, the range of the measured current is 0-16 A. The measurement results are displayed on a liquid crystal display, which is equipped with LED backlight. The device is also capable of determining the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air, which is especially useful to know when working in closed rooms. Thanks to the built-in memory, data can be saved. The model receives the Silver from our review.

Russian consumers are still in no hurry to buy wattmeters in stores. One of the reasons for the low popularity is the high price.

Advantages

  • multifunctionality;
  • intuitive menu;
  • backlit display;
  • determines the content of carbon dioxide.

disadvantages

  • high price.

Energenie EHB12-1

Rating: 4.7

Energenie EHB12-1

The role of an electricity meter can be played by the Energenie EHB12-1 wattmeter. The device can measure and control the consumption of electricity by various devices with a total current of 16 A. All data is displayed on a 2.8-inch liquid crystal display, there are 4 buttons for control. The safety of the model is achieved by installing protective shutters for the outlet. But the accuracy of the wattmeter is inferior to the leaders of the review, showing an error of 2%. The manufacturer did not provide for the backlight of the screen. Therefore, the model ranks third.

Domestic users speak flatteringly about the build quality, robust housing, protective outlet and built-in battery. The disadvantages include the lack of display backlighting.

Advantages

  • multifunctionality;
  • Ease of controls;
  • protective outlet shutters;
  • built-in battery.

disadvantages

  • no display backlight.

REXANT RX-8

Rating: 4.6

REXANT RX-8

High measurement accuracy (1% error) is demonstrated by the Russian-Chinese wattmeter REXANT RX-8. Experts appreciated the wide capabilities of the device, it can not only show current parameters, but also calculate the total cost of consumed energy. The maximum power reading is 3600 W, the maximum current strength of all devices should not exceed 16 A. The operating temperature of the device is in the range 0 … + 50 ° C, the meter is powered by three LR44 / AG13 batteries. The wattmeter is equipped with an LCD display and three control buttons.

Russian consumers are satisfied with the simplicity and ease of operation of the wattmeter, high-quality assembly, and wide functionality. Among the shortcomings is the lack of display backlighting, small letters.

Advantages

  • high-quality assembly;
  • accuracy of measurements;
  • wide functionality;
  • ease of use.

disadvantages

  • no display backlight;
  • small letters.

ROBITON PM-1

Rating: 4.5

ROBITON PM-1

The most affordable wattmeter in our review was the ROBITON PM-1 device. The device is equipped with a plug, socket, electronic unit and LCD display. The total current strength of all electrical appliances should not exceed 16 A. Experts note the decent accuracy of the budget wattmeter (1% error). But there is no backlight in the display. Compactness, lightness, ease of use should be added to the asset of the model. The power load limit is 3680 W. The meter is capable of operating in a wide temperature range (+5 … + 40 ° C).

In the reviews, domestic users praise the device for its low price, versatility, and compactness. To the disadvantages of the model, they include an ill-conceived zeroing mechanism and a fear of cold.

Advantages

  • low price;
  • wide functionality;
  • compactness;
  • ease of use.

disadvantages

  • no display backlight;
  • ill-conceived zeroing mechanism.

Energenie EG-EM1

Rating: 4.4

Energenie EG-EM1

The Energenie EG-EM1 wattmeter closes the TOP-6 of our review. Experts note such advantages of the device as an affordable price and ease of use. Using the device, you can find out about the power of electrical appliances in the range of 5-3680 W, as well as monitor the cost of electricity consumed. The budget wattmeter is equipped with a backlit display, overcurrent protection. To save settings and readings, the model is powered by a built-in battery.

But the accuracy of measurements raises certain doubts among consumers. For example, when a 15 W light bulb is turned on, 12 W is displayed on the screen; when measuring the power of a 100-watt lamp, the device shows 86 W. And the power of devices consuming less than 6 W on the display tends to 0.

Advantages

  • affordable price;
  • ease of use;
  • display backlight;
  • built-in battery.

disadvantages

  • limited functionality;
  • inaccurate readings.

PROCONNECT PC-7

Rating: 4.3

PROCONNECT PC-7

Another budget wattmeter came to the attention of our experts. The PROCONNECT PC-7 model is notable for its convenience in operation, allowing the user to receive information about the consumed and accumulated power, the total cost of consumed electricity. The device helps to identify leakage current, save on energy consumption. The total load on the wattmeter should not exceed 16 A, and the maximum power is limited to 3520 W. The device is equipped with an LCD display and three control buttons. The declared error does not exceed 1%.

At the thematic forums, a lot of flattering words were said about the Russian-Chinese product. The affordable price and ease of use are commendable. However, it is not suitable for two-rate accounting, and the functionality looks rather modest.

Advantages

  • low price;
  • ease of use;
  • high-quality assembly;
  • simple settings.

disadvantages

  • not suitable for two-rate accounting.


Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

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