Hantek Oscilloscopes Review: The Best Models to Buy
If you work in a lab, you have probably used an oscilloscope. If you haven’t, this Hantek oscilloscopes review should help. An oscilloscope is an instrument that displays electronic signals as waves over time. Also called a scope or O-scope, it draws a graph of signal voltage so you can read it at a glance.
Scopes are used mainly in science and engineering, including medicine, telecommunications and electronics repair. They also show up in less technical places. Some artists use them to draw images with sound, for example.
Hantek is one of the best-known budget oscilloscope brands. Even within one brand, though, some models suit certain jobs better than others. The right one depends on what you plan to measure. In this Hantek oscilloscopes review, we look at six models you can buy today.
Updated September 2026: product availability, specs and prices re-checked.
1. Hantek 2D72 Handheld Oscilloscope
The Hantek 2D72 is a 3-in-1 handheld tester: an oscilloscope, a waveform generator and a multimeter in one small case. It is light enough to carry around a workshop or out to a job, instead of sitting on a desk. The scope side has two channels, 70 MHz of bandwidth and a sample rate of 250 MSa/s with one channel active (125 MSa/s with both). Memory is small, at 6K points on one channel.
The built-in generator outputs sine, square, triangle, trapezoid and other waveforms, with sine going up to 25 MHz. The multimeter handles voltage, current, resistance, diode, capacitance and continuity tests. Power comes from a replaceable 18650 lithium battery that charges over USB-C. Hantek says a 2-hour charge gives a full day of use or about two months of standby. There is also a one-key AUTO button that sets up the display for you, which helps beginners.
2. Hantek DSO2D20 200 MHz Digital Oscilloscope
The DSO5202BM from the original version of this list is discontinued; Hantek now marks the whole DSO5000BM series that way. For buyers who want a 200 MHz Hantek bench scope, the closest current pick is the DSO2D20. It is aimed at more advanced users, and beginners may find it has more features than they need.
The DSO2D20 has two channels, 200 MHz of bandwidth and a 2 GSa/s sample rate on a single channel (1 GSa/s with both channels on). The same series also comes in 350 MHz and 500 MHz versions. Record length is 80K points on one channel, which is short next to the megapoint memories of some rivals. It is still twice the older DSO5000P line.
What makes it good value is how much is included as standard. There is a built-in arbitrary waveform generator with five standard shapes and custom waveforms, and each input can switch between 1 MΩ and 50 Ω. Decoding for UART, LIN, CAN, SPI and I2C is included, along with nine trigger modes and 32 automatic measurements with statistics. Hantek also lists two digital voltmeters, a hardware frequency counter and SCPI commands for remote control. If you need a capable scope for bigger projects, this is the model to look at.
3. Hantek 1008B 8 Channels Automotive Diagnostic Oscilloscope
The Hantek 1008B is a specialist tool. Its most striking feature is its eight channels, which suit vehicle diagnostics, where you often need to watch several sensors at once. It connects to a PC over USB 2.0 and draws its power from the USB port, so there is no separate power supply.
The software is built around car work. Hantek lists more than 80 automotive diagnostic functions, including ignition, sensors, bus signals, starting and charging circuits. Each test has a video guide and a reference waveform to compare against. The 1008B can also simulate camshaft and crankshaft signals, and it can record waveforms for long periods for chasing intermittent faults. It samples at 2.4 MSa/s with 12-bit vertical resolution and accepts up to 400 V peak. That sample rate is slow for electronics work, but it suits automotive signals.
For car technicians looking for a reliable diagnostic scope, the 1008B is a useful companion, and it costs less than most dedicated automotive scopes. Hantek also sells a 1008A and a 1008C in the same family.
4. Hantek DSO5102P 100MHz 2CH Digital Oscilloscope
The Hantek DSO5102P is one of Hantek’s longest-running bench scopes and is still in the catalog. It belongs to the DSO5000P series, which comes in 70, 100 and 200 MHz versions (DSO5072P, DSO5102P and DSO5202P), so buyers can pick the bandwidth they need. It samples at 1 GSa/s in real time and has a record length of up to 40K points.
Other features include a 7-inch 800×480 color display, USB host and device ports, multiple automatic measurements, and four math functions including FFT. Hantek also supplies PC software for real-time analysis. Its specs look dated next to newer scopes like the DSO2D20, but it has a large community of owners, and there is plenty of help online.
5. Hantek 6082BE USB Digital Oscilloscope
The Hantek 6082BE is a good choice for anyone who wants a working scope on a tight budget. It is a two-channel, 80 MHz USB oscilloscope that uses your computer as its screen. It suits engineers who need a portable backup as well as students on a first scope.
It samples at up to 250 MSa/s and is powered over USB 2.0, so a laptop is all you need to run it. Hantek lists 23 measurement functions, pass/fail checking, FFT, waveform math and X-Y display. The aluminum case is built to slot into Hantek’s USBXI housing if you later want to combine instruments. The same 6002BE series runs from the 20 MHz 6022BE up to the 200 MHz 6212BE.
6. Hantek iDSO1070A WIFI Connect PC USB Oscilloscope
The Hantek iDSO1070A is built for people who would rather use a tablet or phone than a laptop. It connects over Wi-Fi, either directly or through a router, or over USB. You control it with multi-touch on an iPad or iPhone, and Hantek says Android and Windows are also supported, with some functions missing on Android.
A built-in lithium battery gives about four hours of use without external power. Because it is battery powered, it can make floating measurements, which Hantek describes as safe and convenient. It has 70 MHz of bandwidth, samples at 250 MSa/s on one channel, and includes an FFT spectrum analyzer and 20 automatic measurements. Keep its limits in mind: memory is only 6K points, and the maximum input is 35 V peak without a higher-ratio probe. If you want a scope you can run from your phone, this is the one.
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Conclusion
That wraps up our Hantek oscilloscopes review. These models cover a wide range of needs and budgets: a handheld 3-in-1 for fieldwork, the DSO2D20 for advanced bench work, the 1008B for cars, the DSO5102P as a basic bench scope, and two PC and mobile options. Students, professionals and curious tinkerers should all find something useful here. Good luck finding the right scope.
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