Mastech MS8216 – Pocket Digital Multimeter

Mastech MS8216 – Pocket Digital Multimeter

The Mastech MS8216 is a compact “pocket-sized” digital multimeter tailored for technicians, hobbyists and everyday quick measurements. With a super slim 11 mm profile and weighing only about 100 g, it easily fits into a pocket, tool bag or glove compartment.

Despite its size, the MS8216 packs many useful features:

• 4000-count display (the manual lists up to ~3999 counts).

• Auto and manual ranging, allowing flexibility depending on the user’s preference.

• Relative (“REL”) measurement mode, for zeroing out and comparing measurement differences.

• Hz / duty cycle measurement mode (via an “H/D” button) in voltage/frequency settings

• Data hold function to freeze display reading.

• Diode test and continuity buzzer (continuity threshold ~50 Ω ±20Ω) for quick circuit checks.

• Auto power-off after ~15 minutes of inactivity (in the manual).

• Rated input protection up to 600 V DC or AC rms (though review notes some overload limits at ~250 V)

• Dimensions: approx. 110 × 76 × 11 mm; Weight: approx. 100 g including batteries.

Typical Spec Highlights

• DC Voltage: e.g., 400 mV / 4 V / 40 V / 400 V / 600 V with ~0.7% + 2 digits accuracy on lowest range.

• AC Voltage: 4 V / 40 V / 400 V / 600 V with ~0.8% + 3 digits at lower ranges.

• Resistance: Up to 40 MΩ range, with ~1.2% + 2 digits at mid-ranges.

• Capacitance: Ranges from 4 nF up to ~200 µF, with ~3.0% + 3 digits accuracy.

• Frequency: from 10 Hz up to ~100-200 kHz, with ~1.5% to 2.0% accuracy depending on range.

Why you might pick it

• Ultra-thin form factor makes it excellent for field technicians or for carrying as a backup tool.

• Good range of functions in a small package—voltage, resistance, continuity, diode, capacitance, frequency.

• Lightweight, portable, and convenient for quick checks rather than heavy duty lab instrumentation.

•  DC Voltage 400mV/4V/40V/400V/600V 0.1mV/1mV/10mV/100mV/1V ±(0.7%+2)
  – AC Voltage 4V/40V/400V/600V 1mV/10mV/100mV/1V ±(0.8%+3)
  – Resistance 400Ω/4kΩ/40kΩ/400kΩ/4MΩ 0.1Ω/1Ω/10Ω/100Ω/1kΩ ±(1.2%+2)
  – 40MΩ 10kΩ ±(2.0%+5)
  – Capacitance: 4nF/40nF/400nF/4μF/40μF/200μF
  – 1pF/10pF/0.1nF/1nF/10nF/100nF, ±(3.0%+3)
  – Frequency 10Hz 0.001Hz ±(2.0%+5)
  – 100Hz/1000Hz/10kHz 0.01Hz/0.1Hz/1Hz ±(1.5%+5)
  – 100kHz/200kHz 10Hz/100Hz ±(2.0%+5)
  – >200KHz 100Hz Reference
  – Duty Cycle 0.1%~99.9% 0.1% ±3.0%

  Warranty: As per Mastech Warranty Policy