The Best Budget Benchtop Oscilloscopes of 2025: Why the Hanmatek DOS Series Leads in Value

Hanmatek Admin
2026-03-03T23:20:13-08:00

In late 2025, the Hanmatek DOS series (Hanmatek DOS1102 110 MHz and Hanmatek DOS1202 200 MHz) has emerged as the top budget benchtop oscilloscope choice for hobbyists, educators, and small R&D teams. With 1 GSa/s real-time sampling, deep memory, excellent signal integrity.

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As we move into late 2025, the budget benchtop oscilloscope market has become more competitive than ever. Hobbyists, educators, and small R&D teams are looking for reliable digital scopes that deliver high sampling rates, accurate signal capture, and modern features — without the premium price tag of brands like Keysight or Tektronix.

While established names like Rigol (DS1054Z/DHO series) and Siglent (SDS1104X-E) remain popular for their hackable bandwidth and solid build quality, a new contender is turning heads: the Hanmatek DOS series. With exceptional real-world performance, deep memory, and outstanding value, the Hanmatek DOS1102 (110 MHz) and DOS1202 (200 MHz) are quickly becoming the go-to choices for budget-conscious users who demand professional-grade signal analysis.

What Makes a Great Budget Benchtop Oscilloscope in 2025?

Key factors engineers and reviewers prioritize:

Bandwidth & Sampling Rate → At least 100 MHz and 1 GSa/s for clean captures of modern digital signals.

Memory Depth → Deeper memory = longer captures and better zoom without aliasing.

Waveform Update Rate → Faster rates catch glitches more reliably.

Display & UI → Large, high-resolution screen with intuitive controls.

Features → Auto measurements, FFT, serial decoding (optional), and USB/PC connectivity.

Price-to-Performance Ratio → Under $400–$600 while matching or exceeding mid-tier specs.

Head-to-Head: Hanmatek DOS vs. Rigol vs. Siglent

Feature | Hanmatek DOS1102 | Hanmatek DOS1202 | Rigol DS1054Z (hacked) | Siglent SDS1104X-E
Bandwidth | 110 MHz | 200 MHz | 100 MHz | 100 MHz (upgradable to 200)
Channels | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4
Real-Time Sampling | 1 GSa/s | 1 GSa/s | 1 GSa/s | 1 GSa/s
Memory Depth | Up to 40Mpts (deep for class) | Up to 40Mpts | 24 Mpts | 14 Mpts/channel
Waveform Update Rate | High (glitch capture praised) | High | ~30,000 wfms/s | ~100,000 wfms/s
Display | 7" TFT LCD, clear & bright | 7" TFT LCD | 7" WVGA | 7" WVGA
Key Strengths | Excellent signal fidelity, low noise, value | Higher BW for fast signals | 4 channels, hackable | Advanced triggering, decoding
Typical Price (2025) | ~$250–$300 | ~$350–$400 | ~$350 | ~$500

The Hanmatek DOS series stands out with superior signal integrity — cleaner waveforms, lower noise floor, and more accurate rise-time measurements than many expect at this price. Reviewers note it rivals scopes costing twice as much for everyday tasks like power supply ripple analysis, embedded debugging, and audio/signal integrity testing.

While Rigol and Siglent offer 4 channels (great for multi-signal work), most users only need 2 channels for 80% of projects. If you don't require four simultaneous traces, the DOS1102/DOS1202 deliver better bandwidth and precision per dollar.

Spotlight: Hanmatek DOS1102 – Best Overall Budget Pick for 2025

The Hanmatek DOS1102 packs 110 MHz bandwidth, 1 GSa/s sampling, and massive memory into a compact benchtop design. Its high waveform refresh rate and precise triggering make it excellent for capturing intermittent glitches — a common pain point in cheaper scopes.

Users praise its low-noise front end and accurate edge reproduction, making it ideal for precision work like MCU clock analysis or sensor validation.

→ Explore the Hanmatek DOS1102 here: https://hanmatek.com/collections/benchtop-oscilloscope/products/hanmatek-dos1102-110mhz-2ch-oscilloscope

Upgrade Pick: Hanmatek DOS1202 – 200 MHz Powerhouse

Need more headroom for high-speed digital signals, PWM analysis, or RF work? The Hanmatek DOS1202 jumps to 200 MHz while keeping the same high sampling rate and deep memory. It handles fast rise times with minimal overshoot, outperforming many "hacked" 100 MHz scopes in real-world tests.

→ Check out the Hanmatek DOS1202: https://hanmatek.com/collections/benchtop-oscilloscope/products/hanmatek-dos1202-oscilloscope-numerique-200mhz-2-canaux

Final Verdict: Hanmatek DOS Series Takes the Crown for Value

In 2025, the budget benchtop oscilloscope landscape favors tools that deliver real performance without gimmicks. The Hanmatek DOS1102 and DOS1202 excel with high sampling accuracy, clean signal reproduction, and unbeatable pricing — making them the clear leaders for hobbyists, students, and professionals on a budget.

If you need 4 channels, go with Rigol or Siglent. But for pure signal analysis excellence and value? The Hanmatek DOS series is the best budget benchtop oscilloscope you can buy today.

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Hanmatek DOS1102 (110 MHz)

Hanmatek DOS1202 (200 MHz)