Quick take
First, decide the job: probing signals on an oscilloscope or fixing a chip in place while you recover data. The four products split cleanly into those two use cases. Two products are 100MHz oscilloscope probe kits, each containing two probes. Two products are data recovery fixtures, each including 10 probes. The listed prices span from $12.49 to $69.99.
Listed price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Data Recovery Fixture Chip Recovery Test Fixture Electronic Test Tool w 10 Probe | USD 69.99 | |
| Data Recovery Fixture Chip Recovery Test Fixture Electronic Test Tool & 10 Probe | USD 66.49 | |
| 2x 100MHz Oscilloscope Scope analyzer Clip Probe test leads kit for HP Tektronix | USD 17.99 | |
| 2X100MHz Oscilloscope Scope analyzer Clip Probe test leads kit for HP Tektronix | USD 12.49 |
Decision matrix
| Need | Product to choose | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest listed price on a two-probe oscilloscope kit | 2X100MHz Oscilloscope Scope analyzer Clip Probe test leads kit for HP Tektronix | Two 100MHz probes, 1X/10X switching, 120cm cable, plus the accessory package described. |
| Named brand on a two-probe oscilloscope kit | 2x 100MHz Oscilloscope Scope analyzer Clip Probe test leads kit for HP Tektronix | JINHAO brand, MPN P6100, and the same 100MHz two-probe format. |
| Lower listed price for a 10-probe recovery fixture | Data Recovery Fixture Chip Recovery Test Fixture Electronic Test Tool & 10 Probe | Same fixture description and Country of Origin China. |
| Recovery fixture with UPC identifier | Data Recovery Fixture Chip Recovery Test Fixture Electronic Test Tool w 10 Probe | Includes UPC 882594773108 and the 10-probe fixture package. |
Product notes
Data Recovery Fixture Chip Recovery Test Fixture Electronic Test Tool w 10 Probe
This fixture is built around a 151x135mm circuit board and a 151x135x50mm product size. The stainless steel needle is 0.8mm in diameter and 135mm long, and the total weight is about 300g. The probe moves forward and backward and up and down, which makes it practical for positioning flying wires during chip recovery work. It comes with 10 probes and carries the UPC identifier 882594773108. If that identifier matters to you, this is the one to pick; the other recovery fixture, at a lower listed price, does not include that UPC.
Data Recovery Fixture Chip Recovery Test Fixture Electronic Test Tool & 10 Probe
This is the lower-priced recovery fixture of the two. It shares the same described setup: 151x135mm circuit board, 151x135x50mm product size, 0.8mm x 135mm stainless steel needle, about 300g weight, and ten included probes. The product also shows Country of Origin: China. When your work needs the recovery fixture and you want the lower listed price between the fixture pair, this is the one. The trade-off is that the same-style fixture at the higher listed price carries a UPC identifier; this one does not.
2x 100MHz Oscilloscope Scope analyzer Clip Probe test leads kit for HP Tektronix
The higher-priced two-probe kit in this comparison is branded JINHAO and carries MPN P6100. Its description includes two 100MHz oscilloscope probes, 1X/10X switching, 120cm cable length, a mini alligator clip and ground lead, and maximum input voltage of 300 VDC+peak AC at 1X and 600 VDC+peak AC at 10X. It also lists an operating temperature range of -10°C to +50°C. Reach for this one if you want a named brand on your two-probe kit. The catch is the listed price: it is $5.50 more than the other two-probe kit.
2X100MHz Oscilloscope Scope analyzer Clip Probe test leads kit for HP Tektronix
The lowest listed price in the group belongs to this two-probe kit. The product is described as a pair of 100MHz oscilloscope probes with 1X/10X switching, 1Mohm input resistance at 1X and 10Mohm at 10X, input capacitance of 85-135pF at 1X and 16-20pF at 10X, and a 120cm cable. The package includes two probes with a mini alligator clip and ground lead, a screwdriver, six marker bands, and two tip locating sleeves. It also shows Model P6100, MPN Y.E.201, and Type Oscilloscope Probe. If the listed price is the deciding factor, this is the one; the other two-probe kit costs $5.50 more and carries the JINHAO brand.
Final recommendation by use case
- Oscilloscope probing: The lower-listed two-probe kit is the lowest-priced way into this group. The JINHAO-branded kit uses the same 100MHz two-probe format if a named brand is worth the $5.50 difference.
- Chip recovery fixture with 10 probes: The lower-listed fixture is the price choice between the fixture pair. The other fixture adds a UPC identifier to the same described fixture package.
Between those two jobs, the test leads, probes, and fixtures in this comparison are easy to sort: choose one of the two 100MHz probe kits for scope work, or one of the two 10-probe data recovery fixtures for chip recovery.
