For bench work, the choice is often between a new digital oscilloscope with modern sampling and a built-in waveform generator, or a used two-channel scope with a lower price and practical accessories. In the oscilloscopes signal spectrum analyzers space, the Hantek Digital DSO2000 Series and the HP 54600B put that trade in front of you.
Quick verdict
If you want a new scope with 1 GSa/s sampling, a built-in 25 MHz waveform generator, and a 2CH+1CH layout, the Hantek DSO2000 is the better fit. If your priority is spending less and you are comfortable buying used, the HP 54600B, with its front cover and case, is the more affordable route.
Price and specs at a glance
| Feature | Hantek DSO2000 | HP 54600B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 199.97 | USD 135.00 |
| Condition | New | Used |
| Oscilloscope Type | Digital | Digital |
| Number of Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Analog channel bandwidth | 100/150 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Included extras | Built-in 25 MHz AWG | Front cover and case |
Where each product wins
- Hantek DSO2000 wins for modern measurement features. The 1 GSa/s maximum real-time sampling rate, 8M memory depth, and 32 kinds of auto measurements give it room for more detailed waveform analysis. The built-in 25 MHz waveform generator also means you can test circuits without a separate function generator.
- HP 54600B wins for price and included accessories. At USD 135.00, it costs USD 64.97 less than the Hantek and still provides a 100 MHz bandwidth with two channels. The front cover and case are practical extras if you carry the scope between benches or store it frequently.
Product Notes
Hantek Digital DSO2000 Series Oscilloscope
The Hantek Digital DSO2000 Series Oscilloscope is sold new and uses a 2CH+1CH layout: two measurement channels plus a separate waveform generator channel. That gives you 100/150 MHz analog channel bandwidth, 1 GSa/s real-time sampling, and 8M memory depth. The built-in 25 MHz waveform generator is a practical addition for circuit testing. You also get 32 kinds of auto measurements, trigger types for common serial protocols, and CSV or picture export. The main trade-off is the higher price compared with the HP, and the +1 channel is the generator output rather than a third measurement input. If you want two clean input channels and a function generator in one box, this is the one to pick.
HP 54600B Digital Oscilloscope
The HP 54600B Digital Oscilloscope is a used 100 MHz, two-channel digital scope with a front cover and case included. It is listed at the lower price of the two, so it makes sense if you want a solid bench scope without spending as much. The unit was pulled from a working environment and tested to power on, and a 30-day warranty is included. The main limitation is its used condition: the included extras are the front cover and case, and other accessories are not part of the deal. For basic 100 MHz waveform viewing and two-channel signal checking, it's a straightforward, lower-cost choice.
Final choice by use case
- Choose the Hantek DSO2000 if you want a new oscilloscope with a built-in waveform generator, faster sampling, and deeper memory for signal analysis.
- Choose the HP 54600B if you want to minimize cost and are comfortable with a used 100 MHz two-channel scope that comes with a front cover and case.
