Choosing a digital storage oscilloscope usually starts with one question: how much bandwidth do you need, and do you want a built-in signal source so you can feed a waveform back into your circuit? The four scopes in this guide split that decision into different listed-price groups: a least expensive two-channel scope with a generator, a new Hantek with a built-in waveform generator, a used high-bandwidth Tektronix, and a new-in-box Hantek.
Quick take
- Least expensive route: The FNIRSI 1014D is the lowest listed price in this group and includes a built-in signal generator.
- Highest listed bandwidth: The used Tektronix TDS 380 offers the top bandwidth and real-time sampling figures in this set.
- New Hantek with waveform generator: The Hantek DSO2000 Series listing adds an integrated 25MHz AWG and high sampling.
- New-in-box Hantek: The HANTEK DSO2D15 is the only unit listed as new in box.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| FNIRSI 1014D | USD 140.00 | |
| Tektronix TDS 380 | USD 195.00 | |
| Hantek DSO2000 Series (2CH+1CH) | USD 199.97 | |
| New In Box HANTEK DSO2D15 | USD 370.50 |
Decision matrix
| If you want... | Start with... |
|---|---|
| Least expensive listed two-channel scope with a generator | FNIRSI 1014D |
| New Hantek with a built-in waveform generator and fast sampling | Hantek DSO2000 Series |
| Highest listed bandwidth plus real-time sampling | Tektronix TDS 380 |
| A new-in-box Hantek in a 150MHz two-channel configuration | New In Box HANTEK DSO2D15 |
Product notes
New In Box HANTEK DSO2D15 Digital Storage Oscilloscope 150MHz 2CH
At $370.50, this is the top-priced listing in the comparison and the only one described as new in box. Choose it when the HANTEK model name, the two-channel layout, and the clean new-in-box wording are your primary needs. The trade-off is cost: the listed price is higher than every other scope in this group, so you are paying for the DSO2D15 configuration and the condition rather than for a lower price point.
Hantek Digital DSO2000 Series Oscilloscope 2CH+1CH 1GSa/s 100/150MHz 25MHz AWG
At $199.97, this Hantek DSO2000 Series model is listed as new and combines two analog channels with a built-in 25MHz waveform-generator channel. The listed sampling rate is 1GSa/s, and the bandwidth range in the title goes up to 150MHz, so it covers a broad middle ground for general-purpose work. The main limitation is that it does not reach the 400MHz bandwidth listed on the Tektronix TDS 380. If you want a single new instrument that can both measure a signal and generate a test waveform, this is the one to line up against the new-in-box DSO2D15.
FNIRSI 1014D 2 CHANNEL STORAGE OSCILLOSCOPE 100mhz
At $140, the FNIRSI 1014D is the least expensive option in this group. It appears as new open box, with two channels, 100MHz maximum bandwidth, and a built-in signal generator. If you need a low list-price starting point for 100MHz-class signal work and want the generator included, this is the practical match. The trade-off is the bandwidth ceiling: it is below the 400MHz figure listed for the used Tektronix, so it is not aimed at faster-signal measurements.
Tektronix TDS 380 400MHz 2GS/s 2 Channel Digital Real-Time Oscilloscope Tested
At $195, the Tektronix TDS 380 lists 400MHz bandwidth and a 2GS/s real-time sampling rate, the highest figures in this comparison. It is a used unit, and the feature set includes a CRT display plus rear-panel RS-232, Centronics, GPIB, and video-out connections. If your priority is signal speed and you want those connectivity options, this is the scope to weigh against the new Hantek models. The limitation is the used condition, which makes it a different choice than the new-in-box HANTEK DSO2D15.
Final recommendation by use case
- Pick the FNIRSI 1014D when the lowest listed price and a built-in signal generator are the deciding factors.
- Pick the Hantek DSO2000 Series when a new scope with a built-in waveform generator and high sampling rate is the priority.
- Pick the Tektronix TDS 380 when the top listed bandwidth and real-time sampling rate matter more than a new condition.
- Pick the New In Box HANTEK DSO2D15 when the DSO2D15 model and new-in-box wording are what you want.
