Fluke 117vsMilwaukee 2217-20
Two multimeters, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17. Makers do not always rate the same way, so treat cross-brand figures with care.
Fluke 117
CAT III 600 V600 V600 V
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CAT III 600 V600 V600 V
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Find 2217-20 prices on Amazon Find 2217-20 prices at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.How to choose between them
- Both carry the same published safety rating (CAT III 600 V), so the ranges and the box contents are the decision.
- Cells: the 117 uses 9 volt Alkaline; the 2217-20 Alkaline (AA).
- In the box: the 117 comes with (1 pair) 4 mm silicone test lead set, Holster, Quick reference guide; the 2217-20 with Electrical Test Lead Set, Dual Banana Thermocouple, 2x AA Batteries.
From the published figures only; no testing. Rated figures from different makers are not measured the same way.
Where they differ
The two maker pages list the same figures for every spec they both publish.
12 of 19 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.
Every published spec, side by side
| Spec | Fluke 117 | Milwaukee 2217-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety rating (IEC 61010 CAT) | CAT III 600 V | CAT III 600 V |
| DC voltage, max range | 600 V | 600 V |
| AC voltage, max range | 600 V | 600 V |
| AC current, max range | 10 A | 10 A |
| DC current, max range | 10 A | 10 A |
| True-RMS | Yes | Yes |
| Display resolutionOnly one listed | 6,000 counts | Not on maker page |
| Resistance, max rangeOnly one listed | 40 MΩ | Not on maker page |
| Low-impedance (LoZ) modeOnly one listed | Not on maker page | Yes |
| Batteries (cells)Differs | 9 volt Alkaline | Alkaline (AA) |
| WarrantyOnly one listed | 3 years | Not on maker page |
| Capacitance, max rangeDiffers | 9,999 μF | 1,000 μF |
| Frequency, max range | 50 kHz | 50 kHz |
| SizeOnly one listed | 167 x 84 x 46 mm (6.57 x 3.31 x 1.82 in) | Not on maker page |
| WeightOnly one listed | 550 g | Not on maker page |
| Temperature measurementOnly one listed | Not on maker page | -40° F to 752° F (-40° C to 400° C) |
| ContinuityOnly one listed | Not on maker page | Audible |
| Min/Max recordingOnly one listed | Not on maker page | Yes |
| Backlit displayOnly one listed | Not on maker page | Yes |
"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: 117, 2217-20. Swap either model in the compare tool. copied
Fluke 117
CAT III 600 V600 V600 V
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Find 117 prices on Amazon Find 117 prices at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.Milwaukee 2217-20
CAT III 600 V600 V600 V
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Find 2217-20 prices on Amazon Find 2217-20 prices at Acme Tools Opens the retailer in a new tab; the current price is shown there. Marketplace sellers vary: check the seller and exact model.Sources
- Fluke US product page 117, retrieved 2026-10-17
- Milwaukee US product page 2217-20, retrieved 2026-10-17
Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia). Found an error? Tell us.
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