UNI-T MSO1254HD vs Rigol DHO924
Matched 250 MHz 12-bit HD — with twice the memory, twice the sample rate and a 5-year warranty.
The MSO1254HD matches the DHO924 at 250 MHz/4ch/12-bit and leads on 100 Mpts memory (vs 50) and a 2.5 GSa/s sample rate (vs 1.25), plus a 5-year warranty. Logic is a tie: both build the 16 digital channels into the instrument and both need an optional pod. The DHO924 lists a little lower and quotes a higher UltraAcquire capture rate; weigh those if they are decisive.
UNI-T MSO1254HD
- ✓ Bandwidth: 250 MHz
- ✓ Channels: 4 analog + 16 digital (logic hardware standard; UT-M26 pod optional)
- ✓ Sample rate: 2.5 GSa/s (1-ch); 625 MSa/s (4-ch)
- ✓ Memory depth: 100 Mpts
- ✗ Waveform capture rate: 200,000 wfms/s (1,000,000 sequence)
- ✓ Warranty: 3+2 years (5 total with registration)
Rigol DHO924
- ✓ Bandwidth: 250 MHz
- ✓ Channels: 4 analog + 16 digital (logic hardware standard; PLA2216 pod optional)
- ✗ Sample rate: 1.25 GSa/s
- ✗ Memory depth: 50 Mpts
- ✓ Waveform capture rate: up to 1,000,000 wfms/s (UltraAcquire)
- ✗ Warranty: 3 years
~$769 (distributor listing, June 2026)
250 MHz
Bandwidth
100 Mpts
Memory Depth
2.5 GSa/s
Sample Rate
200,000 wfms/s
Capture Rate
12-bit
Vertical Resolution
Twice the memory, twice the sample rate
100 Mpts of acquisition memory against the DHO924's 50, and 2.5 GSa/s sampling against 1.25 — longer records at higher time resolution, which is where these two instruments actually differ.
Logic on both sides, and no licence on ours
Both scopes carry 16 digital channels in the instrument and both need an optional pod — UT-M26 here, PLA2216 on the Rigol. On the MSO1254HD there is no software option to buy on top: the logic-analyzer function is enabled in the instrument, not sold as a licence.
A nine-function instrument in a portable shell
Scope, 16-ch logic (with the UT-M26 pod), spectrum/FFT, protocol analyzer, Bode plot, 4-digit DVM, 7-digit counter and optional power analysis — nine functions across the series, with the 25 MHz single-channel AWG on the -S models. Type-C/PD-capable at 1.56 kg.
Backed for 5 years, US support
Exclusive 3+2 warranty (five years with free registration) versus Rigol's three, US stock and US-based support, no software subscriptions.
Comprehensive Feature Comparison
| Feature | UNI-T MSO1254HD | Rigol DHO924 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 250 MHz | 250 MHz | Equal |
| Channels | 4 analog + 16 digital (logic hardware standard; UT-M26 pod optional) | 4 analog + 16 digital (logic hardware standard; PLA2216 pod optional) | Equal |
| Sample rate | 2.5 GSa/s (1-ch); 625 MSa/s (4-ch) | 1.25 GSa/s | UNI-T ✓ |
| Memory depth | 100 Mpts | 50 Mpts | UNI-T ✓ |
| Waveform capture rate | 200,000 wfms/s (1,000,000 sequence) | up to 1,000,000 wfms/s (UltraAcquire) | Rigol ✓ |
| Display | 7″ capacitive touch (1024×600) | 7″ touch (1024×600) | Equal |
| Built-in AWG | Not included (MSO1254HD-S adds 25 MHz) | Not included (DHO924S adds 25 MHz) | Equal |
| Serial protocol decode | 7 standard incl CAN-FD, Audio | 6 standard; CAN-FD & FlexRay optional | UNI-T ✓ |
| Vertical resolution | 12-bit native; 16-bit with ERES | 12-bit native; 16-bit (HiRes) | Equal |
| Warranty | 3+2 years (5 total with registration) | 3 years | UNI-T ✓ |
| Price (USD) | See current price → | ~$769 | Rigol ✓ |
* UNI-T specifications from the MSO1000HD Series datasheet and our live product data. Rigol figures from published manufacturer data and authorized US distributor listings, June 2026.
The bottom line
The MSO1254HD and the DHO924 are closely matched 250 MHz 12-bit scopes, and their logic story is the same on both sides: 16 digital channels built into the instrument, usable once you add the optional pod. Where they part company is acquisition — 100 Mpts against 50, and 2.5 GSa/s against 1.25 — and warranty, five years against three.
Perfect For:
Embedded & mixed-signal debug
Add the UT-M26 pod and 16 digital channels correlate with the analog on one screen, with RS-232/422/485/UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Audio decode standard and 100 Mpts of capture.
Power-electronics & precision work
12-bit native (16-bit with ERES) resolves ripple and small signals; the optional power package adds switching-loss, SOA and a Bode plot.
Field & portable service
At 1.56 kg with Type-C/PD power, the MSO1254HD travels to the bench or the field without a separate logic pod.
Other models in the MSO1000HD Series
MSO1154HD
MSO1154HD — Same platform, 150 MHz / 4 channels at a lower price.
MSO1254HD-S
MSO1254HD-S — Adds a built-in 25 MHz arbitrary waveform generator and Bode plot.
UPO1154HD
UPO1154HD — DSO version (no logic) at 150 MHz for a lower price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UNI-T MSO1254HD a good alternative to the Rigol DHO924?
Yes — the MSO1254HD is a direct 250 MHz, 4-channel, 12-bit alternative to the Rigol DHO924, with 100 Mpts of memory versus 50, a 2.5 GSa/s sample rate versus 1.25 and a 5-year warranty versus three. Logic analysis is a tie: both scopes have the 16 digital channels built in and both need an optional pod (UT-M26 on the UNI-T, PLA2216 on the Rigol).
How does the MSO1000HD Series compare with the DHO900 Series?
The MSO1000HD Series matches the Rigol DHO900 Series on 12-bit HD and bandwidth (to 250 MHz), and both need an optional logic pod for their digital channels. The MSO1000HD leads on memory depth, sample rate and warranty across the line.
What do I get for the money with the MSO1254HD?
For 12-bit mixed-signal debug, the MSO1254HD gives you 250 MHz, 4 analog channels with 16 digital channels built in (add the optional UT-M26 pod to use them), 100 Mpts of memory, 2.5 GSa/s and a nine-function instrument set in a portable 1.56 kg shell, backed by a 5-year warranty.
Are UNI-T software options subscriptions?
No. Every UNI-T software option, including the power-analysis package, is a permanent one-time unlock — no annual licenses, no renewal fees and no features that expire. Once enabled, a function stays enabled for the life of the instrument.
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Matched 250 MHz 12-bit HD, with twice the memory, twice the sample rate and a 5-year warranty.
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