UNI-T MSO1254HD vs Tektronix MSO24
True 12-bit and 100 Mpts memory — against an 8-bit 2 Series MSO listing about $4,480.
The MSO1254HD brings true 12-bit resolution and 100 Mpts of memory versus the 2 Series' 8-bit and 10 Mpts, with standard serial decode and a 5-year warranty, against a 2 Series at about $4,480. The Tektronix counters with battery portability, a refined interface and bandwidth options to 500 MHz; 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)
- ✓ Memory depth: 100 Mpts
- ✗ Waveform capture rate: 200,000 wfms/s (1,000,000 sequence)
- ✓ Warranty: 3+2 years (5 total with registration)
Tektronix MSO24
- ✓ Bandwidth: 200 MHz (70–500 MHz options)
- ✓ Channels: 4 analog + 16 digital (MSO; logic pod optional)
- ✓ Sample rate: 2.5 GSa/s
- ✗ Memory depth: 10 Mpts
- ✓ Waveform capture rate: up to 500,000 wfms/s
- ✗ Warranty: 3 years
~$4,480 (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
True 12-bit, not 8-bit
The MSO1254HD resolves 4096 levels (16-bit with ERES) where the 2 Series is an 8-bit instrument — far more detail on ripple, small signals and analog integrity.
10× the capture memory
100 Mpts versus the 2 Series' 10 Mpts — far longer records at full sample rate to catch intermittent faults.
Decode standard, logic on a pod
Sixteen digital channels built in (add the optional UT-M26 pod) and seven serial decode types standard including CAN-FD, where Tektronix sells decode as licences — and no software options to buy on the UNI-T.
A fraction of the price, 5-year warranty
A 2 Series MSO lists about $4,480 as configured; the MSO1254HD carries an Exclusive 3+2 warranty and costs a fraction of that — equip several benches for the price of one 2 Series.
Comprehensive Feature Comparison
| Feature | UNI-T MSO1254HD | Tektronix MSO24 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 250 MHz | 200 MHz (70–500 MHz options) | Equal |
| Channels | 4 analog + 16 digital (logic hardware standard; UT-M26 pod optional) | 4 analog + 16 digital (MSO; logic pod optional) | Equal |
| Sample rate | 2.5 GSa/s (1-ch) | 2.5 GSa/s | Equal |
| Memory depth | 100 Mpts | 10 Mpts | UNI-T ✓ |
| Waveform capture rate | 200,000 wfms/s (1,000,000 sequence) | up to 500,000 wfms/s | Tektronix ✓ |
| Display | 7″ capacitive touch (1024×600) | Tall hi-res capacitive touch | Tektronix ✓ |
| Built-in AWG | Not included (MSO1254HD-S adds 25 MHz) | Optional AFG | Equal |
| Serial protocol decode | 7 standard incl CAN-FD, Audio | Optional decode licenses | UNI-T ✓ |
| Portability & brand | Benchtop, Type-C/PD-capable (1.56 kg) | Battery-capable ultraportable; Tektronix pedigree | Tektronix ✓ |
| Warranty | 3+2 years (5 total with registration) | 3 years | UNI-T ✓ |
| Price (USD) | See current price → | ~$4,480 | UNI-T ✓ |
* UNI-T specifications from the MSO1000HD Series datasheet and our live product data. Tektronix figures from published manufacturer data and authorized US distributor listings, June 2026.
The bottom line
The Tektronix 2 Series is a premium, ultraportable 8-bit instrument with a refined UI and battery option. The MSO1254HD trades that portability premium for true 12-bit resolution, 10× the memory and standard serial decode, at a small fraction of a 2 Series' roughly $4,480 — the better value for resolution-sensitive bench work.
Perfect For:
Education & multi-station labs
At roughly one-fifth the price of a 2 Series MSO, a department can equip many benches with a true 12-bit MSO.
Embedded & mixed-signal debug
Sixteen digital channels with the optional UT-M26 pod, and serial decode as standard, with 100 Mpts of memory correlating analog and digital across long captures.
Power-electronics & precision work
12-bit native resolution and the optional power package suit ripple, switching-loss and SOA work that 8-bit scopes blur.
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 Tektronix MSO24?
Yes, on resolution and value: the MSO1254HD is true 12-bit (16-bit with ERES) with 100 Mpts of memory and standard decode, against an 8-bit 2 Series MSO at about $4,480. The 2 Series counters with battery portability and a refined UI. Logic needs an optional pod on both.
How does the MSO1000HD Series compare with the 2 Series MSO?
The MSO1000HD Series is a true 12-bit, deep-memory MSO at a fraction of the 2 Series' price; the 2 Series is a premium 8-bit ultraportable with a refined UI and higher optional bandwidth.
What do I get for the money with the MSO1254HD?
For 12-bit mixed-signal debug on a budget, the MSO1254HD gives you 250 MHz, 4 analog channels with 16 digital channels built in (add the optional UT-M26 pod), 100 Mpts of memory and standard decode — far more resolution and memory per dollar than an 8-bit 2 Series.
Are UNI-T software options subscriptions?
No. Every UNI-T software option 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.
Ready to compare on the bench?
True 12-bit, 100 Mpts memory and a 5-year warranty, against an 8-bit 2 Series at about $4,480.
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