UNI-T MSO3024HD vs Rigol DHO4204
Same 12-bit, 200 MHz — twice the standard memory and a 5-year warranty, for less.
The MSO3024HD ties the DHO4204 on 12-bit resolution, 200 MHz, channel count and the 10.1-inch touchscreen, then leads on standard memory (500 vs 250 Mpts), AWG bandwidth and warranty. The Rigol leads on sample rate (4 vs 2.5 GSa/s), headline capture rate and breadth of standard decode; it lists about $2,899.
UNI-T MSO3024HD
- ✓ Bandwidth: 200 MHz
- ✓ Analog channels: 4 analog + 16 digital (logic option)
- ✗ Sample rate: 2.5 GSa/s (1-ch); 1.25 GSa/s (4-ch)
- ✓ Memory depth: 500 Mpts
- ✗ Waveform update rate: 500,000 wfms/s (1,500,000 sequence)
- ✓ Warranty: 3+2 years (5 total with registration)
Rigol DHO4204
- ✓ Bandwidth: 200 MHz
- ✓ Analog channels: 4 analog + 16 digital (PLA2216 option)
- ✓ Sample rate: 4 GSa/s
- ✗ Memory depth: 250 Mpts (500 Mpts opt.)
- ✓ Waveform update rate: 1,500,000 wfms/s (UltraAcquire)
- ✗ Warranty: 3 years
$2,899 (distributor listing, June 2026)
to 500 MHz
Bandwidth
500 Mpts
Memory Depth
2.5 GSa/s
Sample Rate
500,000 wfms/s
Capture Rate
12-bit
Vertical Resolution
Twice the memory, standard
500 Mpts ships standard versus 250 Mpts on the DHO4204 (500 is a paid Rigol option) — longer records at full sample rate without an upsell.
A real 9-in-1 platform
Scope, optional 16-channel logic, protocol analyzer, spectrum/FFT, frequency counter, 4-digit DVM, Bode plot and a dual-channel 50 MHz AWG option — double the AWG bandwidth of the Rigol's 25 MHz source.
Five-year coverage, US support
Exclusive 3+2 Coverage (5 years with registration) and US-based support versus Rigol's 3-year warranty — and every software option is a one-time unlock, never a subscription.
More memory, more AWG, longer cover
500 Mpts standard against the DHO4204's 250, a dual-channel 50 MHz AWG option against 25, and an Exclusive 3+2 (5-year) warranty against three — against a Rigol listing about $2,899.
Comprehensive Feature Comparison
| Feature | UNI-T MSO3024HD | Rigol DHO4204 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 200 MHz | 200 MHz | Equal |
| Analog channels | 4 analog + 16 digital (logic option) | 4 analog + 16 digital (PLA2216 option) | Equal |
| Sample rate | 2.5 GSa/s (1-ch); 1.25 GSa/s (4-ch) | 4 GSa/s | Rigol ✓ |
| Memory depth | 500 Mpts | 250 Mpts (500 Mpts opt.) | UNI-T ✓ |
| Waveform update rate | 500,000 wfms/s (1,500,000 sequence) | 1,500,000 wfms/s (UltraAcquire) | Rigol ✓ |
| Display | 10.1″ 1280×800 capacitive touch | 10.1″ 1280×800 capacitive touch | Equal |
| Built-in AWG | Dual-channel 50 MHz (option) | Dual-channel 25 MHz (option) | UNI-T ✓ |
| Serial protocol decode | RS-232/422/485/UART, I2C, SPI standard; CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay, SENT, Audio, MIL-STD-1553B, Manchester, ARINC429 optional | Broad standard decode incl. CAN/CAN-FD/LIN | Rigol ✓ |
| 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 → | $2,899 | UNI-T ✓ |
* 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 MSO3024HD is a 9-in-1 instrument: oscilloscope, 16-channel logic analyzer (option), serial protocol analyzer, spectrum/FFT, frequency counter, 4-digit DVM, Bode-plot analyzer, power analyzer (option) and an optional dual-channel 50 MHz AWG — all on a true 12-bit front end with 500 Mpts of memory standard.
Perfect For:
Embedded & serial-bus debug
Standard UART/I2C/SPI decode plus optional CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay and SENT, with 500 Mpts to capture entire message sequences at full resolution.
Power-electronics & ripple analysis
The 12-bit front end and optional power package resolve small ripple and switching detail; deep memory holds many switching cycles in one acquisition.
Education & shared benches
A nine-function instrument lets a lab equip more stations from one budget, with a 5-year warranty that survives student use.
Other models in the MSO1000HD Series
MSO3024HD
MSO3024HD — 200 MHz / 4+16 ch, 12-bit, 500 Mpts — the entry point of the HD series.
MSO3034HD
MSO3034HD — 350 MHz / 4+16 ch with the same 500 Mpts deep-memory HD platform.
MSO3054HD
MSO3054HD — 500 MHz top of the MSO3000HD line for higher-bandwidth work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UNI-T MSO3024HD a good alternative to the Rigol DHO4204?
Yes — it is a direct 200 MHz, 12-bit, 4-channel match to the DHO4204. The MSO3024HD ties on resolution, bandwidth, channels and display, and leads on standard memory, AWG bandwidth, warranty and price. Rigol's honest advantages are a 4 GSa/s sample rate and a 1.5M wfms/s UltraAcquire capture rate; if your work is dominated by fast single-shot capture rather than record depth, the Rigol is a strong alternative.
How does the MSO1000HD Series compare with the DHO4000 Series?
The MSO3000HD Series spans 200–500 MHz against the Rigol DHO4000's 200/400/800 MHz line. Both are 12-bit with deep memory; UNI-T leads on standard memory depth and warranty, Rigol on sample rate and UltraAcquire capture rate.
What do I get for the money with the MSO3024HD?
For 12-bit embedded and power debug the MSO3024HD gives you 200 MHz, 4 analog channels with an optional 16-channel logic pod, 500 Mpts of memory, standard RS-232/422/485/UART, I2C and SPI decode and an optional dual 50 MHz AWG — nine instrument functions in one box with a 5-year warranty.
Are UNI-T software options subscriptions?
No. Every UNI-T software option — logic, automotive/aerospace decode, power analysis, the AWG — is a permanent one-time unlock. No annual licenses, no renewal fees, and no features that expire.
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Twice the standard memory, a 5-year warranty and a lower price — on the same 12-bit, 200 MHz platform.
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