UNI-T MSO5104HD vs Teledyne LeCroy WS4104HD
Same 12-bit HD at 1 GHz and 5 GSa/s — 40× the memory and a 5-year warranty.
The MSO5104HD matches the WS4104HD on 12-bit HD resolution, 1 GHz bandwidth and 5 GSa/s sampling, then leads on acquisition memory (500 Mpts vs 12.5 Mpts/ch), capture rate, standard decode and warranty, at a small fraction of a WaveSurfer listing about $16,350. The LeCroy counters with a larger 12.1-inch display.
UNI-T MSO5104HD
- ✓ Bandwidth: 1 GHz
- ✓ Analog channels: 4 analog + 16 digital (logic option)
- ✓ Sample rate: 5 GSa/s (1-ch); 2.5 GSa/s (4-ch)
- ✓ Memory depth: 500 Mpts
- ✓ Waveform update rate: 800,000 wfms/s (1,500,000 sequence)
- ✓ Warranty: 3+2 years (5 total with registration)
Teledyne LeCroy WS4104HD
- ✓ Bandwidth: 1 GHz
- ✓ Analog channels: 4 analog; 16 digital (MSO option)
- ✓ Sample rate: 5 GSa/s (2-ch); 2.5 GSa/s (4-ch)
- ✗ Memory depth: 12.5 Mpts/ch (25 Mpts interleaved)
- ✗ Waveform update rate: 175,000 wfms/s
- ✗ Warranty: 3 years
$16,350 (distributor listing, September 2026)
to 1 GHz
Bandwidth
500 Mpts
Memory Depth
5 GSa/s
Sample Rate
800,000 wfms/s
Capture Rate
12-bit
Vertical Resolution
Far deeper acquisition memory
500 Mpts versus the WS4104HD's 12.5 Mpts per channel — tens of times the record length at 5 GSa/s for long captures and fault hunting.
Decode and platform, included
Standard CAN/LIN decode plus optional automotive/aerospace buses on a 9-in-1 instrument, where LeCroy bills serial decode and many functions as paid options.
True 12-bit HD, five-year warranty
A native 12-bit (16-bit ERES) front end with Exclusive 3+2 (5-year) coverage and US support, versus LeCroy's 3-year warranty.
A fraction of the price, five-year warranty
A WaveSurfer 4104HD lists about $16,350; the MSO5104HD matches its 12-bit resolution, 1 GHz and 5 GSa/s for a small fraction of that, and carries an Exclusive 3+2 warranty against three years.
Comprehensive Feature Comparison
| Feature | UNI-T MSO5104HD | Teledyne LeCroy WS4104HD | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 1 GHz | 1 GHz | Equal |
| Analog channels | 4 analog + 16 digital (logic option) | 4 analog; 16 digital (MSO option) | Equal |
| Sample rate | 5 GSa/s (1-ch); 2.5 GSa/s (4-ch) | 5 GSa/s (2-ch); 2.5 GSa/s (4-ch) | Equal |
| Memory depth | 500 Mpts | 12.5 Mpts/ch (25 Mpts interleaved) | UNI-T ✓ |
| Waveform update rate | 800,000 wfms/s (1,500,000 sequence) | 175,000 wfms/s | UNI-T ✓ |
| Display | 10.1″ 1280×800 capacitive touch | 12.1″ capacitive touch | Teledyne LeCroy ✓ |
| Built-in AWG | Dual-channel 50 MHz (option) | Function generator (option) | UNI-T ✓ |
| Serial protocol decode | RS-232/422/485/UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, LIN standard; CAN-FD, CAN-XL, FlexRay, SENT, Audio, MIL-STD-1553B, Manchester, ARINC429, 1-Wire, I3C optional | Serial decode by paid option | UNI-T ✓ |
| Vertical resolution | 12-bit native (HD); 16-bit with ERES | 12-bit native (HD4096) | Equal |
| Warranty | 3+2 years (5 total with registration) | 3 years | UNI-T ✓ |
| Price (USD) | See current price → | $16,350 | UNI-T ✓ |
* UNI-T specifications from the MSO5000HD Series datasheet and our live product data. Teledyne LeCroy figures from published manufacturer data and authorized US distributor listings, September 2026.
The bottom line
The MSO5104HD 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:
High-speed digital & SI debug
1 GHz and 5 GSa/s with 12-bit resolution capture fast edges cleanly; 500 Mpts holds extended high-resolution records.
Embedded & automotive serial
Standard CAN/LIN plus optional CAN-FD, CAN-XL, FlexRay, SENT and more, with deep memory for full bus sessions at full rate.
Power & multi-station labs
Optional power and timing packages on a nine-function platform let a team equip more 12-bit HD benches with a 5-year warranty.
Other models in the MSO5000HD Series
MSO5034HD
MSO5034HD — 350 MHz / 5 GSa/s entry to the MSO5000HD line, 500 Mpts standard.
MSO5054HD
MSO5054HD — 500 MHz / 5 GSa/s with the full 15-protocol decode platform.
MSO5104HD
MSO5104HD — 1 GHz flagship, 5 GSa/s, 500 Mpts — the top of the HD MSO range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UNI-T MSO5104HD a good alternative to the Teledyne LeCroy WS4104HD?
Yes, on capability and value: the MSO5104HD matches the WS4104HD's 12-bit HD resolution, 1 GHz bandwidth and 5 GSa/s sampling, with far deeper acquisition memory and standard decode, at a small fraction of a WaveSurfer listing about $16,350. The LeCroy counters with a larger 12.1-inch display.
How does the MSO5000HD Series compare with the WaveSurfer 4000HD Series?
The MSO5000HD Series (350 MHz–1 GHz) and the WaveSurfer 4000HD line are both 12-bit HD families that reach 1 GHz at 5 GSa/s. UNI-T leads on memory depth, standard decode, warranty and price; LeCroy on display size and analysis software.
What do I get for the money with the MSO5104HD?
For 1 GHz, 12-bit HD debug the MSO5104HD gives you 5 GSa/s, 4 analog channels with an optional logic pod, 500 Mpts of memory, standard decode and nine instrument functions — 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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The same 12-bit HD platform at 1 GHz and 5 GSa/s, with far deeper memory and standard decode.
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