UNI-T MSO1000HD Series vs DHO900 Series
Compact 12-bit HD scopes — the MSO1000HD carries twice the memory and twice the sample rate, with a 5-year warranty.
The UNI-T MSO1000HD Series and the Rigol DHO900 Series are compact 12-bit HD oscilloscopes on a 7-inch touchscreen, and both carry 16 digital channels in the instrument that need an optional logic pod — the UT-M26 on the UNI-T, the PLA2216 on the Rigol. The MSO1000HD leads on acquisition: 100 Mpts of memory against 50, and a 2.5 GSa/s sample rate against 1.25, with an Exclusive 3+2 (5-year) warranty. The DHO900 quotes a higher UltraAcquire capture rate. Match the two by bandwidth below.
Both are 12-bit (16-bit with enhanced resolution), 7-inch touchscreen oscilloscopes aimed at compact embedded and education benches, and logic is an optional pod on both. The MSO1000HD adds deeper memory and a faster sample rate; the DHO900 leads on headline waveform-capture rate and lists a basic AWG on its -S models.
Match the models by bandwidth
| Bandwidth | Channels | UNI-T model | Rigol |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 MHz | 4+16 | UNI-T MSO1154HD | DHO914 (125 MHz) |
| 150 MHz | 4+16 | UNI-T MSO1154HD-S | DHO914S (125 MHz, +AWG) |
| 250 MHz | 4+16 | UNI-T MSO1254HD · Compare › | DHO924 |
| 250 MHz | 4+16 | UNI-T MSO1254HD-S | DHO924S (+AWG) |
Both families carry 16 digital channels as standard hardware and both need an optional logic pod to use them (UT-M26 on the MSO1000HD, PLA2216 on the DHO900). DHO900 bandwidths are 125 and 250 MHz. UNI-T prices are shown live from each product page.
Series-level comparison
| Feature | UNI-T MSO1000HD | DHO900 Series | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical resolution | 12-bit native; 16-bit with ERES | 12-bit native; 16-bit (HiRes) | Equal |
| Logic analysis | 16 digital channels standard; UT-M26 pod optional | 16 digital channels standard; PLA2216 pod optional | Equal |
| Max sample rate | 2.5 GSa/s (1-ch) | 1.25 GSa/s | UNI-T ✓ |
| Acquisition memory | 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 ✓ |
| Standard serial decode | 7 protocols incl CAN-FD, Audio | 6 protocols; CAN-FD & FlexRay optional | UNI-T ✓ |
| Warranty | 3+2 years (5 total with registration) | 3 years | UNI-T ✓ |
| Price (250 MHz, 4-ch) | See current price → | ~$769 (DHO924) | Rigol ✓ |
Twice the memory, twice the sample rate
Every MSO1000HD ships 100 Mpts of acquisition memory and samples at 2.5 GSa/s; the DHO900 ships 50 Mpts at 1.25 GSa/s. That is where these two families actually differ.
True 12-bit HD, faster sampling
12-bit native (16-bit with ERES) at 2.5 GSa/s versus the DHO900's 1.25 — more time resolution on the same HD platform.
A portable nine-function instrument
Scope, 16-ch logic (with the UT-M26 pod), spectrum, protocol analyzer, Bode, 4-digit DVM, 7-digit counter and optional power analysis, with a single-channel 25 MHz AWG on the -S models. Type-C/PD-capable at 1.56 kg.
Five-year warranty, US support
Exclusive 3+2 versus Rigol's 3, US stock and support, no subscriptions.
The bottom line
The MSO1000HD and the DHO900 tell the same logic story — channels in the instrument, pod sold separately. They part company on acquisition: 100 Mpts against 50 and 2.5 GSa/s against 1.25, plus five years of warranty against three.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UNI-T MSO1000HD Series a good alternative to the Rigol DHO900 Series?
Yes. Both are compact 12-bit HD scopes and both take an optional 16-channel logic pod. The MSO1000HD ships 100 Mpts of memory and samples at 2.5 GSa/s, where the DHO900 ships 50 Mpts at 1.25. The DHO900's edge is a higher UltraAcquire capture rate. Match by bandwidth (MSO1254HD to DHO924).
Is the MSO1254HD a good alternative to the Rigol DHO924?
Yes — same 250 MHz, 4 channels and 12-bit, and the MSO1254HD adds 100 Mpts of memory (vs 50) and 2.5 GSa/s sampling (vs 1.25), plus a 5-year warranty. Logic is a tie: both need an optional pod. The DHO924 lists a little lower.
Does the MSO1000HD include a logic analyzer?
The 16 digital channels are standard hardware on every MSO1000HD, and using them needs the optional UT-M26 logic probe. The DHO900 works the same way with its PLA2216 probe. There is no software licence to buy on the MSO1000HD — the logic-analyzer function is enabled in the instrument.
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.
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Sources: UNI-T MSO1000HD Series datasheet (logic pod: p.9, “16-channel logic analyzer (hardware standard) can be used with the purchase of a UT-M26 logic analyzer probe (optional)”) and Rigol DHO900 Series datasheet (rigolna.com). Rigol DHO924 price from authorized US distributor listings, June 2026. UNI-T prices are read live from each product page. Competitor figures last verified 2026-09-03.
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