UNI-T UPO1154HD vs Tektronix MSO24
True 12-bit and 100 Mpts memory — against an 8-bit 2 Series MSO listing about $4,480.
The UPO1154HD brings true 12-bit resolution and 100 Mpts of memory versus the 2 Series' 8-bit and 10 Mpts, with standard decode and a 5-year warranty, at a small fraction of about $4,480. The Tektronix is a true MSO with 16 digital channels, more bandwidth and a faster sample rate; if you need logic, it is the instrument.
UNI-T UPO1154HD
- ✗ Bandwidth: 150 MHz
- ✗ Channels: 4 analog (DSO)
- ✗ Sample rate: 1.25 GSa/s (1-ch)
- ✓ Memory depth: 100 Mpts
- ✗ Waveform capture rate: 100,000 wfms/s (500,000 sequence)
- ✓ Warranty: 3+2 years (5 total with registration)
Tektronix MSO24
- ✓ Bandwidth: 200 MHz (70–500 MHz options)
- ✓ Channels: 4 analog + 16 digital (MSO)
- ✓ 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)
150 MHz
Bandwidth
100 Mpts
Memory Depth
1.25 GSa/s
Sample Rate
100,000 wfms/s
Capture Rate
12-bit
Vertical Resolution
True 12-bit, not 8-bit
The UPO1154HD resolves 4096 levels 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.
Decode included, no licenses
Standard RS-232/422/485/UART, I2C, SPI, CAN and LIN decode, where Tektronix sells decode as licenses.
A fraction of the price, 5-year warranty
A 2 Series MSO lists about $4,480 as configured; the UPO1154HD carries an Exclusive 3+2 warranty and costs a fraction of that — equip a whole lab for the price of one 2 Series.
Comprehensive Feature Comparison
| Feature | UNI-T UPO1154HD | Tektronix MSO24 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 150 MHz | 200 MHz (70–500 MHz options) | Tektronix ✓ |
| Channels | 4 analog (DSO) | 4 analog + 16 digital (MSO) | Tektronix ✓ |
| Sample rate | 1.25 GSa/s (1-ch) | 2.5 GSa/s | Tektronix ✓ |
| Memory depth | 100 Mpts | 10 Mpts | UNI-T ✓ |
| Waveform capture rate | 100,000 wfms/s (500,000 sequence) | up to 500,000 wfms/s | Tektronix ✓ |
| Display | 7″ capacitive touch (1024×600) | Tall hi-res capacitive touch | Equal |
| Built-in AWG | Not included | Optional AFG | Equal |
| Serial protocol decode | 5 standard (RS-232/422/485/UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, LIN) | Optional decode licenses | UNI-T ✓ |
| Vertical resolution | 12-bit native | 8-bit | UNI-T ✓ |
| 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 8-bit ultraportable MSO with a refined UI, battery option and 16 digital channels. The UPO1154HD trades all of that for true 12-bit resolution, 10× the memory and standard decode, at a small fraction of a 2 Series' roughly $4,480 — the better value where resolution matters more than logic.
Perfect For:
Education & multi-station labs
At a fraction of the 2 Series price, a department can equip many benches with a true 12-bit scope.
Embedded & general debug
Standard serial decode with 100 Mpts of memory captures long sequences without add-on licenses.
Power & precision low-level work
12-bit native resolution and power analysis suit ripple and small-signal work that 8-bit scopes blur.
Other models in the MSO1000HD Series
UPO1152HD
UPO1152HD — Same platform, 150 MHz / 2 channels at a lower price.
UPO1084HD
UPO1084HD — Step down to 80 MHz / 4 channels for the lowest entry price.
MSO1254HD
MSO1254HD — Step up to a 250 MHz MSO with standard 16-channel logic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UNI-T UPO1154HD a good alternative to the Tektronix MSO24?
On resolution and value, yes: the UPO1154HD is true 12-bit with 100 Mpts of memory and standard decode, against an 8-bit 2 Series MSO at about $4,480. But the 2 Series is a true MSO with 16 digital channels and the UPO1154HD has none — if you need logic, compare the MSO1000HD instead.
How does the MSO1000HD Series compare with the 2 Series MSO?
The UPO1000HD Series is a true 12-bit, deep-memory DSO at a fraction of the 2 Series' price; the 2 Series is a premium 8-bit ultraportable MSO with standard logic and higher optional bandwidth.
What do I get for the money with the UPO1154HD?
For 12-bit bench work on a budget the UPO1154HD gives you 150 MHz, 4 analog channels, 100 Mpts of memory and standard decode — far more resolution and memory per dollar than an 8-bit 2 Series. It has no digital channels; the 2 Series does.
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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