Best Capacitance Tester: How to Choose One

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A capacitance tester measures how much capacitance a component holds, which helps when you check capacitors before a repair or sort parts for a project. The first thing to check is the range, because a tester that tops out below your capacitor values cannot do the job. Only two of the six listings below state a range in the title.

Discharge capacitors safely before testing and follow the maker manual. Where a listing leaves out a range, size or other detail, this guide says not stated.

Quick answer

If you want a stated range, the oiuebxe CapMaster 470F gives 0.01pF-470F and the GOLDCHAMP 36D gives 200pF-20mF. The two A6013L listings, one sold as Honeytek and one as HONEYTEK, are named capacitor testers but do not state a range. The Proster is an SMD tweezer meter for resistance, capacitance and diode. The AstroAI is a general multimeter whose title does not mention capacitance.

Comparison table

Product	Type	Stated capacitance range	Weight or size
oiuebxe CapMaster 470F	Digital capacitor tester	0.01pF-470F	0.23 kg
GOLDCHAMP 36D	Capacitor tester multimeter	200pF-20mF	200 g
Honeytek A6013L (Luo ke)	Handheld capacitor tester	Not stated	9.92 ounces
HONEYTEK A6013L	Capacitance meter, circuit testers style	Not stated	190 g
Proster SMD tweezer	Tweezer meter for resistance, capacitance, diode; 6000 counts	Not stated	0.4 kg; 7.48 x 2.76 x 1.85 inches
AstroAI 6000 counts	True RMS multimeter	Capacitance not named	492 g

Product reviews

oiuebxe CapMaster 470F Capacitor Tester

What it is: An orange, battery-powered digital capacitor tester. The title gives a 0.01pF-470F wide-range capacitance meter. Weight is 0.23 kg.

Who it suits: Someone who works with very small and very large capacitors and wants a stated range at both ends.

• Pros: The widest stated range here.
• Cons: Dimensions and probe type are not stated.

Skip if: You need to know size and probe type before ordering.

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GOLDCHAMP 36D Capacitor Tester Multimeter

What it is: A battery-powered capacitor tester multimeter with a 200pF-20mF range in the title and a 36D capacitance meter style. Weight is 200 g. The color field reads GC-36D, which looks like a model code.

Who it suits: A repair worker who wants a stated range in the pF to mF span.

• Pros: Stated range. Light.
• Cons: Color and size are not clearly stated.

Skip if: You need to test capacitors above 20mF or below 200pF.

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Honeytek A6013L Capacitor Tester (Luo ke)

What it is: A black, battery-powered, handheld capacitor tester named Honeytek A6013L. Weight is listed as 9.92 ounces.

Who it suits: Someone who wants a handheld tester with a known model name and will confirm the range on the product page.

• Pros: Named as a capacitor tester. Handheld style.
• Cons: No capacitance range is quoted in the title or fields shown.

Skip if: You need a stated range up front.

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HONEYTEK A6013L Capacitance Meter

What it is: A battery-powered A6013L capacitance meter in blue and orange with a circuit testers style. Weight is listed as 190 g. This is a separate listing from the one above, and the two quote different weights.

Who it suits: A buyer comparing both A6013L listings who will check each product page for the range and what is included.

• Pros: Named as a capacitance tester for electronic measuring.
• Cons: No capacitance range is quoted. The weight does not match the other A6013L listing.

Skip if: You need a stated range or a single clear A6013L listing.

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Proster SMD Tweezer Meter

What it is: A black, battery-powered SMD tweezer meter for resistance, capacitance and diode with 6000 counts and an LCD. Weight is 0.4 kg and dimensions are 7.48 x 2.76 x 1.85 inches.

Who it suits: Someone who tests small surface-mount parts and wants tweezer-style probes.

• Pros: Built for SMD parts. Dimensions are listed.
• Cons: No capacitance range or tip size is quoted.

Skip if: You mainly test large through-hole capacitors or need a stated range.

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AstroAI True RMS Multimeter (no capacitance stated)

What it is: A blue, battery-powered, auto-ranging true RMS multimeter with 6000 counts, listed for AC/DC voltage, current, resistance and continuity. Weight is 492 g. Capacitance is not named in the title or fields. It is kept here as a general multimeter, not a capacitance tester.

Who it suits: A buyer who wants a general multimeter and will confirm on the product page whether it has a capacitance mode.

• Pros: Covers voltage, current, resistance and continuity.
• Cons: Capacitance is not listed.

Skip if: Testing capacitors is your main job.

AstroAI multimeter on Amazon (affiliate link)

Buying checklist

• Write down the smallest and largest capacitor values you need to test.
• Check that the stated range covers both. Most listings here do not state one.
• Decide between a handheld meter, a multimeter and SMD tweezers.
• Check size and probe type on the product page where not stated.
• Read the exact variant page for weight, color and what is included.
• Discharge capacitors safely before testing.

FAQ

Which listings state a capacitance range?

Only the oiuebxe CapMaster (0.01pF-470F) and the GOLDCHAMP 36D (200pF-20mF) state a range in the title.

Why are there two A6013L listings?

One is sold as Honeytek and the other as HONEYTEK. They quote different weights, 9.92 ounces and 190 g, and neither states a range, so check each product page.

Is the Proster good for small parts?

It is described as an SMD tweezer meter for resistance, capacitance and diode, so it is aimed at surface-mount parts. No capacitance range is quoted.

Does the AstroAI multimeter test capacitance?

Capacitance is not named in its title or fields. Confirm on the product page before relying on it for capacitors.

How should I test a capacitor safely?

Discharge the capacitor safely first and follow the maker manual.

Closing note

Choose by range first, since few of these listings state one. Check the product page for anything not stated before you order. Other tester guides on this site: Best Fluke Non Contact Voltage Tester, Best Clamp Tester Fluke and Best Battery Voltage Tester. For safety ratings, see the measurement category overview.