Is this tester a game changer

[davesparks]

I don't quite understand all the hype around Megger.

Megger is a long trusted brand-name which started out as Evershed and Vignole who made the first 'Megger' tester.
So now everyone associates megger with electrical test equipment and sees them as a gold standard.

 

[xmetal]

I have the Megger 1741+ and find it a good machine. The MFT-X1 looks a bit garish looking in my opinion.

 

[TheConduitKing]

Megger is a long trusted brand-name which started out as Evershed and Vignole who made the first 'Megger' tester.
So now everyone associates megger with electrical test equipment and sees them as a gold standard.

But are they the gold standard though? Overall I just felt kinda "Meh" about it. I know some sparks will only use Megger.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Over the years I have tried every MFT (that I can think of) and they all do the same thing

From what I have seen on-site in the most recent decade is Fluke seems to the be main weapon of choice

 

[davesparks]

But are they the gold standard though? Overall I just felt kinda "Meh" about it. I know some sparks will only use Megger.

On average yes, megger testers are generally the best if you are considering the whole range and not just the bottom of the range MFT's.
Once you consider the battery testers, high voltage testers, low resistance ohm meters, time domain reflectometers and all the rest then yes they are at the top of the game.