Used DSX-5000 price guide
Short answer
Used DSX-5000 kits run $3,000–$8,497. Check calibration, adapters and the remote.
Used DSX-5000 kits were listed from about $3,000 (bare used unit) to $8,497 (refurbished), roughly 35–80% below a new DSX2-5000. Before buying, confirm the calibration date, both PLA and CHA adapters, and that the remote is included.
What it costs
$3,000Typical
$7,497High
$8,497
US-dollar listings only (other currencies are in the source tables below). Typical = median. Every number links to its source below.
At a glance
DSX-5000 (Versiv 1)- New
- from €11,490
- Used / refurb
- from $3,000
- Rent / week
- from £249/wk
DSX2-5000- New
- from $13,443
- Used / refurb
- from $7,900
- Rent / week
- from $475/wk
DSX-602- New
- from $10,000
- Used / refurb
- from $7,799
- Rent / week
- none seen
DTX-1800- New
- none seen
- Used / refurb
- from $3,360
- Rent / week
- none seen
The details
What we've seen: used DSX-5000 kits listed from about $3,000 (bare used unit, Laiztech) up to $8,497 (refurbished, excellent condition, Equipverse), and £5,587 on eBay UK. A new DSX2-5000 lists around $13,400–$14,700, so used saves roughly 35–80%.
Before you buy, check:
- Calibration: ask for the cert date. A third-party DSX calibration was listed at $660 (DSX-5000) and $385 (DSX-602).
- Versiv 1 vs Versiv 2: Versiv 2 adds integrated Wi-Fi. Listings mix the two names.
- Adapters: permanent link (PLA) and channel (CHA) adapters cost real money. Confirm two of each are included.
- Remote: make sure the kit includes the remote unit, not just the main unit.
- DTX-1800: cheaper ($3,360–$3,495 used) but discontinued. Check whether your warranty program still accepts its reports.
Compare these models spec by spec · 4 models
| DSX-5000 (Versiv 1) | DSX2-5000 | DSX-602 | DTX-1800 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices | ||||
| New | €11,490 | $13,442.94 – $14,651.87 | $9,999.95 | – |
| Used / refurb | $3,000 – $8,497 · £5,586.70 · €7,950 | $7,900 – $10,495 · £8,134.07 | $7,799 | $3,360 – $3,495 |
| Rent / week | £249 · €390 · CA$800 | $475 | – | – |
| Calibration | $660 | – | $385 | – |
| Where they differ | ||||
| Max frequency | 1,000 MHz | 1,000 MHz | 500 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Cat 6A autotest | 10 s (Cat 5e/6: 9 s) | 10 s (Cat 5e/6: 9 s) | 10 s (Cat 5e/6: 9 s) | – |
| Accuracy | Exceeds IEC Level V | Exceeds IEC Level V | – | – |
| Standards | TIA Cat 3–Cat 6A; ISO/IEC Class C–FA | TIA Cat 3–Cat 6A; ISO/IEC Class C–FA | TIA Cat 3–Cat 6A; ISO/IEC Class C–EA (no Class FA) | – |
| Fiber | Optional OLTS, OTDR and inspection modules (Versiv) | Optional OLTS, OTDR and inspection modules (Versiv) | None (no fiber modules) | – |
| Battery | 8 h typical | 8 h typical | 8 h typical | – |
| Weight | 1.28 kg (main unit) | 1.28 kg (main unit) | 1.36 kg | – |
| Wi‑Fi | – | Integrated, dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n | Integrated (disabled on DSX-602-NW) | – |
| Spec source | Manufacturer datasheet | Manufacturer datasheet | Manufacturer datasheet | Manufacturer knowledge base (partial) |
Highlighted rows differ between models. Green = lowest US-dollar price. Other currencies are shown as listed, not converted. Specs: manufacturer datasheets (linked per model), checked 2026-10-22; – = not published by the manufacturer.
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