Oscilloscope recommendation for SSTC?

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Hi all,

I am working on building out my first SSTC (built SGTC's previously), and I want to get an oscilloscope for configuring the circuit and tuning the coil. I am also grabbing a signal generator, but have that sorted.

I have never used a scope, but have tried to educate myself on the basics and how to use one in the building of an SSTC. The choices and advice are all over the map, so I figured I would ask here since I don't anticipate using it for much else.

I would like to spend as little as reasonable and still get something that works for this use case. As I understand it, pretty much any new scope should be able to handle the task (as we don't need to measure 20MHz+ frequencies, or anything super complex).

I know the Rigol and Siglent 12bit models are the new "start here" beginner recommendations, but I would rather not spend $300+ if a $80 Zoyi or $138 CDEK (rebranded Owon SDS1102) would work just fine for my use case. I also looked at used CRO scopes, but am hesitant there due to the huge size and gamble that it may not work well or for long.

The issue I have is the spotty reviews make it sound like the budget scopes won't even read a simple signal half the time, but they also tend to focus on pushing them to the bandwidth limits and performing complex operations and the like.

Appreciate any advice you have on this - thank you!