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Tacklife HD40 Classic Laser Measure 131Ft M In Ft Mute Laser Distance Meter with 2 Bubble Levels Backlit LCD and Pythagorean Mode Measure Distance Area and Volume Carry Pouch and Battery Included
Last Updated: March 22, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
303
Old Reviews
25
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16 meters
SIZE
LCD
TYPE
Review Analysis - 235 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Accuracy
41accuracy, measurements, measurement, measured, easy to use
+93%
-7%
" ... Great accuracy & the ability to store measurements is great. ... "
" ... Fast and accurate. ... "
" ... Poorly written directions but the use of the item is great and accurate. ... "
" ... Accurate and easy, but there is a little bit of a learning curve to make it all work correctly. ... "
" ... Shorter measurements are really quite accurate to precision beyond my need for internal home use (cabinets, etc.). ... "
" ... Seems to be somewhat accurate. ... Accuracy will be revisited soon. ... "
" ... Amazing that this thing is so accurate. ... "
" ... Accurate and half the price of some other brands ... "
Ease of Use
38easy, instructions, measurements, small, easy to operate
+87%
-13%
" ... Cheap, repeatable and easy to use! ... "
" ... Makes my life so much easier. ... "
" ... The other displayed measurements are easy to read but when fractions are displayed, it is difficult to make out exactly what the reading is, which is disappointing. ... "
" ... Very accurate and simple to use. ... "
" ... easy to use manual, instruction lettering is very small set type. ... "
" ... Controls are easy and intuitive. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and accurate measurements. ... "
" ... I like that it's easy to use. ... "
Price
16money, worth, value, think, thing
+94%
-6%
" ... Does all that my Bosch does at a much lower price. ... "
" ... Great product for the price! ... "
" ... Measurements are right on the money ... "
" ... The price point is where I think it should be for these products. ... "
" ... a great purchase for the price. ... "
" ... For the price it's outstanding ... "
" ... This thing is worth the money, it would be a wonderful ideal for a carpenter. ... "
" ... The price is great too. ... "
Capacity
14measuring, measurements, apartment, rooms, measure
+100%
" ... I pretty much bought it for just measuring rooms wall to wall and this unit does that very well, it is also way more capable and can handle many more measurements well above what the average user will use. ... "
" ... Also lives in a beachside central Florida garage without issue. ... "
" ... Multi-unit as well: feet, meters, many variations. ... "
" ... I got one to use while in the market for a new house. ... "
" ... I was able to figure the square footage of an apartment unit in a matter of minutes. ... "
" ... It works great when there are trees or plants next to the house and I no longer have to walk through plants or spider webs to measure. ... Also, I now do more inside measurements and then add for the walls to get the exterior measurement. ... "
" ... Makes my job of measuring commercial office space a BREEZE! ... "
" ... It makes measuring big rooms by yourself a breeze. ... "
Size
11small, easy to use, pocket, durable, comes
+100%
" ... Easily fits in a pocket. ... "
" ... It is smaller than I expected, very compact. ... It comes with a durable carrying case. ... "
" ... Nice compact measure. ... "
" ... I keep it in my tool bag now so I can always have it when needed. ... "
" ... So many functions packed into such a compact unit. ... "
" ... Need it for very minimal use and always comes in handy. ... "
" ... Small easy to use great quality. ... "
" ... Also this is very compact and durable . ... "
Build Quality
10feels, dropped, build quality, tape measure, ladder
+100%
" ... It comes with batteries, a sturdy case, and a lanyard to help prevent it from slipping from your hands. ... "
" ... Durable, I've dropped it more times than I can count. ... "
" ... Built very well and case is a great bonus! ... "
" ... Build quality seems solid and good to touch. ... "
" ... In especially wet cases it helps me upsell new siding. ... "
" ... Also it fell off a 6 ft ladder and still works great and in spec. ... "
" ... It comes with a durable carrying case. ... "
" ... much easier than using the metal tape measure. ... "
Product Reliability
9ago, worked, working, reading, error
+56%
-44%
" ... First one didn't work but they sent me a new one and it works great. ... "
" ... Worked out nice ... "
" ... This is a good quality laser. ... "
" ... Seems to be good working. ... "
" ... I purchased this laser about a month ago. ... "
Display Clarity
9display, measurements, went, unit, sunlight
+67%
-33%
" ... The device also stores up to 4 measurement on the screen and has various other multi measurement functions . ... "
" ... So far so good, I only wish the numeric display was a bit brighter and more contrast and . ... "
" ... Works as expected only complaint is the screen dosent light up others wise works as good as the $100 ones. ... "
" ... That is one of the several display modes this unit supports. ... "
" ... The addition and subtraction function and history display make the job easier. ... "
Setup
8understand, easy, work, simple, measurements
+38%
-63%
" ... The instructions are not that great or are just difficult for me to understand. ... "
" ... hard to work with, instructions not easy to follow ... "
Marketplace
6described, product, service, excellent
+100%
" ... Excellent service and excellent product ... "
" ... So pictures are attached for this item. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Product was shipped quickly and works great! ... "
Features
6good, light, one, well, useful
+100%
" ... It's light which is good. ... "
" ... This Tacklife works just as good and has more features! ... "
" ... Lots of good features. ... "
" ... It was a bit of a learning curve to learn all of the features, but this model works as well as I expected. ... "
" ... That is one of the several display modes this unit supports. ... "
" ... There are other features that need more time to figure out. ... I am able to use some of the features, they work like you think they should, so no reading necessary. ... And, it will measure, even if I don't see the light. ... It's a good balance between features and price. ... "
Fit
6paper, wall, quite, fits
+67%
-33%
" ... However, taping a white paper plate to the wall solves that issue. ... We’ve got a huge a couch so ensuring it will fit it obviously quite important. ... "
" ... Easily fits in a pocket. ... "
" ... much easier than using the metal tape measure. ... "
" ... You can't get a conventional tape measure into the corner, or you have to add the thickness of the tape measure itself. ... "
Controls
5use, press, useful, subtract, one
+80%
-20%
" ... Click button, see dot, hold steady, get distance. ... "
" ... The buttons are easy to find in the dark, unlike most of these units. ... "
" ... The setting that measures area and volume is also very convenient when trying to figure math out on the fly. ... "
" ... Controls are easy and intuitive. ... "
Product As Described
5described
+100%
" ... So pictures are attached for this item. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Still looking for one of these that works as advertised. ... "
Screen Protection
5went, protector, cut, measurements, back
+20%
-80%
" ... However this one the screen went out on it(lights up but shows nothing). ... "
" ... This item it is not waterproof by any means I had a couple of drops on the screen and it went right in do not buy this product ... "
" ... also the level bubbles are practically worthless. ... "
" ... Half the screen cut off after a few weeks ... "
Storage
5want, measuring, measure, makes, 6
+80%
-20%
" ... Big time saver and makes you look very professional when measuring a space. ... "
" ... Makes my job of measuring commercial office space a BREEZE! ... "
" ... for example, if you want to measure from a wall 6' out into the space, you have to put a target out in the space that's 6' . ... "
" ... In our construction, we work in inches and fractions of an inch. ... "
User Manual
4instruction, read, small, easy to use, work
+50%
-50%
" ... hard to work with, instructions not easy to follow ... "
" ... The instruction manual written in fairly poor English. ... "
Volume
4area
+75%
-25%
" ... Does Area, volume and more. ... "
" ... Easy to use for length and width as well as volume. ... "
" ... areas and volumes. ... "
Pedometer
4tape, measuring, distances, distance
+75%
-25%
" ... It reads the same distance every time on measurements I know the distance of. ... "
" ... Great tool for measuring distances that are a bit unwieldy for a tape measure. ... "
" ... This is so much better than a tape measure for measuring longer distances. ... "
Overall performance
4fast, readings, easy
+100%
" ... I use this laser daily and am very pleased with its performance. ... "
Returns
4get, back
-100%
" ... RETURNED ON PRIME AND STILL DO NOT HAVE MY REFUND ... "
" ... Sadly, I must return it. ... "
" ... Mine is going into the trash. ... "
" ... Regret I did not return it on time and get my $30.97 back ... "
For Fun
3use, would
+100%
" ... It is very handy and a fun way to teach young ones dimensions and how to measure things! ... "
" ... Who would have thought this gadget would be so fun to use. ... "
" ... This is one of those unnecessary items in life that are just fun to use. ... "
Design
3build quality
+100%
" ... I have to say this item looks great. ... "
" ... Be sure to take a look at the Tacklife S2-100. ... "
Comfort
3hand, feels, far, easy, cheesy
+67%
-33%
" ... Very easy to use, fits in hand nicely and measurements have been dead on so far. ... "
" ... It comes with batteries, a sturdy case, and a lanyard to help prevent it from slipping from your hands. ... "
Battery Life
3batteries, quickly
+33%
-67%
" ... Changed the batteries and no difference ... "
" ... Machine worked but battery was dead ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 16 meters
Display
Type: LCD