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Top 10 Laser Measures in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Nov 2026 · 5 min read
Leica DISTO X6
Direct answer

The Leica DISTO X6 ($820) is the best laser measure, with up to 820 ft (250 m) of range, 1.0 mm accuracy and IP65 protection, and the Hilti PD-E (from $1,059.00) is #2. For value, the Mileseey S50 at $129.99 reaches 400 ft and is the lowest published price here.

At a glance

#PickPriceBest for
1Leica DISTO X6$820Pros who measure outdoors and need the longest reach and millimeter accuracy
2Hilti PD-EFrom $1,059.00Crews measuring outdoors who want a viewfinder instead of a screen camera
3Mileseey S50C$349.99Outdoor measuring with a zoom camera for a fraction of the Leica price
4Klein Tools 93LDM200Not publishedTrades who want a rugged green-laser tool with a hard case
5DEWALT DWHT78200Not publishedDEWALT users who want a rechargeable 200 ft meter with a built-in level
6Mileseey S50$129.99Anyone who wants 400 ft and a green beam at the lowest published price here
7Hilti PD-I$489.00Interior crews on Hilti who want Bluetooth and a measuring extension spike
8Leica DISTO D2$255Light interior measuring at 116 g with batteries
9Klein Tools 93LDM100CNot publishedA vest-pocket meter for short interior runs
10Makita LD050PNot publishedMakita users who want a basic 164 ft laser measure

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Leica DISTO X6
Best with a viewfinder
Hilti PD-E
Best with a zoom camera
Mileseey S50C
Best for the trades
Klein Tools 93LDM200
Best value
Mileseey S50

The ranking

1

Leica DISTO X6

Leica DISTO X6
Answrs VerdictThe best laser measure for long outdoor shots.
Price: $820Range: Up to 820 ft (250 m) in favorable conditions; up to 500 ft in unfavorable conditionsAccuracy: 1.0 mm (1/16 in) in favorable conditionsBuild: IP65; drop tested from 2 m; Bluetooth 5.0; up to 300 reportsTargeting: Digital Pointfinder with 4-fold zoom; 2.8-inch touchscreen

Leica’s DISTO X6 reaches up to 820 ft (250 m) in favorable conditions and up to 500 ft in unfavorable conditions, at 1.0 mm (1/16 in) accuracy in favorable conditions. It has a digital Pointfinder with 4-fold zoom, a 2.8-inch touchscreen, IP65 protection, a 2 m drop test, Bluetooth 5.0 and room for up to 300 reports, for $820.

Go ifPros who measure outdoors and need the longest reach and millimeter accuracy
Skip ifYou only measure rooms; the Leica DISTO D2 costs far less
Why #1 over #2: It reaches up to 820 ft vs 656 ft for the Hilti PD-E, and Leica lists the price at $820 vs from $1,059.00.
2

Hilti PD-E

Hilti PD-E
Answrs VerdictThe outdoor laser meter with an integrated viewfinder.
Price: From $1,059.00Range: 0 in - 656 ftAccuracy: 1.0 mmBuild: IP 65; 2 x 1.5 V (AAA) batteries; no wireless interfaceTargeting: Built-in optical viewfinder for outdoor measurements

The PD-E is Hilti’s outdoor laser meter. It measures 0 in - 656 ft at 1.0 mm accuracy, has a built-in optical viewfinder for outdoor measurements and is IP 65. It takes 2 x 1.5 V (AAA) batteries, Hilti lists no wireless interface, and it starts at $1,059.00.

Go ifCrews measuring outdoors who want a viewfinder instead of a screen camera
Skip ifYou want Bluetooth; Hilti lists the interface as none
Why #2 over #3: It measures 0 in - 656 ft at 1.0 mm vs 0.16 ft - 670 ft at ±1 mm for the S50C, and carries an IP 65 rating.
3

Mileseey S50C

Mileseey S50C
Answrs VerdictThe camera laser measure with the most reach for the money.
Price: $349.99Range: 0.16 ft - 670 ft (0.05 m - 200 m)Accuracy: ±1/16 in (±1 mm)Build: IP65; 3.7V/2400 mAh rechargeable Li-ion batteryTargeting: 8x zoom camera; 2.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen

Mileseey’s S50C adds an 8x zoom camera and a 2.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen to a 0.16 ft - 670 ft range at ±1/16 in (±1 mm). It is IP65, runs on a 3.7V/2400 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery and costs $349.99.

Go ifOutdoor measuring with a zoom camera for a fraction of the Leica price
Skip ifYou want a brand that lists a drop rating; Leica lists 2 m for the X6
Why #3 over #4: It has an 8x zoom camera for $349.99, while Klein does not publish a price and its 93LDM200 reaches 200 ft.
4

Klein Tools 93LDM200

Klein Tools 93LDM200
Answrs VerdictThe best rugged green-laser tool for the trades.
Price: Not publishedRange: 2 in up to 200 ft (61 m)Accuracy: 1/16 in for the first 33 ft; 1/8 in up to 200 ftBuild: IP54; 6.6-ft (2 m) drop rating; hard case includedLaser: Green laser, up to 2 times easier to see than red lasers; USB-C rechargeable

Klein’s 93LDM200 measures from 2 in up to 200 ft (61 m), at 1/16 in for the first 33 ft and 1/8 in up to 200 ft. It has a green laser up to 2 times easier to see than red lasers, USB-C charging, IP54, a 6.6-ft (2 m) drop rating and a hard case. Klein does not publish a price.

Go ifTrades who want a rugged green-laser tool with a hard case
Skip ifYou need more than 200 ft of range
Why #4 over #5: It has a hard case, IP54 and a 6.6-ft (2 m) drop rating; DEWALT lists a built-in level and a 3 Year Limited Warranty for the DWHT78200.
5

DEWALT DWHT78200

DEWALT DWHT78200
Answrs VerdictDEWALT’s rechargeable 200 ft laser measurer.
Price: Not publishedRange: 200 ft (60 m)Accuracy: ±1/16 in at 32 ft; built-in levelPower: Rechargeable Li-ion battery with USB-C (power adapter sold separately)Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service

DEWALT’s DWHT78200 has a 200 ft (60 m) range, ±1/16 in accuracy at 32 ft and a built-in level. It runs on a rechargeable Li-ion battery with USB-C (power adapter sold separately) and carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty with 1 Year Free Service. DEWALT does not publish a price on its page.

Go ifDEWALT users who want a rechargeable 200 ft meter with a built-in level
Skip ifYou want a camera for sunlit long shots
Why #5 over #6: It has a built-in level and a 200 ft (60 m) range; Mileseey’s S50 reaches 400 ft at $129.99.
6

Mileseey S50

Mileseey S50
Answrs VerdictThe best value laser measure.
Price: $129.99Range: 0.16 ft - 400 ft (0.05 m - 120 m)Accuracy: ±1/16 in (±1.5 mm)Laser: Green beam, up to 4x brighter than red lasersBuild: IP54; 2 x AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries with USB-C charging

The S50 costs $129.99 and covers 0.16 ft - 400 ft at ±1/16 in (±1.5 mm), with a green beam up to 4x brighter than red lasers. It is IP54 and runs on 2 x AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries with USB-C charging.

Go ifAnyone who wants 400 ft and a green beam at the lowest published price here
Skip ifYou need a camera for sunlit long shots
Why #6 over #7: It costs $129.99 vs $489.00 for the Hilti PD-I, and reaches 400 ft vs 330 ft.
7

Hilti PD-I

Hilti PD-I
Answrs VerdictHilti’s Bluetooth interior laser meter.
Price: $489.00Range: Up to 100 m / 330 ft for interior applicationsAccuracy: 1.5 mmConnectivity: BluetoothPower: 2 x 1.5 V (AAA)

Hilti’s PD-I is an interior laser meter with Bluetooth, up to 100 m / 330 ft of range and 1.5 mm accuracy, powered by 2 x 1.5 V (AAA) batteries. It costs $489.00.

Go ifInterior crews on Hilti who want Bluetooth and a measuring extension spike
Skip ifYou measure outdoors; Hilti sells the PD-E for that
Why #7 over #8: It reaches up to 100 m / 330 ft and has Bluetooth, while the Leica DISTO D2 lists 0.05 up to 150 m.
8

Leica DISTO D2

Leica DISTO D2
Answrs VerdictThe pocket Leica for indoor work.
Price: $255Range: 0.05 up to 150 mAccuracy: ± 1.5 mmBuild: IP54; 116 g with batteries; 2 x 1.5 V AAAConnectivity: Bluetooth 6.0 and NFC; memory for 30 results

Leica’s DISTO D2 costs $255 and measures 0.05 up to 150 m at ± 1.5 mm. It is IP54, weighs 116 g with batteries, runs on 2 x 1.5 V AAA, and has Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and memory for 30 results.

Go ifLight interior measuring at 116 g with batteries
Skip ifYou need more than 150 m of range
Why #8 over #9: It has Bluetooth 6.0 and NFC and a stated price of $255; Klein does not publish a price for the 93LDM100C.
9

Klein Tools 93LDM100C

Klein Tools 93LDM100C
Answrs VerdictA compact meter for short jobs.
Price: Not publishedRange: 2 in up to 100 ft (30.5 m)Accuracy: 1/16 in for the first 30 ft; 1/8 in up to 100 ftLaser: Class 2; shuts off automatically after 30 secondsMemory: Saves the last two measurements on the screen

Klein’s 93LDM100C measures from 2 in up to 100 ft (30.5 m), at 1/16 in for the first 30 ft and 1/8 in up to 100 ft. It has a Class 2 laser that shuts off automatically after 30 seconds and saves the last two measurements on the screen. Klein does not publish a price.

Go ifA vest-pocket meter for short interior runs
Skip ifYou need more than 100 ft of range
Why #9 over #10: It measures up to 100 ft (30.5 m) at 1/16 in for the first 30 ft; Makita lists up to 164 ft at +/- 5/64 in.
10

Makita LD050P

Makita LD050P
Answrs VerdictA basic, no-frills laser measure.
Price: Not publishedRange: Up to 164 ftAccuracy: +/- 5/64 inFunctions: 7 measurement functions, including Pythagoras (2 point) and (3 point)Build: IP 54; up to 5,000 measurements; 2 AAA batteries

Makita’s LD050P measures up to 164 ft at +/- 5/64 in and has 7 measurement functions, including Pythagoras (2 point) and (3 point). It is IP 54, delivers up to 5,000 measurements on 2 AAA batteries, and Makita does not publish a price on its page.

Go ifMakita users who want a basic 164 ft laser measure
Skip ifYou need more than 164 ft of range

How we ranked these

We ranked each laser measure on range, accuracy and toughness first, then on value from each maker’s own published US price on Nov 6, 2026. Where a maker does not publish a price, we say so. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best laser measure in 2027?

The Leica DISTO X6 at $820: up to 820 ft (250 m) in favorable conditions, 1.0 mm accuracy, IP65 and a digital Pointfinder with 4-fold zoom.

What is the best value laser measure?

The Mileseey S50 at $129.99, the lowest published price on this list, with 0.16 ft - 400 ft of range, ±1/16 in accuracy and a green beam up to 4x brighter than red lasers.

Which laser measure is best outdoors?

The Leica DISTO X6 (digital Pointfinder with 4-fold zoom), the Hilti PD-E (built-in optical viewfinder, from $1,059.00) and the Mileseey S50C (8x zoom camera, $349.99).

Which laser measures on this list have Bluetooth?

The Leica DISTO X6 (Bluetooth 5.0), the Leica DISTO D2 (Bluetooth 6.0 and NFC) and the Hilti PD-I (Bluetooth). Hilti lists the PD-E interface as none.

Maximum range (ft) at a glance

Klein Tools 93LDM100C100 ft
Makita LD050P164 ft
Klein Tools 93LDM200200 ft
DEWALT DWHT78200200 ft
Hilti PD-I330 ft
Mileseey S50400 ft
Hilti PD-E656 ft
Mileseey S50C670 ft
Leica DISTO X6820 ft
Maximum range (ft), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.

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