Laser Level Showdown! Review of 10 Models
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
- Laser Level Showdown featuring 10 levels to suit all budgets.
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Video chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Visibility
02:36 - Accuracy
03:29 - Red or green?
04:01 - Batteries
05:24 - Outdoor test
06:57 - Distance test
08:00 - Ian's feedback
09:25 - James' choice
10:42 - Leica Lino L2
13:02 - Conclusion
15:18 - The winners
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That line sitting right through your eye was doing my head in.
It is o.k so long as you don't stare into the beam.
@@SkillBuilder still doesn’t feel right 😂
@@SkillBuilder That's debatable
The green laser is more damaging to the eye than the red. Just because the class designation says it’s safe doesn’t make it so.
Agree. Too painful to watch.
I've got Bosch's 360d one and love it. Makes life so much easier. Bosch box has a recess to store you're AA's in.
Thank you for your upload, you guy's are amazing for taking the time and money out to make this very informative video as well as all the helpful comments that came from it. All the best to you gentleman 🥂
Literally thought to myself the over day about a laser level comparison. Cheers lads
Great review, very interesting and informative - I loved James's and Ian's input and observations.
You can improve the visibility of a red laser quite considerably by wearing matching red glasses. I once borrowed an old laser level which came with a pair. I now use a Bosch level (not the 360) which requires 4 AAs but lasts a couple of days. My favourite feature is the 'plomb spots'.
Love how he has the strongest aka the Milwaukee at eye level and just keeps hitting his eyes
Won't do any damage lot more powerful one's in night club shooting in people's eyes
🤣 i was thinking the same
😂😂
@razer192 won't instantly blind you vs won't damage are two very different things. Class 2 laser can absolutely damage your eye, but because they are pulsing, they should trigger your eye blinking reflex limiting exposure. However, any exposure more than .25 seconds directly into your retina is causing damage. This guy has it directly on his eyes for seconds at the time, which 100% can cause damage long term.
Great video Roger and team.
I know I've been critical over other videos but credit where credit is due! Brilliant
Green laser definitely worth extra money as I’m colour blind and I can’t see the red beam even in the darkest conditions
Same problem for me. Got the 360 bosch green.
That kinda sucks man. I feel like you're forced to pay a premium just cause you're color blind.
I’m relieved I’m not the only one who needs a full hour to fit a door lining.
invest time in the lining and save it in the door hanging
An hour is perfectly reasonable,
If linings are all you do for a few weeks you'll get a bit quicker per lining , but the time spent actually fixing the lining will probably be the same, the time saved will come from being more organised with your tools and environment.
Just stumbled upon this video, some really handy tips as always...gives everyone a bit more insight into what's available for each use and budget 👌
Thank you guys!!!
This is the best review ever 👍💪✅
The main reason I bought the Bosch GCL 250C a couple years ago is that it uses the 12v rechargeable power tool batteries and although the line itself is a bit too thick for my liking it goes for a long time and now that I have the 12v flexiclick drill I've got 4 batteries to play with. Works with the LR7 receiver too.
Excellent review guys! Exactly what I wanted!👍👍
This is a test. Not some dude sitting behind a desk talking about it. Thanks a lot!
I have been using the Dewalt red beam unit for a while now...love it. Often I snap a chalk line to the laser line to make a more permanent reference line which does not need batteries. I had a green laser unit before until it got smashed but the green does not have any real advantage.
Thank you, gents, awesome review, big help!!
Black beam will be a game changer 🤣🤣
Nice video thank you!
Now this is an excellent video!
Bosch GLL 3-80 CG with LR7 receiver.
Expensive, but comparable with lasers worth double it’s price!
Also has micro adjust on the bracket.
So glad I've found this page
I’m surprised you guys didn’t mention the plumb dot that some of these have. I have the Bosch and it has a plumb dot and it’s really useful with stuff like stick framing or placement of lights etc.
I remember first seeing a laser level on site as an apprentice the size of it was ridiculous (comparison to today's) itwas about 2foot cubed and very delicate the joiners were using it to cast a line around the whole room
Excellent useful information "with demonstrations" rather than the usual prattle without enough demonstrations.
Got myself a Tacklife laser 50 quid on eBay , great piece of kit
Great video Roger. Definitely helped me decide on one.
Great to hear!
Excellent and well presented.
Great review, cheers from Vancouver Island BC.
I recently bought a little Bosch PLL 360 for home jobs. It came with a reasonable tripod and a clamp. I must go and remove the batteries!
Being on the Milwaukee battery system already it made no sense for me to go for anything else. Waited ages for them to produce one and am I glad I waited. It really is a fantastic piece of kit. It was over £500 without batteries as I already have plenty, but came with a hard box a target and various brackets. Worth every penny and clients who have seen it used have been very impressed.
Does it have different levels of intensity like the top of the range Bosch?
I had a Bosch but got stolen so looking at the Milwaukee as it's now on the market...
Thanks
You can buy adapters now that adapt any battery to any tool and its charger! Game changer!
Great reviews, thanks
Never felt so better since I gave up the spirit. Laser great 👍
Great review. I’m about to buy one.
Been waiting patiently for this ❤️
Beam waiting 😑🙄
@@rcr76 boom boom tsh 🥁 😅
Great video, so informative.
This review is interesting on many levels.
Well done.
@@davidmccormick4319 That's the spirit !
amazing review and comparison. well planed and extensive.
What was amazing? Did you watch the same uninformative review as me. All the clown went on about was red and green and red and green…Which one is the easiest to set up? Don’t talk rubbish.
@@whoshatwat lol
cant remember i might have been sarcastic... or maybe not ?
Good review. Having used various makes of red lasers over the years I bought a green Stabila (a brand you didn't review) and was very disapointed in the build quality - thin plastic, weak mountings and not what I expected at all from the brand.
That’s too bad. I only use stabila levels and they are legendary for quality. Would have expected a lot more out of a laser level from them. I’m sure it wasn’t cheap.
Great review, Roger
Good video helped me make my mind up which laser to buy . And just as i thought it was the more expensive one .
Thats a really good review 👍
Thxs for the review didn't think to remove the battery, just bought a 360 deg green laser from Amazon but came with 3 lithium batteries so no worries there, plus target with mini tripod & carry case for £52 so very much cheaper than the Bosch & more expensive units I was looking to buy.
Another great video, thanks. I'm surprised not to see the Makita 12v laser though (SK105D) Good little kit, great battery life from the 12v system. I appreciate you can't test every one on the market but as a well known trade brand it would have been good to see your thoughts.
Keep up the great work.
I actually just got one of those just a red one but very nice I like how the lines go way past the back of laser.got this to replace a bosh gl2000 wich was also great until it droped in a bucket of water. Makita laser is way better also ip rated great value.I bet it would have scored high in the test
I just ordered a green Makita 12v myself. Disappointed that I can't use my 18v batteries though...
@Curtis Karlsen you can, if you buy the adapter and USB cable👍 that's what I did, saved buying new battery's and charger.
great review only review like it that I have seen
Great review. Thanks
Great video, interesting to see the little difference in performance between the red and green beams, considering the big price difference?
Jolley good review. Thank you.
Useful review - thanks for sharing. Slightly disappointed not to see Roger sketching on his magiboard - an opportunity missed! 😉😀
I did have a Hilti laser but now Iv got the Milwaukee one as I like the fact it runs off same batteries as my pipe cutter Iv got to say it cost me £600 but worth every penny runs for ages and is spot on
For the kaiweets, did you test it with the detector in pulse mode? I'm interested in the durability but I need a laser for outdoor use
Thanks for your useful information
Cheers gents just saved me a lot of time.
I've got the imex can't fault it. What I do regarding the battery is use a USB adaptor for my power tools or use a battery bank for the mobile.
I've got the Huepar 603 CG-BT and it is great and you can control is using your phone so don't need to disturb the lazer turning it on or off .
Great piece of kit for £200
I recently stumped up for a mid level bosch universal 360 green laser that has 360 horizontal and 120 vertical. I did try a cheaper kaiweets one but it was a little dodgy and had to be sent back.
The only thing I don't like about the bosch is there's no physical lock for tilting it, only a software lock that means it won't flash. If you want to get a 3 degree line you need to tilt it past the point its mechanism operates.
Ace. Was looking for laser levels and SkillBuilder pops up in search results. I'm like "watch that one, ignore the rest"
Well that's shed a light on it and I have to level with you... I didn't realise there was so much difference between them ; )
Cheers guys.
The convenience of a laser level in not in dispute but the water tube is always my go to.. I like them for tile layout.
Great advice on taking the batteries out when not in use. I too have suffered not doing so and wasting hours cleaning corroded terminals. Ughhh.
In bright lighting condition, try and put some kind of a reflector at the target and position your eyes at the same lever of the laser. I've bought a cheap roll of reflective tape. It's surprisingly effective.
Good tip
thanks for this videos. great stuff here
Glad you enjoy it!
Good review man! from phillipines.
I really like my Intice Intelligent Laser Level it is very affordable and preforms amazingly
For the USB ones just get a big battery pack, like 20,000mah, and then you can charge it anywhere and leave the laser working and in place
Sending/receiving units have to match(ish) the wavelengths or the detector won't pick them up - likely why so many fell off in the test.
This video helped me a lot in my choice and I chose the Milwaukee 360 laser. I am very satisfied with my choice, the milwaukee laser has high precision and high quality, which is most important for work.
Great video. Cheers guys. I'm choosing Makita purely because I'm already using the battery system. I'm mostly tiling bathrooms so range isn't important.
The sk105 makita can use 18v battery's, you need to buy an adapter and cable separately but it saves a fortune on AAA battery's.
Cheers Roger i have been wondering about Laser levels for some time.. been putting off buying one but now iv seen this il be buying that Milwaukee one as its great and also i already use that platform anyway.
You won’t be disappointed, it’s a great bit of kit!
Just stumbled on your video and thanks for the information, it’ll help me a lot… just one question, did any of those lasers come with the plumb option? (A straight point vertical for plumbing formwork in my case)
I’m sure when Festool release a laser ( for James) it will have red, green and purple and will give you all the measurements needed too. 😬.
Nicely informed chaps.
Festool are probably working on a Rubik's cube size box that will create a 3d model of any space it is placed in, at 10 times the cost of its nearest competitor, but will only work with other festool tools.
Or the Hilti laser that actually burns the lines for you into masonry.
Dewalt lasers are my go to
Amazing 🤩
Useful!
Had the Bosch 360 red line laser for donkies , don’t know how I worked without it now! I was planning to upgrade to green laser but found out like your test that there’s not much point. I assumed you would see the green more due the human eyes sensitivity to green light.
I have that Bosch but it has stopped working. I am not sure it is worth repairing
The Imex looks exactly like Huepar - I Have 603 CG model very impressive it has 3X360 3D with Pulse Mode, Triple Power Supply, Switchable Vertical/Horizontal Lines, Cross Line Laser Self Levelling 12 Lines, Magnetic Pivoting Base+Target+Bag - less than £200 - Thanks for the video and loving the extension series!
Yes i had one with all those high spec features - it caught fire !
@@twiglet2214fire? Can you tell more?
@@twiglet2214 sorry.
Laser line brightness is determined by the material the light reflects off. Sometime red
might appear as bright as green because of the material - for example wood. Wood has a lot of red colour, it reflects red light best, and absorbs any other colours. That is why red line might appear as bright as the green line. So please do not confuse the audience - green in most situations will be brighter. That’s physics.
Yes a very good point, well made but we looked at it on a the blockwork as well. If we don't use building materials to read the laser lines on then we are not really testing it in a building environment. Please tell us what most situations are.
@@SkillBuilder good point there.
In addition, blocks of concrete, cement, or similar material in a wall or other structure will help see green light better than red, because its colour is grey - middle of all colors. And because we see green better than red.
Green will win in most situations. However in some cases red will be as bright as green.
Fancied the milwaukee, as I'm on that platform, not at 500 quid though!.
Another vote for huepar 603. Very reasonably priced and comes with alot of mounts and brackets. Runs on removable rechargeable battery pack so you can buy a second. But it also comes with the ability to use aa batteries and you can plug it in and run it off the mains power.
Peered, do you think the Huepar is visible outdoors in daylight? I am leaning toward getting one but wonder about outdoor use. Thank you
Ive given up on rechargeable AA as 1.2v starting which is poor for high power using devices. I've been looking at lithium ion AA although 3.7v ish you can use AA packing only cells to keep the correct total voltage. So you get the full voltage vs recharge metal hydride.
Still using my old dumpy level outdoors.. Can't beat it.
Had it 15yrs paid £250 for it and it doesn't need batteries and has a range of 200m plus.
great tool for the right job
I think my dumpy manual says plus or minus 1mm over 100 meters . I could be wrong though.
Used to set out with a cowley level, 😂😂😂
Fantastic channel.
Thank you very much!
This was an awesomely useful video, thank you. Hated to see those green lasers running across your eyes while shooting though! I recommend eye protection when using these.
The laser is fine so long as you don't stare into the beam. If you read the safety notes that is what it says. Think of it like the sun. Don't state dircetly into it.
Would have been good to compare the Milwaukee to DeWalt 3 plane equivalent. But more often than not I think it comes down to what batteries you already have.
Good video !!! 👌👌🛸🛸❤❤
With the rechargeable couldn't you have a battery bank and have it plugged in to perhaps last the day?
good stuff, mate.
Much appreciated
I have a HuePar, check them out, they are great, 3 planes laser, rechargable lithium ion, That said, the fine tune feature on the Milwakeees for fixed height is really appealing.
Roger could you put a link to the target gadget that you were using outside. Cheers, Gordon
Best one for a starting off sparky?
this video was needed 👍🏽
Nice info.
I'm a simple DIYer and I have a little Bosch model PLL360 with horizontal 360 and front vertical beam. The 360 on it does NOT have any blind spots. Don't know how they do it, but there are no blind spots where the turret supports are.
Do you recommend it?
@@emayteetee73 Yes, I think it is a good choice. The beam can even be locked at an angle for placing handrails or something other that you want to attach to the wall at an angle.
They do have a newer model that has about the same specs and possibilities. You can buy it with different options, like with or without a tripod or carrying bag...
Cheers. Getting close to buying one as I can see it being used for a few different jobs on my house renovation. 👍
Your information is useful
Glad to hear that
What about the higher end Leica Lino range? Would have hoped to have seen one of them in head to head. We have used the Leica red 360 for years. Been dropped many a time by the guys on site and still works a great. Had the green imex shown in video and the locking mechanism failed in transport or dropped. Not that anyone was going to fess up to how it broke. Personally would stick to Leica again but would have been open to shifting if was in head to head.
If you buy a line laser level, 3 accessories items that are critical to buy as well is 1) telescoping pole to give your laser level something to move up/down on when you're trying to line your horizontal beam on a height point 2) laser receiver (these help you find your line outside and also help you line up on targets b/c you can set the receiver at a target point and when you hear it beep that means your laser is on the target point 3) high precision manual rotation stage (this is a device thats normally used in the optics industry but you can hook a laser level up to them and it gives you very fine tune spin control to help you line up on targets that are over 10 ft away. I bought one for $50 and I can line up on a target up to 40 ft away very easily using the fine spin mode on the rotation stage.
Thr Bosch GLL 380 CG, which I think is the next bosch model up, uses their 12v power tool batteries and also has Bluetooth so the number of lines, line intensity and power on and off can all be controlled from your phone. So if its being used for ceiling fixing etc you can leave it where it is and turn it on and off without touching it.
Not a budget purchase by any means though 😅
Had that one and it got stolen from my van almost new man I was gutted, about £700 with the receiver and all
Oh the irony. Just went to use mine, put new batteries in it and it's not working. Oh well I've had it for 10 years. Thank for the upload fella ☺️
I’d love to see what you think of the Kapro brand compared to those...
Can you review the hilda 3d or tell me what you think of it.. It seems to cheap to be any good lol
Stabila vs. Hilti vs. Milwaukee. I tend to stay with name brands- Dewalt, Milwaukee or Bosch. I think the Hilti is made in China. PM30 or PM40? Did you use them with the red or green glasses with the target to see if it made a difference?
In Scotland we use tartan beams. This gives us a choice of all colours for varying conditions
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The Scots are always one step ahead lol