Huepar Laser Level Comparisons. BO2CG v SO4CG/CR
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- čas přidán 24. 09. 2022
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In this video I take a close look at two Huepar Laser Levels, one at the more entry level of the market and one of their top of the range models to see if it is worth the extra money? For transparency the BO2CG model is my own (bought and paid for myself) and the SO4CG/CR has been supplied to me by Huepar for purposes of review. I do have an affiliated link below so if you click on that and purchase any Huepar product via the link then the channel will earn small commission.
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Hi Leo...great demo ! we got one for my son-in -laws birthday after seeing your previous video he really likes it !!
Cheers Harly, much appreciated 😀😀👍👍
I often think about getting a laser level and never get around to it. Definitely a helpful bit of kit to have in the workshop though.
They both look great 👍
Great review and intro, Leo👏🏼
Thanks Mandy 😀😀👍👍
Thank you very much for your support and sharing.
Cheers Huepar, much appreciated 😀👍
Which other Huepar models have the brighter laser used in the s04cg?
Love the intro Leo... Great vid.
😀😀Thanks Jonathan 👍👍
One of the best reviews. Thanks
Cheers, thank you 😀👍
I was going to buy a Huepar laser level last year, but ended up not picking one up. I did buy the S04CG like in your video a couple months ago for a project. Works great and no issues. I used a 15% code so it seemed like a fair deal. I'm sure I could have gone with a little lesser cost Huepar and been equally happy. The s04cg had a good overall accessories package, and also offered the 3 power options that appealed to me. The micro adjustment multi mount is great and I'm happy it was included.
Nice one, glad it is working out for you. Great piece of kit 😀😀👍👍
Thanks Leo, interesting to see the differences between the different models, especially the sharpness and brightness of the laser on the more premium model.
I had a laser level I bought years ago and it was pretty much useless, very hard to see the red laser and it was a nightmare to get level (no self levelling). Lasers have come on a long way since then. Off the strength of your original laser video I eventually bought a 4-line laser from Banggood which I have been very pleased with. It has a remote control and the ‘car Jack’ lift like the premium Huepar, but not the micro adjuster which does look like a great feature. So far I have only used the laser for getting sockets and roof battens level in my shed so everything’s been done with the laser on a tripod (which I salvaged from my old laser!). The car jack unfortunately doesn’t have a screw thread on it so you can’t use it with a tripod. Biggest problem I found was doing fine adjustments of the laser position so that micro adjuster may be what I need.
Thanks Geoffrey, I agree the comparison between the quality of the laser sharpness was quite striking tbh. Never thought there was anything wrong with the old one then you put the more expensive one next to it and it’s incredible the difference 👍
The best thing about it for me is the remote. If I'm working on something and don't get it done in a single day, the simple act of switching the thing on and off is going to likely move the line slightly, messing things up. A remote to switch the lasers on means it can stay put for a number of days while you crack on.
Really good point that in terms of not disturbing the original set up. The remote certainly does come in handy!
Thanks for perfectly informative comparative review. I am buying advanced kit straight away.
It will be my second Huepar: My first was their compact model Box-1G cross-line laser. I am a professional finish carpenter, and I bought Box 1-G to replace my ultra-compact PLS2, which gave decades of excellent service before finally dying (of old age.) What I loved about PLS2 was its form factor and carry pouch, but PLS2 is sadly no longer in production, nor has PLS followed up with a similarly compact model. I have found Box 1-G to be an excellent and superior replacement, and I carry it when needed on my toolbelt in a Diamondback GK1 clip-on pouch.
Aside from the multiple 360 degree orthogonal lines of the Huepar advanced model, I am buying it specifically to have use of the micro-adjustable mounting bracket. Just as you report, this accessory is indispensable, especially for plumb lines. FYI, I have discovered that Huepar offers this bracket separately on their website and for a very modest price, ~$40 USD as of May 2023.
I do not believe Huepar products can match the durability of my other lasers by Stabila (IP65 and built like a tank) but for a careful independent craftsman like myself, working solo, Huepar offers completely comparable functionality at a fraction of the cost. I believe the value cannot be matched.
As for the second horizontal line, I too had no idea what use it could be at first. I now see that its functionality is for projecting lines very close to a floor or other support surface, e.g., for a short baseboard. Because the auto-leveling is achieved by pendulum, the first horizontal laser of most standard tools cannot be projected that low.
Thanks again for your in-depth presentation.
Thank you for the interesting detailed feedback here and I’m sure will be really helpful for anyone reading the comments section. And thank you for your kind feedback, much appreciated 😀😀👍👍
Good review there.Makes it clear what you get for the extra spend.
Cheers Ben, with all the useful extras I’d say it’s worth the extra spend if folk can afford it 👍👍
@@Hand-i-Craft And who are going to use it.
Sometimes you just long for something even though you know you shouldn't. I have an entry level that I manage with but the bright adjustable is definitely tempting. Great review.
Thanks Ben, lots of useful accessories with the S04CG, but it does come at a higher price point
Love the intro Leo and you summed up the differences perfectly.
Thanks James 😀👍
I have both of these lasers. I’m very happy with them.
Nice one Freddie, yes me too. I like both 👍
Do you understand the difference between s04cg and p04cg? Is the S model capable of using with floor work while the P model is not? Confusing.
Great review.
Cheers John 😀👍
Tha ma for the review! Wish those cases were a little less gigantic though
Thank you, much appreciated 😀👍
How are they outside? I need an upgrade for setting gate post heights, my current on is useless outside.
Thanks
Alright Paul, cheers for the message. I’ve only used it outside on a couple of occasions, one to put the guttering on the workshop up and the other to check on the cladding being level. If you wanted a bit more knowledge around your needs send me an email (info in description) about what kind of distances you usually have the laser from the gates etc and I’ll test it out in the garden and send you some pics of what they’re capable of 👍👍
Good job
Thank you 😀😀
Hi there,the reason im looking at your vid is im redoing my deck and i want to know if the higher end model will.do.good job outside?
Thanks for the message. It’s difficult to advise on outdoor work in regards to whether you’d be able to see the laser line, mainly due to the conditions you’re working in. However Huepar do a range of laser receivers that detect the laser line for you in outdoor conditions. If you look at this shorts video it demonstrates what I mean: Huepar 703CG Laser Level Overview. #huepar #laserlevel
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@@Hand-i-Craft make sense, thank you very much
vertical alignment by rotation, is that the right way?
That’s how I do it yes 😀😀👍👍👍
Hi Leo , what’s the lowest it goes on the floor on no stand. After one under 10mm
I’ve just had a quick check for you Daz and the S04CG (more expensive one) from the floor to the bottom of the laser line is about 13mm so sorry pal doesn’t match what you’re after
@@Hand-i-Craft thanks for looking 👍🏽
One thing I noticed immediately was the width of the lines. I read a review from a tile setter that did not like the wide lines when setting fine grout lines.
I'm not sure if that's a big deal or not because you can measure to the top, bottom for the center of the line.
Interesting you say this as a few folk have pointed this out. Don’t see it as an issue personally as long as you’re referencing off the same point of the line (ie: the top). I’d rather have a really clear line that’s a bit thicker than a thinner line that has that ‘haze’ on both sides 👍
@@Hand-i-Craft well I guess so, as long as the thick line doesn't have Haze on both sides too. 😁
I've yet to see someone do a review of a bunch of these lasers and specifically talk about which one has the sharpest line. That alone would be a good topic.
Thanks for doing your review.
I'm a tiler and i reference off the edge of the lazer top bottom left or right , even the top brand lasers are 2mm thick so referencing off the middle of the beams isn't as accurate
@@davefarmery8180 Thanks Dave, really helpful to hear from folk in the trade 👍👍
@@davefarmery8180 I went ahead and purchased a Huepar 603CG 3D
Seeing the beam width in person is different than perception. My vision before owning one was thinking that a 1/16" width would be easier and more accurate to measure with.
Now I understand beam width isn't all that important. It fow clear the edges of the line are.
So far, with a few trials, I'm impressed with my Huepar. I'd definitely recommend it.
Three power sources can be used. Corded, rechargeable or 4AA's. Not all lazers have all 3 options.
From a further distance, adjusting a laser without the micro adjustment can almost be a nightmare. At 20+ feet when you move your laser, even a 1/16”(1.5mm-2mm) it is exaggerated greatly over a distance of 20 feet.
Great point you’ve made here Steffen, thanks for the response 😀👍
Hi Leo, I see you bought a bandsaw!
Mike
I’ve got the small Aldi / Ferrex bandsaw Mike. Bought it around this time last year but it stayed in its box for months! Definitely will be buying a bigger bandsaw which will be replacing the table saw (I think) 👍👍
@@Hand-i-Craft Certainly safer Leo. I find I can do most things with my bandsaw and tracksaw. If I had a 3M track and parallel guides maybe even more with the tracksaw. The only problem I have had is resawaing very long timber with the bandsaw as it's much higher than anything else so I have to balance the ends on rollers. It does wander a little on a long cut but I sort that out on the planer tracksaw after allowing a bit extra thickness on the first cut. Certainly not scary. Mike
Is there anyone that just gives an honest review ,a complete review,accuracy etc .. and not kiss the company's ass,ads, no out door testing,its just the same old reviews...:(
Sorry my review doesn’t meet your expectations Adam.
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I have had on of these for years, and I don’t think this review is biased. I also agree with it completely. Good product and good value. And great review!!
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Thanks Pete 😀👍
Just received the premium one. Well,the ideas of those accessories are great,but the quality can be better. However, the biggest downside would be the uneven beams, especially the vertical ones. The lower the brighter, and weaker as it goes up. Come on, what’s the point to use a laser when you don’t get accuracy. Definitely for returning.
Sorry to hear about this Wayne, sounds like the unit might be damaged in some way. Not had that problem myself, but understand when something like that does happen it completely puts you off the product / brand. I bought an engineers square recently, a product designed to do one thing and one thing only. It was majorly out 😂😂, how can this be allowed to happen 🤷♂️😂
I own the B03CG pro and the S04CG and I use them professionally have had one for two years. The other one for one year S04CG have had no issues. I had a Bosch prior to the years. sorry to hear yours was damaged. Hopefully you got it replaced
Huepar B03CG Pro ??? Gruß
That line is pretty thick
That’s why I do the close ups 👍👍
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No difference 😅
I'm buying my first 3D laser level. In my research I narrowed it down in my price tag to two models one with horizontal beam on top of housing and other with horizontal beam on the bottom of the housing. Bottom one has little better features but im bit sceptic about location of that beam and top beam somehow make little more sens for me even tho i have no expirance with 3D levels. Any thoughts and advice ? I'm just a diyer will use it in around the house renovating projects, maybe a drop ceiling in the future.
Cheers for the message pal and sorry for the late reply. I guess the line closer to the bottom of the housing is more suited to floor levelling work and above to the likes of skirting boards / tiling etc🤷♂️. I’m only guessing mate as I don’t do a lot of either. If you’re just doing some diy stuff and it for the likes of shelving / frames / etc just look for a laser that has a nice clear line, one horizontal, one vertical and that’ll do you. All the rest of the stuff is great, but like I said in the video, it’s optional extras. If you find in the future you need that extra stuff then you can look to replace your original laser and sell it / gift it to someone starting out. At least with the basic one you’ve got everything you’ll need for the foreseeable future and not spending a fortune👍👍
@@Hand-i-Craft Thank You for your respond. I'm pretty much decided to go with 3x360 laser for my needs as the best option. In your experience since you got this SO4CG/CR did that bottom horizontal beam was any more useful then top one ? Did you use laser a lot ?
Just want you know that something is wrong with your affiliated Huepar link, when I click it it doesn't take me to any website at all.
@@landlash Cheers. Tbh I only really use the one horizontal laser and if I want to change height I just pop it on that raised pedestal thing. Thanks for the heads up on the link, just checked and there is an issue at the Huepar end so I’ll be contacting them👍👍
@@Hand-i-Craft ok. Thank you.
Just got it on Monocashback and I'm feeling like a savvy shopper. Got it for only $40 with a 50% discount. Retail therapy doesn't have to break the bank!
Excellent, great bargain and good luck with your new laser 😀😀👍👍
@@Hand-i-Craft thanks