20 Best Laser Levels For Electricians (2023 Updated)

Love this laser and it features. the plumb bob is particularly handy in ways you never can imagine. I use this laser almost everyday for something. Beware it does eat batteries. I bought some Duracell rechargeable batteries and keep 2 sets fully charged.

It also doesn’t throw a vertical line very far down if you have it up high. I have to keep it lower so that line makes it all the way to the floor. Had it up about 8-9 foot today setting some tall door casing but had to lower it so I could see line clearly near the floor.

Laser was about 6-8′ from the wall.

Bought this a year ago. Loved it. Magnet is well but didn’t bother me much. Not I can’t get the plumb line to go on. Just disappointed. I wouldn’t mind upgrading but not if the buttons are going to wear or only used it daily for the last three months.

Green lime red dot. Just really wished it worked correctly.

Absolute piece of junk. Used for 6 months and the buttons wear out. Klein should be synonymous with top of the line. Not the case. Just upset. Magnet is meh. Plumb line does not go all the way up a stud.

Nice try poor execution.

It works and is easy to use. It’s an inexpensive laser that’s good for occasional use. It only shoots a single laser at a time as opposed to simultaneous perpendicular lines. And it doesn’t come with a case.

But it’s a nice alternative to the pricier options.

This sucker has all the qualities you need in a laser level! From the attachment to gives you specific degrees to measure your angles, to the little bubbles to ensure you really have your laser perfectly leveled.

I love it. I hang the little degree-measurement plate on the wall with a tiny finishing nail, and then just turn my level wherever I need the laser to shine. Works like a charm.

This quickly became my favorite laser tool. Why? It’s fast and simple to use. 1. The red laser is very bright. You can easily see it at 50+ feet. 2. It provides both a horizontal laser line and a laser point.

3. It can be attached to a tripod or you can use it with the supplied leveling base. 4. It is very accurate, I have compared it to my self leveling laser and it is very competitive. 5. Using the leveling base or tripod you can accurately mark slopes.

6. Finally, it is ruggedly built and at an great price point. What’s not to like?.

After only a few days I am in love with this laser level. Having a line and dot laser is extremely useful and something I have not seen before in a torpedo laser level. The laser visibility is very impressive, even in a lighted area.

The magnets are very strong and the level feels very durable. As usual, Klein keeps impressing me with their innovation and high quality products.

Hello, good evening. It is the first time that I have bought an article from you. What is the possibility of reviving it for Saturday, June 11, since it is to give it as a gift for Father’s Day, I hope it is possible, Thank you.

I volunteered to replace a backsplash in my sister-in-law’s kitchen. The previous one was not level, ugly, and unprofessionally done years ago (by me, I might add). I bought the Bauer Laser Level specifically for this job and am so happy I did.

It kept me totally level, worked great and was super easy to use and understand. I honestly could not have done the job without it. I am hanging wallpaper next week and this tool will be a critical part of that as well.

Super happy with it, 5 stars is not enough.

Someone had given me a similar device a few years ago, but that one had no way to mount it on a tripod. This one mounts easily, has a reasonably bright light (more expensive ones generate a brighter light that would cover greater distances).

The batteries seem to last. I kept it on all day Sunday while I was tiling to keep the rows and columns perfectly lined up, and the battery is still going strong. This is the third full day of leaving it on while I was working.

It levels easily and doesn’t bounce too much.

I presume the unit I purchased was defective. The lateral beam was wildly off, 4” from left to right, over 10’. Vertical beam looked ok. Unusable. I want to be 100% fair and clear here. I believe the device I purchased was defective.

Over the past 15 years I have about many tools from Harbor Freight. This is the first one o have returned for performance reasons. The return/refund process was quick & easy, no questions asked.

I love this laser level. I’ve had it for a few years. My complaint is that the vertical line stopped working after 1. 5 years. Recently, I called DeWalt to have it fixed but they could only offer me a new one at a tiny discount.

The person on the phone told me it “was a good deal”. I told them a good deal is that I don’t have to replace my $500- laser level every few years due to a modest amount of use. Not happy.

The laser seems to be great, haven’t had a chance to use it in the field yet. Set it up in the shop and seemed to work great. There are a couple of things dewalt could do much better on. First the little plastic stand that comes with the laser is really poor quality mine is loose and flops around, real garbage.

The other thing is to use it outside they recommend using a detector with the laser that’s no problem, the case for the laser should have room to accommodate the detector and the holder so everything can be stored and transported together.

I had to buy a new case which ran about 50 bucks. Anyway great laser.

I seriously cannot believe I didn’t buy one sooner. like years ago sooner. I’m currently finishing a basement and this thing has become my life line. I’m using it for walls, studs, outlets, overhead lights, literally everywhere I can.

I look around my house and see how many things I’ve hung up in pairs and struggled to match their heights and now I sit here wondering why I tried so hard when this was the answer.

When I opened up this laser from it protective case it screamed ruggedness. Just holding it in your hand you know this laser will be able take un intentional bumps and I am a sure to expect during my projects.

During my first use for a small project in my bedroom this laser worked perfectly to line up some wall hangings with crisp green lines that were easy to see on the wall. After that project I was curious what kind of range this lasers had.

I took it out to my 48*40 shop and placed it in the center and the lines were easily visible on all walls on all the axes, which will be handy for a future project to run some electrical conduit looking nice and level on the walls.

So the charging cable is supplied but you will need to supply a power head to plug the USB into in order to charge the unit. I had a wall wart to plug the USB into laying around from a cell phone charger as this laser needs 5VDC to charge the included re-chargeable battery.

I imagine you could also plug it into a computer or whatever as well. You will have to supply your own tripod if you want to set it in the center of the room, but there is also a magnetic mount included that works perfectly fine if you have something magnetic to mount it too.

When using the laser there is a battery indication gauge as well to let you know when it is getting close to needing a charge as well. So the “self leveling” feature was easy to use. Basically after you do it once using the included instructions you will be able to do it repeatedly.

And if you do not get it right the level has an indicator light to let you know that the level is not self leveling. I am impressed with this level and am sure I will find it nice addition to the tool box.

I think this is a nice quality tool and with the proper care will last for years to come.

Had it for several months now and I am thoroughly impressed, expecially considering the price difference between say bosch and milwaukee. Initially bought to grade concrete patio but now I use it around the house and mainly at work as an electrician.

I will say the battery gauge is seems to be a little wack. Turn it on and it will be full bars and sometime minutes later it will drop a couple. Maybe it takes a second for it to gauge? That being said havnt had any issues with battery life.

I do a lot of work on my home and this Klein Tools rechargeable self leveling green planar laser level is absolutely amazing! I was a little hesitant at first about it being self leveling but after double and triple checking it’s outcome it was spot on Everytime! The level isn’t big and bulky which is nice and I only need a small area to store it in.

The laser lights are bright enough to be seen on any surface but not so bright it hurts your eyes. This level is extremely easy to use! Whether you’re a professional or just doing tasks around the house, I highly recommend this Klein tools self leveling laser level.

Does the job well. Not only do I like the laser choices but also the laser ability to show limes over 180 degrees. It is a little larger than my last laser but no to the point of it being a hindrance.

I would also prefer the lasers to start coming with onboard rechargeable batteries rather than having to supply them.

I was concerned about buying a reconditioned tool. The tool arrived clean with all accessories and works well. The beam was bright enough for indoor work and made projects much easier. The Bosch mounting bracket makes Bosch a great choice that allows the user to fine tune the beam location.

For about 80 dollars it is hard to go wrong.

As a residential electrician, I am often required to set my boxes at very specific heights and all being level. Especially for receptacles on kitchen counter tops. Also I need to find the location for lights based on dimensions of the room.

So the plumb feature is very handy for transferring a located spot on the floor up to the ceiling.

I purchased this to level theatrical truss and decks. I will say that it’s easy to use, very intuitive and so far seems robust. One thing I will say is that I asked if this red laser would be effective for use outside without the receiver at short distances (30′-50′).

Another words could I just spin it up and look for the line and negate the need for the receiver. I was told it would be possible, short answer is forget about it. You need the receiver, my guess is that a green laser may work, but il’ll never know at this point.

Other than that, as long as it keeps working, I’ll be happy!.

The device itself is great. However, i am totally shocked that such a sophisticated and expensive device does NOT come with any kind of detailed operating manual. I even called DeWalt’s customer service.

Even their own rep was surprised that a $700 piece of equipment does NOT come with an operating manual. Another interesting fact is that there is a small metal piece in the package (that appears in the picture on their Canadian website only) that is not mentioned anywhere in the description.

When I called their customer service, I asked about this piece, and even emailed them a picture of it; their own customer service had no idea what the piece does or is. I am very disappointed in DeWalt; they were never like this before – I know because I own numerous DeWalt tools that I have always been happy with, and that is precisely why I was willing to spend this much.

I’m seriously considering to return this item even though I really like the tool itself.

Two years ago I bought this to make lining up ceiling tiles easier but I keep coming back to it to speed up framing, laying tiles, laying out decking, leveling floor joists in old houses that have shifted and countless other things.

I even used it to trim my hedges! I now have the straightest and most level hedges in the neighborhood. 🙂 But seriously, I am a renovation contractor and this thing has paid itself off a dozen times.

I often get jobs based on the fact that I was so good at fixing other contractors messes using this level. True, I could have probably done it with another manufactures tool but I am a Dewalt guy and bought this one and it has performed flawlessly for two years.

The only trouble I had with it was seeing the line over 14 ft. distance on a sunny day while lining up a 36 ft second story deck. On that day I got over it by holding a white piece of paper over the area the line should have been to see it but have since bought the green laser detector for outdoor work.

Indoors I primarily use it just on the floor or attached to a Task extension pole that allows me to lift it to any height I need. Task sells an attachment that fits the base of the level and clamps to the pole.

Just picked up one of these lasers a few weeks ago and have been using it almost daily. I have used it for setting ADA grab bars and other commercial bathroom accessories, framing walls, setting welded and knock down frame doors, installing drop ceiling and I am sure more I cannot think of.

It is extremely intuitive to use right out of the box. I shouldnt say “box”, it is a very nice case with foam padding that does a great job holding everything in place and protecting it. Also you dont need an engineering degree to fit it all back in where it goes.

Fells very solid. Easy to use. Very strong magnet. I could go on.

I purchased this attic ladder for access to my garage attic space (30″x30″opening). I looked online and there weren’t many options available, aside from opening the size of the existing crawl space and reframing it.

So, I went with this. They engineered this to handle small openings, for various heights, and it does do that. It is not designed for high volume use. So, if you plan on accessing your attic a lot, I would look for something sturdier.

I rated it a 4 because the instructions were not always clear, and when I first went to open the ladder, one section would not slide open. The plastic end caps had been installed incorrectly at the factory (left cap, and right cap were both in the wrong ends).

Ordered this level special delivery cause I needed it to replace my older cheaper level that would not turn on. Opened the box and found the batteries already installed, set it flat on the kitchen counter and it would not turn on.

Installed new batteries, same thing. The vert level light would flash when in horizontal position and light when level was in vertical position. Other than that, no lights or actions. Looked at the manufactures tag and the date of manufacture was 12/2015.

And yes I turned the pendulum switch on.

We use this level to mark stakes for reference in concrete planning, and foundation fill grades. It can also help when a ( plumb bob ) is needed, Perhaps for layout of lights on ceilings. Another use is during installation of doors and windows in a room allowing them all to be same height.

This model has a transport lock to protect the self leveling pendulum mechanism.

I really wanted these simple functions for home use. Set on a tripod, the unit perfectly levelled with a spirit level, front to back and side to side, it still blinks maddeningly. The beam does not reach 30 feet – maybe 10, 12 in complete darkness.

Complete waste of my time.

Really helped with floor leveling and other building work. Looks robust. Self leveling within certain angles, and laser seems bright enough, not sure about in bright sunlight. Overall good product

Pretty nice gadget. Used it to level my Bendpack 4 post car lift. Worked great. Sure Ill find many other uses for it. It is not a $500 professional level but will work great for the DYI person.

Works great nice laser line. Does not cast a laser on the floor. Cant even use it as a flooring contractor.

I bought my Klein laser level last year and boy am I impressed! Well done Klein! The versatility of the tool – from laying out lighting to pipe runs to laying out switches and receptacles. It does it all.

Ease of use and a long battery life. Ability to mount to studs and walls etc. Great product. I highly recommend adding to your arsenal!.

IšverstiShow in original languageMy mission was to strike an accurate waterline on a boat I built. The boat was still upside-down and needed the painted waterline to be very accurate. After fiddling with the Self-Leveling Laser a while, I gained confidence in it’s accuracy and forged ahead.

The waterline came out extremely well. This equipment saved a lot of time and work as compared to the traditional way of obtaining a marked waterline.

IšverstiShow in original languageGreat value-works great- I like the adapter to attach to an object easily (such as a 2×4 etc). I am using for a kitchen gutting job and it made life easier and more accurate than a level or plumb.

Light has been bright enough and it’s very easy and quick to set up, especially with self leveling-.

IšverstiShow in original languageThis is my 1st laser level and ordered it specifically for tile and ///NICE. I realized on my next build I will use it for cabinets, windows etc. I do wish it’s self leveling range was higher even though I don’t need it now but see where it would come in handy on many off cement areas.

As a proffessional I depend on my tools. It had been awhile since I used my lazer. I went to charge the battery for only the second time and the charger wouldn’t charge. It’s the only 12v battery tool I own.

I had to go back to old school ways.

Just receive this laser today. I like everything about it except it appears to be defective. The Horizontal Laser line has a large gap followed by a small gap on the right side. At 5 feet the gap is about 1 foot wide 45 degrees off center on the right.

The left side horizontal laser extends a full 90 degrees from from center to the left side.

I use this laser on the jobsite every day the green laser really stands out even with light inside a room. The battery lasts long. Longer than youd think really. It reaches far and the green is suoer easy to spot.

Only thing i will add is i have noticed my coworkers same lasers seem to have an issue of the magnets coming loose in the back and having to prop them back in when you stick it to a strong object such as iron beams.

I love this tool! I’m a chef by trade, so there is no real point for me to use this tool everyday of my life. It is super easy to use and figure out. I’m a guy and I don’t read directions. With the help of YouTube and customer feedback and knew what to do.

My fianc? and I built a patio in our backyard it was 15 x 18’. Without this tool I would never got to pitch right. Well I would’ve but It would’ve took 80 times longer. Also our backyard is higher than the patio is so we have to do some excavation so water doesn’t drain onto the patio.

With this tool I know exactly where to take from and where to add to. Just a great tool.

Easy to setup with auto-leveling. I used the laser receiver to record the existing grades for about 2-acres. It took more time to grid off the site than to record the the grades with the laser. I recorded about 250 spot grades in about 8 hours.

Great accuracy over a long distance. I shot grades over about 300 feet distance with no issues. An eye level would have been a good tool to help set the laser at an elevation that would capture a specific grade as a rough datum point.

Operated easily right out of the case. Receiver batter door a little difficult to open. Have not yet calibrated or attempted other features or limit of range. but has been excellent for leveling soil for a foundation and setting leach lines.

The auto-leveling is performed in just a few seconds and then it is up and spinning.

This is not a rotary laser. Instead, it throws a continuous (green) line in a 360 degree circle by way of some sophisticated optics. Rotary lasers need to spin at a fairly high rate in order for the “flying dot” to look like a line.

The line thusly created is, by necessity, dimmer than the stationary dot. Major good points: Low cost. Good alignment. Can see green line with (reasonable amount of) lights turned on. Don’t have to work in the dark as with older lower power red rotary laser.

Slight negative: Has three little tabs that stick out from the bottom for it to sit on. This is fine if you have a smooth. not at all pebbly, surface. Permanently attaching the base minimizes this difficulty but isn’t a panacea.

I used it as a reference for levelling concrete floor forms for a multi-section floor pour. This is not a clean room operation! Although the self leveling ability works as advertised, it still has to be stable and fairly close to level.

I set up a relatively smooth and level platform for it to sit on just above the top of the forms. A fairly short legged tripod with adjust screws on its feet, or perhaps a triangular piece of metal plate with screws at the corner, would come in very handy for floor jobs.

Soon, we’ll be pouring a one piece concrete footer/stem wall foundation. I expect it to really nice for setting forms (at least in the morning or evening) as I can drive a vertical piece of pipe into the ground in the center of the work area and mount the laser unit on a smaller pipe telescoping out of the first pipe for a solid base that can quickly be height adjusted as the jobs work elevation rises.

Caveat: Don’t expect it to be easily visible in bright summer mid day sunlight. For that you will have to spend about $900. 00 more than what this tool cost fo purchase a much higher power unit!.

Great laser level for the price! Used to from beginning to end during my remodel. Very accurate and easy to ready. When framing walls, The plumb dot is great for figuring out where to put your top plate after marking out your lines on the floor.

Definitely would recommend to anyone who is looking to frame, install cabinets, and really any home renovation project. You will probably find a good use for it somewhere.

Beware of weak magnets. I Bought this laser because I use them constantly in the plumbing trade. The laser worked very well but with one major problem. The Magnets to hold the laser up are weak. I normally slap the laser onto the metal framing of the scissor lift I am working on, then go up to work.

Every other laser I have used like bosch, PLS etc stick like glue but the second I went up with the lift, the maser fell off from the slight jostle of the lift and broke the front lens. I owned it for 2 days before it broke.

If they used stronger magnets, It would be a great laser. Since not, I dont recommend it at all unless you baby this thing. If you work construction, its impossible to do just that 100% of the time.