WEN Multi-Unit Pocket Laser Distance Measure with 32 ft. Range

I had difficulty getting the instrument set up for feet and inches, but eventually sorted it out. Could use some directions for the user. Once in correct mode I took some shots in the house that I could also measure with a tape to check accuracy. I found that the instrument includes it’s own length in the readout so you don’t have to add it. It is a handy pocket instrument that provides a laser dot on the measured surface for aiming..

First of all, this a laser tool and must be use with caution and DO NOT point to anyone eyes. This mini measuring tool provides rough measurement because it has up to 1/4″ tolerance meaning if you are measuring from the end point of the laser to the end part of the tool you need to keep in mind the up to 1/4″ tolerance so you do not measure short. Example, if you measure 12″ on this tool, the actual measurement is only about 11-3/4″. The tool is also sensitive to sunlight, black or glossy surface which could affect the laser functionality. Otherwise I recommend the tool for rough estimate and to measure distance where using standard tape measure is hard to do.

Handy tool to have around. Many times I have needed this tool. Tape measures are great, but when you by yourself, or measuring longer distances a tape measure is not your friend. I measure room sizes, distances to a ceiling, approx. lengths to cut cable or wire for running electrical, this tool works. It is easy to carry in my shirt pocket. One button to read and it shuts off automatically. Hard to read number in some lightGood tool.

This WEN Model 10110 Pocket LASER measurement tool is a convenient way to measure distances between about 20 inches up to 32′ feet or so, even in bright light (though it’s hard to see the LASER dot in sunlight.) The unit is sensitive to warm temperatures though. It becomes unresponsive when the unit gets warm and it must cool down before it will operate again. The WEN technical support people indicate that is not unexpected, and plan to caveat their instructions to reflect it. The small LCD display shows a tiny triangle when the laser is lit, with a somewhat pointless icon depicting a laser beam that is active all the time. In addition to the LASER icon and tiny triangle ,the display shows battery status and the measurement itself, in both SAE (ft + inches) and metric (meters.) In SAE units the resolution is 1/16″ which is overkill since the unit itself has a stated accuracy of only 1/4″. In metric units it resolves to 1/1000 of a meter (millimeter) so again the display implies the measurement is more accurate than it is rated. Having said that, I measured it repeatedly at various distances and found it to be within 1/8″ of my tape measures almost every time. One inconvenience: the display is only right-side up when the LASER is shining to the left, which makes real-time readings of distances to the right side a problem. I wish the display auto-inverted for reading, but the ability to freeze the measurement by pressing the button at least makes it possible to flip the unit to read the display. The unit is molded in a nice triangular shape which keeps it from rolling when placed on a flat surface, and the measurements are based on the rear end of the unit, which means you can butt the unit against a surface and not have to worry about the length of the unit (compared to a tape measure, where you add the length of the body to the reading to get distance between two surfaces.) There is a small hole at the rear of the unit where you could thread a lanyard if desired.Overall it’s a nice, easy-to-use unit and about 30% cheaper at Home Depot than its nearest competitor, albeit it with less stated accuracy.

The numbers in the display could be bigger to make it easier to see.

Very handy gadget. Low priced and it’s small enought to carry in a shirt pocket – it’s about cigar size. Simple to operate – press and hold to change from meters to feet, press once to turn on the laser, after you have your measurement press once to turn off the laser and the reading will remain for 3 minutes, so you don’t have to run for a paper and pencil. My test readings all came up accurate when I compared to a tape measure. It’s only drawback is the 32 ft range. The pros will probably want to pay the money and get a more sophisticated model, but this is great for getting a rough reading of a project’s size. Much easier than doing it with a tape measure.

Work great , right for the money

Great product!! This is much easier then wrestling with a tape measure!

It was a gift. I haven’t gotten feedback from the recipient yet.

I had difficulty getting the instrument set up for feet and inches, but eventually sorted it out. Could use some directions for the user. Once in correct mode I took some shots in the house that I could also measure with a tape to check accuracy. I found that the instrument includes it’s own length in the readout so you don’t have to add it. It is a handy pocket instrument that provides a laser dot on the measured surface for aiming..