The companies behind the laser distance meters covered on this site. Each brand page lists the models we have documented, if any, and the brands overview explains what distinguishes the ranges.
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Bosch Professional
The blue GLM range is the most widely stocked professional line in hardware retail. The model number states the designed range (with exceptions such as the GLM 500),…
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Fluke
Best known for electrical test equipment, Fluke sells a small range of rugged 4xxD meters aimed at electricians, HVAC and maintenance trades.
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Hilti
Sold direct and through Hilti centres, the PD meters are built for construction sites, with IP54 housings and a repair and calibration service behind them.
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Leica Geosystems
Part of Hexagon, Leica Geosystems introduced the first handheld laser distance meter, the DISTO, in 1993 and still sets the reference for professional instruments: point-to-point measurement, camera aiming…
1 product
Mileseey
Shenzhen Mileseey Technology, founded in 2009, is one of the larger Chinese makers of laser rangefinders, with a US subsidiary and a range from compact home meters to…
1 product
Noyafa
A Shenzhen maker of test and measurement tools whose NF-series pocket meters are among the lowest-cost laser distance meters with a manufacturer product page behind them.
2 products
SNDWAY
A Guangdong manufacturer founded in 2011 that produces laser distance meters, laser levels and environmental instruments at volume; its meters appear under the SNDWAY name and reseller labels.
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Stabila
The German level maker applies the same precision thinking to its LD distance meters, including camera-aimed long-range models with Bluetooth to the Stabila Measures app.
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Stanley
Stanley's TLM range is the typical first laser meter for homeowners and light renovation, with IP54 bodies and tripod threads on the mid models.
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Xiaomi
Xiaomi's Smart Laser Measure (model MJJGCJYD001QW) is a 40 m rechargeable meter that connects to the Mi Home app; sold under slightly different names by market.