Milwaukee 48-22-9802

Best Real-Time Mode

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Summary

4.4 stars, 2,400 reviews. Contractors like the continuous measurement mode for layout work. The display updates as you move, showing the distance in real time. Build quality is solid. Some wish it had Bluetooth at this price.

$80-110 Home Depot, Amazon as of April 2026

Key Specifications

range150 ft
accuracy+/- 1/16 in
bluetoothNo
functionsDistance, area, volume, continuous
ipRatingIP54
laserRed

Pros

  • Continuous measurement mode is genuinely useful for layout.
  • 150-foot range covers most residential and light commercial work.
  • IP54 rated.
  • Solid build.
  • Milwaukee ecosystem loyalty.

Cons

  • No Bluetooth at $80-110 feels like a miss.
  • Red laser.
  • 150-foot range is shorter than Bosch and Makita.
  • Runs on AAA batteries, not rechargeable.

Specs come from manufacturer data sheets. Prices were verified at Home Depot, Lowe's, and Amazon in April 2026. We don't run a testing lab. All claims trace back to publicly available data. Full methodology.