Milwaukee 48-22-9802
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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
| range | 150 ft |
| accuracy | +/- 1/16 in |
| bluetooth | No |
| functions | Distance, area, volume, continuous |
| ipRating | IP54 |
| laser | Red |
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.