Ryobi ELL1002

Cheapest Option

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Summary

4.0 stars, 3,200 reviews. Homeowners say it beats holding a tape measure for room dimensions. Simple and cheap. Not accurate enough for trim or cabinet work. No dust or water protection.

$25-40 Home Depot as of April 2026

Key Specifications

range50 ft
accuracy+/- 1/8 in
bluetoothNo
functionsDistance, area
ipRatingNone
laserRed

Pros

  • Cheapest laser measure on the market.
  • Simple operation.
  • Good enough for room square footage and basic measurements.
  • Compact.

Cons

  • 50-foot range is the shortest here.
  • 1/8-inch accuracy is loose.
  • No IP rating, so keep it out of dust and rain.
  • No Bluetooth.
  • Not for professional use.

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.