With the advancement of the world in every field, technicians and electricians are also not forgotten. Electric tapes not only give them the accuracy that they need.
The digital tape measure is a convenient and handy little device that has made life easier for not only electricians but also the common man who needs to take measurements every once in a while. Although there are various models of the digital tape measure, there are few that are considered the best digital tape measure based on some of their characteristics.
Etape16 Bluetooth digital tape measure
Why do we like it?
- Simple to use requiring no previous know-how of machines and devices.
- Reliable in usage and gives accurate measurements without having to try multiple times.
- Durable and fit to use even in rugged environments.
- The screen is large enough and easy to read.
- Made from polycarbonate plastic, giving it a strong and long-lasting structure.
- Easy to carry around and has a sleek and modern design.
- Has the auto shut off option when you are not using the tape
- The coin battery 2023 in it makes the battery life as long as 64 hours if you use it continuously.
Why it is the best?
After surveying the gadget market, consulting people who have used it, and doing extensive research on the different digital tape measures available, we figured that Etape16 Bluetooth digital tape measure has some unique qualities not all the digital tape measures devices have.
Etape16 digital tape measure offers measurement accuracy of +-1mm whereas most of the other digital measures including the laser tape measures had less accuracy. The HandyMate digital tape measure had 1.3mm measurement accuracy whereas the measurement accuracy is 1/16in.
Another important factor making Etape16 digital tape measure the top one on our list is its ability to convert fractions and decimals that was not found in the HandyMate digital tape measure or any of the laser tape measures like ESYWEN Laser Measure 131ft Digital Laser Distance Meter
One of our favorite features of Etape16 Bluetooth digital tape measure is the ability to instantly calculate midpoints of any measurement making life easy for not only woodworkers and electricians but also anyone who wants to just find the midpoint of something. This was not found in any other digital tape measure and thus making Etape16 not only user-friendly but also unique from other products on the shelf.
Etape16 Bluetooth digital tape measure only comes in red color with some black portion.
The tape color is yellow and the readings on it are of black color, easily visible to the eyes, and accurate to measure.
It converts measurements easily and quickly like from fractions to decimals and also calculates the midpoints of spaces thus stretching its usage in various things.
Due to its strong plastic body, it doesn’t break or crack open even when fallen from the roof, thus becoming a favorite device of electricians and woodworkers who often have to stay in harsh environments and at times climb heights to carry out their work.
Features
- Weighs only 9.8 ounces.
- Has dimensions 6.8 x 5 x 1.9 inches
- Measures in inches as well as metrics
- 1 CR2 batteries are required to run it.
- Is 1.5 volts and 0.05 watts.
- Saves measurements with one tap.
- Takes both inside and outside measurements.
- 3 memory functions, a short term measurement hold. 2 long term memories.
Pros. & Cons.
PROS:
- Decimal and fraction conversion.
- Fast and accurate with a measurement accuracy of +-1mm.
- User-friendly and simple in design.
- The strong unbreakable body structure.
- Calculates midpoints of any area.
CONS:
- The buttons are a little small and would need some getting used to.
- Doesn’t give as many reading as 8 measurements like the HandyMate digital tape measure.
Can be used to:
- Hang items on the wall by calculating the midpoints.
- To measure furniture pieces.
- To measure floors and ceiling lengths.
- Cutting wood and other things.
- Making furniture.
- Taking rug and carpet measurements as well as matting.
HandyMate Digital tape measure
Why it is not the best on our list?
- This device is equally efficient and quite similar to Etape16 Bluetooth Digital tape measure however it is second on our list of the best digital tape measure for electricians because of slight differences.
- The storing and erasing of measurements isn’t the most intuitive in HandyMate digital tape.
- The battery life is good but not as long as it is of the Etape16 Bluetooth digital tape measure, which is 64 consecutive hours.
- The measurement accuracy is 1.3mm whereas the Etape16 digital tape measure has a measurement accuracy of +-.1, thus making HandyMate our second option.
- The digital readout might show minute errors once in a while and thus a second or third reading would be required.
Why it’s still great?
However HandyMate digital tape measure is still easy to use and light to carry the product that would fit easily in your pocket and help you take measurements both inside and out. It is better than the laser tape measures because it has a lifetime guarantee that the laser tapes don’t. It is also a great product to take measurements every once in a while especially to use at home. The feature offering 8 measurements is quite useful when working on multiple things or to take measurements of various pieces of furniture or walls.
Features
- Weighs only 8 ounces.
- Has dimensions 3.6 x 1.6 x 3.3 inches
- Measures in inches as well as metrics
- 1 Lithium Metal batteries are required to run it.
- Measurement accuracy is 1.3mm.
- The average battery life is 365 days after which it might need to be replaced.
- Takes both inside and outside measurements.
- Has US/Metric conversion at the touch of a button.
- It comes in a grey color with some touches of red. The tape is in yellow color with black readings.
What is inside the box?
- User manual
- HandyMate digital tape measure.
Pros. & Cons.
PROS:
- Simple to use.
- Lifetime Guarantee
- 8 Memory functions
- Made from Strong Metal
- Large LCD display
- US/Metric Conversion
CONS:
- Measurements are not as accurate as of the Etape Bluetooth digital tape measure and need to be taken twice or thrice.
- The flip button needs to be pushed 4 times to flip screen which takes time and patience.
- It doesn’t have decimal readings.
- Also doesn’t show midpoint, which is not a con exactly as all the other devices don’t show midpoint except Etape16 Bluetooth digital tape measure.
Conclusion
After doing a detailed comparison of both the devices, we come to a conclusion that if you are a professional who requires quality and long-lasting product with reliability and accuracy that is the demand of your job than Etape16 Bluetooth digital tape measure is the best digital tape measure for you because it offers various options that would be helpful in carrying outsmart and smooth work. The ability to save measurements and the long battery life of 64 hours even with continuous use gives you the opportunity to work long hours on your projects and in harsh and rugged settings.
However, if you require a digital tape to work around in your home, only having to use it just once in a while without any extensive use of it, then Handy Mate digital tape measure is a good option for you. You can take up to 8 measurements and that too both inside and outside. When buying this for your house, you can measure and then take the tape with you to the market, measure and buy things for your home or office.