DeWalt Laser Levels and Laser Distance Measures

Precise and rugged. Those are the two adjectives used to describe these DeWalt laser levels and laser distance measures. Included in the family are the DW03050 165′ and DW03101 330′ Laser Distance Measures as well as the DW088K Cross Line, DW0851 5 Spot and Horizontal Line, DW0822 Cross Line and Plumb Spot, and DW0811 360 Degree and Cross Line Lasers. Using laser measures is a quicker process for most volume and room measurements that will top even the best tape measures.

Dewalt Laser Distance Measures

Both distance measure models feature automatic area and volume calculations, employ Pythagoras for indirect distance measurement (Yes, Pythagorean’s Theorem really does have a real world application!), are IP65 rated for water and dust/debris, and are 6 foot (2 meter) drop tested. The DW03050 offers 165′ of distance measure with the ability to store 5 measurements and a 2 line backlit display to help in both dim and bright conditions. The DW03101 features 330′ of distance measure, an integrated inclinometer, a larger 3 line backlit display, memory to store 20 measurements and a multi-functional end piece that adjusts for edge and corner measurements.

DW03050 Specs

Distance Measurement: Up to 165′
Accuracy: + or – 1/16″
Laser Class: 2
Power Supply: 2 AAA batteries (included)
Warranty: 90 Day Money Back, 1 Year Full Service, 3 Year Limited

Street and online prices are around $125. As usual though, the best price I found was on Amazon.

DW03101 Specs

Distance Measurement: Up to 330′
Accuracy: + or – 1/32″
Laser Class: 2
Power Supply: 2 AAA batteries (included)
Warranty: 90 Day Money Back, 1 Year Full Service, 3 Year Limited

Prices are in the $275 range and it’s available here. Look to the right at “More buying options” on that page though, and one retailer had it for a few dollars cheaper with free shipping.

DeWalt Laser Levels

The combination laser levels have some variety in how they are designed to accomplish their tasks, mainly in the visual laser itself, but let’s start with what they have in common. All four are Class 2 lasers, are self leveling to +/- 4 degrees, have a range of 165 feet, and run on 3 AA batteries that Dewalt includes. Three of them are accurate to 1/8″ with the exception in the family being the DW0811 which is accurate to 5/32″.

The differences are really in the which points and lines each laser projects and a couple of accessories that are included in some of the kits.

DW088K Cross Line Laser

The DW088K is the most basic of the laser systems, featuring a simple vertical and horizontal crossing projection.

DW088K Specs

Laser Pattern: Vertical and Horizontal Cross
Accuracy: + or – 1/8″
Power Supply: 3 AA batteries (included)
Self Leveling: +/- 4 degrees
Laser Class: 2
Warranty: 90 Day Money Back, 1 Year Full Service, 3 Year Limited

This model is available in the $190 range and can be purchased here.

DW0851 5 Spot and Horizontal Line Combination Laser

The DW0851 features 5 spot beams to cover the left, right, up, down, and frontal directions from the laser as well as a horizontal beam to the rear. It has an integrated magnetic pivoting base, locking pendulum, and is IP54 rated for water and dust.

DW0851 Specs

Laser Pattern: 5 spot beams for horizontal and plumb points plus horizontal rear beam
Accuracy: + or – 1/8″
Power Supply: 3 AA batteries (included)
Self Leveling: +/- 4 degrees
Laser Class: 2
Warranty: 90 Day Money Back, 1 Year Full Service, 3 Year Limited

You can purchase the DW0851 here. Most online retailers have it priced around $240.

DW0822 Cross Line and Plumb Spot Combination Laser

The DW0822 projects plumb points and a horizontal/vertical cross beam. It shares the major features of the 0851 with its IP54 rating for water and dust, integrated magnetic pivoting base, and locking pendulum. This one is a bit tougher to find, but I was able to locate one online retailer that had it priced at $170.

DW0822 Specs

Laser Pattern: horizontal/vertical cross, plumb points
Accuracy: + or – 1/8″
Power Supply: 3 AA batteries (included)
Self Leveling: +/- 4 degrees
Laser Class: 2
Warranty: 90 Day Money Back, 1 Year Full Service, 3 Year Limited

DW0811 360 Degree Line and Cross Line Laser

The DW0811 has a unique laser pattern with its vertical frontal projection and a 360 degree horizontal beam. It also shares an IP54 rating for water and dust and locking pendulum. The base for this laser features vertical adjustment as well as 1/4″ and 5/8″ threaded mounts. The accuracy of the 0811 is just a slight bit worse than the others at 5/32″.