Measure King Review: Digital Tape Measure As Seen on TV
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- Measure King is a 3-in-1 digital tape measure. Today I put it to the test to see how it works. I bought this at Target for $30.
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The laser measure doesn't actually use the laser. It emits an ultrasonic pitch and the device listens for the amount of time that it takes for the sound to return, in order to determine pitch. The laser is just for the user to aim it. Therefore, room acoustics can affect the measurement.
*distance, not pitch, sorry.
Ah yes, that does make more sense, I was wondering.
Good to know! I did hear a dull pulsating sound whenever activating the laser, but Bailey distracted me by chasing it and I never got back to that.
I suggest using it outside or in places with dull acoustics if you want more accurate measurements. For example it would probably be pretty good at measuring the distance between your back porch and the cinderblock wall considering open skies have no ceilings and therefore almost no errant acoustics.
That's what I was thinking, the shape of your hand and your skin is confusing the measurement, hence ''Err''.
This seems harder to use than a regular tape meaure and with different readings i would not trust it.
mixwell1983 same here..
MadMan same here
i dont trust inches :D
When he was measuring the painting it seemed that he was starting at the coed start and not the metal buckle on the end of the cord. I believe that’s where the discrepancies were coming from. As for the roller there’s not much of a way to test that and the laser I don’t know what to tell ya 😂
He isn't measuring in perfect straight lines, of course it would have discrepancies
Do a drop test then see if it's worth the asking price. Cause honestly ask yourself how often is a tape measure dropped or bumped hard trough a average work day!
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that shit after measuring.
Good point! I couldn’t possibly count how many times I’ve dropped my damn tape measured over the years. And it always somehow seems to happen when you’re in a super inconvenient spot, like up a ladder.
Shit I drop my tape measure from the top floor
It’s not good to drop your tape measures it can mess with the roll and make them inaccurate
you need to make sure that when you measure with this that you have 90 degree angles between the device and the surfice your placing it on. when you measured the wall it was slightly angled so it truly did have 40 3/4 measurement, had you had proper 90 degree angles it would have been correct, same with levelness. Either carry around a level and a square or stick to the regular measuring tape.
It was flush against the wall and the floor, so I don't know if that was the problem there, but I agree that with something like this you do have to watch the angle.
Freakin' Reviews yeah looked on the video that it was slightly off on angles. If used with a level to insure it is 90 degrees from where you measure then it would be fine. Plus this works as a dog toy.
MoneyAndPeople I was looking for a comment about this particular measurement. I was wondering if it wasn't accurate because the laser bounced off the baseboard, onto the measuring tape? Measuring between two mirrors with the laser would really throw it off. Lol
tubes42024 haha. I’m sorry we know how to use freedom measurements while clearly you do not.
Logan Belt So, unless you're 35 or less years old, we actually call it standard measurement, NOT freedom. Pretty much the whole world uses metrics.
By the way, the Bible measured in the width of the hand. So many hands equaled a cubit. Look it up.
Cool? Yes
Practical? No
Good enough for government work.😀
nah, government can't afford to buy these meters. the will choose the cheapest meter they can buy
Lol nice
These digital tape measures all fail for the same reason. They're unreliable. No contractor or carpenter worth their salt would use one of these. The results would be disastrous.
"Yeah we need an 8in 2x4, no a 6", no wait..."
Trucker_Pete at least the cheap ones. The more expensive ones are fine so long as you calibrate them every now and then
Here Here !!!!!!!!!!! Absolute nonsense
I was just thinking the same thing if I saw one of my men using that I would probably send them home
You forgot to measure the bush.
Factual Fox oh he like pp?
I love how this is meant to be a brilliant solution to a regular tape measure , but then he starts doubting the accuracy of it 😂😂
I was cracking up @10:52, all could think was "squirrel!". Thanks for your reviews. I find them very helpful because I love kitchen gadgetry. You cover every aspect of the item you review. Leaving no stone unturned. Brilliant! 👏👍
There was no descrepancy when measuring the picture. You got 62 and a half for the regular tape measure not 61 and a half.
there was a 3/16's discrepancy which is a much bigger deal than it may seem if you plan on doing any real carpentry with it
@@teejaye110 which you could dispute is human error
@@teejaye110 He's referring to the inch difference that he thought he had. The different was actually 1/16th of an inch, the standard variation in EVERY actual measuring tape. You know the little metal tab at the end? Yep, there's your variation. This thing is spot on, it's just a digital caliper that goes further than a foot.
This tool is so bad on so many levels. Before you design a new tape measure you have to have used one daily and this person does not nor ever has. It is a classic example of tool designers not really using tools or people designing traffic layout systems who have never driven a car!! It really is that bad!!!!!!!!! Oh and i do know what i am talking about we have a tape measure designer in our company who came from Fisco Tape Measures!
Wow!! Now I know why every time my boss measures something it’s wrong. He must be using this lol 😂
2dthoughts samthing with my boss
When you were using the laser mode it was still measuring from the back you never turned it off 😂😂
I can’t think of any circumstance where I’d need to spend $ on a measuring device that will give me a rough estimate. I think I’ll stick to my tape measure for now. Great review. Thanks.
Exactly this device could not measure to the millimeter and measuring is at least to the millimeter. Did you know we can actually measure to 1/10 of a millimeter by hand. Make a diagonal scale like they used to teach us in technical drawing in high school and you can accurately set out to the tenth of a millimeter.
I'll stick with my fatmax for dimensional measurements, and string for round or oblong objects
You want to go with a Milwaukee tape.
Trueeee , yea I do really like there tapes. lots off good features. never owned one though. for some reason every time I need a new tape I always grab a fatmax even though the Milwaukee is probably better
nyinfamous2k2 nothing beats a metal stanley tape.
I see yall scare of new technologies
Nope definitely not I welcome it. BUT Im a carpenter so I need exact measurements not some gimmicky toy that will give me 3 different numbers if I measure something 3 times. good luck with it though.
I love Bailey way too cute and she had a great time with the laser light and Daisy went aaahhh I can't be bothered lol let the young one be the fool it was so nice to see the pups participate in the review
i think it makes a better dog toy than a tape measure
as thehochmaster2 mentioned. The laser mode is actually using ultrasonic pitch. Hence, if the surface you are pointing at is at an angle, the ultrasonic pitch will not bounce back to the unit, it will bounce off away in the direction of the angel pointed at, hence, error. Also, remember when using the cord mode (as with any tape measure) if you do not have the tape/cord "level" across the surface your measuring, you will be adding in an upward or downward angle measurement that can skew your measurement up to ??? whatever angle you skewed. The same principle would apply in roller mode, if you roll downward or upward and not level, your measurement will be skewed by that angle.
The laser is for the user to see where they are measuring. It uses ultrasonic sensor for getting the length. That’s what the hole with the screen is for.
That's pretty neat. Hopefully they'll see this review and fix the laser issue. Other than that seems to work quite well. Looks like the rolling mode is the most accurate
It’s a great idea but if it’s not 100% accurate every single time it’s just a toy.
Cool product thanks for the review bought one for my schools shop class teacher loved it and bumped my grade from an 84 to a 90
Good to see Daisey again. I was afraid to ask why we don't see her anymore. Didn't realize she was 17!
DORIS MASBACK 13
I think?
Yes. 13.
Yeah he mentioned in a comment in another video that she sleeps a lot unlike bailey so that’s why we don’t see her that often
Are you from the future 😳
You’re a tree hugger who kicks bushes 😂. I would like to see videos of your as seen on tv products being put to the test. Accidentally dropping them, accidentally getting water on them, accidentally having a brick fall on it....you know normal stuff humans do. Love the videos! Keep it up.
That cord mode will be great for measuring the old tallywacker. And that it seems to measure bigger than the actual size is just a bonus
So great for estimates, but not for actual woodworking? Next time we go house shopping, I'll probably pick one up. Since that will be years from now, the accuracy should be top-notch by then. But the roller does intrigue me. Great job as always!
It looks like in laser mode, you had it setup to measure from the back
The big issue with that roller mode is you have to make sure you are going in a perfect straight line, any dip or raise you do would add little 1/16 or less amounts to your measurement. So over that 75 foot wall you might add 4 or 5 inches which is a huge problem
The laser is a guide to show where your measuring too. I believe the measuring is actually done like a bat. It emits a small clicking sound and calculates the distance by how long it takes for the sound to return. So uneven surfaces and excessive ambient noise could be the problem.
I have a Ryobi sonic measurer/IR thermometer that works like this.
I think I paid $30 for it at Home Depot. Mine errors out at just over 1 foot.
Might get this when it's on clearance because $30 for a tape measure is a bit much.
The tapping/clicking sound is the ultrasonic sound emitted by the unit. It is listening to the return sound and calculating the distance. Room conditions such as curtains will affect the reading. That's why it was throwing an error when you put your hand in front of it yet it worked on the bacon wave box.
The discrepancy was because you had it said to measure to the back of the device that's why it was saying 27 inches not 24. Also on normal tap measure the metal tab is a sliding device to measure the inside or outside of something. Push it against a wall and it moves it, pull it against the edge of a board it moves out. Often time over time and use the rivet gets worn out so it gets loose and becomes about a quarter of an inch or so off. Which is why you saw a difference between the the tape measures and when you were measuring the concrete. The one was worn out
You did a great job reviewing. Perhaps if you knew a carpenter or someone like that you might get their opinion of how useful as another way to judge this product.
Just an idea since you kept getting different numbers of length. Personally it looks like the regular tape measure does just as well.
So basically all it's good for is having fun with your pets...I'm so glad i watched this review before buying it.
Thank you Freakin Reviews for being an honest reviewer :)
That tapping noise is the sonic measurement (the laser is only a pointer). Sonic mode is sensitive to air temperature. MeasureKing probably compensates for this, but its temperature may not match that of the air. Also, the sonic beam is wider then the laser beam.
I think while using laser mode you would need to start with the back end/butt at the 24 inch mark to get a accurate reading rather than starting at the front end. I think that is the reason you were getting that additional 2 inches in your measurements on laser mode is because the tape measure is 2 inches that reflects in your reading if that makes sense. I might be wrong but give it a try.
The laser is just for referencing. It actually uses sonar, which is the click you hear. That's why it doesn't work on rounded objects (hands, wall trim). This is why there is a conical shape next to the actual laser diode on the tape measure. This is the sonar speaker and receiver/microphone.
A laser alone cannot measure distance. It would need at least 3 lasers and a camera to capture and triangulate the distance.
When you were doing the laser mode at the end. You had it to start at the end so it was 27inchs. Look at the video again.
This thing doesn’t solve any problem. There’s nothing wrong with an ordinary tape measure.
Davitski P wot
The only useful thing about the king is the cord, but otherwise, it's like reinventing the wheel
It does solve problems, just poorly for example: The laser function allows you to measure longer distances (Though inconsistent) and also the same thing with the roller function as with a normal tape measure, it runs out of range after so and so far which really isn't far. There's also the string function, which allows you to measure round objects or allows you to measure angles where a normal tape measure would bend as shown in this video. So basically, you get a longer range and allows you to measure ANY terrain. So 2 problems solved. However, I doubt its a cheap product and I also doubt its durable, if it falls, its prob gonna break.
Prebenkul
There’s a proper tool for every job that does its function better than other tools, which justifies the existence of that tool. Combining multiple tools means compromising something. This thing is a heap of compromise!
With a new tool, it always comes with advantages and disadvantages, no matter what it is. You cant make a product that's perfect, all pros. There will be a downside or more, every time. This tool might have longer ranges and next level measuring but its disadvantages is inaccurate and inconsistent measures and most likely fragile, meaning it breaks when it falls. This is what technology is. You always try to invent a next gen tool that makes working easier. With a tool like this, you don't have to buy all the components this already have and so save money and tool box space but risk that this brakes or is inconsistent with its measurements. With the stone axe, came the axe we have today. From huts, to buildings. For every technology we improve, theres always going to be fallbacks to them.
I definitely wouldn't build anything using that one. At least you didn't back into a cactus, although that bush looked painful too. Kids love those lasers as much as dogs😂Daisy is tired of Bailey getting all the screen time. Thanks for the review😃
LOVE Bailey! That was too funny. I kind of have mixed feeling about the Measure King, I think I would feel like I always had to double check with a regular tape measure. Thanks for the review!
I'm pretty sure the visible red laser is simply there for your reference point so you know where you're aiming. I'm almost certain the actual laser used for measurement is invisible like what's used on laser range finders.
Try holding the tape straight bro
Christian Tab haha right...that would be why he is not getting the correct measurements
The reason you may have had issues with the laser is it must reflect back to get a measurement. If the surface is too reflective, diffuses(scatters), or is even slightly curved will cause error. The trim was not flat enough. Tho I am surprised it didn't give an error. It should know to error out a non proper reflection of the Lazer. Showing it is poor set up. Still a neat tool with a ton of potential. Sadly accuracy is too important for it's discrepancies.
The best use for the new tape measure? A laser toy for Bailey! Lol 😂
Hey I’m not trying to be rude but when you mesure it on the ground use the lines on the til as a reference and when you do the picture measure the edges sometimes yours eyes can deceive you and one might be at more of an angle. I do framing and carpentry and was kinda interested in this item just to see if it might be worth even having so wanted to see how close it is
(At 3:00) In the hallway it was off because the metal piece on the end of the ordinary tape measure was raising the tape off the ground. Making the measurement for the ordinary tape measure incorrect.
the one test you did miss in accuracy is tape vs the roller function to see how that does compare... in honestly i think this is a product that will never replace a tape measure but it does have some useful features but more of a fun item for most... but good review as always and thanks for showing us what this is capable of doing
You might need to rethink your controls (the tests). The trim of your wall, for example, does not provide for a good control. The laser will of course provide faulty feedback when faced with a slightly shiny and curved wall trim.
You should set up a lil testing area in your yard that uses very exact controls, so you can get the best results. Aside from that, great vid!
When you use the tapemeasurer make sure you use the edge of the object. Like measuring the bottom of the picture frame would give you totally different results than if you didnt use in the middle.
11 9/16 Inches...Wow just mindblown how amazing imperial units are.
The product itself seems quite handy and price isn't that bad. Accuracy is a bit dissapointing. Probably won't be doing any too critical woodwork etc. with it.
Just opened mine and nothing is accurate. I decided to u-tube the instructions and got you with the same results. Returning tomorrow!!!! Thanks your new sub.
I bought the Bosch 135’ laser measure. Best purchase ever! I do so many material takeoffs with that so far and I have probably saved 1000’s of dollars worth of time.
Bought one off of Amazon. The Laser seems to actually be an acoustic measuring device with a laser just for looks or aiming. My "laser" measurements are broken and don't even work. But I mainly bought it for the string and roller measurment modes.
This is a great idea. It’s just like a normal tape measure but more complicated and less accurate! When I see stuff like this I just think maybe we are running out of ideas.
I only watch these things bc the guy just cracks me up for some reason haha
Hello James!! Thanks for a great review, Baily is to cute chasing her own tail or was it u playing with the laser with her where u paused the video? Lol, shes really cute.
At least the tape measure could be used to immediately distract the dogs with the lasers while trying to run away 🤣
I got one of these in a Marshall's when I moved into my new apartment. I needed to measure the space even though my stuff hadn't arrived yet, and so I just bought the first tape measure I found nearby (it sucked finding out there was an ace hardware store like 2 blocks away, woof). I thought it was... Eh, neat, but for $20 I wish I'd saved my money. One quality I did like, however, was the "stickiness" of the cord tip. It's made a of kinda grippy material, and since the cord is flexible, it doesnt pull on the tip as much. This made it possible to set the end of the cord, then walk away from it in a way that would be pretty finicky with a standard tape measure.
Ultimstely, the thing is just too complicated. I gave it to my partner since she didn't have a tape measure to begin with, and I'm pretty sure she's never going to use it because it's difficult to intuit how to use it properly. There's something to be said about simplicity in design, and having all these other nifty features can be more of a hassle than it's worth when you just want to know how wide the damn cabinets are.
Bailey is a star, though. I can see this being useful for measuring estimates for paint jobs but not much else. Can measure round surfaces and ceilings to find out about how much paint you need. But a regular one is probably better for everything else!
Most laser measurement devices work best using a target. Surveyors use a target with red and white squares at opposing quadrants giving a distinct point of reference. I suspect variations in reflectivity affect the measurement.
I was literally looking at this product yesterday and was wondering if it was any good! Thanks for the review :D
Bailey's investigations give me life
I do fabrication as a hobby, and I could definitely see me chucking this in the trashcan out of frustration, or any person who does professional homebuilding work and needs accuracy. That said, I do believe this may be acceptable for someone who just wants to perform basic tasks, like hang pictures where it doesn't need to be super accurate, or measuring gardens beds for landscaping.
Bailey chasing the laser 🤣 I'm dying of cute.
good thing this guy does reviews like this so that people dont waste their money on crap that doesnt even work correct. if there is one product that SHOULD be exact its a freakin tape measure
From what I can tell the Laser mode needs to be on a certain type of surface like typical flat/eggshell paint to work best from your review, and also not be measuring a angle.
Where your 27.5" measurement later in the video was on a angled baseboard, vs earlier which was fairly accurate, nothing you'd want to trust for cutting something, but was on a flat baseboard.
Bailey and the toys lol, I just love her. Great review.
Is there NO adjustment to calibrate it against another tape measure ?
I merely go by the advertising given for each model of the measure king, whereby it clearly states on each measuring tool laser and on a different one ultrasonic.
You are mistaken as to cost of a laser measure, which is typically around the price of this measure at the bottom end increasing in cost from that point.
As far as the pitch of the noise you hear, that can just be the frequency of the oscillator you can hear. If you caret o note no measurement could be made with his hand in the way, which points to a laser measure, given that an ultrasonic measure would give a reading.
I think that when your measurement kept coming out 27 instead of 25 is because you still had that option on to measure it from the back instead of the front where you had it lined up. Also someone else said in the comments that you should do a drop test to see how much it can withstand bc people drop tape measures all the time and I second this suggestion. Thanks for another great review. Kind of bummed it is just ok bc I was thinking it would be a good present for my dad. Until I know for sure if the measuring g is correct I cannot purchase this item. Hopefully they come out with something better.
I think when you tried to compare the laser to the actual measuring tape the metal tabs at the bottom of the measuring tapes were throwing off the laser and giving you bad readings. Try doing it next to the measuring tapes, not above or directly next to them.
Just sprang for a different competitor on Amazon ($26.99 reduced to $13.50 with a coupon). Not getting rid of our tape measures yet, but this could be useful for rough distance measurements within a house, when I can't corral a kid or a husband to hold the other end of the tape measure.
I did notice that in your rolling and string, you weren't always taking a level measurement. and with the laser, when it hit the curves, it gave you the error message
just for you own use look on the regular tape measure case, there should be a number, it is the length of the case you add that to the tape
My only real question would be in regards to the durability of the string. I will be interested in seeing a future follow up review on how it holds up over time.
I'm sorry to say it mate when you was doing a laser measurement the arrow on there was pointing from the back not pointing from the front that's why the measurements on the 3 tape measures was out of place
That tape measure seems fine as long as you don't use it to build anything.
The laser reading was off when you compared it on top of the tape measure because you had it measuring from the back of the device and not the front.
Subtract 3.5 off 27,5. Depends
wether you measure from back
or front of tape. Tells you in the
instructions. Turn it off before
each measurement.
J.Calveley
Old school measuring tapes are the best. Remember measure twice cut once.
Nice toy for Baily.
As for accuracy well that free application for my pocket computer maybe just as accurate.
The wheel mode might be worth it.
it was 62 1/2 that you said btw
Bailey is the best part of the video, how old is she?
@@stevethea5250 shes 14-16
Another great review. I had high hopes for this when the video started. I liked the idea of the roller measurement and laser. But it looks like the accuracy needs improvement for the laser. Still might be something to buy for Christmas or Father's Day present.
I enjoy your reviews. You show us how it works and then we can make up our minds as to whether it would be worthwhile.
I just bought pill perfect (as seen on TV) for my mom for Christmas. She's been looking for it for a while now so it must be an older item. Have you ever reviewed it? I guess maybe that is a question I should've asked before I bought it! LOL
(2:05/2:15) There is space between your fingers. It’s on your finger and through the space of your finger. It does not know the way to measure this, because you cannot measure two sides at once. (Unless you have two measuring tools to use.)
"The dumb bush"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The device was almost perfect if the reading is correct and stable.
Nice toy for Bailey. The laser maybe affected by the sunlight. Do a test away from the window might give better readings. In general it is useful but not in any professional setting. Right now the standard tape measure is winning. The roll measure seems to be the best. Be careful the stupid plant does jump out and get in you way. It's like driving and the power pole jumps in front of you 😂😂😂
BTW at 2:30 you could use the circumference formula for a circle to get the length :-). or use a thread to go around then measure the thread. But i get the idea.
Is the tape measure 2 inches long? The laser was giving a high of 2 inches, so it might be measuring and adding two inches since you'd have the tape measure against the wall or other surface if you were measuring from it. Essentially it might measure from the back of the tape measure rather than from the front.
Bailey sure had fun with the measure king
"this is best tape measure ever"
*tries to use laser tape measure and gets three different answers*
"uhh we will just try to measure something else"
it passed the Bailey test! That's good!
I use the Bosch GLM165-40 for measuring rooms at conventions, it's pretty accurate actually. But then, this is actually a professional tool.
If you measure the tree around you can calculate with a formula how old it is (not completely accurate). I use it sometimes.
I think the "laser" measurement was from the back of the tape roll not the front. Even the laser is shown on the back in the display. So 29 at 27 seems about right.
The flooring companies I work with actually "banned" cheap laser measurement because it is wildly inaccurate.
The metal tip on a regular tape can move and change the measurement by up to 1/8 of in inch
Measurements are more accurate if you're squared up and not slightly angled. The laser measurers I've used only do close approximations. There are "sonar" gadgets that are even less accurate. I'll stick with the standard tape rules.
I think that when you are using the laser for measurement, you are assuming that walls are exactly perpendicular to the floor. That is not always the case, and could account for the difference.