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Etekcity Lasergrip 1080 vs Etekcity Lasergrip 800 Infrared Thermometer Side-by-Side Comparison
Between the Etekcity Lasergrip 1080 and the Etekcity Lasergrip 800, which is the better infrared thermometer?
Etekcity Lasergrip 1080 Infrared Thermometer
Tested Using Methodology v1.0Etekcity Lasergrip 800 Infrared Thermometer
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
being produced by Lasergrip, these two thermometers are not in the same league. While the Lasergrip 800 stands out as one of the top performers in our database, the 1080 falls among the worst.
Our benchmark rates the Lasergrip 800 with a performance score of 7.0 out of 10, while the 1080 only manages 4.1. The significantly lower score for the 1080 is mainly due to its poor performance in the hot test with oil, where it receives a measly score of 1.63.
In terms of design, both models are quite similar. In fact, the Lasergrip 1080 and Lasergrip 800 are nearly identical aesthetically.
Lastly, when it comes to usability, the Lasergrip 1080 has an advantage in this area due to its two extra measurement modes, while the Lasergrip 800 lacks any additional modes.
However, even considering these factors, you'll find much better value with the Etekcity Lasergrip 800 than the 1080.
Pros & Cons
- The handle is textured and has indents that improve the user’s grip
- A 16:1 distance-to-spot (D:S) ratio, which allows the user to measure objects from farther distances.
- Bright laser emitter.
- The display panel is brightly lit and readable even under harsh studio lighting.
- Battery is included and already installed when taken out of the box.
- Poor accuracy on the hot test with cooking oil
- Metallic clicky sound in the trigger seems to suggest a manufacturing defect
- Don’t come with any extra measurement mode.
- Loose battery compartment door.
- Don’t have any speaker or audio cues.
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Behind the Comparison
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