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Etekcity Lasergrip 800 vs SOVARCATE HS980E Digital Infrared Thermometer Side-by-Side Comparison
The Etekcity Lasergrip 800 and the Sovarcate HS980E are both best-selling infrared thermometers. This guide can help you choose!
Etekcity Lasergrip 800 Infrared Thermometer
Tested Using Methodology v1.0SOVARCATE HS980E Digital
Tested Using Methodology v1.0
Overall Verdict
Both the Etekcity Lasergrip 800 and the Sovarcate HS980E have received impressive scores in our performance benchmark. The Etekcity scores 7.0 out of 10, while the Sovarcate HS980E achieves a slightly higher score of 7.1. When it comes to accuracy, you won't notice any difference between them.
However, their designs set them apart. The Etekcity Lasergrip 800 has a straightforward design, earning a solid score of 8.0 from our reviewers. On the other hand, the Sovarcate HS980E stands out with its sophisticated design, boasting a colored LCD screen and a 13-point laser emitter, resulting in an impressive design score of 9.8.
In terms of usability, the Sovarcate HS980E takes the lead. It offers three measurement modes and features a loud sound speaker, earning a high usability score of 8.3. These features give it an edge over the Etekcity Lasergrip 800, which lacks these capabilities and only receives a score of 3.75.
Considering all factors, upgrading to the Sovarcate HS980E would be a fantastic choice. It offers enhanced design, improved usability and maintains high performance. It serves as an excellent upgrade from the Etekcity Lasergrip 800.
Pros & Cons
- 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.
- Fairly accurate and reliable temperature readings.
- Rugged, industrial design
- Extremely bright laser emitter
- Color LCD VA screen panel
- Comes with a good selection of measurement modes
- Very loud speakers
- Don’t come with any extra measurement mode.
- Loose battery compartment door.
- Don’t have any speaker or audio cues.
- Measurement accuracy can be better.
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Behind the Comparison
Matthew Lee is a writer and editor for HealthyKitchen101. With over 8 years working for various outlets and agencies, specializing in tech review and other subjects of note, such as current affairs.
Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.
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