Measuring & Layout

Best Stud Finder? $262 Bosch vs $10 CH Hanson vs 9 Other Wall Stud Scanners! Let's find out!

Sep 2020/17 min/10 products tested

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The verdict

  1. Zircon

    “If you're looking for a scanner that's very good overall, I'm very impressed with the Zircon.”
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Other picks

  • Best value

    Franklin T6

    “it's going to be very hard to beat the Franklin T6 for both price as well as efficiency.”
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  • Best value

    Tacklife

    “the Tacklife is going to be very hard to beat for just $30.”
  • Also noted

    Franklin T13

    “the Franklin T6 and the T13 do not need calibrated and are very quick to use.”
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  • Also noted

    Bosch D-TECT 120

    “only the two Bosch scanners and the Tacklife provide that capability.”
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  • Also noted

    Bosch GMS 120

    “only the two Bosch scanners and the Tacklife provide that capability.”
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Everything tested 10

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