8 Best Laser Levels (2021 Review)

The Kaiweets KT360A is probably the best laser level available right now because it’s incredibly rugged, works on three axes and has an unbeatable working range.

The first thing you’ll notice is that this is a professional-level laser level. It’s big, it’s sturdy and comes packaged up in a protective carry case that holds everything together nicely. The rubber overmoulding on the corners makes this a rugged IP54-rated beast. It’ll stand up to drops and knocks better than the competition.

The laser itself is a high visibility class 2 green. It’s easier to see and crisper than standard red and is self-levelling within four degrees. The laser will flash if you’re over this limit. What I really like about this tool are the three lasers. One horizontal and two verticals for parallel alignment and grid coverage of up to 12 lines. You can even use the third laser for finding a plumb line anywhere you want.

What makes this the best laser level on my list is the 360° design of the lasers on the device. Most laser levels are limited to shooting lines in front and to the sides. You can set the KT360A in the middle of a room and fire an unbroken 360° line on all planes without breaks. It’s a handy feature that avoids adjusting the laser too often.

The two rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are a welcome feature, as is the USB-C charging port. One of the most useful features on this level is operated with the simple slide switch on the side. You can lock off the lasers, so they don’t try to self-level. It’s handy if you want to set out stairs or when you need to hold a precise angle on a wall.

Mounting the laser is easy too- the swivel base contains strong magnets for attaching to metal surfaces, or you can use a standard tripod using either the ¼” or 5/8″ threaded ports.

In short, this is probably the most useful bit of levelling equipment you can get. I love the single button operation and the build quality is excellent. The two rechargeable batteries make it completely dependable. I love it!

Forming part of Bosch’s excellent “blue” professional range of tools, the GCL 2-15 Combi Laser is incredibly simple to use. It’s a handy laser that’s also well-built and tough enough for site use.

Supplied in a quality protective bag for keeping everything stored away safely, this is a compact, streamlined little laser level. It boasts IP54 water and dust protection and has rubberised corners to protect it from the usual drops and knocks.

The two lasers are high power class 2 red ones that self-level within 4 degrees. But the feature I really like is the plumb mark. The laser can fire out a pair of highly visible dots that are perfectly plumb through the top and bottom of the unit. I don’t have to tell you how often this will come in handy.

Operation is as simple as it gets. The bright red slide switch on the side turns the unit on and selects either self-levelling or locked angle. The plus button on the top cycles through cross-line, horizontal, vertical, and plumb mark. You can also turn off the plumb mark individually with the two dot button. There’s a handy battery life indicator on there as well, so it’s a remarkably easy bit of kit to get used to.

The laser mount is a sturdy little four-legged stand that has a smooth 360° turntable built in for projecting the laser all around the room. The stand can be attached using the sturdy magnets on the back. Or attach it with the keyhole cut out that suits a nail or screw fixing. There are a pair of ¼” and 5/8″ threaded ports for attaching a standard tripod as well.

Power comes from three AA batteries. There are a range of extra accessories you can buy for the laser to make it the last one you’ll ever need to buy.

Specialist laser and measurement tool company Huepar have created a simple yet powerful green laser for indoor and outdoor use. The BOX-1G can be set up in seconds and is easy to mount on most surfaces.

Protected on all sides by thick TPR rubberised plastic, it’s small but very sturdy. The locking slide on the front controls the fixed and self-levelling laser option that works within four degrees. The best part of this laser level is that it’s green, but it won’t empty your wallet. You get all the crisp power and massive working range of a green laser for an excellent price.

The single-button operation cycles between a cross line, vertical and horizontal lasers. If you hold down the button, there’s even a high power mode. It’ll drain the batteries but shine a much more powerful laser. For outdoor use, you can use “pulse mode” if you purchase a separate Huepar laser receiver.

Running on four AA batteries, you won’t have any trouble finding replacements when you run out of power. If you have spares, there’s no downtime either. The laser comes in a soft pouch. It isn’t going to keep it everything completely safe but it’s better than not having one at all. The mounting system uses magnets, but you can just screw directly into a standard ¼” tripod stand if you want.

This is probably one of the best green laser levels to get if you don’t need tons of features. It’s a whole lot of laser for not a lot of money. It’s an easy favourite for me.

Bosch’s Quigo range of lasers fits into their “green” stable of DIY tools, and as it’s a green laser, it all makes perfect sense. The Quigo Green cross line laser is a small, lightweight, and simple levelling tool. It’ll make hanging pictures or other DIY tasks a doddle.

What stands out for me is Bosch’s design and build quality. This is a seriously good looking and minimalist laser level that comes encased in durable rubberised plastic. It feels good in the hand and should keep all the internals in good order.

Operation literally couldn’t be any more straightforward. The lens case doubles up as the switch! You simply slide it out of the way and the green cross line shines out nice and brightly. You can’t cycle through modes, but for the price, this is an accurate and useful laser tool.

Because it’s got a high-contrast green laser, you can use this unit outdoors and even in sunlight if you need to. The self-levelling mechanism works well and can correct within four degrees of accuracy. Unfortunately, there’s no laser locking feature so you can’t set out a handrail or stairs. But for tiling, hanging curtain rails or other DIY tasks, it’s an ideal bit of kit.

The MM02 mount comes with the Quigo laser level, and it steps the tool up a few notches in terms of versatility. You can attach the mount to wide range of structures, like a step ladder, and use the fine adjust wheel for ultimate accuracy.

With an opening angle of just 85°, it doesn’t give you the biggest laser spread to work with. However, it’s an affordable green laser level that takes just two small AAA batteries to get to work. It’s a competitively-priced tool from one of the best names in the business.

If you’re looking for some professional-level features and a bright green laser, the HinCloud laser level is a great budget option. I’m a big fan because it comes with a brilliant accessory kit.

It features three 360° green lasers, a foam-filled carry bag, rotary base and even a set of safety goggles. This is a comprehensive laser level kit for anyone that wants a high-contrast green laser level for DIY tasks.

The build quality is rather good. There’s lots of rubberised bumpers on the sides and corners. Seeing as it’s IP54 rated you don’t have to worry too much about water or dust getting inside the unit. It’s not quite up there with the best laser levels on my list, but for the price it’s a formidable tool.

Because there are three 360° green lasers, you can cast 12 lines. It’s ideal for parallel alignments, creating accurate grids on walls, floors, and ceilings, and finding plumb points easily. Unfortunately, the self-levelling feature only works within three degrees. It’s still a capable tool that can be angle locked and fine adjusted using the included stand.

The rotary base has an interesting design. It has four spike legs, a levelling spirit bubble and three fine adjust knobs to dial in exact measurements. The laser body is held with a ¼” threaded connector, so it can also be mounted on most standard tripods. Supplied with a single rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, you can get up to 5 hours work from a single charge.

The clever people at HYCHIKA manage to make some excellent tools that somehow suit even tight budgets. Their dual-module green laser level is a good example of a solid budget tool that works even in daylight.

For the price, you might think this is a bit of a toy, but the small unit feels robust as well as portable. The overmoulded rubberised plastic edges and corners should keep it safe from the usual knocks and scrapes.

The dual-module class 2 laser works on two planes. You can cycle through a cross line, vertical and horizontal lines with the touch of a button, and it self-levels within four degrees. You can lock off the angle with the power switch. This means you can use it to set a handrail or anything else at the angle you need.

What I really like about this little tool is the standard micro-USB charger. You’ve probably already got a bunch of these chargers laying around, so there’s no excuse for not keeping it charged. The battery life is also excellent and can stay on for up to six hours at a time.

The L-shaped mounting bracket is simple. It screws into the ¼” threaded port in the bottom of the laser body and can be stuck anywhere metallic. The two strong magnets will hold it in place or attach it to a tripod if you’ve got one.

Simple, affordable, and useful. The RockSeed laser level is ideal if you just want a basic bit of kit that won’t set you back all that much. For the price, it’s a surprisingly good red laser level. It’s accurate, if not as powerful as some of the more expensive measuring tools on my list.

Another extremely simple device, the laser level has just a sliding lock button and another button on the top to turn on the cross line laser. You can’t cycle through laser modes, but for this price it’s still an impressive bit of kit. It’s still self-levelling to within four degrees and you can lock the laser angle just like on the Kaiweets KT360A.

The build quality is surprisingly good. All the corners and most edges are protected by rubberised plastic and it’s even IP54 rated against dust and water ingress. The only thing that makes this a less effective tool is the red laser. It’s just not as crisp or easy to see as a green one.

Don’t expect this laser level to come with many accessories. Although it can attach to a camera tripod with a ¼” threaded port, it doesn’t come with a mount of any type. It’s supplied with just two AA batteries to power it up and a small canvas bag.

Quite a different product from the rest of my list, the Semlos Multipurpose Laser Spirit Level is a handy bit of kit that belongs in any tool bag. It’s a one-stop shop for all things measuring and levelling, and I think it’s rather useful.

Starting with the measuring tools. The bottom part is an aluminium ruler that can measure up to 16 cm on one side and 8” on the other. You can never have enough rulers around the workshop after all. Then on one end there’s a locking retractable tape measure. Eight feet or just under 2.5 m that feels a bit thin but will probably come in handy as well.

Then there’s the levelling tools. You get three spirit levels positioned along the body, measuring for vertical and both horizontal planes. They’re pretty accurate, but they need to be because this isn’t a self-levelling laser device.

When you turn on the red laser function, you can cycle through three modes. Horizontal, cross line and vertical. There’s a difference between this tool and the best laser levels on my list though. You need to use the spirit levels and the laser together to get an accurate level line. It’s not difficult to do, but obviously takes more effort than a self-levelling machine.

So, it’s not self-levelling, and takes a little bit of fiddling to get right. But, for the price it’s a useful little tool. Keep it in your tool bag or workshop for when you need to do some basic measuring work.