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Etekcity Lasergrip 1080 vs Wintact WT530 Infrared Thermometer Side-by-Side Comparison
Overall Verdict
It's a clear choice for us when deciding between the Etekcity Lasergrip 1080 and the Wintact WT530 infrared thermometer. The Wintact WT530 stands out as one of the top models we've tested this year, boasting an impressive total performance score of 8.0 out of 10. On the other hand, the Etekcity Lasergrip 1080 received a meager total score of 4.1 out of 10, mainly due to its failure in the hot test with oil.
In terms of the overall score, the Wintact WT530 narrowly outperformed the Etekcity Lasergrip 1080, receiving a score of 7.6 compared to the Lasergrip 1080's 7.3. This slight advantage is primarily due to the Wintact's brighter display.
Furthermore, the Wintact WT530 shines in terms of usability with its four different measurement modes and a sound speaker. In contrast, the Etekcity Lasergrip 1080 falls short with only three measurement modes and lacks a sound speaker.
Considering all these factors, it's evident that the Wintact WT530 infrared thermometer is the superior choice compared to the Lasergrip 1080 in almost every way.
Pros & Cons
- The handle is textured and has indents that improve the user’s grip
- Decently affordable
- Very good measurement accuracy
- Various measurement modes are available
- Lower temperature tolerance than other IR thermometers on the market (±1.5°F)
- Poor accuracy on the hot test with cooking oil
- Metallic clicky sound in the trigger seems to suggest a manufacturing defect
- The battery compartment has a very loose lid
Key Specs
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Cold Test with Ice
Hot Test with Cooking Oil
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Build Quality
Laser Emitter
Display Panel
Battery Compartment
Usability
Handling
