Harry has real-world tested 46 products for DIY Garden, and is one of our more experienced testers. This is a robust laser unit with plenty of rubberised plastic in the construction and all the corners are well protected. Cycling through laser modes is straightforward. Choose from cross, horizontal, and vertical by simply pressing the button on top. The Stanley Cubix Laser Level comes with 2 powerful precision lasers that provide consistent, accurate readings. The laser level measures 12 x 14 x 10 cm and weighs just a shade over 1 kg at 1049 g with the universal base attached. Compared with some tiny laser levels on the market this one’s quite chunky, but with the three laser modules on board, you couldn’t make it much smaller if you tried.

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. The laser level working range is specified (in metres) both with and without a receiver , so bear this in mind when comparing values. It's extended to a maximum of 16.4 ft (5m) without the need of an external support. It has a measuring range of 90ft (27m). How to use Stanley Cubic laser level?

Green laser levels have a longer working range than red lasers and are brighter and easier to use outdoors. However, they are that much more expensive. I tested multiple products so that I can recommend the best laser levels currently available on the market. I assessed each one individually, comparing their build quality, performance, ease of use and value for money. Here are the factors that I researched and tested for each of these elements:

So before buying any product, make sure you know what your needs are. Then compare them against those listed above so that you can decide which one suits your requirements best. Step 1: First, remove any obstructions from around the area where you are going to work on your project.Out of bright sunlight, and especially in the dark, the laser was easy to find up to 30 metres away. I was guessing at the exact distance, but it was far enough away to be impressive. For most jobs that a DIYer will take on, it’s absolutely fine. Charging is done via USB-C, which is much faster compared with old style micro USB connectors you might be more familiar with. USB C can provide up to 100 Watts of charging power, which makes short work of topping up the inbuilt battery. Laser levels should be able to shoot grids on walls or mark out plumb dots, although not all have a plumb dot mode. When you turn on the red laser function, you can cycle through three modes, horizontal line, 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 straight line. It’s not difficult to do, but obviously takes more effort than a self-levelling machine.