Measure King Review: Digital Tape Measure As Seen on TV

Measure King is a 3-in-1 digital tape measure. Today I put it to the test to see how it works. I bought this at Target for $30.
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[@thehochmaster2]

The laser measure doesn't actually use the laser. It emits an ultrasonic pitch and the device listens for the amount of time that it takes for the sound to return, in order to determine pitch. The laser is just for the user to aim it. Therefore, room acoustics can affect the measurement.

[@thehochmaster2]

*distance, not pitch, sorry.

[@androidaleccc]

Ah yes, that does make more sense, I was wondering.

[@Freakinreviews]

Good to know! I did hear a dull pulsating sound whenever activating the laser, but Bailey distracted me by chasing it and I never got back to that.

[@thehochmaster2]

I suggest using it outside or in places with dull acoustics if you want more accurate measurements. For example it would probably be pretty good at measuring the distance between your back porch and the cinderblock wall considering open skies have no ceilings and therefore almost no errant acoustics.

[@dr666demento]

That's what I was thinking, the shape of your hand and your skin is confusing the measurement, hence ''Err''.

[@Mixwell1983]

This seems harder to use than a regular tape meaure and with different readings i would not trust it.

[@angryidahobusdriver]

mixwell1983 same here..

[@alittlelifeleft8232]

MadMan same here

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

i dont trust inches :D

[@StinkyOrange007]

When he was measuring the painting it seemed that he was starting at the coed start and not the metal buckle on the end of the cord. I believe that’s where the discrepancies were coming from. As for the roller there’s not much of a way to test that and the laser I don’t know what to tell ya 😂

[@JotaC]

He isn't measuring in perfect straight lines, of course it would have discrepancies

[@chucktallior786]

Do a drop test then see if it's worth the asking price. Cause honestly ask yourself how often is a tape measure dropped or bumped hard trough a average work day!

[@thetupolevtu-1602]

chuck tallior an

[@zZiL341yRj736]

chuck tallior I throw y that shit after measuring.

[@thecraftycyborg9024]

Good point! I couldn’t possibly count how many times I’ve dropped my damn tape measured over the years. And it always somehow seems to happen when you’re in a super inconvenient spot, like up a ladder.

[@elias_xp95]

Shit I drop my tape measure from the top floor

[@wescassady764]

It’s not good to drop your tape measures it can mess with the roll and make them inaccurate

[@NoWay-vz9xw]

Good enough for government work.😀

[@Livefreeman]

nah, government can't afford to buy these meters. the will choose the cheapest meter they can buy

[@johndoe-rw6qt]

Lol nice

[@WodernWarfareTree]

Cool? Yes Practical? No

[@festushaggen2563]

These digital tape measures all fail for the same reason. They're unreliable. No contractor or carpenter worth their salt would use one of these. The results would be disastrous.

[@elias_xp95]

"Yeah we need an 8in 2x4, no a 6", no wait..."

[@LilOleTinyMe]

Trucker_Pete at least the cheap ones. The more expensive ones are fine so long as you calibrate them every now and then

[@Studhawk]

Here Here !!!!!!!!!!! Absolute nonsense

[@anthonymontgomery5995]

I was just thinking the same thing if I saw one of my men using that I would probably send them home

[@adamjensen2304]

You forgot to measure the bush.

[@adamjensen2304]

Factual Fox oh he like pp?

[@MoneyAndPeople]

you need to make sure that when you measure with this that you have 90 degree angles between the device and the surfice your placing it on. when you measured the wall it was slightly angled so it truly did have 40 3/4 measurement, had you had proper 90 degree angles it would have been correct, same with levelness. Either carry around a level and a square or stick to the regular measuring tape.

[@Freakinreviews]

It was flush against the wall and the floor, so I don't know if that was the problem there, but I agree that with something like this you do have to watch the angle.

[@Rattrap007]

Freakin' Reviews yeah looked on the video that it was slightly off on angles. If used with a level to insure it is 90 degrees from where you measure then it would be fine. Plus this works as a dog toy.

[@drfreud65]

MoneyAndPeople I was looking for a comment about this particular measurement. I was wondering if it wasn't accurate because the laser bounced off the baseboard, onto the measuring tape? Measuring between two mirrors with the laser would really throw it off. Lol

[@loganbelt9681]

tubes42024 haha. I’m sorry we know how to use freedom measurements while clearly you do not.

[@drfreud65]

Logan Belt So, unless you're 35 or less years old, we actually call it standard measurement, NOT freedom. Pretty much the whole world uses metrics. By the way, the Bible measured in the width of the hand. So many hands equaled a cubit. Look it up.

[@Cherubinosangel]

hi - my tape arrived today. Im in South Africa - please help if you can. the lazer mode constntly showes "error" - I have tried everything - do you know why it will do this>?

[@t-sliczproductions7319]

I love how this is meant to be a brilliant solution to a regular tape measure , but then he starts doubting the accuracy of it 😂😂

[@robbaseify]

sorry i im late to message but the for the laser did you consider the direction you had it in....since you had the arrow facing the wall it could have been measuring from the wall not to the wall.

[@enitanajayi9066]

Hi loved your video. I tried moasure the app but it isn't accurate. I have been looking for a measuring tape with accuracy as I'm visually impaired I struggle to read tape measures.

[@catslafadventures5001]

I was cracking up @10:52, all could think was "squirrel!". Thanks for your reviews. I find them very helpful because I love kitchen gadgetry. You cover every aspect of the item you review. Leaving no stone unturned. Brilliant! 👏👍

[@madridcarmen115]

When you were using the laser mode it was still measuring from the back you never turned it off 😂😂

[@ImigrentfromMars]

TY I was going to get one of these but was thinking they could be off a bit and if the little here and there is no big deal thats great ( fire wood) but if you need 4'' 1\2 on 4 sheets of wood and there off by 1\2 on one and 1\3 on another you can see a problem

[@kittykats785]

I love Bailey way too cute and she had a great time with the laser light and Daisy went aaahhh I can't be bothered lol let the young one be the fool it was so nice to see the pups participate in the review

[@moodle624]

In laser mode it was out consistently. Just wondering if it was measuring from the back during the final test

[@RhettJesusHarambe]

There was no descrepancy when measuring the picture. You got 62 and a half for the regular tape measure not 61 and a half.

[@teejaye110]

there was a 3/16's discrepancy which is a much bigger deal than it may seem if you plan on doing any real carpentry with it

[@TheRussell747]

@@teejaye110 which you could dispute is human error

[@99SuperKiller99]

@@teejaye110 He's referring to the inch difference that he thought he had. The different was actually 1/16th of an inch, the standard variation in EVERY actual measuring tape. You know the little metal tab at the end? Yep, there's your variation. This thing is spot on, it's just a digital caliper that goes further than a foot.

[@Studhawk]

This tool is so bad on so many levels. Before you design a new tape measure you have to have used one daily and this person does not nor ever has. It is a classic example of tool designers not really using tools or people designing traffic layout systems who have never driven a car!! It really is that bad!!!!!!!!! Oh and i do know what i am talking about we have a tape measure designer in our company who came from Fisco Tape Measures!

[@yaboyroy8791]

Cool product thanks for the review bought one for my schools shop class teacher loved it and bumped my grade from an 84 to a 90

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

i think it makes a better dog toy than a tape measure

[@Sotexmafia]

Does it not do measuments in decimal feet? It would be helpful on pipeline but not if It doesnt do decimal feet..

[@kv968]

That cord mode will be great for measuring the old tallywacker. And that it seems to measure bigger than the actual size is just a bonus

[@2centchick]

LOVE Bailey! That was too funny. I kind of have mixed feeling about the Measure King, I think I would feel like I always had to double check with a regular tape measure. Thanks for the review!

[@bhirawamaylana466]

Its look like the only one we can use is cord mode, for laser mode we probably can use it for few situation like object hard to reach, as for roll mode its need few adjustment to use like use it only for on smooth surface or object with line on it.

[@nyinfamous2k2]

I'll stick with my fatmax for dimensional measurements, and string for round or oblong objects

[@reptileguardian941]

You want to go with a Milwaukee tape.

[@nyinfamous2k2]

Trueeee , yea I do really like there tapes. lots off good features. never owned one though. for some reason every time I need a new tape I always grab a fatmax even though the Milwaukee is probably better

[@MetroDET2011]

nyinfamous2k2 nothing beats a metal stanley tape.

[@kidwoohkidwooh]

I see yall scare of new technologies

[@nyinfamous2k2]

Nope definitely not I welcome it. BUT Im a carpenter so I need exact measurements not some gimmicky toy that will give me 3 different numbers if I measure something 3 times. good luck with it though.

[@alexandreb2343]

How can I change inches for meters and centimeters???

[@wafflestoast5228]

This thing doesn’t solve any problem. There’s nothing wrong with an ordinary tape measure.

[@BaxzXD]

Davitski P wot

[@coin8225]

The only useful thing about the king is the cord, but otherwise, it's like reinventing the wheel

[@prebenkul]

It does solve problems, just poorly for example: The laser function allows you to measure longer distances (Though inconsistent) and also the same thing with the roller function as with a normal tape measure, it runs out of range after so and so far which really isn't far. There's also the string function, which allows you to measure round objects or allows you to measure angles where a normal tape measure would bend as shown in this video. So basically, you get a longer range and allows you to measure ANY terrain. So 2 problems solved. However, I doubt its a cheap product and I also doubt its durable, if it falls, its prob gonna break.

[@wafflestoast5228]

Prebenkul There’s a proper tool for every job that does its function better than other tools, which justifies the existence of that tool. Combining multiple tools means compromising something. This thing is a heap of compromise!

[@prebenkul]

With a new tool, it always comes with advantages and disadvantages, no matter what it is. You cant make a product that's perfect, all pros. There will be a downside or more, every time. This tool might have longer ranges and next level measuring but its disadvantages is inaccurate and inconsistent measures and most likely fragile, meaning it breaks when it falls. This is what technology is. You always try to invent a next gen tool that makes working easier. With a tool like this, you don't have to buy all the components this already have and so save money and tool box space but risk that this brakes or is inconsistent with its measurements. With the stone axe, came the axe we have today. From huts, to buildings. For every technology we improve, theres always going to be fallbacks to them.

[@kyleduddleston4123]

Is the sonar/laser measuring starting from the back? It seemed to consistently measure a few inches too far. Just an idea.

[@TheresaRobertsonLROL]

I can’t think of any circumstance where I’d need to spend $ on a measuring device that will give me a rough estimate. I think I’ll stick to my tape measure for now. Great review. Thanks.

[@Studhawk]

Exactly this device could not measure to the millimeter and measuring is at least to the millimeter. Did you know we can actually measure to 1/10 of a millimeter by hand. Make a diagonal scale like they used to teach us in technical drawing in high school and you can accurately set out to the tenth of a millimeter.

[@Sumiyeco_boutique]

It looks like in laser mode, you had it setup to measure from the back

[@fallenangel5346]

That's pretty neat. Hopefully they'll see this review and fix the laser issue. Other than that seems to work quite well. Looks like the rolling mode is the most accurate

[@IMDARKFIRE007]

Question, what battery is used for the screen and is it replaceable?

[@jimzdziarski6219]

When you were measuring to the wall (10 minute mark), I wonder if your baseboard is angled too much for an accurate measurement.

[@johndough446]

Is the tape measure 2 inches long? The laser was giving a high of 2 inches, so it might be measuring and adding two inches since you'd have the tape measure against the wall or other surface if you were measuring from it. Essentially it might measure from the back of the tape measure rather than from the front.

[@2dthoughts]

Wow!! Now I know why every time my boss measures something it’s wrong. He must be using this lol 😂

[@israelmondragon6195]

2dthoughts samthing with my boss

[@rbmwiv]

The laser is for the user to see where they are measuring. It uses ultrasonic sensor for getting the length. That’s what the hole with the screen is for.

[@andrewpolitano]

I was interested in this but it doesn’t seem to be consistent enough. I’m looking for a FLAT (or flat-er anyway than a Dewalt) measuring tape, these curved ones suck when you’re trying to lay it down. Anyone have any suggestions in the 25-30’ range or so? Maybe a big name company will pick up on this idea FINALLY and make it consistent and improve that build quality which seems to be...well, very “as seen on tv”, lol.

[@HordeLightningrod]

I was literally looking at this product yesterday and was wondering if it was any good! Thanks for the review :D

[@barstad-9591]

Thanks. Great review; very thorough. How does the rolling tape mode measure up with the accuracy of your tape measure testing? FYI, most tape measures say on them (on the side near the bottom) the length of the tape measure itself, so about 3”. This makes it more accurate to measure inside distances like in your hallway) without have to ‘bend’ the tape measure! The downside is that math is then involved. 😉

[@cstar2839]

as thehochmaster2 mentioned. The laser mode is actually using ultrasonic pitch. Hence, if the surface you are pointing at is at an angle, the ultrasonic pitch will not bounce back to the unit, it will bounce off away in the direction of the angel pointed at, hence, error. Also, remember when using the cord mode (as with any tape measure) if you do not have the tape/cord "level" across the surface your measuring, you will be adding in an upward or downward angle measurement that can skew your measurement up to ??? whatever angle you skewed. The same principle would apply in roller mode, if you roll downward or upward and not level, your measurement will be skewed by that angle.

[@superbabaganoosh]

So basically all it's good for is having fun with your pets...I'm so glad i watched this review before buying it. Thank you Freakin Reviews for being an honest reviewer :)

[@coondogtheman]

I have a Ryobi sonic measurer/IR thermometer that works like this. I think I paid $30 for it at Home Depot. Mine errors out at just over 1 foot. Might get this when it's on clearance because $30 for a tape measure is a bit much. The tapping/clicking sound is the ultrasonic sound emitted by the unit. It is listening to the return sound and calculating the distance. Room conditions such as curtains will affect the reading. That's why it was throwing an error when you put your hand in front of it yet it worked on the bacon wave box.

[@Bigshows93]

It’s a great idea but if it’s not 100% accurate every single time it’s just a toy.

[@theVOIDisTheWay]

Bought one off of Amazon. The Laser seems to actually be an acoustic measuring device with a laser just for looks or aiming. My "laser" measurements are broken and don't even work. But I mainly bought it for the string and roller measurment modes.

[@tlorenzo2408]

Hello James!! Thanks for a great review, Baily is to cute chasing her own tail or was it u playing with the laser with her where u paused the video? Lol, shes really cute.

[@kittykats785]

James your review was great I really thought this measure would be great but am not impressed as when I measure I would like to know it's the true right size if it's off a bit even an inch it's a lot and can't fit in a spot or stick out

[@johnarnold7006]

Another great review. I had high hopes for this when the video started. I liked the idea of the roller measurement and laser. But it looks like the accuracy needs improvement for the laser. Still might be something to buy for Christmas or Father's Day present.

[@isaiahpero7837]

I run Ethernet cables through buildings for work, and I think the laser move would help a lot with measuring distances to know how much cable you're running, both horizontally & vertically. But he's my question: in what situation(s) would the flexible cord work that the roller wheel WOULDN'T work, or vise versa?

[@kengamble8595]

The string would be fine for the outside of a circle, like a wheel, but try it on the inside ! That's where the little roller would work.

[@dorism640]

Good to see Daisey again. I was afraid to ask why we don't see her anymore. Didn't realize she was 17!

[@alexjordan8838]

DORIS MASBACK 13

[@alexjordan8838]

I think?

[@rig85]

Yes. 13.

[@kc51495]

Yeah he mentioned in a comment in another video that she sleeps a lot unlike bailey so that’s why we don’t see her that often

[@justinschuyler]

Are you from the future 😳

[@ladiesman6fly]

I only watch these things bc the guy just cracks me up for some reason haha

[@xtiantab]

Try holding the tape straight bro

[@packers12to80]

Christian Tab haha right...that would be why he is not getting the correct measurements

[@kimbo99]

Is there NO adjustment to calibrate it against another tape measure ?

[@jasonryan9193]

can you use this to measure boxes?

[@dissodatore]

I did notice that in your rolling and string, you weren't always taking a level measurement. and with the laser, when it hit the curves, it gave you the error message

[@antoniogianni7901]

il sistema di misurazione è anche quello metrico?

[@kirpalsingh8232]

I hv ordered this product but it is not working where to complain as there is no number written

[@HiTopAddiction93]

it’s an old one but love to see the Xpress Redi Set Go Cooker. !!!!!!!

[@hothamandfauri]

My only real question would be in regards to the durability of the string. I will be interested in seeing a future follow up review on how it holds up over time.

[@skykings89]

The big issue with that roller mode is you have to make sure you are going in a perfect straight line, any dip or raise you do would add little 1/16 or less amounts to your measurement. So over that 75 foot wall you might add 4 or 5 inches which is a huge problem

[@ginnidorka]

BTW at 2:30 you could use the circumference formula for a circle to get the length :-). or use a thread to go around then measure the thread. But i get the idea.

[@Pisti846]

If it doesn't measure in lépés and láb what good is it?

[@sqike001ton]

The metal tip on a regular tape can move and change the measurement by up to 1/8 of in inch

[@amanacatandhisdog8836]

You did a great job reviewing. Perhaps if you knew a carpenter or someone like that you might get their opinion of how useful as another way to judge this product. Just an idea since you kept getting different numbers of length. Personally it looks like the regular tape measure does just as well.

[@Volcomej1]

Hey I’m not trying to be rude but when you mesure it on the ground use the lines on the til as a reference and when you do the picture measure the edges sometimes yours eyes can deceive you and one might be at more of an angle. I do framing and carpentry and was kinda interested in this item just to see if it might be worth even having so wanted to see how close it is

[@dragonsaphira2]

How accurate is the roller? Really ya never compared that some of the tape, other than that, good review!

[@thomascruz9217]

(At 3:00) In the hallway it was off because the metal piece on the end of the ordinary tape measure was raising the tape off the ground. Making the measurement for the ordinary tape measure incorrect.

[@zoelarg9464]

I just wondering that it measured more then 24 with the lazer because it was at the wall and not the carpet.

[@seanbrummfield448]

how do you turn it on?

[@JanTee923]

Bailey and the toys lol, I just love her. Great review.

[@kevin272004]

@ freakin reviews. Have you ever been to,the as seen on tv store I think in Gatling burg Tennessee or near pigeon forest

[@stevengarner6600]

Ha i nearly bought one of these till i watched this review, thankyou

[@shawnrodgers2180]

Bailey sure had fun with the measure king

[@MrRapier1812]

just for you own use look on the regular tape measure case, there should be a number, it is the length of the case you add that to the tape

[@ThemTwoGamerGuys]

I don't know why i love your videos

[@Freakinreviews]

No need to question it! Thanks!

[@ChristysCookingLifestyle]

I definitely wouldn't build anything using that one. At least you didn't back into a cactus, although that bush looked painful too. Kids love those lasers as much as dogs😂Daisy is tired of Bailey getting all the screen time. Thanks for the review😃

[@Silentgrace11]

Bailey's investigations give me life

[@bpark10001]

That tapping noise is the sonic measurement (the laser is only a pointer). Sonic mode is sensitive to air temperature. MeasureKing probably compensates for this, but its temperature may not match that of the air. Also, the sonic beam is wider then the laser beam.

[@kathyk8310]

I enjoy your reviews. You show us how it works and then we can make up our minds as to whether it would be worthwhile. I just bought pill perfect (as seen on TV) for my mom for Christmas. She's been looking for it for a while now so it must be an older item. Have you ever reviewed it? I guess maybe that is a question I should've asked before I bought it! LOL

[@shinyhunter8541]

On some electronic tape measuring devices they have an inside and outside measurements. So it might be including the tape measurer itself. That could be the reason it is off. Imagine that you had that tape against a wall how could the laser work if it didn't include the size of the tape itself.

[@LetsG0BrandonFJB]

Great review as always!

[@nicknelson6583]

I bought the Bosch 135’ laser measure. Best purchase ever! I do so many material takeoffs with that so far and I have probably saved 1000’s of dollars worth of time.

[@gabraelnightfire1889]

i know you did this one a few months ago unfortunately i just saw it so i don't know if you will read this message or not heck i don't know if you read any of them lol but i noticed something with the laser mode when you were using it inside against the wall and against the window frame each time you used it to measure there was a slight reflection the laser beam was bouncing off the wall and shining on the floor and or tape measure by a couple inches it might be that the laser refactor inside was picking this up and when it was against the window frame it might have been reflecting out the window that might have been the reason for the high measurement, might give it a try with some kind of non reflective surface like a piece of brown cardboard from a regular card board box and see if that works

[@mheidler80]

I think when you tried to compare the laser to the actual measuring tape the metal tabs at the bottom of the measuring tapes were throwing off the laser and giving you bad readings. Try doing it next to the measuring tapes, not above or directly next to them.

[@Eddibles]

it passed the Bailey test! That's good!

[@EmilyDillon295]

The best use for the new tape measure? A laser toy for Bailey! Lol 😂

[@HenDuKee]

When you were doing the laser mode at the end. You had it to start at the end so it was 27inchs. Look at the video again.

[@twistedsteelandtigermeat1101]

The laser is a guide to show where your measuring too. I believe the measuring is actually done like a bat. It emits a small clicking sound and calculates the distance by how long it takes for the sound to return. So uneven surfaces and excessive ambient noise could be the problem.

[@skullfreak102]

When you use the tapemeasurer make sure you use the edge of the object. Like measuring the bottom of the picture frame would give you totally different results than if you didnt use in the middle.

[@josephortiz7038]

You’re a tree hugger who kicks bushes 😂. I would like to see videos of your as seen on tv products being put to the test. Accidentally dropping them, accidentally getting water on them, accidentally having a brick fall on it....you know normal stuff humans do. Love the videos! Keep it up.

[@mikecurtis1111]

I'm pretty sure the visible red laser is simply there for your reference point so you know where you're aiming. I'm almost certain the actual laser used for measurement is invisible like what's used on laser range finders.

[@azzgrafenberg1172]

Glad I watched this video, I came close to buying one. It’s a cool idea and all, but the differences in accuracy is too risky. Thanks for your help dude 👌

[@ohla300]

Lol the dog running after the lazer. Good review

[@septicnaus]

Great concept better execution

[@davidhamm5626]

How good are the batteries?

[@DOSBoxMom]

Just sprang for a different competitor on Amazon ($26.99 reduced to $13.50 with a coupon). Not getting rid of our tape measures yet, but this could be useful for rough distance measurements within a house, when I can't corral a kid or a husband to hold the other end of the tape measure.

[@lazlo342]

When I measure I like to do better than 'pretty close". Thank for the review...glad I watched before buying it.

[@fordstoolreviews9964]

Good review, James. :) A good idea for my toolbox. :)

[@samsinger5135]

the one test you did miss in accuracy is tape vs the roller function to see how that does compare... in honestly i think this is a product that will never replace a tape measure but it does have some useful features but more of a fun item for most... but good review as always and thanks for showing us what this is capable of doing

[@andreablessed100]

Just opened mine and nothing is accurate. I decided to u-tube the instructions and got you with the same results. Returning tomorrow!!!! Thanks your new sub.

[@4coolking]

Funny man!.... Love your sense of humor and reviews