DeWalt
DeWalt DW088K Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser
$219Cheaper
Best Laser Levels · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt DW088K Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser is cheaper at $219. Every spec and price links to its source.
DeWalt
$219Cheaper
Leica Geosystems
$300
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The DeWalt DW088K Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser is the cheaper at $219.
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| Spec | DeWalt DW088K Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $300 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Leica Geosystems |
| Released | — | — |
| Laser color | red | red |
| Lines or dots | 2 lines (horizontal and vertical cross-line) | 2 lines (horizontal and vertical cross-line) |
| Self leveling | Yes | Yes |
| Range (ft) | 100 | 82 |
| Accuracy in per (ft) | 0.00417 | 0.002 |
| Mount thread | 1/4-20 | 1/4-20 |
| Pulse mode outdoor | No | No |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — DeWalt DW088K Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser: dewalt.com (verified 2026-06-20). Leica Lino L2 Cross-Line Laser: globaltestsupply.com (verified 2026-06-20).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Only one whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), hands-on tested the exact DW088K: well-built with bright red lines and a strong magnetic bracket, but overpriced versus cheaper 360-degree rivals. Pro Tool Reviews covered it only in a 2014 spec preview. No lab-measured accuracy figures were published for this model. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Bright red lines that nearly keep up with green-beam competitors indoors; High-quality, powerful magnetic mounting bracket (screw or clip-on); Solid, durable build from a trusted brand.
Flagged: No 360-degree lines - basic forward-facing horizontal/vertical cross only; Priced high for its features; poor value versus rivals.
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