Delmhorst
Delmhorst BD-2100 Digital Pin Moisture Meter
$490
Best Moisture Meters · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter is cheaper at $125. Every spec and price links to its source.
Delmhorst
$490
Lignomat
$125Cheaper
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter is the cheaper at $125.
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| Spec | Delmhorst BD-2100 Digital Pin Moisture Meter | Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $490 | $125 |
| Brand | Delmhorst | Lignomat |
| Released | — | — |
| Measurement range pct | 6-40% wood; 0.2-50% gypsum/sheetrock; 0-100 reference scale | 6-45% |
| Pin vs pinless | Pin | Pin |
| Material calibration groups | Wood scale, gypsum/sheetrock scale, 0-100 reference scale for other materials | 2 (softwood, hardwood/panel products) |
| Sensing depth (in) | 0.3125 | 0.4375 |
| Accuracy | — | — |
| Hold peak function | Yes | No |
| Audible alarm | Yes | No |
| Display type | Digital display | LED, 0.1% resolution below 10%, 1% steps above 10% |
Sources — Delmhorst BD-2100 Digital Pin Moisture Meter: forestry-suppliers.com (verified 2026-08-05). Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter: lignomatusa.com (verified 2026-08-05).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.