General Tools
General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter
$43.8Cheaper
Best Moisture Meters · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter is cheaper at $43.8. Every spec and price links to its source.
General Tools
$43.8Cheaper
Delmhorst
$490
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter is the cheaper at $43.8.
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| Spec | General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter | Delmhorst BD-2100 Digital Pin Moisture Meter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $43.8 | $490 |
| Brand | General Tools | Delmhorst |
| Released | — | — |
| Measurement range pct | 5-50% wood; 1.5-33% building materials | 6-40% wood; 0.2-50% gypsum/sheetrock; 0-100 reference scale |
| Pin vs pinless | Pin | Pin |
| Material calibration groups | Wood (low/medium/high), building materials (low/medium/high) | Wood scale, gypsum/sheetrock scale, 0-100 reference scale for other materials |
| Sensing depth (in) | 0.3 | 0.3125 |
| Accuracy | ±2%, 0.1% resolution | — |
| Hold peak function | Yes | Yes |
| Audible alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Display type | Backlit LCD, 99.9-count, 0.3 in. digits | Digital display |
Sources — General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter: generaltools.com (verified 2026-08-05). Delmhorst BD-2100 Digital Pin Moisture Meter: forestry-suppliers.com (verified 2026-08-05).
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