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General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter
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General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter vs Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter
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.
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Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter
$125
Which is better: the General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter or Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter?
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 | Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $43.8 | $125 |
| Brand | General Tools | Lignomat |
| Released | — | — |
| Measurement range pct | 5-50% wood; 1.5-33% building materials | 6-45% |
| Pin vs pinless | Pin | Pin |
| Material calibration groups | Wood (low/medium/high), building materials (low/medium/high) | 2 (softwood, hardwood/panel products) |
| Sensing depth (in) | 0.3 | 0.4375 |
| Accuracy | ±2%, 0.1% resolution | — |
| Hold peak function | Yes | No |
| Audible alarm | Yes | No |
| Display type | Backlit LCD, 99.9-count, 0.3 in. digits | LED, 0.1% resolution below 10%, 1% steps above 10% |
Sources — General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter: generaltools.com (verified 2026-08-05). Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter: lignomatusa.com (verified 2026-08-05).
What's the difference between the General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter and Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Measurement range pct: General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter 5-50% wood; 1.5-33% building materials vs Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter 6-45%
- Material calibration groups: General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter Wood (low/medium/high), building materials (low/medium/high) vs Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter 2 (softwood, hardwood/panel products)
- Sensing depth (in): General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter 0.3 vs Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter 0.4375
- Hold peak function: General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter true vs Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter false
- Audible alarm: General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter true vs Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter false
- Display type: General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter Backlit LCD, 99.9-count, 0.3 in. digits vs Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter LED, 0.1% resolution below 10%, 1% steps above 10%