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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 Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function 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.
Protimeter (Amphenol)
Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter
$749.99
Which is better: the General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter or Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function 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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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter | Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $43.8 | $749.99 |
| Brand | General Tools | Protimeter (Amphenol) |
| Released | — | — |
| Measurement range pct | 5-50% wood; 1.5-33% building materials | Pin: 8-99% WME (readings above 30% relative); Pinless: 60-1000 (relative scale) |
| Pin vs pinless | Pin | Pin and Pinless (dual-function) |
| Material calibration groups | Wood (low/medium/high), building materials (low/medium/high) | Wood, drywall, building materials, concrete, fiberglass boat hulls |
| Sensing depth (in) | 0.3 | 0.75 |
| Accuracy | ±2%, 0.1% resolution | — |
| Hold peak function | Yes | Yes |
| Audible alarm | Yes | — |
| Display type | Backlit LCD, 99.9-count, 0.3 in. digits | Backlit LCD |
Sources — General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter: generaltools.com (verified 2026-08-05). Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter: protimeter.com (verified 2026-08-05).
What's the difference between the General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter and Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 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 Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter Pin: 8-99% WME (readings above 30% relative); Pinless: 60-1000 (relative scale)
- Pin vs pinless: General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter Pin vs Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter Pin and Pinless (dual-function)
- Material calibration groups: General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter Wood (low/medium/high), building materials (low/medium/high) vs Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter Wood, drywall, building materials, concrete, fiberglass boat hulls
- Sensing depth (in): General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter 0.3 vs Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter 0.75
- Display type: General Tools MMD4E Pin-Type LCD Moisture Meter Backlit LCD, 99.9-count, 0.3 in. digits vs Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter Backlit LCD