Wagner Meters
Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter
$645
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.
Wagner Meters
$645
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 | | Lignomat mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $645 | $125 |
| Brand | Wagner Meters | Lignomat |
| Released | — | — |
| Measurement range pct | 4.0-32.0% wood MC | 6-45% |
| Pin vs pinless | Pinless | Pin |
| Material calibration groups | Wood species settings booklet; relative measurement mode for drywall, plywood, OSB, MDF | 2 (softwood, hardwood/panel products) |
| Sensing depth (in) | 0.75 | 0.4375 |
| Accuracy | — | — |
| Hold peak function | Yes | No |
| Audible alarm | — | No |
| Display type | Adjustable backlit screen | LED, 0.1% resolution below 10%, 1% steps above 10% |
Sources — Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter: shop.wagnermeters.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.