# Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter vs Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter (Wagner Meters) and Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter (Protimeter (Amphenol)) among moisture meters. Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter is the cheaper of the two at $645.

## Side by side

| Spec | Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter | Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $645 | $749.99 |
| Brand | Wagner Meters | Protimeter (Amphenol) |
| Measurement range pct | 4.0-32.0% wood MC | Pin: 8-99% WME (readings above 30% relative); Pinless: 60-1000 (relative scale) |
| Pin vs pinless | Pinless | Pin and Pinless (dual-function) |
| Material calibration groups | Wood species settings booklet; relative measurement mode for drywall, plywood, OSB, MDF | Wood, drywall, building materials, concrete, fiberglass boat hulls |
| Sensing depth (in) | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Accuracy | — | — |
| Hold peak function | Yes | Yes |
| Audible alarm | — | — |
| Display type | Adjustable backlit screen | Backlit LCD |

## Key differences

- Measurement range pct: Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter 4.0-32.0% wood MC vs Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter Pin: 8-99% WME (readings above 30% relative); Pinless: 60-1000 (relative scale)
- Pin vs pinless: Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter Pinless vs Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter Pin and Pinless (dual-function)
- Material calibration groups: Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter Wood species settings booklet; relative measurement mode for drywall, plywood, OSB, MDF vs Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter Wood, drywall, building materials, concrete, fiberglass boat hulls
- Display type: Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter Adjustable backlit screen vs Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter Backlit LCD

## Sources

- Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter: https://shop.wagnermeters.com/products/orion-950-smart (shop.wagnermeters.com, verified 2026-08-05)
- Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter: https://www.protimeter.com/surveymaster-2024-model (protimeter.com, verified 2026-08-05)

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Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Wagner Meters Orion 950 Smart Pinless Wood Moisture Meter ($645) vs Protimeter BLD5365 SurveyMaster Dual-Function Moisture Meter ($749.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/moisture-meters/wagner-meters-orion-950-vs-protimeter-surveymaster-bld5365/
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