Zircon
Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder
$49.99
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Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder vs C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder is cheaper at $14.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder or C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder is the cheaper at $14.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder | C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $49.99 | $14.99 |
| Brand | Zircon | C.H. Hanson |
| Released | — | — |
| Max scan depth (in) | 3 | 1 |
| Sensing technology | capacitance (StudScan/DeepScan) + magnetic/inductive (Metal Scan) + AC field (WireWarning) with AutoCorrecting Technology (ACT) | passive rare-earth magnets (no electronics) |
| Detects wood metal live wire | wood studs, metal (ferrous to 3 in., non-ferrous to 1.5 in.), live AC wiring to 2 in. | detects ferrous fasteners (nails/screws) marking wood-stud location; no direct wood or live-wire detection |
| Sensor array width (in) | — | 1.5 |
| Center vs edge find | center and edge find (4 modes: Stud Scan, DeepScan, Metal Scan, AC Scan) | edge find (locates fastener/stud edge via magnetic pull) |
| Display type | backlit LCD display with SpotLite laser-style pointer | none; built-in rotating bubble vial for level/plumb reference only |
| Calibration method | automatic via ACT (AutoCorrecting Technology); no manual calibration step | none required (purely passive magnetic device) |
| Power source | 9V alkaline battery (not included) | none (battery-free) |
Sources — Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder: zircon.com (verified 2026-08-05). C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder: acehardware.com (verified 2026-08-05).
What's the difference between the Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder and C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max scan depth (in): Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder 3 vs C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder 1
- Sensing technology: Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder capacitance (StudScan/DeepScan) + magnetic/inductive (Metal Scan) + AC field (WireWarning) with AutoCorrecting Technology (ACT) vs C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder passive rare-earth magnets (no electronics)
- Detects wood metal live wire: Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder wood studs, metal (ferrous to 3 in., non-ferrous to 1.5 in.), live AC wiring to 2 in. vs C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder detects ferrous fasteners (nails/screws) marking wood-stud location; no direct wood or live-wire detection
- Center vs edge find: Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder center and edge find (4 modes: Stud Scan, DeepScan, Metal Scan, AC Scan) vs C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder edge find (locates fastener/stud edge via magnetic pull)
- Display type: Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder backlit LCD display with SpotLite laser-style pointer vs C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder none; built-in rotating bubble vial for level/plumb reference only
- Calibration method: Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder automatic via ACT (AutoCorrecting Technology); no manual calibration step vs C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder none required (purely passive magnetic device)
- Power source: Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Multifunction Stud Finder 9V alkaline battery (not included) vs C.H. Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder none (battery-free)