All moisture meters
Model 50210
LED Test Tool
DIY quick checks at an accessible price
Model 50211
Analog Meter
Inspectors who need reach — probes go where meters don't
Model 50270
Digital 50270
Pros who want the widest range and a full kit
Model 50218
Digital 50218
The full-featured pick for serious moisture work
Side by side
Compare all four meters
| Feature | LED Test Tool Model 50210 | Analog Meter Model 50211 | Digital 50270 Model 50270 | Digital 50218 Model 50218 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $16.79 | $37.09 | $72.99 | $50.49 |
| Moisture range | 14–20% | 10–28% | 5–40% | 5–40% |
| Readout | 4-LED scale | Analog dial — dual scale (1–10 + %) | Large LCD | Large LCD |
| Probes | Built-in pins | On a 3-ft coiled cable — reaches tight spots | Built-in pins | Built-in pins |
| In the box | Meter | Meter · instruction sheet | Case · protective cap · spare pins | Case · protective cap · spare pins |
| Best for | DIY quick checks at an accessible price | Inspectors who need reach — probes go where meters don't | Pros who want the widest range and a full kit | The full-featured pick for serious moisture work |
| Works on | All four: wood, drywall/sheetrock, concrete, plaster, carpet · 9V battery (not included) | |||
Rule of thumb: the LED tool answers "is it dry enough?", the analog meter reaches where your hands can't, and the digital meters give the widest range with a number you can write down — the choice pros make for documentation.
Which meter do you need?
| You are… | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A homeowner or DIYer doing occasional checks | LED Test Tool 50210 — $23.99 | Instant 4-LED readout at an accessible price |
| An inspector reaching into crawl spaces | Analog Meter 50211 — $52.99 | Probes on a 3-ft coiled cable go where meters can't |
| A contractor or restorer documenting dry-out | Digital 50270 / 50218 — from $72.99 | 5–40% range, large LCD, carrying case and spare pins |
Had a leak? The EPA recommends verifying materials are dry before closing walls — hidden moisture is how a $200 repair becomes a mold remediation. Pair any meter with awater alarm so the next one never gets that far.