Stud Finder reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 206 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 45 posts to rank the best Stud Finder brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Tools, r/HomeImprovement, r/handyman, r/woodworking, r/homeowners. Top-rated brands include Franklin Sensors (4.9/5), Franklin (4.8/5), Zircon (4.0/5).
Stats
Reviews206
Subreddits16
Posts45
Brands37
Products53
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#1
Franklin Sensors
4.9
(46)
"Accuracy is by far the best out of every other stud finder."
"The Franklin Sensors ProSensor M210 is hands down the best stud finder I’ve used."
"The Franklin 710 Sensor works great. Don't waste your time on any of the others."
"Franklin sensors 710 has to be the best I've used so far."
"Franklin sensors 710 has to be the best I've used so far."
"I bought Franklin Sensors 710 to upgrade from my old one and it is great."
"It's definitely a different design and seems to work very well."
"Franklin Sensors 710 is worth checking out. It’s known for its accuracy and consistency."
"It doesn't weigh much, it's very durable, and functions as you would want it to."
"I bought it for myself and it has come in handy multiple times since then."
#2
Franklin
4.8
(32)
"Franklin is legit. Especially the new ones with the red/green LEDs."
"So, yeah, just suck it up, spend the money, and buy a Franklin M210."
"Franklin Sensor brand has been the best I’ve found."
"Wouldn't go back to the cheap ones ever again."
"Anything else now feels inferior. Multiple sensors are a game changer and make it so easy to use."
"It was immediately stolen, so they must be good."
"Hands down."
"It has multiple LEDs that give me a really good sense of where the stud is."
"Have really enjoyed it vs the pos I was using before."
"Never had a problem finding a stud with it."
#3
Zircon
4.0
(32)
"This is the one I've had the most success with."
"Waaaayyyy better than my old Stanley one. Consistent and reliable."
"Zircon MultiScanner A200"
"There is a technique to it, just have to follow the instructions."
"Check this Zircon StudSensor e50 Electronic Stud Finder on amazon.com"
"I think the YouTube channel "Project Farm" did a video testing stud finders, and if I recall, one was head and shoulders above the rest but was rather pricey."
"I’ve got an older, simple Zircon ultrasonic one that works just fine."
"It’s works fine."
"Mine is a middle of the road Zircon that I got from Home Depot. It has worked fine for 15 years now."
"I just picked up a magnetic one. It doesn’t beep. You search out the drywall screws. It works great."
#4
CH Hanson
4.5
(19)
"Exact same concept but a simple magnet is truly the best!"
"Mine is a CH Hanson and I love it. Like $14 on Amazon."
"Hands down."
"Not even close."
"CH Hanson magnetic stud finder"
"One that uses a rare earth magnet. CH Hanson. None better."
"Never failed me on my 1880s house."
"They never fail, never need batteries."
"CH Hanson magnetic stud finder.. hands down best around"
"Works very well."
#5
Stud Buddy
4.9
(12)
"Stud buddy. Just a simple magnet. Get two."
"Works better than any other stud finder I have ever used."
"Stud Buddy. It's $10."
"Super inexpensive and the batteries never go bad."
"Works really well and much better than those electronic ones."
"Stud Buddy. They're 10 bucks. I've got one and it's the best stud finder I've ever used."
"Get the magnetic one like the Stud Buddy. Cheap and effective."
"The best stud finder I have and have ever used is the StudBuddy magnetic finder."
"STUD BUDDY is the only one I trust in 20 years in trades."
"Had mine for a while now. Never once let me down."
#6
C.H. Hanson
5.0
(5)
"Same idea, just two stronger magnets and a level."
"Something like this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/C-H-Hanson-Magnetic-Stud-Finder-03040/202563186"
"My CH Hanson magnetic stud finder is easier to use and stays in place."
"Simply finds the nails in the drywall quickly."
"The magnet is the one I would keep if I could only keep one."
#7
Magnet
4.6
(5)
"A magnet."
"Works better than anything electronic you'll buy."
"One with a magnet works best IMO."
"Strong magnet. Sticks to screws and nails in the studs."
"The magnet recommendation is smart advice."
#8
Studpop
4.6
(5)
"Get a Studpop. They’re cheap and they work like a charm."
"Best little gadget ever."
"[Studpop] is a great option."
"About $10 on amazon and they work really well."
"Just get a studpop. works on everything."
#9
Neodymium Magnets
5.0
(4)
"Neodymium magnets, feel around the wall and find the screws in the studs. Foolproof."
"They are the best stud finder."
"Yes. I love neodymium mags."
"I prefer just using small neodymium magnets."
#10
Stanley
4.3
(4)
"We have a magnetic Stanley brand. Works like a champ."
"I bought a cheap Stanley one. It works for me."
"I have good luck with cheap (ultrasonic edge-finding) studfinders."
"I just got the Stanley one for $8 at Lowe’s. It has worked fine for me."
#11
Tekcoplus
4.3
(3)
"Try checking [this one](https://www.tekcoplus.com/products/sftk-1022) from Tekcoplus."
"Try checking this one from Tekcoplus: [https://www.tekcoplus.com/products/tk392plus](https://www.tekcoplus.com/products/tk392plus)"
"Try checking [this one](https://www.tekcoplus.com/products/sftk-1022) from Tekcoplus."
#12
Walabot
4.0
(3)
"I like my wal bot. It shows wires, pipes and studs in the wall high accuracy."
"Check out the walabot"
"I have a Walabot and absolutely loved it in my old house."
#13
Bosch
4.0
(3)
"I've been happy with it. It actually works through plaster."
"I like the bosche handhelds."
"If I had to do it over again, id triple the budget and find something decent."
#14
Fnirsi
5.0
(2)
"This thing is super accurate at detecting wooden studs, metal pipes, and even live wires."
"This thing is super accurate at detecting wooden studs, metal pipes, and even live wires."
#15
Rack-A-Tiers
5.0
(2)
"This is the best method I’ve found."
"My go-to, by far, is this rare earth magnet."
#16
Franklin ProSensor
5.0
(2)
"Franklin ProSensor is where it’s at."
"I also have a Franklin ProSensor X1100 that also works really well."
#17
StudBuddy
3.0
(3)
"Stud buddy"
"And a stud buddy"
"I don't leave home without my trusty magnetic stud finder. Although it's a POS and literally held together with duct tape and superglue, I also carry a basic Zircon for finding studs as I'm nailing baseboard."
#18
Stud Finder
2.7
(3)
"Make sure you read the directions."
"They've all worked fine on regular walls."
"Don't really bother with stud finder products."
#19
DeWalt
4.0
(2)
"Even tells you to go left or right."
"The DeWalt stud has finder has been accurate."
#20
Home Depot
3.0
(2)
"They sell a stud magnet at Home Depot for 10$."
"I have a 30$ one from home depot. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt."
#21
Costco
5.0
(1)
"I bought one from costco that is awesome."
#22
StudPoP
5.0
(1)
"My brother-in-law got me some of these"
#23
Earth Magnet Coins
5.0
(1)
"Get on Amazon and get some small earth magnet coins and look for the dry wall screws."
#24
Neodymium Magnet
5.0
(1)
"I use a neodymium magnet out of an old computer hard drive."
#25
Oziz
5.0
(1)
"Honestly, it's been super accurate for me, even on older drywall."
#26
Wall-a-bot
5.0
(1)
"Pretty slick device"
#27
Rare Earth Magnet
5.0
(1)
"Best on steel studs and works great to find screws/nails in wood studs."
#28
ProjectFarm
5.0
(1)
"You probably have seen this video but if not check out ProjectFarm on youtube. He has a video on stud finders."
#29
Magnetic Stud Finder
5.0
(1)
"I have a magnetic stud finder myself. I can't work without it lol."
#30
Electronic Stud Finder
4.0
(1)
"An electronic stud finder works much better."
#31
Hart
4.0
(1)
"That’s quite accurate that I use now."
#32
Bosch Professional
4.0
(1)
"Always found the Bosch Professional ones decent"
#33
Ozito
4.0
(1)
"I have the cheap ozito one from Bunnings."
#34
Magic Stud Finder
4.0
(1)
"Takes a little longer, but it's a lot more reliable."
#35
The Stud Buddy
4.0
(1)
"I've had one each of these for ages now: [https://www.thestudbuddy.com/product/the-studbuddy/](https://www.thestudbuddy.com/product/the-studbuddy/)"
#36
ProSensor
4.0
(1)
"I recommend this one. Not the cheapest, but very reliable and accurate."
#37
Digital Stud Finder
4.0
(1)
"My best stud finder is a digital one."
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