Tape Measure reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 495 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 43 posts to rank the best Tape Measure brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Tools, r/electricians, r/Construction, r/IBEW, r/Surveying. Top-rated brands include Stanley (4.4/5), Milwaukee (3.9/5), Stanley FatMax (4.6/5).
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Reviews495
Subreddits19
Posts43
Brands50
Products56
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#1
Stanley
4.4
(137)
"Stanley FatMax is definitely my preferred"
"For me its a Stanley Fat Max, tried a few different tapes over the years and the Fat Max seems to last the longest"
"My regular is a 25' FatMax. I have a 16' Stanley for in the shop."
"Fat max 25 ft tape measure 👌"
"Fat max"
"Eveytime I've seen sales and bought something other than fatmax, I've regretted it."
"Always FatMax."
"FatMax. /thread"
"FatMax is the only answer."
"Fat Max, period."
#2
Milwaukee
3.9
(66)
"25’ Milwaukee STUD magnetic tape measure. Is my go to."
"I like the clip on Milwaukee so much better than the fatmax."
"For precision and professional work, I swear by the Milwaukee Magnetic Tape Measure."
"I've had mine for 4 years and it's still in decent shape."
"Go to Home Depot and get one is the Milwaukee 25' Engineer Tape and compare the two. I guarantee the Milwaukee is 10× better."
"I’ve picked up my strippers that I dropped off a ladder using a Milwaukee 16’ wide blade."
"I've had mine for five years, dropped it several times, once from twenty feet up onto concrete and it still works fine."
"Love my Milwaukee 25ft magnetic."
"Milwaukee Stud is hands-down the best model out there."
"Im a fan of the milwaukee!"
#3
Stanley FatMax
4.6
(50)
"The fatmax is probably the best for stand off."
"Stanley FatMax."
"Either fatmax or the Lufkin night eye"
"Fat Max"
"My Stanley doesn't let me down. Fat Max are also great."
"The answer is always fatmax."
"I use a FatMax for remodeling in/out."
"Stanley fatmax. They have incredible reach and put up with the most abuse."
"Stanley fatmax non magnetic, no competition."
"Fatmax 25’ non magnetic for resi."
#4
Lufkin
4.3
(38)
"This one has center measurements so you can quickly mark the exact halfway point of something."
"Correct, Lufkin number 1"
"Crescent Shockforce G2, best tape measure I’ve owned."
"Lufkin"
"First one is a Lufkin had it for about 18 years. So works like it did new just worn."
"I'm using the same Lufkin for the last 10 years or so, I've literally never had an issue with it."
"My favourite is the Lufkin, it's a closed, non-geared, compact, hi-vis orange body. I've had a few over there last 10-12 years."
"Luflin self centering measuring tape. 25 feet and it has the half mea"
"The Lufkins were spot on so boss bought everyone lufkins."
"Lufkin metric/Imperial"
#5
Klein
4.3
(24)
"Go with Klein, don't fall for Milwaukee it's garbage."
"I use the 25’ Klein. Wide tape, marking on both sides."
"Klein 25 inch with the magnet"
"Kliens tapes fucking rule."
"25’ Fatmax or Klein. I have the Klein one with the magnet."
"Klein because it's orange."
"There is no other!"
"No way. I love my Klein."
"I do prefer this Klein tape measure."
"Honestly Klein makes a pretty kick ass tape."
#6
DeWalt
4.0
(23)
"Dewalt Toughsystem with LED is the /thread actually"
"The Dewalt feels way more durable, both case and tape and has lasted me longer than any of my Stanley’s did."
"Double sided DeWalt or Milwaukee. Best you can buy and the contractor will respect the choice."
"Dewalt tough tape is my favorite."
"The dewalt atomic 16’ is my current favorite"
"Project Farm found the DeWalt XP (made in US) one to be the best."
"It’s a fatmax with measurements on both sides."
"Dewalt tough tape."
"I have been using the dewalt on site for the last year. Pretty light use by in the PNW elements for the last year, have 2 and both are still operable."
"Dewalt"
#7
Tajima
4.4
(19)
"Tajima strong tape. Fastcap lefty/righty if it's getting dark."
"My favorite tape, and it's not a competition, is TAJIMA."
"Tajima offers several with both imperial and metric. I also like the fastcap ones."
"I love my Tajima tools, especially the tape measure."
"I vote for Tajima for high quality tapes, utility knives, chalk boxes."
"Tajima has a cult following in my market."
"I like the Tajima tapes. They are compact, easy to read."
"Tajima."
"It's a little pricier but I had a 16 footer that lasted my entire apprenticeship."
"Liking my Tajima tape so far. Belt clip is so much better than the hook thing."
#8
Komelon
4.3
(17)
"I've had my 33' Komelon for 8 years. No rust, still straight and true."
"Komelon is the best. I personally like their self-locking one a lot."
"Komelon makes a great tape measure. It works opposite most, whereas you push the button to retract it, and it naturally stays out."
"Komelon's self-locking tapes are a game-changer! No more fumbling to hold the tape, just pull and lock."
"Komelon!"
"I love my Komelon self lock tapes for bigger outdoor construction."
"I recently picked up the Komelon Self-Lock Tape Measure."
"I have a Komelon 5m inch/metric tape. They have a few options."
"Komelon tapes are loose enough in the case so that they will roll up every time, like when you get snow on them. Plus they are usually the least expensive engineering tape."
"I used to use lufkins but switched to komelons a year or two ago."
#9
FastCap
4.8
(14)
"I like a Fastcap."
"The fast cap, its a smooth action are really accurate."
"I’ve used them for years. Only worn one out in the last 10+ years of moderate use."
"Fastcap!!"
"If I’m doing fine trim work I’m going for my fastcap."
"Fastcap tape measure. It is well marked on both sides."
"For carpentry nothing beats the green fastcap!"
"FastCap"
"Fastcap old standby."
"FastCap without a doubt most accurate and reliable."
#10
Craftsman
4.2
(10)
"I love my Craftsman tapes. They're rebranded fatmaxes but cost less and have the best warranty you can get with a tape measure."
"Craftsmen"
"I run Craftsman. It's just a rebranded fatmax but with a better warranty and they're usually cheaper"
"I've had a craftsman for a while now with no problems."
"I trust Craftsman from Lowe's."
"I use craftsman tapes, they're just rebranded fatmaxes."
"I'm a big fan of my Craftsmans."
"It’s been great for me so far."
"Craftsman if they make one that fits the bill."
"New Lowes Craftsman. They're fatmaxes but in red."
#11
Stanley PowerLock
4.6
(5)
"I like the old Stanley powerlock. 30 years in concrete and never found anything better."
"Stanley PowerLock Tape."
"Stanley powerlock all day."
"I like my Stanley powerlock 35' tape."
"Stanley PowerLock."
#12
Klein Tools
5.0
(4)
"I like this one from Klein even though it's for electricians, 16 or 30'."
"Klein model 905-6"
"Switched from fatmaxes to these kleins and that's sayin something, used fatmaxes a long time"
"Great reach, strong magnet, metric and sae, double hook..."
#13
FatMax
4.5
(4)
"They definitely last the longest and take the most abuse from my experience"
"I used to use a Leverlock, but once I used a Fat Max I never went back."
"I have the fatmax with auto lock and REALLY want to love it."
"Cant go wrong with a Fatmax."
#14
Stanley Fat Max
4.3
(4)
"Stanley fat max is the only answer for tape measures"
"I personally love Fat Maxes, abhor Milwaukee and think the Lufkin black outs are cool."
"Fat max"
"Stanley Fat Max is hard to beat if you ask me."
#15
Snap-On
4.3
(4)
"The thing is like having a brick strapped to your side it’s so heavy."
"Snap on tapes have been good to me. They are still like brand new with the brake and holding of the tape after 3 years or so."
"I have this all metal Snap On one."
"Snap-on. Auto-lock. Lifetime warranty."
#16
Stabila
4.0
(4)
"I like the one from Stabilia. It is a quality piece."
"I like my Stabila metric/imperial tape measure."
"Stabilia makes a really nice tape measure."
"I really like the medium sized Stabilia tapes."
#17
Fat Max
3.8
(4)
"I do fatmax for construction and fastcap for woodworking"
"Fat Max"
"I have a bunch of fat max tapes."
"The Fat Max is a bit bulky for my liking."
#18
Stanley FatMax 25'
5.0
(3)
"Stanley FatMax 25'."
"25' fat max."
"Stanley Fatmax 25."
#19
Klein 25' Magnetic
5.0
(3)
"The new Klein tape measures are wider, double sided and they make magnetic."
"Best tape measure I've ever used."
"Klein or Milwaukee magnetic 25 ft. Lifetime warranty is where its at."
#20
Klein Tape Measure
4.7
(3)
"My favorite is a klein 16" magnetic tip."
"I swear by the Klein tape measures its good and sturdy"
"Kliens got shrink n k and multipliers on back so that'd a plus!"
#21
Milwaukee Wide Blade
4.3
(3)
"Good stand out, can read it from the bottom."
"Good standout, and durable."
"Milwaukee wide blade."
#22
Milwaukee Tape Measure
4.0
(3)
"I like the Milwaukee with the magnet attached. Super helpful when I’m up on a twelve foot ladder."
"I have a couple Milwaukee tapes right now that I'm trying."
"I do really like the Milwaukee tape measures."
#23
Irwin
4.0
(3)
"I ended up with an incredibly solid Irwin one."
"My favorite tape measure prevents retraction by default."
"I loved my old Irwin till the kids busted it"
#24
Kobalt
4.0
(3)
"I have a stainless steel Kobalt tape measure."
"I like the kobalt tapes."
"I like the kobalt tapes"
#25
Crescent Lufkin Shockforce G2
5.0
(2)
"Been loving the Crescent Lufkin Shockforce G2. The neon green on black is nice too for quick reading in lower light areas."
"They have been upgraded and really hold up."
#26
FastCap Lefty/Righty
5.0
(2)
"I did recently get a FastCap Lefty/Righty and I think it’s the best bang for the buck you can find in a 25’ tape."
"I'm a full believer of the Fastcap lefty/righty."
#27
Crescent Lufkin
5.0
(2)
"Crescent Lufkin"
"My favorite is the Crescent Lufkin because I dont have to read it upside down."
#28
Snap-on
5.0
(2)
"Snap on aluminum body tape measure is my favorite."
"Snap on aluminum body tape measure is my favorite. Feels so nice to use and you can get metric too."
#29
Stanley PowerLocks
4.5
(2)
"I have a 30' and two 25' Stanley PowerLocks."
"Only use Stanley Powerlocks, typically I like the 30’ tapes."
#30
Crescent
4.5
(2)
"Crescent tapes are the best for rough work, hands down."
"Crescent makes an absolute tank of a tape."
#31
Milwaukee 25' Stud Magnetic
4.5
(2)
"Best tape on the market......"
"Like it so far."
#32
Craftsman 25'
4.5
(2)
"[This Craftsman] in the 25' flavor."
"I like the craftsman 25 ft at lowes."
#33
Stanley FatMax Magnetic
4.5
(2)
"It’s the best tape measure I’ve owned!"
"Stanley fatmax magnetic"
#34
Spencer
4.5
(2)
"I’ve heard really good things about Spencer logging tape measures. They’re small and retractable, plus the blade really holds up."
"Spencer logger tape."
#35
Stanley FatMax 25' Magnetic
4.5
(2)
"Love being able to pick up parts with the magnet"
"Stanley fatmax 25’ magnetic"
#36
DeWalt 9' Tape
4.0
(2)
"I've got a 9 ft dewalt I also can't complain about."
"I buy DeWalt 9ft measures in packs of three."
#37
Hart
4.0
(2)
"The Hart 8m tapes seem to be on par with the rest of the more pricey ones."
"Hart makes some decent ones"
#38
Ingco
4.0
(2)
"Mas mahaba mas ok no neer haha, sakto may malapit sa amin na ingco thank you!"
"Ingco maganda din...buy mo yung 10m"
#39
DeWalt Tape Measure
4.0
(2)
"I bought a dewalt 25’ a few months ago I’m liking a lot so far."
"The dewalt tape measure is very cost effective and lasts longer than others I've tried."
#40
BMI
4.0
(2)
"Bmi German made or kesson, steel."
"Bmi or kesson ,steel."
#41
Milwaukee 16' Magnetic Tipped Tape
4.0
(2)
"I like the 16’ Milwaukee magnetic tip tape."
"People hate on Milwaukee tapes but I’ve always loved the 16 foot magnetic tipped one."
#42
Starrett
4.0
(2)
"I quite like my last Starrett metric tape."
"Really liked my Starrett."
#43
ToughBuilt
4.0
(2)
"I want to try the tough built from Lowe’s."
"I’ve been wanting to try the Toughbuilt from Lowe’s."
#44
Bosch
4.0
(2)
"I’d recommend the Bosch GLM 50 C Laser Measure."
"Bosch Blaze laser tape, and the Milwaukee engineer tape when that doesn’t work."
#45
Rack-a-Tiers
3.5
(2)
"Rack-a-tiers makes a nice one that has a phase chart built in."
"I’ve wanted to try the rack a tiers one but haven’t yet"
#46
The Essential Craftsman Recommended Tape
5.0
(1)
"Check out the one The Essential Craftsman recommends. Hip-mounted, all metal construction, used for surveying and forestry work."
#47
Hazard Frought
5.0
(1)
"I'm not kidding best tapes I've ever had come from Hazard Frought."
#48
Kesson
4.0
(1)
"Kesson tapes have been my go to for years. Always lighter than the others, but the tape holds more stiff as well."
#49
Toughbuilt
4.0
(1)
"Unfortunately it’s the toughbuilt 25ft which is no longer available anywhere in imperial sizes that I can find."
#50
Menards
3.0
(1)
"Menards brand masterforce."
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