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Meters, Sensors & Probes Market Value

Analysis of 10,285 listings for meters, sensors, and probes.

What you'll usually pay

$27.97 typical price
Most are between$11โ€“$205
Brand new$27.63
Used$24.99
On sale now10,285

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 10% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Stud Finders, which sit 20% below the market median. High-end specialized tools like Borescopes command a significant premium at 291% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Stanley 220 on sale$15.38 ยท 45% cheaper
Acoustic 116 on sale$16.43 ยท 41% cheaper
Craftsman 126 on sale$17.99 ยท 36% cheaper
DEWALT 65 on sale$19.99 ยท 29% cheaper
Ryobi 139 on sale$19.95 ยท 29% cheaper

Price by type

Stud Finder
$22.46-20%
Metal Detector
$23.99-14%
Wall Scanner
$27.14-3%
Ammeter
$28.57+2%
Moisture Meter
$28.99+4%
Borescope
$110+291%

Why? Prices vary by complexity, from basic Stud Finders at 22.46 to high-end Borescopes at 109.5.

Price by brand

Stanley
$15.38-45%
Craftsman
$17.99-36%
DEWALT
$19.99-29%
Ryobi
$19.95-29%
Franklin
$57.29+105%
Bosch
$79.99+186%

Why? Value differs by brand positioning, with Stanley at 15.38 and Bosch at 79.99.

Price by measuring technology

Acoustic
$16.43-41%
Magnetic
$20.69-26%
Laser
$23.99-14%
Electric
$26.72-4%
Ultrasonic
$32.11+15%
Infrared
$33.95+21%

Why? Costs scale by tech type, from Acoustic at 16.43 to Infrared at 33.95.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a new versus used sensor?

The median price for new items is 27.63, while used items median at 24.99.

Which brand offers the most affordable options?

Stanley has the lowest median price among listed brands at 15.38.

How do laser measuring tools compare to the overall market median?

Laser tools have a median price of 23.99, which is 14% below the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $11โ€“$205, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 20, 2026.