The best green cross line lasers, compared.
Top pick: DeWalt DW088CG-XJ – Highest stored score: 4.7 from 2,387, ±3 mm at 10 m, IP54, a magnetic pivot and a carry case on the listing. Best value: Enventor EN011G – About £24.99 with ±3 mm at 10 m, Class II, IP54 and a magnetic bracket. Outdoor use is not recommended. Updated October 2026.
A green cross line laser throws one horizontal line and one vertical line that meet as a cross. In the UK you use it for pictures, shelves, kitchen fitting and tiling, instead of holding a spirit level against the wall. The green colour makes the line easier to see indoors. It does not make the tool more accurate, and it does not make the line visible across a sunlit garden. You recognise a suitable tool by a stated accuracy that includes a distance, a pendulum you can lock, a Class 2 label with a power, and a mount that does not creep. The usual self-levelling window is about ±3° or ±4°. Outside that window the beam flashes. Manual mode locks the pendulum for a slope and is not a level line. Lock the pendulum before you carry the tool. The usual head thread is 1/4 in-20. IP54 means splashes, not immersion. How to read those checks is in the [green cross line laser buying guide](/hub/measuring-equipment/green-cross-line-laser/sub/green-cross-line-laser-buying-guide).
A green cross line laser throws one horizontal line and one vertical line that meet as a cross. In the UK you use it for pictures, shelves, kitchen fitting and tiling, instead of holding a spirit level against the wall.
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The DeWalt DW088CG-XJ is listed at £125.94 on amazon.co.uk, with 4.7 from 2,387 ratings. The listing states ±3 mm at 10 m and also 0.3 mm/m, IP54, a magnetic pivot with a 1/4 in thread, and 3× AA with a 16-hour claim. The title includes a carry case. Detector DE0892G is named for up to 50 m and is not in the box. UK reviews use it for tiling and fitting and say the line is hard to see in daylight. One return mentioned a missing pendulum lock, which is not a repeated fault in the sampled text. The degree window is not on the bullets. This is the top pick in this set because the rating, a stated accuracy with a distance, the case and the magnetic base are all on the listing.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a stated millimetre rate, a magnetic base and a case, and you already own a tripod.
Less suitable: You need a line you can see across a sunlit site, or you want a stand in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
Is a tripod included with the DeWalt DW088CG-XJ?
A tripod is not in the included list. The detector DE0892G is named as compatible and is not described as included.
Is the DeWalt DW088CG-XJ waterproof?
The bullet says IP54, debris and water resistant. The listing does not claim the tool can be immersed.
What accuracy does the DeWalt listing state?
The listing states ±3 mm at 10 m, and also 0.3 mm/m in levelling applications.
The Huepar kit is listed at £55.99, with 4.5 from 8,119 amazon.co.uk ratings. The captured listing notes that the count may include a parent listing, so it is not treated as 8,119 reviews of this kit alone. The listing states a 4° window, Class II under 1 mW to IEC/EN 60825-1/2014, IP54, a built-in 1400 mAh pack with USB-C, and a 35–100 cm tripod. The title says 30 m and a bullet says the tool is not for outdoor use. Accuracy is printed as ±1/9 inch at 33 feet. UK reviews praise indoor tiling and fitting and call the included tripod flimsy. A magnet is not stated on the bullets.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Indoor renovation when you want a rechargeable head and a stand in one box.
Less suitable: You need a stiff site tripod, or a line outdoors in daylight.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the Huepar FC011CGTP suitable outdoors?
The bullet says it is not suitable for outdoor use. The title states 30 m, and a visibility bullet says up to 100 feet.
How do you charge the Huepar kit?
The listing describes a built-in 3.7 V 1400 mAh pack, up to 6 hours, four indicators and a USB-C cable in the box.
How tall is the Huepar tripod?
The included aluminium tripod is listed from 35 cm to 100 cm, with a 3-way pan head. UK reviews call that stand flimsy.
The Enventor EN011G is listed at £24.99, with 4.4 from 1,642 amazon.co.uk ratings. The listing states ±3 mm at 10 m, a 4°±1° window, Class II, IP54 and up to 25 m, and it says outdoor use is not recommended. The box lists a magnetic L bracket, a flannel bag and 2× AA, and it does not list a tripod. UK reviews treat the flash as a warning and treat the missing tripod as a contents expectation. This is the best value in this set because a stated millimetre figure, a class and a magnetic mount are printed at an entry price.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Indoor pictures, shelves and tiling when you want a stated accuracy and a magnetic bracket at an entry price.
Less suitable: You need a tall stand in the box, or a line for outdoor daylight.
Specifications
Common questions
Can the Enventor EN011G be used outdoors?
The bullet says it is not recommended for outdoor use. The stated range is up to 25 m.
Is a tripod in the Enventor box?
No. The box lists the laser, a magnetic stand, a flannel bag, 2× AA and a manual. UK reviews mention the missing tripod.
What does the Enventor flash mean?
Beyond the 4°±1° window the beam flashes twice per second. Locking the pendulum holds the cross for manual mode and is not a level line.
This Nikotek laser is listed at £18.69, with 4.4 from 1,551 amazon.co.uk ratings. The listing states Class II under 1 mW, IP54, a flash beyond 4°, a pendulum lock, 2× AA and a carry-on bag. It does not state a range or a millimetre accuracy. The tripod and the magnetic bracket are not included. UK reviews use it for pictures and shelves and describe the housing as light next to trade tools. The flash when the base is too far out of level is the repeated comment, not a dead diode.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Occasional indoor picture and shelf lines when you already have a 1/4 in tripod.
Less suitable: You need a printed range, a stated accuracy, or a mount in the box.
Specifications
Common questions
What working range does this Nikotek listing give?
The listing FAQ asks and does not answer. Accuracy is also not stated on this file.
Can this Nikotek laser be used outdoors?
The FAQ asks and does not answer. The listing does state Class II and output under 1 mW.
What is in the box for this Nikotek laser?
The package bullet lists the laser, 2× AA, a manual and a carry-on bag. The tripod and the magnetic bracket are not included.
The CIGMAN CM-G02 is listed at £35.99, with 4.4 from 991 amazon.co.uk ratings. The listing states a 4° window, ±0.3 mm at 1 m, 30 m, and 50 m with a detector. The title says rechargeable, the what-you-get bullet lists 2× AA, and the components field lists a USB-C cable and a bag. Those contents lines are not merged. A laser class and an IP rating are not on the bullets in this file. UK reviews describe a bright indoor cross, a rechargeable pack plus an AA adapter, and a magnetic mount. The not-quite-level comment is a single review.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Indoor layout when you can accept a contents conflict and you may add a detector later.
Less suitable: You need one clear contents list before you buy, or a class and IP printed on the listing.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the CIGMAN battery rechargeable or AA?
The title says a rechargeable battery, up to 5 hours. The what-you-get bullet lists 2× AA. The components field lists a USB-C cable. Both lines are kept.
Does the CIGMAN CM-G02 work outdoors?
The outdoor bullet says to use a GIGMAN detector in pulse mode. The detector is not included. The title states 30 m, or 50 m with a detector.
Is a bag included with the CIGMAN CM-G02?
The components field lists a portable bag. The what-you-get bullet does not. A tripod is not named in either list.
The LUODIRGB DLMN001 is listed at £19.99, with 4.4 from 5 amazon.co.uk ratings. The captured file has three UK review blocks, which is too few for a pattern. The title says an indoor green beam, 15 m indoors, Class 2 under 1 mW, IP54, a ±3° flash, a magnetic L bracket, a 10 cm tripod and 2× AA. There is no single-line function and no accuracy figure. The green-beam bullet also prints 650 nm. One of the three UK reviews called it fiddly and returned it. Do not treat five ratings as a proven record.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A cheap indoor cross only if you can accept five ratings and the 650 nm line on the bullet.
Less suitable: You need a confirmed green wavelength, a stated accuracy, or a review pattern.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the LUODIRGB beam green if the bullet says 650 nm?
The title says an indoor green beam. A bullet prints 650 nm, which is a red wavelength figure. Accuracy is not stated.
Can you use one LUODIRGB line at a time?
The bullet says there is no single-line function. Both lines run together.
Is the LUODIRGB laser for outdoor work?
The title says indoor. The stated range is 15 m indoors. The FAQ about outdoor use is unanswered.
This RockSeed listing is £39.99, with 4.3 from 6,001 amazon.co.uk ratings. The UK review blocks and that count match B0D9CYGY7J, so they are not a second sample. On this file the package bullet lists a 1.2 m metal tripod, a canvas case and 2× AA. Accuracy is ±2.5 mm with no distance. Range, laser class and wavelength are not stated. The same accuracy bullet also says a bright red cross on a green title. The magnetic swivel is not included. Shared reviews call the stand flimsy.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You specifically want the 1.2 m tripod variant and you can accept an accuracy figure with no distance.
Less suitable: You need a separate review sample, a stated range, or a millimetre rate per metre.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the 1.2 m tripod in this RockSeed box?
On this ASIN the package bullet lists a 1.2 m metal tripod. The magnetic swivel is not included. The included-components field prints only LASER LEVEL.
What does ±2.5 mm mean on this RockSeed listing?
The listing prints ±2.5 mm for the horizontal and vertical lines and does not print a distance. The same bullet also says a bright red cross on a green title.
Are these RockSeed reviews separate from the other listing?
The UK review text and the 6,001 count match B0D9CYGY7J. Do not treat them as a second sample.
This RockSeed file is listed at £29.99, with 4.3 from 6,001 amazon.co.uk ratings. The UK review text matches B0DYDFJ62H, so the count is not a second sample. The title and style say a 65.6 cm tripod. The package bullet lists the laser, a canvas case, 2× AA and a manual, and the protection bullet says the magnetic swivel and the tripod mount are not included. Accuracy is ±2.5 mm with no distance, and the same bullet mentions a bright red cross on a green title. Range and laser class are not stated. The conflict is left as printed.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only if you can confirm the 65.6 cm tripod on the live amazon.co.uk page before you pay.
Less suitable: You need a single contents list, a stated range, or reviews that belong to this ASIN alone.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the 65.6 cm tripod included with the RockSeed LV1GT?
The title, colour and style say yes. The package bullet does not list a tripod, and the protection bullet says the magnetic swivel and the 1/4 inch tripod are not included.
What range is stated for the RockSeed LV1GT?
The FAQ asks and does not answer. Accuracy is ±2.5 mm with no distance.
Are the RockSeed LV1GT reviews only for this ASIN?
The UK review blocks match B0DYDFJ62H. They are not an independent sample.
The Nikotek NK-01GT1 kit is listed at £35.99, with 4.3 from 5,312 amazon.co.uk ratings. The captured listing notes that the count may be a parent total, not proof of 5,312 reviews of this kit alone. The listing states Class II under 1 mW, IP54, a 4°±1° window and a 1.02 m iron tripod with 2× AA and a canvas bag. It does not state a range or a millimetre accuracy, and both lines stay on together. A magnetic bracket is not included. UK reviews like the indoor green line and call the included tripod short or not the reason to buy the kit.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Indoor DIY when you want a stand in the box and you can accept no printed range.
Less suitable: You need a stated millimetre rate, a single line, or outdoor work.
Specifications
Common questions
Can you switch one Nikotek NK-01GT1 line off?
The bullet says there is no single-line function. Horizontal and vertical run together.
What range does the Nikotek NK-01GT1 listing give?
The FAQ asks and does not answer. Accuracy is also not stated on this file.
Is the 1.02 m tripod included with the Nikotek NK-01GT1?
Yes on this ASIN: a 1.02 m iron tripod, plus a canvas bag and 2× AA. A magnetic bracket is not included.
The ASOBRIS kit is listed at £28.99, with 4.2 from 665 amazon.co.uk ratings. The listing states a ±4° window, a 25 m range, Class II under 1 mW, IP54, three brightness levels and a tripod from 30 cm to 60 cm, with 2× AA. Accuracy in millimetres is not stated. The bullet says indoor and outdoor. UK reviews say the beam is not powerful enough in sun, and they call the stand flimsy. A case is not in the included list. There is no repeated dead-laser cluster in the sampled text.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Indoor lines and pictures when a short stand in the box is enough.
Less suitable: You need a stated millimetre rate, a tall stand, or outdoor daylight.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the ASOBRIS listing claim outdoor use?
The bullet says indoor and outdoor, with a 25 m range and no detector named. UK reviews say it is really no good outside.
How tall is the ASOBRIS stand?
It stores at 30 cm and extends to 60 cm. UK reviews call it flimsy and awkward in a narrow hall.
Is a case included with the ASOBRIS kit?
The included list has batteries, the laser, the tripod and a manual, and no case.
The Bosch Quigo Green is listed at £65.60, with 4.2 from 579 amazon.co.uk ratings. The listing states ±0.6 mm/m and up to 12 m. The box is the laser, the MM 2 clamp, an adapter plate, 2× AAA and a cardboard box. Weight is 182 g. A degree window, an IP rating, a laser class and a tripod thread are not on this listing. UK reviews like the compact cross indoors and say the line was invisible outdoors. One review says the clamp cannot tilt for a kitchen corner. Some reviews mention a tripod in the box; the listing does not.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Short indoor marks, such as pictures and compact rooms, when a clamp matters more than a long line.
Less suitable: You need more than 12 m, a magnetic base, or any outdoor line.
Specifications
Common questions
How far does the Bosch Quigo Green listing say it reaches?
Up to 12 m, at ±0.6 mm/m. That is the shortest stated range in this set.
Does the Bosch MM 2 clamp tilt?
One UK review says the clamp cannot tilt the laser up or down for a kitchen base-unit corner. A tripod is not in the included list.
Can you see the Bosch Quigo Green outdoors?
UK reviews say the green line was invisible outdoors even at close range on a dull day, and one buyer returned it.
Eleven green cross line laser listings on amazon.co.uk were read from the selling bullets, the specification lines and the review notes already on each row. This is not a laboratory test and not a calibration. The 0–100 figure on each card is the amazon.co.uk star rating times 20: 4.2 is 84, 4.3 is 86, 4.4 is 88, 4.5 is 90 and 4.7 is 94. The four weights below are how those scores, the listing limits and the two awards are read. They sum to 100 and they do not add a second score on top of the star map. The top pick is the highest stored score among listings that also print a millimetre rate with a distance. The best value is the entry listing that still prints that rate, a class and a magnetic mount.
Amazon evidence
40%The stored score is the star line times 20. DeWalt is 4.7 from 2,387, so 94. Huepar is 4.5 from 8,119, so 90, and that count may be a parent total. Enventor is 4.4 from 1,642. CIGMAN is 4.4 from 991. The Nikotek without a stand is 4.4 from 1,551. LUODIRGB is 4.4 from 5, which is too few for a pattern. The Nikotek kit is 4.3 from 5,312, and that count may be a parent total. Both RockSeed rows are 4.3 from 6,001 and share one UK review text, so that is one sample. Bosch is 4.2 from 579. ASOBRIS is 4.2 from 665.
Accuracy and range
30%A millimetre figure counts only with a distance. DeWalt states ±3 mm at 10 m, also 0.3 mm/m. Enventor states ±3 mm at 10 m. Bosch states ±0.6 mm/m and up to 12 m. CIGMAN states ±0.3 mm at 1 m. Huepar states ±1/9 inch at 33 feet. Both RockSeed rows state ±2.5 mm with no distance. The Nikotek rows and ASOBRIS state no millimetre figure. A rate compounds: 0.3 mm/m is about 3 mm at 10 m. Naked-eye range is not one number on the DeWalt row.
Class, mount and box
15%Prefer a stated Class 2 or Class II and a power. Enventor, Huepar, both Nikotek rows and ASOBRIS print Class II or Class 2 under 1 mW. DeWalt, Bosch, CIGMAN and both RockSeed rows do not. The usual thread is 1/4 in-20. Enventor and DeWalt print a magnetic mount. No detector is in these boxes. IP54 is splashes, not immersion. CIGMAN’s power lines disagree, and the RockSeed LV1GT title and package bullet disagree on the tripod.
Value
15%About £24.99 buys Enventor with ±3 mm at 10 m, Class II, IP54 and a magnetic bracket, and outdoor use is not recommended. About £125.94 is the highest shelf price and is the top pick because the rating, a distance-based accuracy, the case and the magnetic pivot are on the listing. About £18.69 is the lowest shelf price and is not the best value, because range and accuracy are not stated. Shared RockSeed reviews are not two samples.
Start with accuracy and a distance, then the self-levelling window and the lock, then power and the box, then class and the mount. The notes below follow that order for these eleven listings. None of the scores is a laboratory test.
A green cross line laser throws one horizontal line and one vertical line that meet as a cross. UK buyers use it for pictures, shelves, kitchen fitting and tiling, instead of holding a spirit level against the wall. The green colour makes the line easier to see indoors. It does not make the tool more accurate, and it does not make the line visible across a sunlit garden. A cross-line tool is one horizontal fan plus one vertical fan. Some listings cannot switch a single line off.
Outside about ±3° or ±4° the beam flashes because the pendulum is past its window. Level the base. A locked pendulum is a slope, not a level line.
IP54 on these listings is debris and splashes. It is not a claim that the tool can be immersed, and it is not outdoor range.
RockSeed prints ±2.5 mm and does not print a distance. That is not the same as ±3 mm at 10 m or 0.3 mm/m. A rate compounds with the run.
Read the millimetre figure only when a distance sits beside it. A rate compounds: 0.3 mm/m is about 3 mm at 10 m. In this set DeWalt states ±3 mm at 10 m and also 0.3 mm/m. Enventor states ±3 mm at 10 m. Bosch states ±0.6 mm/m and up to 12 m, the shortest range here. CIGMAN states ±0.3 mm at 1 m. Huepar states ±1/9 inch at 33 feet. Both RockSeed rows state ±2.5 mm with no distance, and the same bullet also says a bright red cross on a green title.
Class 2, or Class II on the older name, is visible light from 400–700 nm. Short accidental exposure is covered by blinking. Staring is not safe. UKHSA says some units labelled under 1 mW measure much higher. Prefer a stated class and a power. The head thread here is 1/4 in-20. Enventor includes a magnetic L bracket. DeWalt has a magnetic pivot and names detector DE0892G, which is not in the box. No detector is in any of these boxes. Included stands are often short or light in UK reviews.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want an indoor cross for pictures and shelves and you already have a 1/4 in tripod. The Nikotek without a stand is about £18.69, with 4.4 from 1,551 ratings, Class II under 1 mW, IP54 and a bag. Range and accuracy are not stated, and the magnetic bracket is not included.
You want a stated millimetre rate and a line you can see with the lights on. The DeWalt DW088CG-XJ is about £125.94, with 4.7 from 2,387 ratings, ±3 mm at 10 m, IP54 and a magnetic pivot. UK reviews use it for tiling and say the line is hard to see in daylight. The detector is not in the box.
You need pulse mode and a green receiver from the start. None of these boxes includes a detector. The DeWalt listing names DE0892G for up to 50 m and does not include it. UK reviews on several rows say the line fails in daylight. A cross-line tool is the wrong shape for that job.
In this set of eleven amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the DeWalt DW088CG-XJ at about £125.94, with 4.7 from 2,387 ratings, ±3 mm at 10 m, IP54, a magnetic pivot and a carry case. Detector DE0892G is not in the box, and UK reviews say the line is hard to see in daylight. The best value is the Enventor EN011G at about £24.99, with 4.4 from 1,642 ratings, ±3 mm at 10 m, Class II, IP54 and a magnetic bracket. Outdoor use is not recommended, and a tripod is not included. The lowest shelf price, the Nikotek at about £18.69, is not that pick, because range and accuracy are not stated. None of these scores is a lab test, and a green beam is not higher accuracy.
DeWalt DW088CG-XJ
Highest stored score: 4.7 from 2,387, ±3 mm at 10 m, IP54, a magnetic pivot and a carry case on the listing.
Enventor EN011G
About £24.99 with ±3 mm at 10 m, Class II, IP54 and a magnetic bracket. Outdoor use is not recommended.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Public UK sources from the research digest. Shelf prices and star lines are the amazon.co.uk figures captured with these eleven listings. The price bands are this set, not a market average. Naked-eye range for the DeWalt is not a single number across the UK page, the manual and Screwfix.
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