Best Laser Measures Compared: MilesLe DP20 Pro, Sigman CD60, DeWalt DW055PL and Bosch Blaze GM20

Introduction

Laser measures come in two broad flavors: simple one-button tools for quick room measurements, and feature-rich bilateral units that can do far more. This comparison covers four models across that spectrum, so you can match the tool to the work you actually do.

Not All Laser Measures Are the Same

Single-laser units like the DeWalt DW055PL and Bosch Blaze GM20 are built for speed. You press one button and get the current measurement, nothing more. They are ideal when you just need to know if a room is roughly 15 by 20 feet, or grab a ceiling height without climbing a ladder.

Bilateral units like the MilesLe DP20 Pro and Sigman CD60 add a second laser on the opposite end of the body, plus modes for area, volume, Pythagorean calculations, and angles. They cost more, but they can measure a room in roughly half the time: one laser against each wall instead of two separate measurements from the center of the room.

MilesLe DP20 Pro: The Feature-Packed Bilateral Option

The MilesLe DP20 Pro is a 393-foot bilateral laser measure with a laser on both the left and right side. In default bilateral mode it shows left distance, right distance, and total, with a continuous mode that updates in real time as you walk the room. There is a lot packed into the front panel, and the manual is genuinely worth reading through: it is one of the more complicated units in this class to learn.

The box includes a semi-rigid case that holds the unit snugly, a wrist strap, and a USB-C charger, though no wall adapter.

Two features stand out. First, a top alignment laser lets you line up on the top edge of an object, like a table, and get both the object’s height and the remaining distance to the ceiling in one reading, from any distance back in the room. Second, an increment mode divides a wall into fractions, from halves up to sixteenths, and tells you exactly when you reach each increment, which is handy for laying out recessed lighting, picture frames, or paint spacing. Starting point does not matter; it works from the wall edge or mid-wall.

There is also a companion app tied to a larger ecosystem that can overlay measurements on blueprints and create forms. It takes some learning, but for jobs involving dozens or hundreds of measurements it could be genuinely useful.

Complaints: the continuous measurement mode beeps constantly, and there is no way found in the manual to turn it off. Switching between one laser and the other requires holding a button down, which is less intuitive than the Sigman’s one-press toggle. At around $200, it is not cheap, though a coupon has been bringing it down by about $60.

Sigman CD60: Simpler Bilateral Control for Less

The Sigman CD60 covers similar territory, with area, volume, and other advanced measurement modes, but with a friendlier control scheme. Toggling between the right and left laser is a single button press, whereas the MilesLe requires holding a button to switch. That makes it noticeably easier to pick up.

Pricing runs around $100, making it a considerably cheaper entry into bilateral measuring. Like the MilesLe, it beeps during continuous mode, and there is no obvious way to disable it.

DeWalt DW055PL: Simple, Cheap, Effective

The DeWalt DW055PL is a single-laser measure built for one thing: quick measurements. Press the button, read the number. There is essentially no learning curve.

It typically sells secondhand for around $20, which makes it a remarkable value for basic room measuring. It has rubber over-molding that helps it survive drops, dirt, and rough worksite handling, which the smooth metal bilateral units lack.

Bosch Blaze GM20: Clean, Professional Simplicity

The Bosch Blaze GM20, part of Bosch’s professional Blaze series, follows the same single-button philosophy. One useful touch: it can display results in fractions, just like a tape measure, which some users will prefer. That setting can also be changed on many of the other units.

Like the DeWalt, it has rubber over-molding for tougher environments, making it a good fit for users who want a simple tool that can take some abuse.

Accuracy Check at One Foot

In a one-foot test against a wall, all four units performed well. Both the MilesLe and Sigman landed within about a thousandth of a foot of the mark, and a tape measure confirmed both were effectively exact. The DeWalt behaved similarly, and the Bosch matched with its fractional readout.

One detail worth noting: the MilesLe and DeWalt project a nicely horizontal line against the wall, while the Sigman and Bosch beams appeared slightly diagonal, as if the modules were not perfectly oriented inside the housing.

Build Quality and Durability

The DeWalt and Bosch both have rubber over-molding that makes them better suited to rough jobsites, drops, and dirt. The Sigman and MilesLe both use smooth metal casings, which look premium but would likely not hold up as well on a rougher worksite. If your work environment is harsh, that difference matters.

Which One Should You Buy?

If you only need quick room measurements and want to spend as little as possible, the DeWalt or Bosch single-button units are hard to beat. If you regularly measure rooms, need ceiling heights, or work with layouts and blueprints, the bilateral MilesLe DP20 Pro offers the deepest feature set at around $200, with the Sigman CD60 as a simpler and cheaper alternative at around $100.

Conclusion

All four laser measures get the basic job done accurately. The right choice comes down to how complex your measuring needs are: bilateral units save real time and add advanced modes, while the simple one-button tools remain excellent for fast, everyday measurements.