The Almighty Tape Measure™ Review

Most laser measurers ask you to give up your tape measure. The Almighty Tape Measure™ refuses to make that trade: it builds a full 16 ft retractable steel tape into the same body as a 197 ft laser rangefinder, so the tool you grab for a quick door width is the same one you point across the yard.

The combo that makes sense

The pitch here is convenience. A laser is faster for distances and solo work, but there are jobs a tape still does better — short measurements, curved runs, hooking onto an edge to mark a line. Carrying both is a hassle; having both in one tool that lives in your pocket is genuinely useful. The steel tape is a real one, with a smooth pull and an auto-lock that holds the blade so you can read it hands-free.

Laser performance

The 197 ft range comfortably covers interior rooms and most building exteriors, and the standard distance, area, volume, continuous, and Pythagoras modes are all here. Accuracy is rated to ±1/16 in — tighter than you can read off the tape, and right in line with what the category delivers. Readings land instantly on a clear backlit LCD, which matters when you’re measuring in a dim basement or closet.

USB-C charging is the quiet win

Swapping button cells or AAAs always seems to happen mid-job. This model charges over USB-C from the same cable as your phone, so a quick top-up keeps it ready. Over a year of regular use, skipping disposable batteries adds up.

Who should buy it

Get the Almighty Tape Measure™ if you find yourself reaching for a physical tape as often as a laser — finish carpenters, installers, and anyone who marks edges constantly will appreciate having both in hand. If your work is mostly shooting straight-line distances and you rarely pull a tape, the cheaper Almighty Ruler covers the same laser duties for less. And if you need serious range or a brighter screen, look at the Ruler PRO 2.0.