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Etekcity Line of Lasergrip IR Themometers ( 1022D, 800, & 630) compared to Klein IR1000 I am not a Professional HVAC or auto mechanic but I do a lot of work myself on my home and vehicles.. An IR thermometer has many uses I bought this as a homeowner to verify hot/cold spots around my home. Also to measure temperature differences between my HVAC supply/ return vents. Also will be using it when grilling/smoking or cooking. My son & I like to build PCs and an IR thermometer comes in handy, the more i played with it the more uses i found..I wanted a tool that was moderately priced and performed well for my use. I decided I would go with Etekcity Line IR thermometer based on Amazon Best seller Etekcity 774 (best seller most reviewed and priced very affordable at $16.88). After researching other Etekcity models I found many different options that offered different ranges, features, and spot/distance ratios up to 16:1 with 12:1 being the higher standard and what most higher end brands have.. spot/distance ratios range from 8:1 to 16:1 in this class of IR tool. The Model #s of Etekcity do not indicate which models are higher end. Very confusing model numbering, one would think a model # of 800 or 1022 would be a higher end than a 630 or 774. Not the case with Etekcity. Combine this with lack of ability to side by side Compare on Etekcity website or Amazon . So I decided to narrow my options to 3 and test/compare myself. I compared Etekcity Lasergrips thermometers 1022D, 800, & 630 against one another & with a Klein IR1000. Using spots next to my home thermostat and at fixed distances on specific spots/surfaces. I will start by saying regardless of which IR thermometer you chose, Etekcity makes excellent products, more impressive was their customer service. I submitted a question to them through Amazon and Etekcity responded within the same day offering to call me , as I had a lot of questions..I was able to immediately open a chat conversation with Etekcity customer reps and they were VERY helpful in explaining to me the advantages / differences in all of their IR thermometers. A lot of higher end IR thermometers in this category are well over $50.00 and do and share the same specs/features & the quality of what I learned with Etekcity products. Etekcity 1022D- $19.99 Etekcity Lasergrip 1022D Non-contact Digital Infrared Thermometer, Dual Laser, Blue my first IR from Etekcity: I like the idea of Dual lasers & adjustable emissivity. You cant beat the price compared to same spec higher end products. Features: Dual Laser Emissivity - Adjustable 12:1 Spot ratio Range: -58'~1022' This compact blue/grey tool looks nice with a bright backbit display and light feel although the lighter feel seemed less solid and a little cheap. The grip also seemed too short and less comfortable than the others. It is the smallest of the Etekcity IR thermometers I tested. I was not impressed with the accuracy compared to the higher priced Klein IR1000,at times it was 4-5 degrees different. Originally I had bought the Etekcity 1022 D for the dual lasers and adjustable emissivity. However, it seemed way off compared to a Klein 1000 that i was using as a baseline comparison. even pointing at exact spot next to my thermostat the Klein was consistent closer to my thermostat reading and a desk top thermometer nearby. the 1022D was off by 3-5degrees sometimes even more. .I liked the back light , Dual lasers and the grip of the 1022D/ however the inconsistency in the measurements even with adjusting emissivity was a deal breaker for me. Etekcity 800 Lasergrip - $25.98 Etekcity Lasergrip 800 Non-contact Digital Laser IR Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun, Yellow/Black Features: Single Laser 16:1 distance to Spot ratio Emissivity- FIXED at .95 Range: -58' - 1382' After a disappointing test of the Etekcity 1022D I read reviews and decided to look at the 800, It features better accuracy at range with a 16:1 distance spot ration. the Etekcity 800 was a much better feeling IR tool , solid feel in the hand and was definitely more accurate, and again compared nicely within tolerance of .+/-of 5 to 2.0 degree different than the Klein and my thermostat. it is a solid tool with good solid performance. The build felt more solid, slightly bigger then the 1022D and seemed to be built better. Features a longer ergo grip. I like the grip on the 800 better than all of the Etekcity devices I tested.. The 800 is very reliable and with in targeted specs. it performed +/- .5 to 2.0 degrees tolerance It is worth the extra $6.00 for the better accuracy and build quality. *** Etekcity 630 Dual Lasergrip - $29.99 Etekcity Lasergrip 630 Dual Laser Non-contact Digital Infrared Thermometer, Gray and Black First impression was how it was packaged in a nice solid cardboard box ( unlike the plastic blister packs of the others including the Klein. I can tell more thought & time was put into the 630 model. It felt soldi right out of its packaging. Out of all 3 Etek IR thermometers I tested, the Etekcity 630 is the most feature packed ( menu /setting options) and was very accurate compared among all 3. I was very impressed with the choices on the menu and the functions. The dual laser combined with the 16:1 spot/distance ration makes this an awesome accurate tool for any home owner. It feel shigh quality good solid grip and looks nice with the Black/gray detail. I opened a chat conversation with Etekcity customer reps and they were VERY helpful in explaining to me the advantages / differences in all of their IR thermometers. the 630 is the highest end IR thermometer Etekcity sells and it shows in the performance. The most features, options and in my tests most accurate ( accuracy is negligible between 800 & 630 both are well with in the +/- .5 to 2.0 tolerance) Features: Dual laser for better accuracy 16:1 Distance to Spot Ratio Emissivity: ADJUSTABLE Range: -58'~1076' Multi function menu options ( MAX/Min temp setting, AVG and Diff/ TD) I chose the 630 over the 800 mainly due to the extra menu options ( AVG, MAX, MIn , Diff) adjustable emissivity ,and dual laser aside form that the 800 & 630 perform identically. the 1022D and 774 are priced well at under $20.00 but for more features and higher specs I think one will not go wrong with the Etekcity 800 or Feature rich Etekcity 630. The price range for these products are all very competitive and for $29.99 the Etekcity 630 is an excellent value that will hold its own against Klein and probably even the brand names used by professionals. with Etekcity customer service I was very happy with my choice.