Hozo Design M-Cube 02 review: hands-free laser level sticks directly to surfaces
It's such a tool useful for all manner of DIY projects thanks to its brilliant suction mounting system that means it can sit securely on any wall or surface, once it is relatively smooth or slightly textured, leaving both of your hands free to do the job in hand.
The firm said that it's compatible with most wall materials, including drywall, brick, concrete, wood and stone.
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Laser levels come in handy for a variety of tasks such as hanging pictures. This one features a vacuum pump that attaches directly to your working surface with plenty of suction every time. It comes with EPDM rubber suction cups that ensure a firm hold without causing any damage to your walls.
M-Cube 02 has horizontal and vertical levelling beams and laser-based distance measuring which allow you to mark exactly where your fittings should go without the need for a separate tape measure. It allows you to measure in Imperial or Metric. Hozo Design M-Cube 02 sticks to any relatively smooth surface (Image: Hozo)
There's also a convenient midpoint finder and a mode to measure the distance between two surfaces. This is ideal for room layout planning, aligning wall art with symmetry and evenly spacing furniture.
You can use the M-Cube 02 as a high-precision laser level, complete with horizontal and vertical bubble indicators, or take it to another level by pairing it with an original M-Cube for advanced digital angle readouts. Both come together in the Premium Combo bundle, incidentally.
The companion Meazor app then syncs measurements directly to your smartphone. Hozo Design M-Cube 02 verdict
I'm not the most enthusiastic or capable DIY person, but I found M-Cube 02 super helpful and game changing. And I'd imagine anyone in the building trade would find it an essential and helpful tool. Pricing and availability
Hozo Design M-Cube 02 Anti-Gravity Laser Level costs €175.50 (on Amazon), or the Pro version (with the Green Laser Measure) costs €207.95 from Hozo, while or the Premium Combo bundle costs €268.95, also from Hozo.
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