This Reed Instruments Pin/Pinless Dual Moisture Meter is my first moisture meter, so I can’t compare to any other models. What I can tell you is I am very happy with it and it seems to be well made. The pinless mode is very interesting, it’s like magic taking readings without sticking the probes in the material to be tested. Also as an added bonus it can take a pinless reading in concrete up to 1 inch deep!