This is by far the best level I have ever owned. It's precision is unrivaled, and it is made so you can read it from multiple angles. It is also built to last, with high quality casing and cushions at either end.I have had levels get banged up, bent, and become unreadable. Many other levels cost a little more than half as much, so that should b a consideration in purchasing. Stanley Tools STHT42496 24-Inch Box Level, Non-Magnetic would be a fairly popular example. But from the looks of other KapSee full review