Best Metal Stud Finders in 2026

Accurate and Rapid: The stud finder adopts an intelligent micro-sensor chip with the highest sensitivity which can accurately and quickly find edges and center of metal, studs, joists, pipes, live AC wire behind walls, floors and ceilings. Fast detection saves users time and effort, making the task completion easier. No matter professionals, homeowner and DIY enthusiasts, it must be an ultimate choice

5 in 1 Multi-function Detection: The upgraded 5-in-1 mode provides users with more detection needs. 1/2 inch scan mode locates the center and edges of wood and metal studs up to 1/2 inch deep; medium scan locates the center and edges of wood and metal studs up to 1 inch deep; Deep scan locates the center and edges of wood and metal studs up to 1.5inch deep; Metal scan detects metal (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal) up to 2.36 inch deep; AC scan detects live unshielded AC wires up to 2 inches deep

Digital LCD Display & Audio Alarm: This stud finder comes with large LCD display and sound alarm, which can detect the exact location of the objects. When find the objects, the LCD display will indicate the direction and the intensity of beeping tells whether you are more close to the target. This LCD also features back-lit function which can provides a clear appearance even in low light conditions, indicating detection mode, center pointing, low battery indication, ect

The world's simplest stud finder. Works with all drywall construction. Made in the USA.

NOT INTENDED FOR USE ON LATH & PLASTER WALLS .

Drywall is hung to wood or metal studs using screws or nails. The StudBuddy utilizes super-strong neodymium magnets to detect those screw/nail heads as you run the stud finder across your wall. When a screw or nail head is detected, The StudBuddy "sticks" to the wall, pointing you to the exact location of these studs.

ACCURATE: More sensors = More accuracy. The ProSensor T6 has 6 sensors. Conventional stud finders have 1 or 2 sensors. With more sensors, Franklin Sensors stud finders are the market’s most accurate and best stud finders. The ProSensor T6 has a max detection depth of 1.5". The precision LEDs are spaced every 1/2" and track the location of studs while displaying the center and edges simultaneously.

EASY: One mode finds it all! It finds wood studs, metal studs and the ProSensor T6 stud finder auto-selects the most accurate mode for changes in material or depth. No toggling between standard-scan and deep-scan. Also, with Franklin Sensors stud finders, no calibration is required. Just press and hold the button to begin your scan. Additionally, you can start over a stud, unlike other stud sensors that give false readings. It is undoubtedly the most intuitive stud finder on the market.

SHOWS THE CENTER AND EDGES OF STUDS SIMULTANEOUSLY: The ProSensor T6 saves you time by showing you more of what is behind the wall. It displays the center and edges of studs simultaneously, shows double studs and irregular configurations found in older homes that other stud finders cannot detect.

It's so simple to use, you'll find your first stud in seconds.

If you struggle with lath and plaster, this is for you.

Its colorful indicator moves and clicks when a metal fastener is found.

Locates the edges of wood or metal studs up to 3/4-Inch (19 mm) deep

DeepScan mode doubles the scanning depth to 1-1/2-inch

WireWarning detection indicates the presence of live wire up to 2"

Accurate & Reliable: The stud finder adopted the most advanced sensor technology is suitable for wood, beams, joists, metal, and AC wires behind the floor, ceiling, and walls. QLUUE stud finder is durable and convenient for use in homes, offices, and workshops. An ideal choice for professional and DIY enthusiasts.

5 in 1 Depth Detection Function: This digital wall scanner can meet more detection needs with 5-in-1 scanning modes. With advanced metal detection technology, the QLUUE wall scanner can detect metals up to 4.72 inches deep (Mostly wall scanners generally detect metals up to 2.36 inches deep).

LCD Display & Buzzer: A large LCD display can display detection mode, depth, signal strength, and battery indicator. When the object is found, signal strength and the intensity of the beep tell you if you are closer to the target center.

Locates magnetic metal up to 4-inches deep and non-magnetic metal up to 2-inches deep

Use pinpoint scan to locate small metal objects such as screws and nails

Use wide scan to detect metal in walls or concrete

🔎【3 in 1 Multi-function Tool 】Stud Scanner, Laser Distance Meter and Protractor combined on 1 tool. Multi functional detector, useful for drill.

🔎【Accurate Detetion Wall Finder】120 mm depth positon, can detect metal, wood, power cable beiling, wall floor and sheetrock. Metal: 100~120mm. Wood: 20~38mm. AC Power(90~250V): 50mm.

🔎【60m Laser Meter】±1.5mm accuracy measure, widely used both indoor and outdoor. 50 sets data storage and 12 testing modes available to fulfill for ordinary usage.

【Professional Stud Finder】: 5 scanning functions. Suitable for detecting metal, wood, magnetic and AC wires, it can accurately and quickly determine the position of nails, screws, rebar, wooden beams, wires, etc. It can precisely test the position and distance of objects.

【Easy To Read】: The signal strength display area on the display screen can clearly show the distance to the metal object. Scan mode, detection depth, detection signal strength, battery indicator and center point can all be seen on the screen.

【Fast And Accurate】: The wall scanner detector can be calibrated automatically, simply by pressing the metal detection button.

【Easy To Use】- Simplest stud finder. Rare earth magnetic with 27 pounds of pull, no batteries required. Whether you are a professional, DIY enthusiast, or without experience, you can easily use this wall stud finder.

【Fast & Mrecise】- No need to make any marks on the wall or read data, Detects quickly and accurately metal in wood frame walls or behind drywall. The magnetic stud finder can be directly positioned and fixed at the accurate position, and the construction can be carried out directly.

【Strong Magnetic Force】- The magnetic stud ball can detect metal through 1/2″ or 5/8″ drywall or other thicker building materials. Will also work through ceramic tiling and up to 3/4″ plywood paneling.

4 MODES: Stud Scan lets you find studs up to 3/4 inch deep, Deep Scan lets you find studs up to 1 1/2 inches deep, Metal Scan lets you find metal up to 3 inches deep, and AC Scan lets you find live, unshielded electrical wire up to 2 inches deep

“V” GROOVE allows you to pinpoint studs with accuracy

DIGITAL SCREEN displays bars that increase in volume as you get closer to studs or pieces of metal

AMAZON chooses color

9" level for true accuracy

Sheetrock, Plaster, Tile, Wood lath

✔️【Electronic stud finder】-used to detect the specific location of wood, wires, metal, nails, pipes and other building materials in the wall. This wall scanner is equipped with 4 advanced and upgraded sensors and Magnetic Stud Finder function, providing higher accuracy than similar products, helping us to complete the renovation work quickly and efficiently.

✔️【Upgrade 7-in-1 multi-function scanners】-With 3-level wooden beam joist detection mode: (12/25/38mm); magnetic and non-magnetic metal detection and recognition: (maximum 81mm); AC Wire scan: (maximum 51mm); Magnetic stud detector function; ruler function; Auto Calibration

✔️【Smart stud sensor】-Just turn on the "Wall Detector" button, then press and hold the scan button to start automatic calibration, and move horizontally against the wall. When it encounters an object on the wall, the LCD screen displays the required stud material and the precise position of the stud, and displays a red light and a buzzer.

SIMPLE AND EASY TO OPERATE: This wall scanner is an electronic stud detector with multi-sensing technology that locates studs/wood/AC wires at multiple locations on the wall. Whether you're a professional, homeowner or DIY enthusiast, you'll find a use in this digital stud scanner.

Objects Detectable: 5-in-1 Multifunction Plus Depth Detection - The digital wall scanner includes four different scanning modes for wood, beams, joists, metal, AC wires and deeply buried objects.Objects Detectable: 5-in-1 Multifunction Plus Depth Detection - The digital wall scanner includes four different scanning modes for wood, beams, joists, metal, AC wires and deeply buried objects.

EASY TO READ: The LCD screen shows the desired stud material and the exact location of the stud - This digital stud scanner features a large LCD display and loud warnings to detect the exact location of the object. Once the material is found, the LCD screen will indicate the direction and the intensity of the beep will tell you if you are getting closer to the target. Quick detection saves time and effort for users and makes task completion easier

Detects center of stud for accurate results

Detects wood and metal studs up to 3/4inches Deep

Auto calibration for consistent readings

Very Accurate Wall Scanner - MOCITA stud finder using the most Advance Sensor System to guarantee accuracy after tests and upgrades for years. It can quickly locate studs wood metal and Live AC Wire. Whether you are a professional, homeowner or a DIY enthusiast, you can find great use with this handy tool. Just calibrate this tool before every scan, then you are good to drill holes.

5 IN 1 Scanner Plus Deep Detection - MOCITA wall scanner includes five different scanning modes for woods, beam, joist, metals, AC wires and deeply embedded objects behind floor, ceiling, wall. 0.5” mode detects wooden beams and joists in drywall up to 0.5 inches. 1” mode detects wood beams up to 1 inches. 1.5” mode detects wood beams up to 1.5 inches. METAL mode detects pipe, rebar, aluminum and copper up to 2.36 inches. AC mode for voltage and live electrical lines up to 2.0 inches.

Upgraded LED Display and Clear Sounding Warning - MOCITA wall stud sensor features large LED screen display and loud and clear sound warning. When moving this tool along the wall, LED screen indicator would give you clear direction and accurate location of objects, and its sound warning would show you edge or center of this object on the wall. This will make your DIY projects easier and faster. That is why it is recommended to a MUST-HAVE handy tool for you.

See it, don’t hear it! Use cutting-edge technology to see into your walls. Don’t just rely on a ‘beep’

Find the center of wood/metal studs and track pipes and wires up to 4”/10cm inside drywall

NEW: Works with iOS as well as Android

The name of a pro

Sequential LEDs and audible beeps indicate reading

Power source type: Batteriebetrieben

4-in-1 multiplication and deep detection digital stud finder

Great for construction workers and DIY home projects such as installing artwork, mounting speakers or electronics, and much more

Four scanning modes for woods, beam, joist, metals, AC wires and deeply embedded objects behind walls, ceilings and flooring

3 IN 1 : Olympia stud finder for Wood, Metal, Deep, AC Current. Quickly locates edges and center of wood ,wall studs, metal pipes,wooden joist ,rebar behind walls, floors and ceilings, also indicates the presence of live AC wire .

STUD SCRAN DEPTH: Olympia stud finder detects metal studs up to 1.0 in(25.50mm),metal rebar or pipe up to 2.5 in(64mm) while AC live wire up to 2.0 in(51mm),is perfect for any home DYI project,it worked flawlessly.

EASY TO USE: Only two buttons,first select the probe type ,then just press and hold the side button and scan horizontally across the object surface. Auto power off without any operation after 20 seconds.

【3 Level Intensity of Induction】Boak Upgrade The Display of the Detecting Condition by Showing Percentage,More Accurate and Rapid.With DEEP / MIDDLE / EXACT Intensity Suitable for Variety Working Condition and Thickness of the Detecting Objects.(The Original Intensity of Induction is DEEP Mode,Should be Change According to Your Working Condition)

【Multipul Detection,Easy Mode】Boak Wall Scanner Suitable for Variety Metal Tubes,Fire Lines,Studs,Wooden Frames,Steel Bars and Any Embedded Objects Behind Walls.Deep and Exact Mode Selection Could Cover All the Detecte Need,No Need too Many Complicate Selection.(Bonus Accessory: a Magnetic Nail Finder include in the package)

【Digital Display& Sound Warning】Boak Stud Detector Have Large Digital Dispaly with BackLight Could Provide Clear Appearance in Dark Area,When Find The Objects,The Display Will Indicate The Direction and Percentage,The Intensity of Beeping Tells Whether You are More Close to The Target.(Bonus Accessory: a 9v Battery include in the package)

EXCELLENT ACCURACY – Our wall stud finder tool uses upgraded internal sensors. It senses a change in density in the space behind the wall and locates the stud center accurately. Besides, the shape of this stud detector also shows the stud's edges. The edges help you to recheck the locations

ERGONOMIC DESIGN – Our center stud finder is not only ergonomically designed but also lightweight and practical. You can comfortably hold this stud center finder in your hand. It helps you find studs accurately

LCD DISPLAY & SOUND WARNING – This professional wood stud finder has a backlit graphic LCD that can display many clues during the detection process. Such as detection mode, signal strength, automatic calibration, battery indication, sound warning, etc., this can detect the object’s precise location

Locates the edge of wood or metal studs behind standard walls up to 3/4-Inch thick

New Ready light indicates when calibration has completed successfully

New Edge light indicates when the tool is over a stud edge

[High Accuracy and Consistency of Measurement Results] - Stud finder uses the most sensitive smart miniature sensor chip, it can sense the change of density behind the wall, can accurately and quickly find the metal, stud, joist behind the wall, floor and ceiling, edges and centers of pipes and live AC wires.

[5 Multi-function Scanning Modes] - Stud sensor wall scanner can provide users with a variety of inspection needs. Stud 0.5 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inch scan mode, locates the center and edges of wood and metal studs up to 12, 25, 38 mm deep. Metal scan mode detects metal up to 2.36 inch (60 mm) deep. AC scan mode detects live unshielded AC wires up to 2 inch (51 mm) deep.

[Easy-to-read High-definition LCD Display] - LCD stud finder helps to see test results at a glance, according to the intensity of the indicator light and signal bar on the display, it will remind you of the distance and direction of approaching objects. The LCD also features a backlight that provides a clear appearance even in low light conditions, making inspection easier and faster.

Outperforms expensive electronics, Don’t let the GRIP’s small size and low price fool you. The StudPoP GRIP is going to change the way you feel about stud finders.

If you’re frustrated by your electronic stud finder…then get a GRIP!

Non-slip rubber housing, Guaranteed accuracy, Unbreakable

Designer color series. Ceramic gloss finish. Each is hand made and designed by the inventor. Beautiful color blends, pearl and metallic finish. No two are alike.

It's so simple to use, you'll find your first stud in seconds.

If you struggle with lath and plaster, this is for you.

▲FOUR SCANNING MODE FOR DEEPER DETECT - The stud finder is located the center of wood studs in exact mode and deep mode up to 0.75 inches 20mm deep and 1.5 inches 38 mm deeper separately; Detecting the ferrous metal up to 4 inches 100mm and non-ferrous metals behind walls up 3.15 inches 80mm; Live AC wire mode locate live AC wires up to 2 inches 50mm deeper

▲LARGER LCD SCREEN WITH THREE SIGNAL LIGHTS - The detector has a large LCD display which could show four scan mode, detection depth, detection signal strength, battery and audio signal indicator as well as the edgeer indicator etc; The light show green when the detector was calibrated and get ready, as getting closed to the center of stud, the indicator will turn yellow to red

▲AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION & AUDIBLE WARNING - The wall detector could calibrate automatically, no need to press the button manually all the time, which was finished in the condition without without nails, AC wires or metal; The multi-function wall detector finders will provide a audio tone sound continually when the stud or AC wire is locating, saving your time and money

【Precise Positioning】 This magnetic stud finder can find studs quickly and accurately. Your stud finder attaches easily to your wall magnetically, and you barely need a pencil to mark stud locations. No batteries required, the magnets are strong enough, this stud finder has the rare earth magnetic with 27 pounds of pull.

【Magnetic Stud Tool】 Stud finder magnet will easily detect metal through 1/2″ or 5/8″ drywall, wood frame walls, and also through up to 3/4″ceramic tiling and plywood paneling. This wall stud finder can easily detect metal in less than a minute.

【Compact Size】 The stud finder is small size and easy to fit in your pocket or tool bag. The stud finder wall scanner has a hanging hole design for stringing and easy to carry around.Convenient and fast, accurately find the screw position, saving a lot of tedious work.

Accurate Deep Sensing

Quick and Easy

Live Wire Meter

Quick and Easy

Instantly Finds Studs - No Calibration Required

Displays Stud Center and Edges Simultaneously. Detects Wood and Metal