Franklin Sensors ProSensor M150/X990 9-Sensor Stud Finder, Wire Detector

I’ve tried a few stud finders before and this one is much better and far more accurate. It detects the full width of the stud rather than just the edges, which makes it much easier to see exactly where to drill. Very simple to use with no complicated calibration, just place it on the wall and move it across. The display lights up clearly when a stud is detected. Overall a very reliable tool and a big upgrade over cheaper stud sensors.

Tested sensor on a section of internal wall and got definite joist and centerline all good. Bedroom wall for TV bracket mounting kept showing all sensors on for most of the area. Drilled a test hole and found, plasterboard fixed to blockwork with dot and dab, modern way of fixing. So sensor seemed to work ok in some areas, but other areas still needed a test hole drilling.

Absolutely the best bit of kit I’ve bought in the last 12 months. The ability to find the center of a stud is a game changer for me. I love how it lights up green when the center is found, goes that extra bit of confidence. The electrical sensor works great too, but hard to know where exactly the electrical wire is, the sensor just lights up a yellow led shaped like lightning. I am presuming it’s the center of the device it is alerting for. Either way, it’s the best sensor I’ve owned. A++

Reliable for finding studs through plasterboard, however, the electrical sensors are rubbish, sometimes detects, sometimes not, often detects when your at least 200mm away, can’t trust it for electrical detection but as a stud finder, great!

This stud finder is a big step up from a single "wand" type in terms of visualising what's behind plasterboard. No calibration phase; just pick up and use. I found it effective for finding studwork and even the "dots and dabs" used for securing plasterboard against a solid wall. The only time I had trouble was when I didn't believe what it was showing me! There are some surfaces where accuracy will not be good. The instructions make this clear. Some reviewers found the plastic case flimsy, but it's fine - I'll just not be throwing it into a bag of heavy tools. An easy 5* rating.

I have an old Victorian house with lathe and plaster walls. Looking for the studs was made easy using the ProSensor M150

Using this is a whole new ball game in detecting studs; it's just so much easier than the traditional single-sensor stud detection machines. Electricity wire detection is not quite so accurate; it'll detect the current but trying to pinpoint its exact location is extremely hard. However, you know to avoid the area! The only real downside with unit is not related to its operation but its price. At £38 is very expensive compared to other stud detectors, however as mentioned, it does have a rather unique operation so maybe that' explains the high price.

Great product, perfect for the job in hand

Why is Franklin products so hard to get a hold of in Europe? .. this device is everything I wanted for a stud finder

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makes finding the stud fast, easy and accurate. Also the live wire detection has been really helpful in tracing wires behind the wall. This is a huge leap forward compared to my old single sensor stud finder!

This stud finder is an absolute must-have! The Franklin Sensors ProSensor stands out with its incredible accuracy, thanks to its advanced multi-sensor technology. It clearly shows the full width of studs, making any mounting task straightforward and precise. A standout feature is the integrated live wire detection, which adds a crucial layer of safety, giving you peace of mind when drilling into walls. It's incredibly user-friendly, automatically adjusting for depth and material, allowing it to scan up to 1.5 inches deep. For anyone tackling home projects, this tool simplifies the job, ensures accuracy, and prioritizes safety. Highly recommended!

I've had a few studfinders (Stanley, Zircon) and they have been completely useless. So useless, in fact, that I would say it would be more accurate to just throw a dart blindfolded at the drywall and drill there. Every finder I have had has been a mess of beeping, calibrating, false positives, and not knowing whether what you've found is something you should or shouldn't drill into. Maybe I'm just too dumb to use them, and that would be fair enough. What I can say is that I recently had a wall built, and I took the time to photograph and measure where the studs were before the drywalling was installed: none of my existing meters came anywhere close to detecting where the studs actually were. Enter the Franklin Sensors device. No beeps, no calibration, doesn't seem to care if you happen to have a hand resting on the drywalling etc. You stick it on the wall and you turn it on. That's it. I tested it on the new wall that I had built, and it found every stud exactly where I knew it was because I had photos to prove it. I also found that the Franklin was able to detect the metal studs used to hang ceilings from with great accuracy, and that, together with wooden studs in the walls, is all I need. Finally, a real advantage of the Franklin is that it shows the exact thickness of the stud, and you can see where it starts and ends. None of this uncertainty about whether you are finding the start, end or centre of the stud. As I said above, perhaps it's my lack of competence with other units, but this thing just works and that suits me just fine.