DEWALT · Cross-line laser
DEWALT DW088CG
Green Cross Line Laser. See the work it suits, the important trade-offs and the exact manufacturer-reported details before you decide.
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Source checked 2026-10-12 · Independent comparison of published specifications, not hands-on testing.
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✓ Where it may fit
Picture / wall art hanging · Shelf installation · Cabinet alignment · Tile / floor layouts · Framing layouts · Outdoor line layout. Match this to the exact fastener or setup.
! Where it may not fit
Detector DW0892G is sold separately. Do not expect the green line to be visible in full sunlight.
Manufacturer-reported specs
- Product type
- Cross-line laser
- Laser color
- Green
- Nominal line range
- 100 ft (nominal)
- Range with receiver
- 165 ft · manufacturer-stated receiver range
- Compatible receiver
- DW0892G (sold separately)
- Published accuracy
- ±0.125 in at 30 ft
- Ingress protection
- IP54
- Slope / grade function
- Not verified
Reported specification: Green cross-line, 100 ft visible, ±1/8 in at 30 ft, pulse mode, optional DW0892G detector to 165 ft.. Figures can differ by model revision, measurement conditions and kit configuration.
Check before you buy
- Match the laser format to your project (cross-line, multiple planes, or rotary).
- Read the accuracy at its stated reference distance; do not compare raw values without units.
- Outdoor range requires the explicitly compatible receiver; verify if it is sold separately.
- Verify mounting accessories, battery, and current stock with the manufacturer.
Outdoor caution: A green laser does not make a tool suitable for direct sunlight. Detector compatibility and slope functionality must be verified on the exact model/kit.
Compare against similar options
These alternatives share manufacturer-listed uses or tool format. They are not field-tested performance winners, and only verified facts are compared.
| At a glance | DEWALT DW088CG | SKIL LL932401 | SKIL LL932301 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price snapshot | Not verified | $109.99 | $64.99 |
| Format | Cross-line laser | Cross-line laser | Cross-line laser |
| Receiver | DW0892G (sold separately) | Not manufacturer-confirmed | Not manufacturer-confirmed |
| Receiver range | 165 ft · manufacturer-stated receiver range | Not verified | Not verified |
| Slope mode | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Typical jobs | Picture / wall art hanging, Shelf installation, Cabinet alignment, Tile / floor layouts, Framing layouts, Outdoor line layout | Picture / wall art hanging, Shelf installation, Cabinet alignment, Tile / floor layouts | Picture / wall art hanging, Shelf installation, Cabinet alignment |
| Important limit | Detector DW0892G is sold separately. Do not expect the green line to be visible in full sunlight. | Not a full 360° plane; no confirmed detector/receiver support. | Red beam is harder to see in bright light; no manufacturer-confirmed receiver pairing. |
Sources and transparency
Information basis: Manufacturer-published product specifications checked on 2026-10-12. We have not independently tested this unit. We cannot verify live pricing, shipping, stock or exact accessory inclusion beyond manufacturer statements.