HOTO Self Lock Tape Measure, Retractable Measuring Tape, Precise Measurement, Great Stiffness, Shock Absorbent Base, Anti-Rust & Anti-Scratch, 10 Ft (3m)

I would give it 5 stars if it had a belt clip

Lock is not as sxolid as it could be. Slips too easy.

I have a lot of tape measures all over the place but this is the one I keep at my desk.

Pros:

Interesting idea to have the tape measure constantly locked until you decide for it not to be. Maybe many of you have seen that before, but its new to me. And so far it works pretty good. Just, to those of you who dont like to read instructions or the like? Ill just tell you the main warning they give here. And that would be to not hold down the button and let the tape measure slam back in when its opened a good bit. They just say it should last much longer if youre careful not to do so.

This is great for the various small around the house fix it needs. Easy to use and convenient.

love it

I have a jumbo sized craftsman tape and a micro milwaukee tape. The Hoto tape is significantly better than the micro tape and almost as good as the craftsman jumbo tape but closer in size to the micro tape. So in summary its a great tape for its small size. Its hold out is about 62 which is impressive given its size and the quality of construction is really really good. No complaints what so ever with the Hoto. It does not come with a belt clip but because of its small size it would be strange if it did have a clip. It fits in the pocket comfortably.

I’ve been looking for a tape measure to fit into a very shallow drawer at my desk. I need metric and imperial measurements. I had settled on the Starrett in the picture. Even with the over molding and belt clip removed on that one it was about 0.01” too tall. Been meaning to knock the case down with some sandpaper until I found this one from HOTO. It is 0.030 slimmer with the rubber over molding and belt clip removed from the Starrett. Meanwhile, the tape is wider and easier to read.

Works well as marketed with it stopping and holding your measurement. Pulls back tape measure seamlessly as well. Check out the video to see in action. There is a lanyard loop which is convenient but no lanyard is included. Plastic construction is went I recommended for personal use and not commercial. Build quality won’t be the most durable.