Moore and Wright MW110-15DBL Digitronic Digital Caliper Basic Line 110-DBL Series 150mm (6")

Arrived with a dead battery installed, but it came with 6 spares (1 on its own, and a separate pack of 5). I suspect the additional 5 batteries were added as extras by the supplier, not from the manufacturer. Inserting the replacement battery was a bit stiff due to the metal contacts, but that's not a real problem. There's a rubber gasket over the battery, but it doesn't fit that tightly and you can visibly see tiny gaps around the edge, so it won't be keeping liquid out, but the device isn't IP rated so that's a moot point anyway. The device opens and closes freely, and consistently goes back to 0. There's no wobble in the jaws and no visible gaps when closed, and testing measurements across their length were all within 0.01-0.02mm of each other (which is within the 0.02mm accuracy of the device). I didn't have the equipment to test the overall accuracy of the device though. It does millimeters (0.01mm resolution, 0.02mm accuracy), inches, and relative or absolute positioning, and this all works perfectly. It came in a sturdy plastic case with a cardboard sleeve. The case holds the calipers down when closed (so they don't move about and accidentally press the on/off button), and there's a small cubby hole that is conveniently sized for keeping a spare battery or two. I added a small pouch to the upper lid to keep the paperwork it came with out of the way. For protection during shipping, the calipers had paper wrapped around the jaws and came in a separate plastic bag within the plastic case. The case also contained a silica desiccant packet and an instruction leaflet (which contained a small amount of 'Chinglish', but was still fully understandable). There was also a card labelled Moore & Wright Europe (Sheffield - England), with a printed signature from a "Chief Inspector", and what I assume was a serial number for the device stamped on it; The card stated the following: "We herewith guarantee and certify that this product has been checked and found to be in accordance with the applicable national standard. The equipment used for this check has traceable accuracy according to national and international standards." Overall it seems great, accurate (as far as I can tell), and reliable. Cost me £26, and it seems good quality for the money. Now I just have to see how it handles the test of time.

Great maker reasonable price

The best M&W but not cheap. Decent size battery with quality fitting.

After using it for many years I can attest that this is very good precision caliper, and I can't really fault it in this respect for its primary function - especially in its price range. But there is a pretty big caveat - it just never turns off! "off" button just turns the screen off, but electronics are still running and using the battery. And it *will* run dry even when sitting unused in the box. Which is pretty annoying - you have to remove battery if you want to put it to storage and if you don't want to deal with finding replacement battery right when you will need it again in 2 months or so. Or maybe store bunch of ready replacement batteries in same box (granted it appear to have a nifty compartment) - but that just so wasteful. I can only assume that design is done exactly on purpose to make at least *something* worse for "value" edition - otherwise no one would buy more expensive one!

Having purchased one of the cheaper brands of digital vernier calipers last year which I was none to chuffed with I decided to go out and buy myself a decent one. I was considering the Mitutoyo digital vernier but whilst checking out the search results came across the Moore and Wright caliper which appears to be pretty much the same build quality except it is cheaper. The delivery by the seller was fast and the M&W caliper has exceeded my expectations in terms of quality of build and accuracy, it seems very solid to hold and the zero point doesn't change each time so it's obviously not flexing. The main body is made from ABS whilst the slider is made from stainless steel, the display switches from inches to mm, and you can of course reset the zero point. The display isn't backlit but it is quite large and clear. Certainly easier than using a conventional none digital caliper. A second battery was enclosed in the case though I haven't had to change the battery yet - TBH I'm not a heavy user so can't really comment on the battery life. Seem to think I read that the Mitutoyo caliper battery lasts months but I can't find the literature as I type to back up the comment. The only thing that lets it down a bit is the case which is a bit plasticky, but aside from that the caliper seems to be of very good quality and Moore and Wright do have a good reputation in the industry. If you're looking for a well made caliper that doesn't cost a fortune and is accurate then take a look at this one.

FIrst, I was impressed by the quality of the case provided. Nice tight inserts, and the case is tough so it will keep the caliper safe even in the bottom of my toolbox. The caliper itself is accurate (tested on my feeler guage), and it feels robust. The simple buttons are easy to figure out. Also comes with a spare battery....nice touch. 5 stars across the board. Makes the cheap import one i already have look like a toy. Well worth the extra few pounds.

These are very well made compared to most of the cheaper ones floating about - smooth and no slop. If you want a cheap set for rough measurement occasionally then there are cheaper ones on Amazon which will do the job in my opinion, but if you need a good quality set but can't justify paying Mitutoyo money or similar, then these are the next best bet - I have come across them in many commercial settings and decided to get a set for myself (after my original cheapies finally packed up). You can send them off for re-calibration check and cert if required. One of the things I check with digital calipers is how well they return to zero - even after rapid 'zipping' up and down the scale reversing in random places these still return every time to 0.00mm, giving good confidence in the capability - cheaper ones don't do this. I don't have gauge blocks to check the accuracy however. The downsides to this set are the cheap blow-molded plastic case (which is annoying to open and close), the slightly sloppy thumb wheel which feels a bit cheap (but works fine), and the battery cover which could do with being a bit more secure (easily slides off if you catch it with a finger, but acceptable). It still gets 5 stars because the main mechanism and electronics seem very good for the money however, and I guess cost corners need to be cut somewhere to achieve this quality at low price. I threw the case away and put them in an older case with a proper hinge and some padding.

Iv had verniers at £10 and £20 price points for home but wanted something a little more for work, without worrying about a big brand one going MIA in the shop when im off shift. This Moore & Wright value line series is another step up at the £55 price point and will do just fine for micron level QC spot checks whilst im machining. Once i get a lockable tool box il consider going big brand. Spare battery included, very happy

excellent ! pas trop lourd, très belle finition, compartiment de la pile CR2032 étanche, aucun jeu. le zéro ne bouge pas, il revient correctement après plusieurs aller retour rapide sans problème. il ne s'allume pas automatiquement au déplacement, mais il s’arrête seul au bout de quelques minutes. d'ailleurs si vous l'allumer après un déplacement, il affiche la position réel sans refaire son zéro. vis de réglages sur le dessus pour le faire coller à la règle, ainsi qu'une vis de blocage de mesure si besoin. livré avec une boite de rangement en plastique épais et une pile de rechange. 5 étoiles largement méritées, surtout quand on voit les modèles chinois bas de gamme.