Xiaomi does not only release phones and smart home devices, recently they have begun to actively promote tools under their own brand. Today we will talk about a compact laser rangefinder Xiaomi Mijia DUKA LS-P with a nice price.

A fair question arises. To whom and in what cases this device can be useful? We will try to answer this question, but first, let’s take a closer look at it.

In the box

The device comes in a small box. Its dimensions are 127 x 66 x 18 mm and its weight is 60 grams. Most inscriptions are in Chinese. About Xiaomi, only the logo of the youpin.com site in the upper left corner resembles. The package includes a rangefinder itself, a cord, a charging cable and instructions (in Chinese).

Design

The device itself is quite miniature, its dimensions are 86 x 22 x 11 mm, and its weight is only 28 grams, the dimensions can be compared with a Cricket lighter.

The body of the device is made of aluminum-magnesium alloy and caps made of ABS plastic. The screen occupies a third of the front panel (its dimensions are 20 x 14 mm). The screen is equipped with a built-in backlight that allows you to use even in low light.

Under the screen is a large round control button. On the right side there is a mode selection button and a place for attaching the lace.

On the opposite side is a micro-usb port for charging.

On the top of the device we see the emitter lens and the receiver lens.

The device is powered by a built-in battery, and this is definitely a plus, you do not have to buy batteries. The charging cable is 40 cm long, the power adapter is not included.

Specifications

Case Material: Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy and ABS Plastic
Laser Type: 620 ~ 670 nm, 1mV Class 2
Measurement range: from 0.03 m to 40 m
Calibration: -7 mm to +7 mm
Measurement time: 0.2 seconds
Battery: 200 mAh Lithium Battery, 5V / 0.2A Micro USB
Operating temperature: -20 to +60 ° C
Device size: 86 x 22 x 11 mm
Display Size: 20 x 14 mm
Weight: 28g

Please note that these are specifications for the LS-P model. There is an even younger LS model on the market, its functionality is worse than the model presented.

There is no moisture protection in the device, so the use of the range finder in the rain, and even more so, to drop it in a puddle, is impossible.
The manufacturer claims a measurement range of up to 40 meters, and a minimum boundary of 30 mm. In tests, this seems to be true, but at high ranges, the device should be stationary (even a slight vibration does not allow it to be measured).

The battery is lithium, with a capacity of 200 mAh. According to the manufacturer, it should be enough for 3500 measurements.