The StudBuddy Pro Magnetic Stud Finder with Level
- Magnetic stud finder with built-in level
- Neodymium magnets encapsulated in plastic
- 100 grams in weight
- Made in the USA, for drywall and wood
- Orange and red polystyrene body
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A hand-held magnetic stud finder with a level for drywall and wood walls. It has no electronics, so there is nothing to calibrate or charge, but it also offers no depth or wire detection.
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ASIN: B07TK4QCYBCategory: Stud Finders
Overview
A drywall wall in a bedroom or workshop is where this stud finder goes to work. Encapsulated neodymium magnets are set in a polystyrene plastic body, and plastic levels are built in. The unit is a single piece in orange and red.
A magnetic design means no batteries, no screens and nothing to turn on. The built-in level helps you hang a shelf or frame straight once the location is known. The listing offers no scan depth, wire detection or any other electronic function, so it is a simple tool for simple walls.
Who it's for
A renter or homeowner with drywall over wood framing can keep one in a drawer for picture hanging and shelf work. Contractors or anyone who needs wire or pipe warnings should use an electronic scanner.
Pros and cons
- No batteries required
- Light plastic body
- Made in the USA
- No wire detection listed
- No scan depth listed
- Not an electronic scanner
Performance notes
The encapsulated magnets give the tool its reading, and the plastic levels show whether the tool is held straight. With no electronics, there is no calibration or battery life to think about. Results depend on how the wall is built, and the listing only states drywall and wood.
Specifications
| Brand | The StudBuddy |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 100 grams |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Polystyrene plastic with encapsulated neodymium magnets and plastic levels |
| Color | Orange, Red |
| Included components | |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Part Number | 109 |
| Item Type Name | Magnetic Stud Finder with Level |
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Frequently asked questions
Is The StudBuddy Pro an electronic stud finder?
No. The listing describes a magnetic tool made of polystyrene plastic with encapsulated neodymium magnets and plastic levels. No battery or screen is listed.
What walls is the StudBuddy Pro for?
The title says drywall and wood.
Does the StudBuddy Pro detect wires or pipes?
The listing does not mention wire or pipe detection.
Does it include a level?
Yes. The title lists a level, and the material list includes plastic levels.