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Does center finding make a stud finder heavier?

Yes. The five center-and-edge Zircon models that give a weight run 5.6 oz to 8.13 oz without the battery; the four edge-only models run 2.4 oz to 4.6 oz.

A reading never proves a wall is clear. Follow model instructions before drilling.

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With no preferences selected: MultiScanner A200 is one option to compare.

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MultiScanner A200 · first with a product link

Model / item: 72298
  • Weight without battery: 8.13 oz.
  • Required battery: 9V alkaline.
What to note:

Stud locating mode: Center and edges.

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If you choose 3/4 in for rated stud depth, the first option with a product link becomes StudSensor.

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MultiScanner A200

Weight without battery: 8.13 oz.

Model / item: 72298

Key details

  • Required battery: 9V alkaline.

What to note

Stud locating mode: Center and edges.

Rated stud depth: 1 1/2 inStud locating mode: Center and edgesWeight without battery: 8.13 oz
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Rated stud depth1 1/2 in
Stud locating modeCenter and edges
Weight without battery8.13 oz
Required battery9V alkaline

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 26, 2026 · Source ↗
Zircon · Product page checked September 26, 2026

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Rated stud depth: 3/4 in

StudSensor

Weight without battery: 2.4 oz.

Model / item: 64710

Key details

  • Required battery: 9V alkaline.

What to note

Stud locating mode: Edges.

Rated stud depth: 3/4 inStud locating mode: EdgesWeight without battery: 2.4 oz
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Rated stud depth3/4 in
Stud locating modeEdges
Weight without battery2.4 oz
Required battery9V alkaline

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 26, 2026 · Source ↗
Zircon · Product page checked September 26, 2026

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Weight without battery: 2.5 oz

StudSensor HD25

Weight without battery: 2.5 oz.

Model / item: 72150

Key details

  • Required battery: 9V alkaline.

What to note

Stud locating mode: Edges.

Rated stud depth: 3/4 inStud locating mode: EdgesWeight without battery: 2.5 oz
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Rated stud depth3/4 in
Stud locating modeEdges
Weight without battery2.5 oz
Required battery9V alkaline

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 26, 2026 · Source ↗
Zircon · Product page checked September 26, 2026

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Weight without battery: 3.2 oz

StudSensor HD35

Rated stud depth: 3/4 in.

Model / item: 72151

Key details

  • Weight without battery: 3.2 oz.

What to note

Required battery: 9V alkaline.

Rated stud depth: 3/4 inStud locating mode: EdgesWeight without battery: 3.2 oz
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Rated stud depth3/4 in
Stud locating modeEdges
Weight without battery3.2 oz
Required battery9V alkaline

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 26, 2026 · Source ↗
Zircon · Product page checked September 26, 2026

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MultiScanner A250c

Rated stud depth: 1 1/2 in.

Model / item: 72300

Key details

  • Stud locating mode: Center and edges.

What to note

Required battery: 9V alkaline.

Rated stud depth: 1 1/2 inStud locating mode: Center and edgesWeight without battery: 8.13 oz
See all 4 specs
Rated stud depth1 1/2 in
Stud locating modeCenter and edges
Weight without battery8.13 oz
Required battery9V alkaline

4 of 4 specs available · source checked September 26, 2026 · Source ↗
Zircon · Product page checked September 26, 2026

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SpecMultiScanner A200Model / item: 72298No preferences selected.MultiScanner HD900c OneStepModel / item: 75396No preferences selected.
Rated stud depth1 1/2 in1 1/2 in
Stud locating modeCenter and edgesCenter and edges
Weight without battery8.13 oz8 oz
Required battery9V alkaline9V alkaline

MultiScanner A200

Model / item: 72298

No preferences selected.

Rated stud depth
1 1/2 in
Stud locating mode
Center and edges
Weight without battery
8.13 oz
Required battery
9V alkaline

MultiScanner HD900c OneStep

Model / item: 75396

No preferences selected.

Rated stud depth
1 1/2 in
Stud locating mode
Center and edges
Weight without battery
8 oz
Required battery
9V alkaline

MultiScanner A200

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MultiScanner HD900c OneStep

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All models and their decision specs
ProductHow it comparesKey specCompareAction
MultiScanner A200
Compared with MultiScanner HD900c OneStep: weight without battery, 8.13 oz vs 8 oz.
Model / item: 72298		Rated stud depth: 1 1/2 inView at Zircon
MultiScanner A250c
Compared with MultiScanner HD900c OneStep: weight without battery, 8.13 oz vs 8 oz.
Model / item: 72300		Rated stud depth: 1 1/2 inView at Zircon
MultiScanner HD900c OneStep
Compared with StudSensor: rated stud depth, 1 1/2 in vs 3/4 in.
Model / item: 75396		Rated stud depth: 1 1/2 inView at Zircon
StudSensor
Compared with StudSensor HD25: weight without battery, 2.4 oz vs 2.5 oz.
Model / item: 64710		Rated stud depth: 3/4 inView at Zircon
StudSensor HD25
Compared with StudSensor HD35: weight without battery, 2.5 oz vs 3.2 oz.
Model / item: 72150		Rated stud depth: 3/4 inView at Zircon
StudSensor HD35
Compared with StudSensor HD55: rated stud depth, 3/4 in vs 1 1/2 in.
Model / item: 72151		Rated stud depth: 3/4 inView at Zircon
StudSensor HD55
Compared with StudSensor HD70 OneStep: stud locating mode, Edges vs Center and edges.
Model / item: 74901		Rated stud depth: 1 1/2 inView at Zircon
MultiScanner A200
Compared with MultiScanner HD900c OneStep: weight without battery, 8.13 oz vs 8 oz.
Model / item: 72298
Rated stud depth: 1 1/2 in
View at Zircon
MultiScanner A250c
Compared with MultiScanner HD900c OneStep: weight without battery, 8.13 oz vs 8 oz.
Model / item: 72300
Rated stud depth: 1 1/2 in
View at Zircon
MultiScanner HD900c OneStep
Compared with StudSensor: rated stud depth, 1 1/2 in vs 3/4 in.
Model / item: 75396
Rated stud depth: 1 1/2 in
View at Zircon
StudSensor
Compared with StudSensor HD25: weight without battery, 2.4 oz vs 2.5 oz.
Model / item: 64710
Rated stud depth: 3/4 in
View at Zircon
StudSensor HD25
Compared with StudSensor HD35: weight without battery, 2.5 oz vs 3.2 oz.
Model / item: 72150
Rated stud depth: 3/4 in
View at Zircon
StudSensor HD35
Compared with StudSensor HD55: rated stud depth, 3/4 in vs 1 1/2 in.
Model / item: 72151
Rated stud depth: 3/4 in
View at Zircon
StudSensor HD55
Compared with StudSensor HD70 OneStep: stud locating mode, Edges vs Center and edges.
Model / item: 74901
Rated stud depth: 1 1/2 in
View at Zircon
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An edge marker and a center marker answer different questions

Zircon's StudSensor locates edges and has a maker-rated stud depth of 0.75 in. The center-and-edge models have a 1.5 in stud-depth rating. Choose the locating mode you want to read, then compare that rating with the wall material allowed by the model's instructions.

The depth selector matches values exactly; it is not a minimum-depth slider. These figures refer to stud sensing, not metal detection or AC scan depth. Zircon's mode descriptions and ratings are the basis here; there were no wall-drilling checks.

Weight cannot tell you whether a wall is safe to drill

The basic StudSensor weighs 2.4 oz without its battery; the MultiScanner models with weight data reach 8.13 oz. Battery-free weights are available for 9 products, so a missing SuperScan weight should stay unknown rather than borrowing a sibling model's figure.

Weight can help you compare what you will hold, but it says nothing about detection certainty. Follow the model's instructions for your wall before drilling. A wall may contain wiring despite an AC warning feature; that feature is no certification that wiring is absent.

Before you buy

Is the depth rating what I'll see through my wall?

It's Zircon's rating, and wall material, moisture and texture can change what a scanner picks up. The StudSensor, HD25 and HD35 stop at a 0.75 in StudScan rating, while the edge-only HD55 carries DeepScan at a lower weight than any center-finding model that gives one. An AC warning feature doesn't certify a wall is free of live wiring, so treat any reading you get as a starting point and follow the manual before you drill.

Why is the SuperScan M4's weight missing?

Zircon's M4 page doesn't give one, and it isn't borrowed from the SuperScan M3 (8 oz). If you pick any weight setting, the M4 drops out of the results.

Are magnetic stud finders included?

No, every model here is a Zircon scanner that takes a 9V alkaline battery; magnetic-only finders and full wall-imaging systems aren't covered. Yes. The five center-and-edge Zircon models that give a weight run 5.6 oz to 8.13 oz without the battery; the four edge-only models run 2.4 oz to 4.6 oz. Center finding also comes with a 1.5 in DeepScan rating. A reading never proves a wall is clear, so follow the model's instructions before you drill.