Milwaukee 25 ft. magnetic tape, 2-pack vs Kobalt 25 ft. self-lock tape, 2-pack
Two 2-packs of 25-foot tapes. One has a magnetic hook, the other a self-lock blade.
Prices and grades as of .
Milwaukee 25 ft. magnetic tape, 2-pack
$19.97 at The Home Depot
Two Milwaukee magnetic tapes for $19.97, so about $10 each. That ties the lowest price on record for this 2-pack, last seen Oct 6, 2026. Home Depot has had it at $19.97 on Oct 27, Nov 10 and Dec 16, 2025, and on Sep 26, 2026 too, and we haven't seen it lower. Waiting won't get you a better price, so if you need tapes, buy it now.
Kobalt 25 ft. self-lock tape, 2-pack
$11.98 at Lowe's
Two good tape measures for under 12 bucks is about as low as this pack goes. Lowe's had it at $12.98 in Oct 2025 and again over Black Friday 2025, so this beats both by a dollar. The sale runs through Dec 30, so there's no rush, but it also isn't likely to get much cheaper.
The specs
| Spec | Milwaukee 25 ft. magnetic tape, 2-pack | Kobalt 25 ft. self-lock tape, 2-pack |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | $19.97 | $11.98 |
| In the pack | Two 25 ft. compact tapes | Two 25 ft. tapes |
| Feature | Magnetic hook | Self-lock blade |
| Model | 48-22-1025MG | KBSL25HVTW |
Who should pick which
- The Milwaukee has the magnetic hook, handy on steel studs and ducts.
- The Kobalt's self-lock blade stays out until you release it.
The call
Milwaukee 25 ft. magnetic tape, 2-pack. It earns an A+ to the Kobalt 25 ft. self-lock tape, 2-pack's B. If the specs fit, the Milwaukee 25 ft. magnetic tape, 2-pack is the one to buy.
How we call it: the better grade wins. With the same grade, the lower price wins. Grades come from our rubric, not from the specs.
Sources
- Home Depot product listing (accessed Oct 26, 2026)
- Lowe's product listing (accessed Oct 26, 2026)