Best Timing Lights in 2027

The OBDMONSTER N300 Pro leads our ranking. It is a digital timing light with an LCD that shows RPM up to 9999, advance angle from 0 to 90°, dwell angle and voltage, so one tool handles timing, idle speed, dwell and charging checks. Digital advance means you dial in the advance and read it on screen instead of counting marks on the balancer.

OBDMONSTER lists compatibility with DIS, conventional, electronic and computer-controlled ignition systems on 12V gasoline engines, both 2 and 4 stroke, from 2 to 12 cylinders, which covers classic V8s, small engines and many imports. The dwell function helps when misfires or a weak spark at low RPM point to points or coil problems.

An upgraded xenon flash tube helps you see marks clearly even in tight spaces, and OBDMONSTER says its flash life is far longer than older designs. It has 6 ft leads, weighs 1.57 lb and is the only light here with a lifetime warranty. For classic car owners and engine builders, it is the best timing light on this page.

Second in our ranking, the KZYEE KT60 combines a timing light and tachometer with an easy-to-read LCD. Its RPM reading goes up to 10000, the highest on this page, and it has an adjustable 0 to 90° advance setting with real-time RPM readings.

A bright xenon strobe helps you see timing marks clearly in dim engine bays. It uses a directional inductive clamp to pick up the ignition signal from the spark plug wire, and KZYEE notes that correct placement is the key to stable readings.

KZYEE says it works on distributor-equipped 2 and 4 stroke gasoline engines but not most coil-on-plug systems, which is true of most timing lights. It does not list dwell or voltage modes. It weighs 1.41 lb and has a 1-year warranty. For DIYers who want a simple digital advance light with a strong tach, it is a good pick, and its clear instructions on clamp placement help beginners get steady readings.

The Innova 5568 ranks third. Innova is a long-standing automotive diagnostic brand, and this is its top-of-the-line timing light. A four function digital readout covers tachometer, advance, dwell and voltage, and the direct-reading advance scale adjusts from 0 to 90°.

Its patented skip circuitry test runs up to 9,990 RPM, and the tachometer reads from 249 to 9,990 RPM. Innova says it works with breaker point, electronic and DIS ignition systems on domestic and import 2 and 4 cycle engines, though not with MSD ignitions.

A heavy-duty shock proof housing has a molded boot to protect it from fan blades, and detachable 6 ft leads with an inductive pickup make storage easier. At 0.5 lb it is tied for the lightest light here, and it comes with a case and a 1-year warranty. For mechanics who want a proven brand, it is excellent and a long-time garage favorite.

Fourth in our ranking, the Innova 3568 is a digital timing light with a split-screen LCD that shows tachometer and advance at the same time, so you can watch RPM while you adjust timing. The advance scale adjusts from 0 to 90°.

Like the 5568, it has Innova's patented skip circuitry test up to 9,990 RPM, and its digital tachometer reads from 249 to 9,990 RPM. It works with conventional, electronic and computer controlled ignition systems on domestic and import vehicles.

It does not include dwell or voltage modes, and Innova lists it for 4 cycle engines only, so it is not for 2-stroke engines. At 1.9 lb it is the heaviest light here, and it carries a 1-year warranty. For car owners who only need timing and RPM, it is a straightforward choice, and the split screen keeps both readings in view while you turn the distributor.

The ANCEL LT70 PRO completes our top five. It covers 5-in-1 checks: ignition timing, 200 to 9999 RPM, 0 to 90° advance timing, 0 to 100% dwell angle and 0 to 35V DC voltage, all shown on an LCD.

It uses an upgraded LED strobe that ANCEL says delivers a brighter, more visible flash to help timing marks stand out in dim or crowded engine bays. Its built-in rechargeable battery means it does not rely on an external power source, and it charges through Type-C.

ANCEL lists it for distributor-based 9 to 16V ignition on 2 and 4 cycle gasoline engines, not CDI systems. It weighs 1.46 lb and carries a 1-year warranty. For DIYers who want modern features like rechargeable power and an LED strobe, it is a good choice, and it is a helpful tool for finding timing problems before replacing parts. Charge it fully before a tune-up session so it is ready when you need it.