How accurate are laser distance measures for finish carpentry?

Most units in this category claim about ±1/16 inch, and verified-purchase and community reviewers generally find that holds for estimating, area takeoffs and rough layout. However, multiple high-trust r/Tools threads caution that for final cabinet or trim dimensions many users still verify with a tape, and some Bosch models display only in 8ths and 16ths despite claiming 1/32-inch accuracy. Treat lasers as fast estimators and confirm critical cuts.