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Handheld Laser Distance Meters

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Bosch GLM165-27CGL

The Bosch GLM165-27CGL is our pick for everyday room measurements when you want Bluetooth transfer to a compatible app.12

Why this one

  • Send readings to a compatible app through Bluetooth instead of copying each measurement by hand.2
  • Use replaceable AA batteries during a job, or choose Bosch’s optional rechargeable pack if you prefer to recharge.2
  • The color LCD lets you check measurements on the tool, which is useful when you do not want to rely on an app for every reading.1

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  • Skil ME9821-00

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SpecificationBosch GLM165-27CGLBosch GLM 40Bosch GLM 50-22Bosch GLM 50-25 GBosch GLM 50-27 CBosch GLM 50-27 CGBosch GLM 100-25 CBosch GLM 150-27 CBosch GLM15Bosch GLM165-22Bosch GLM165-25GBosch GLM400CLBosch UniversalDistance 50CDeWalt DWHT77100DEWALT DWHT78200-XJDeWalt Tool Connect 100-FootEinhell TC-LD 40 RFluke 424DHultafors HDL 20Hultafors HDL 60Johnson Level LDM330Klein 93LDM100CLeica DISTO D1Leica Disto D2
RangeUp to 165 ft1≈131 ft (40 m)6≈164 ft (50 m)54≈164 ft (50 m)54≈164 ft (50 m)11≈164 ft (50 m)14≈328 ft (100 m)55≈492 ft (150 m)5550 ft20≈165 ft (50.29 m)21Up to 165 ft24400 ft25≈164 ft (50 m)28100 ft29≈197 ft (60 m)30100 ft32≈131 ft (40 m)56330 ft37≈65.6 ft (20 m) (Environment: 100% reflectivity of the target (e.g. a wall painted white), low background lighting, and 25°C operating temperature.)39≈197 ft (60 m) (Environment: 100% reflectivity (e.g. a painted white wall), with low backlight and an operating temperature of 25°C.)40330 ft57Up to 100 ft44131.2336 ft47Up to 328.084 ft49
Accuracy≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)2≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)6≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)54≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)54≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)11≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)14≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)55≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)550.125 in20≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)23≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)2≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)26≈0.0787 in (2.0 mm)580.125 in (Environment: good target surface, low background illumination, and room temperature; Workload: up to 30’ (10m))290.05905515 in300.09375 in32≈0.118 in (3 mm)56≈0.0394 in (1 mm)37≈0.0787 in (2.0 mm) (Environment: 100% reflectivity of the target (e.g. a wall painted white), low background lighting, and 25°C operating temperature.; Workload: Accurate from 0.05–10 m.)39≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm) (Environment: 100% reflectivity (e.g. a painted white wall), with low backlight and an operating temperature of 25°C.; Workload: distances of between 0.05 and 10 m)40≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm) (Environment: Typical conditions; Test method: ISO 16331-1)43≈0.126 in (3.2 mm) (Workload: Distances greater than10m)59≈0.0787 in (2.0 mm)47≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm) (Environment: White diffuse target, low background illumination and moderate temperatures)60
Beam colorGreen1Red4Red7Green8Red10Green13Red15Red16Red18Red21Green24Red26Red27Red29Red30Red31Red33Red36Red39Red40Red42Red44Red45Red49
DisplayColor LCD1illuminated display4colour display and Big Numbers Mode7colour display and a Big Numbers Mode8colour display10Kleurendisplay612.8” IPS colour display152.8" IPS colour display17LCD19backlit color display21backlit color display24Backlit, plus video viewfinder25hochwertige Display28White backlit LCD screen62Drehbares Display30LCD32illuminated LCD display344-line backlit display63backlit display64baggrundsbelyst41Backlit display42Reverse Contrast LCD44Das Display ist beleuchtet und weist 3 Zeilen auf46Illuminated display60
Measuring functions11 different measuring functions1standard length, surface, and volume calculation as well as indirect height measurements4– Length measurement – Continuous measurement – Area measurement – Volume measurement – Indirect height measurement54measuring distances, lengths, heights and clearances, and for calculating areas and volumes54The measuring tool is intended for measuring distances, lengths, heights, clearances and inclines, and for calculating areas and volumes.11– Length measurement – Continuous measurement – Area measurement – Volume measurement – Indirect distance measurement ▪ Indirect height measurement ▪ Double indirect height measurement ▪ Indirect length measurement – Wall area measurement – Stake-out function – Grade measurement/digital spirit level – Memory function14– Length measurement – Area measurement – Volume measurement – Indirect distance measurement ▪ Indirect height measurement ▪ Double indirect height measurement ▪ Indirect length measurement55– Length measurement – Area measurement – Volume measurement – Indirect distance measurement ▪ Indirect height measurement ▪ Double indirect height measurement ▪ Indirect length measurement55continuous measurement20distance, area, volume and indirect measurements21distance; area; volume and indirect measurements2411 different measuring functions, including real-time length, length, area, volume and indirect functions, and addition/subtraction capability26Entfernungen, Flächen und Volumen28Area/Volume29Distanz, Fläche, Volumen, Pythagoras30calculate area and volume as well as perform simple addition and subtraction functions31Easy measurement of distances, areas and volume34Full suite of automatic calculations371. Length measurement 2. Area measurement 3. Volume measurement 4. Continuous measurement39• Length measurement • Min/max measurement • Continuous measurement • Area measurement • Volume measurement • Indirect 2-point measurement • Indirect 3-point measurement • Addition • Subtraction • Measurement value memory40Length (single or continuous), Area/Square, Volume/Cube, 1-Point Pythagoras, 2-Point Pythagoras, 3-Point Pythagoras, 3-Point Partial Pythagoras, Digital Level, Stakeout42continuous measurement44nur die elementaren Messaufgaben46Area, volume, and Pythagoras functions49
BluetoothYes2No5No5No9Yes10Yes13Yes15Yes17No19No22No25Yes25Yes28Not publishedYes30Yes32No33No37Not publishedYes41Yes42No44Yes46Yes49
Power sourceAa or rechargeable pack2Aaa batteries6Aa or rechargeable pack7Aa or rechargeable pack8Aa or rechargeable pack11Aa or rechargeable pack14Aa batteries15Rechargeable lithium ion17Aaa batteries20Aa or rechargeable pack23Aa or rechargeable pack2Rechargeable lithium ion26Aaa batteries28Aaa batteries29Rechargeable lithium ion30Aaa batteries31Aaa batteries34Aaa batteries37Aaa batteries39Rechargeable lithium ion41Aaa batteries37Aaa batteries44Batteries unspecified47Aaa batteries49
IP ratingIP651IP544IP657IP658IP6510IP6513IP5415IP5417Not publishedIP6523IP 6524IP 5426Not publishedNot publishedIP5430Not publishedIP 2035IP5438IP4239IP5441IP 5443IP5444IP5448IP5449
InclinometerYes3No5No5Not publishedYes10Yes13Yes15Yes17Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedYes30Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedYes42Not publishedNot publishedNo49
Viewfinder or cameraNot publishedNo5No5No9No12No5Yes15Yes17Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNo41Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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Products 1–24 of 45. Requirements and ordering apply to this page. 24 products

Bosch GLM165-27CGL, model photo 1

Bosch GLM165-27CGL

Beam color
Green1
Bluetooth
Yes2
Power source
Aa or rechargeable pack2
IP rating
IP651
Inclinometer
Yes3
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
Bosch GLM 40, model photo 1

Bosch GLM 40

Beam color
Red4
Bluetooth
No5
Power source
Aaa batteries6
IP rating
IP544
Inclinometer
No5
Viewfinder or camera
No5
Bosch GLM 50-22, model photo 1

Bosch GLM 50-22

Beam color
Red7
Bluetooth
No5
Power source
Aa or rechargeable pack7
IP rating
IP657
Inclinometer
No5
Viewfinder or camera
No5
Product image unavailableBosch GLM 50-25 G

Bosch GLM 50-25 G

Beam color
Green8
Bluetooth
No9
Power source
Aa or rechargeable pack8
IP rating
IP658
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
No9
Product image unavailableBosch GLM 50-27 C

Bosch GLM 50-27 C

Beam color
Red10
Bluetooth
Yes10
Power source
Aa or rechargeable pack11
IP rating
IP6510
Inclinometer
Yes10
Viewfinder or camera
No12
Bosch GLM15, model photo 1

Bosch GLM15

Beam color
Red18
Bluetooth
No19
Power source
Aaa batteries20
IP rating
Not published
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
Bosch GLM165-22, model photo 1

Bosch GLM165-22

Beam color
Red21
Bluetooth
No22
Power source
Aa or rechargeable pack23
IP rating
IP6523
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
Product image unavailableBosch GLM165-25G

Bosch GLM165-25G

Beam color
Green24
Bluetooth
No25
Power source
Aa or rechargeable pack2
IP rating
IP 6524
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
Bosch GLM400CL, model photo 1

Bosch GLM400CL

Beam color
Red26
Bluetooth
Yes25
Power source
Rechargeable lithium ion26
IP rating
IP 5426
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
Product image unavailableBosch UniversalDistance 50C

Bosch UniversalDistance 50C

Beam color
Red27
Bluetooth
Yes28
Power source
Aaa batteries28
IP rating
Not published
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
DeWalt DWHT77100, model photo 1

DeWalt DWHT77100

Beam color
Red29
Bluetooth
Not published
Power source
Aaa batteries29
IP rating
Not published
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
DEWALT DWHT78200-XJ, model photo 1

DEWALT DWHT78200-XJ

Beam color
Red30
Bluetooth
Yes30
Power source
Rechargeable lithium ion30
IP rating
IP5430
Inclinometer
Yes30
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
Einhell TC-LD 40 R, model photo 1

Einhell TC-LD 40 R

Beam color
Red33
Bluetooth
No33
Power source
Aaa batteries34
IP rating
IP 2035
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
Fluke 424D, model photo 1

Fluke 424D

Beam color
Red36
Bluetooth
No37
Power source
Aaa batteries37
IP rating
IP5438
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
Hultafors HDL 20, model photo 1

Hultafors HDL 20

Beam color
Red39
Bluetooth
Not published
Power source
Aaa batteries39
IP rating
IP4239
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
Hultafors HDL 60, model photo 1

Hultafors HDL 60

Beam color
Red40
Bluetooth
Yes41
Power source
Rechargeable lithium ion41
IP rating
IP5441
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
No41
Klein 93LDM100C, model photo 1

Klein 93LDM100C

Beam color
Red44
Bluetooth
No44
Power source
Aaa batteries44
IP rating
IP5444
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
Leica DISTO D1, model photo 1

Leica DISTO D1

Beam color
Red45
Bluetooth
Yes46
Power source
Batteries unspecified47
IP rating
IP5448
Inclinometer
Not published
Viewfinder or camera
Not published
Leica Disto D2, model photo 1

Leica Disto D2

Beam color
Red49
Bluetooth
Yes49
Power source
Aaa batteries49
IP rating
IP5449
Inclinometer
No49
Viewfinder or camera
Not published

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SpecificationOur pickBosch GLM165-27CGLBosch GLM 40Bosch GLM 50-22Bosch GLM 50-25 GBosch GLM 50-27 CBosch GLM 50-27 CGBosch GLM 100-25 CBosch GLM 150-27 CBosch GLM15Bosch GLM165-22Bosch GLM165-25GBosch GLM400CLBosch UniversalDistance 50CDeWalt DWHT77100DEWALT DWHT78200-XJDeWalt Tool Connect 100-FootEinhell TC-LD 40 RFluke 424DHultafors HDL 20Hultafors HDL 60Johnson Level LDM330Klein 93LDM100CLeica DISTO D1Leica Disto D2
RangeUp to 165 ft1≈131 ft (40 m)6≈164 ft (50 m)54≈164 ft (50 m)54≈164 ft (50 m)11≈164 ft (50 m)14≈328 ft (100 m)55≈492 ft (150 m)5550 ft20≈165 ft (50.29 m)21Up to 165 ft24400 ft25≈164 ft (50 m)28100 ft29≈197 ft (60 m)30100 ft32≈131 ft (40 m)56330 ft37≈65.6 ft (20 m) (Environment: 100% reflectivity of the target (e.g. a wall painted white), low background lighting, and 25°C operating temperature.)39≈197 ft (60 m) (Environment: 100% reflectivity (e.g. a painted white wall), with low backlight and an operating temperature of 25°C.)40330 ft57Up to 100 ft44131.2336 ft47Up to 328.084 ft49
Accuracy≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)2≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)6≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)54≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)54≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)11≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)14≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)55≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)550.125 in20≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)23≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)2≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)26≈0.0787 in (2.0 mm)580.125 in (Environment: good target surface, low background illumination, and room temperature; Workload: up to 30’ (10m))290.05905515 in300.09375 in32≈0.118 in (3 mm)56≈0.0394 in (1 mm)37≈0.0787 in (2.0 mm) (Environment: 100% reflectivity of the target (e.g. a wall painted white), low background lighting, and 25°C operating temperature.; Workload: Accurate from 0.05–10 m.)39≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm) (Environment: 100% reflectivity (e.g. a painted white wall), with low backlight and an operating temperature of 25°C.; Workload: distances of between 0.05 and 10 m)40≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm) (Environment: Typical conditions; Test method: ISO 16331-1)43≈0.126 in (3.2 mm) (Workload: Distances greater than10m)59≈0.0787 in (2.0 mm)47≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm) (Environment: White diffuse target, low background illumination and moderate temperatures)60
Beam colorGreen1Red4Red7Green8Red10Green13Red15Red16Red18Red21Green24Red26Red27Red29Red30Red31Red33Red36Red39Red40Red42Red44Red45Red49
DisplayColor LCD1illuminated display4colour display and Big Numbers Mode7colour display and a Big Numbers Mode8colour display10Kleurendisplay612.8” IPS colour display152.8" IPS colour display17LCD19backlit color display21backlit color display24Backlit, plus video viewfinder25hochwertige Display28White backlit LCD screen62Drehbares Display30LCD32illuminated LCD display344-line backlit display63backlit display64baggrundsbelyst41Backlit display42Reverse Contrast LCD44Das Display ist beleuchtet und weist 3 Zeilen auf46Illuminated display60
Measuring functions11 different measuring functions1standard length, surface, and volume calculation as well as indirect height measurements4– Length measurement – Continuous measurement – Area measurement – Volume measurement – Indirect height measurement54measuring distances, lengths, heights and clearances, and for calculating areas and volumes54The measuring tool is intended for measuring distances, lengths, heights, clearances and inclines, and for calculating areas and volumes.11– Length measurement – Continuous measurement – Area measurement – Volume measurement – Indirect distance measurement ▪ Indirect height measurement ▪ Double indirect height measurement ▪ Indirect length measurement – Wall area measurement – Stake-out function – Grade measurement/digital spirit level – Memory function14– Length measurement – Area measurement – Volume measurement – Indirect distance measurement ▪ Indirect height measurement ▪ Double indirect height measurement ▪ Indirect length measurement55– Length measurement – Area measurement – Volume measurement – Indirect distance measurement ▪ Indirect height measurement ▪ Double indirect height measurement ▪ Indirect length measurement55continuous measurement20distance, area, volume and indirect measurements21distance; area; volume and indirect measurements2411 different measuring functions, including real-time length, length, area, volume and indirect functions, and addition/subtraction capability26Entfernungen, Flächen und Volumen28Area/Volume29Distanz, Fläche, Volumen, Pythagoras30calculate area and volume as well as perform simple addition and subtraction functions31Easy measurement of distances, areas and volume34Full suite of automatic calculations371. Length measurement 2. Area measurement 3. Volume measurement 4. Continuous measurement39• Length measurement • Min/max measurement • Continuous measurement • Area measurement • Volume measurement • Indirect 2-point measurement • Indirect 3-point measurement • Addition • Subtraction • Measurement value memory40Length (single or continuous), Area/Square, Volume/Cube, 1-Point Pythagoras, 2-Point Pythagoras, 3-Point Pythagoras, 3-Point Partial Pythagoras, Digital Level, Stakeout42continuous measurement44nur die elementaren Messaufgaben46Area, volume, and Pythagoras functions49
BluetoothYes2No5No5No9Yes10Yes13Yes15Yes17No19No22No25Yes25Yes28Not publishedYes30Yes32No33No37Not publishedYes41Yes42No44Yes46Yes49
Power sourceAa or rechargeable pack2Aaa batteries6Aa or rechargeable pack7Aa or rechargeable pack8Aa or rechargeable pack11Aa or rechargeable pack14Aa batteries15Rechargeable lithium ion17Aaa batteries20Aa or rechargeable pack23Aa or rechargeable pack2Rechargeable lithium ion26Aaa batteries28Aaa batteries29Rechargeable lithium ion30Aaa batteries31Aaa batteries34Aaa batteries37Aaa batteries39Rechargeable lithium ion41Aaa batteries37Aaa batteries44Batteries unspecified47Aaa batteries49
IP ratingIP651IP544IP657IP658IP6510IP6513IP5415IP5417Not publishedIP6523IP 6524IP 5426Not publishedNot publishedIP5430Not publishedIP 2035IP5438IP4239IP5441IP 5443IP5444IP5448IP5449
InclinometerYes3No5No5Not publishedYes10Yes13Yes15Yes17Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedYes30Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedYes42Not publishedNot publishedNo49
Viewfinder or cameraNot publishedNo5No5No9No12No5Yes15Yes17Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNo41Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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