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Bosch GLM165-22 vs Bosch GLM165-27CGL

Our pick

Bosch GLM165-27CGL

Handheld Laser Distance Meters

Why this one

The Bosch GLM165-27CGL pairs a green beam with Bluetooth for transferring readings to a compatible app.¹²

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What Bosch GLM165-22 offers

Choose the Bosch GLM165-22 for room measurements with a backlit color display and replaceable AA batteries.³⁴

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-22	Bosch GLM165-27CGL
Beam color	Red³	Green¹
Display	backlit color display³	Color LCD¹
Measuring functions	distance, area, volume and indirect measurements³	11 different measuring functions¹
Bluetooth	No⁵	Yes²

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-22	Bosch GLM165-27CGL
Range	≈165 ft (50.29 m)³	Up to 165 ft¹
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)⁴	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack⁴	Aa or rechargeable pack²
IP rating	IP65⁴	IP65¹
Inclinometer	Not published	Yes⁶

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