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Bosch GLM165-25G 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 GLM165-25G offers

The Bosch GLM165 25G combines a backlit color display with area and volume calculations for measuring rooms and planning materials.³

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-25G	Bosch GLM165-27CGL
Display	backlit color display³	Color LCD¹
Measuring functions	distance; area; volume and indirect measurements³	11 different measuring functions¹
Bluetooth	No⁴	Yes²

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-25G	Bosch GLM165-27CGL
Up to Range	165 ft³	165 ft¹
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²
Beam color	Green³	Green¹
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aa or rechargeable pack²
IP rating	IP 65³	IP65¹
Inclinometer	Not published	Yes⁵

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