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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Bosch GLM 150-27 C

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 GLM 150-27 C offers

Choose the GLM 150-27 C when you want camera aiming and prefer charging a built-in battery between jobs.³

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Bosch GLM 150-27 C
Beam color	Green¹	Red⁴
Display	Color LCD¹	2.8" IPS colour display³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	– Length measurement – Area measurement – Volume measurement – Indirect distance measurement ▪ Indirect height measurement ▪ Double indirect height measurement ▪ Indirect length measurement⁵
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Rechargeable lithium ion³
IP rating	IP65¹	IP54³

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Bosch GLM 150-27 C
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈492 ft (150 m)⁵
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)⁵
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
Inclinometer	Yes⁶	Yes³
Viewfinder or camera	Not published	Yes³

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