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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Bosch GLM 50-25 G

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 50-25 G offers

For indoor measuring without Bluetooth transfer, the GLM 50-25 G pairs a green aiming spot with a colour display and Big Numbers Mode, so you can prioritise seeing the target and reading the result on the tool.³⁴

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Bosch GLM 50-25 G
Display	Color LCD¹	colour display and a Big Numbers Mode³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	measuring distances, lengths, heights and clearances, and for calculating areas and volumes⁵
Bluetooth	Yes²	No⁴

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Bosch GLM 50-25 G
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈164 ft (50 m)⁵
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)⁵
Beam color	Green¹	Green³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aa or rechargeable pack³
IP rating	IP65¹	IP65³
Inclinometer	Yes⁶	Not published
Viewfinder or camera	Not published	No⁴