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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Bosch GLM 50-27 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 50-27 C offers

Use the GLM 50-27 C to send measurements to a compatible app over Bluetooth while keeping a colour readout on the tool; sound and vibration confirm when a measurement is taken.³

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Bosch GLM 50-27 C
Beam color	Green¹	Red³
Display	Color LCD¹	colour display³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	The measuring tool is intended for measuring distances, lengths, heights, clearances and inclines, and for calculating areas and volumes.⁴

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Bosch GLM 50-27 C
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈164 ft (50 m)⁴
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)⁴
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aa or rechargeable pack⁴
IP rating	IP65¹	IP65³
Inclinometer	Yes⁵	Yes³
Viewfinder or camera	Not published	No⁶