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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Bosch UniversalDistance 50C

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 UniversalDistance 50C offers

Bosch UniversalDistance 50C: beam color rot.³ Bosch UniversalDistance 50C: display hochwertige Display.⁴ Bosch UniversalDistance 50C: measuring functions Entfernungen, Flächen und Volumen.⁴

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Bosch UniversalDistance 50C
Beam color	Green¹	Red³
Display	Color LCD¹	hochwertige Display⁴
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Entfernungen, Flächen und Volumen⁴
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aaa batteries⁴

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Bosch UniversalDistance 50C
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈164 ft (50 m)⁴
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0787 in (2.0 mm)⁵
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes⁴
IP rating	IP65¹	Not published
Inclinometer	Yes⁶	Not published