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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs DeWalt DWHT77100

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 DeWalt DWHT77100 offers

Use the white backlit LCD and area/volume calculations for everyday room measurements, with two replaceable AAA batteries.³⁴

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	DeWalt DWHT77100
Beam color	Green¹	Red⁴
Display	Color LCD¹	White backlit LCD screen³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Area/Volume⁴
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aaa batteries⁴

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	DeWalt DWHT77100
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	100 ft⁴
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	0.125 in (Environment: good target surface, low background illumination, and room temperature; Workload: up to 30’ (10m))⁴
Bluetooth	Yes²	Not published
IP rating	IP65¹	Not published
Inclinometer	Yes⁵	Not published

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