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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs DEWALT DWHT78200-XJ

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 DWHT78200-XJ offers

Choose the DWHT78200-XJ for readings you can check with the tool held horizontally: its rotating display keeps the readout oriented, and its rechargeable lithium-ion battery avoids carrying disposable replacements.³

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	DEWALT DWHT78200-XJ
Beam color	Green¹	Red³
Display	Color LCD¹	Drehbares Display³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Distanz, Fläche, Volumen, Pythagoras³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Rechargeable lithium ion³
IP rating	IP65¹	IP54³

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	DEWALT DWHT78200-XJ
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈197 ft (60 m)³
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	0.05905515 in³
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
Inclinometer	Yes⁴	Yes³