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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs DeWalt Tool Connect 100-Foot

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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 Tool Connect 100-Foot offers

Choose the DW099S for room estimates if you want area and volume calculations with replaceable AAA batteries.³

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	DeWalt Tool Connect 100-Foot
Beam color	Green¹	Red³
Display	Color LCD¹	LCD⁴
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	calculate area and volume as well as perform simple addition and subtraction functions³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aaa batteries³

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	DeWalt Tool Connect 100-Foot
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	100 ft⁴
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	0.09375 in⁴
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes⁴
IP rating	IP65¹	Not published
Inclinometer	Yes⁵	Not published

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