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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Fluke 424D

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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 Fluke 424D offers

Choose the Fluke 424D for a four-line backlit screen and replaceable AAA batteries.³⁴

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Fluke 424D
Beam color	Green¹	Red⁵
Display	Color LCD¹	4-line backlit display³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Full suite of automatic calculations⁴
Bluetooth	Yes²	No⁴
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aaa batteries⁴
IP rating	IP65¹	IP54⁶

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Fluke 424D
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	330 ft⁴
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0394 in (1 mm)⁴
Inclinometer	Yes⁷	Not published

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