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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Johnson Level LDM330

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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 Johnson Level LDM330 offers

Measure room areas, volumes and indirect heights with the LDM330, then send readings to Johnson’s Measure-Up app over Bluetooth.³

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Johnson Level LDM330
Beam color	Green¹	Red³
Display	Color LCD¹	Backlit display³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Length (single or continuous), Area/Square, Volume/Cube, 1-Point Pythagoras, 2-Point Pythagoras, 3-Point Pythagoras, 3-Point Partial Pythagoras, Digital Level, Stakeout³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aaa batteries⁴
IP rating	IP65¹	IP 54⁵

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Johnson Level LDM330
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	330 ft⁶
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm) (Environment: Typical conditions; Test method: ISO 16331-1)⁵
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
Inclinometer	Yes⁷	Yes³

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