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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Leica Disto D510

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 Leica Disto D510 offers

Leica Disto D510: beam color the red laser dot.³ Leica Disto D510: display Illuminated colour display.⁴ Leica Disto D510: measuring functions Distance measurement Inclination tracking Min/max measurement Area/volume Smart Horizontal Mode Addition/subtraction Height tracking Pythagoras Height profile Stake-out Sloped objects Trapezium Long Range Mode Calculator.³

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Leica Disto D510
Beam color	Green¹	Red³
Display	Color LCD¹	Illuminated colour display⁴
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Distance measurement Inclination tracking Min/max measurement Area/volume Smart Horizontal Mode Addition/subtraction Height tracking Pythagoras Height profile Stake-out Sloped objects Trapezium Long Range Mode Calculator³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aa batteries³

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Leica Disto D510
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈656 ft (200 m)³
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0394 in (1 mm)³
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
IP rating	IP65¹	IP65⁴
Inclinometer	Yes⁵	Yes⁴