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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Leica Disto E7100i

Our pick

Bosch GLM165-27CGL

Handheld Laser Distance Meters

The Bosch GLM165-27CGL pairs a green beam with Bluetooth for transferring readings to a compatible app.¹²

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Choose the E7100i for distance and area measurements you can send to a compatible Bluetooth app, with replaceable AAA batteries.³

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Leica Disto E7100i
Beam color	Green¹	Red⁴
Display	Color LCD¹	Illuminated display³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Distance measuring yes Permanent measuring yes Area yes³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aaa batteries³
IP rating	IP65¹	IP54³

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Leica Disto E7100i
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈197 ft (60 m)³
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)³
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
Inclinometer	Yes⁵	Not published