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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Leica Disto X1

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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 Leica Disto X1 offers

Choose the X1 for dusty indoor measuring jobs when you want IP65 protection, replaceable AAA batteries and Bluetooth transfer to a compatible app.³

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Leica Disto X1
Beam color	Green¹	Red⁴
Display	Color LCD¹	Illuminated inverted display³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Distance measuring Min/Max measuring Permanent measuring Addition/Subtraction Area Volume Painter function (area with partial measurement)³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aaa batteries³

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Leica Disto X1
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈328 ft (100 m)³
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)³
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
IP rating	IP65¹	IP65³
Inclinometer	Yes⁵	Not published

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