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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Leica DISTO X4

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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 X4 offers

Choose the Leica DISTO X4 when you want a viewfinder for aiming and replaceable AA batteries for replenishing power.³⁴

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Leica DISTO X4
Beam color	Green¹	Red³
Display	Color LCD¹	Das Display kann mehrere Farben darstellen³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Einzeldistanzmessung Fläche Volumen Raumwinkel Smart Horizontal Mode Neigung Pythagoras (3 Punkte) Abstecken Timer Punkt-zu-Punkt-Messung* Punkt-zu-Punkt-Messung nivelliert* Intelligente Flächenfunktion*³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aa batteries⁴

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Leica DISTO X4
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈492 ft (150 m)⁵
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0394 in (1 mm)⁵
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
IP rating	IP65¹	IP65⁶
Inclinometer	Yes⁷	Yes⁶
Viewfinder or camera	Not published	Yes³

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