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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Leica Geosystems Disto X6

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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 Geosystems Disto X6 offers

Choose the Leica DISTO X6 when a touchscreen and storage for 1,000 readings matter for a longer measuring session.³

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Leica Geosystems Disto X6
Beam color	Green¹	Red⁴
Display	Color LCD¹	2.8” IPS touchscreen³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Distance measuring Min/Max measuring Permanent measuring Stake out Addition / subtraction Area Triangle area / room angle Volume Measure in picture (width, diameter, area)³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Rechargeable lithium ion³

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Leica Geosystems Disto X6
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈820 ft (250 m) (Environment: favourable conditions: white and diffuse reflecting target (white painted wall), low background illumination and moderate temperatures)³
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0394 in (1.0 mm) (Environment: favourable conditions: white and diffuse reflecting target (white painted wall), low background illumination and moderate temperatures; Test method: Tolerances apply from 0.05 m to 5 m with a confidence level of 95%.)³
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
IP rating	IP65¹	IP65³
Inclinometer	Yes⁵	Not published
Viewfinder or camera	Not published	Yes³

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