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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Makita LD050P

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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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Bosch GLM165-27CGLMakita LD050P

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What Makita LD050P offers

Keep the last five readings on the LD050P while working through a room, and carry spare AAA batteries when you need to keep measuring without a charger.34

What differs

SpecificationBosch GLM165-27CGLMakita LD050P
Beam colorGreen1Red5
DisplayColor LCD1Display with two lines5
Measuring functions11 different measuring functions1Distance measuring yes Min/Max measuring yes Permanent measuring yes Addition/Subtraction yes Area yes Volume yes Pythagoras 2-point, 3-point6
BluetoothYes2No3
Power sourceAa or rechargeable pack2Aaa batteries4
IP ratingIP651IP543

More details

SpecificationBosch GLM165-27CGLMakita LD050P
RangeUp to 165 ft1≈164 ft (50 m)6
Accuracy≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)2≈0.0787 in (2.0 mm)6
InclinometerYes7Not published

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Sources

  1. www.acmetools.com
  2. ocsmedia.boschtools.com
  3. its.co.uk
  4. www.makita.co.nz
  5. www.photopoint.ee
  6. makita-dv.ru
  7. www.boschtools.com