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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Milwaukee LDM 30

Our pick

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 Milwaukee LDM 30 offers

For room measurements, the LDM 30 pairs a backlit three-line LCD with single readings and continuous tracking. Two AAA batteries keep it running without a charging cable.³ The manual’s typical tolerance is ±2 mm plus 0.1 mm per metre on a white painted target, in low background light at 25°C; less reflective targets, brighter light or temperatures near the operating limits carry a wider tolerance. Its 72 g weight excludes batteries.⁴

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Milwaukee LDM 30
Beam color	Green¹	Red⁴
Display	Color LCD¹	Large 3 line LCD graphical display with automatic white backlight³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	single measurements & continuous tracking³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aaa batteries³
IP rating	IP65¹	IP54⁴
Inclinometer	Yes⁵	No³

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Milwaukee LDM 30
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈98.4 ft (30 m)⁴
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0787 in (2.0 mm) (Environment: 100 % target reflectivity (white painted wall), low background illumination, 25 ºC)⁴
Bluetooth	Yes²	Not published

Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Milwaukee LDM 30