Head to head
Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Milwaukee LDM 50
Our pick
Bosch GLM165-27CGL
Handheld Laser Distance Meters
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What Milwaukee LDM 50 offers
The LDM 50 suits repeated room measurements: its backlit three-line display, area and volume calculations, and recall of the last 20 readings reduce jotting numbers down. It runs on two AAA batteries.3 The manual specifies absolute accuracy of ±1.5 mm below 10 m; its separate longer-distance repeatability figure is not the same accuracy promise. The 80 g weight excludes batteries.4
What differs
| Specification | Bosch GLM165-27CGL | Milwaukee LDM 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Beam color | Green1 | Red4 |
| Display | Color LCD1 | Large 3 line LCD graphical display with automatic white backlight3 |
| Measuring functions | 11 different measuring functions1 | Area/volume/indirect height and patent pending surface measurement3 |
| Power source | Aa or rechargeable pack2 | Aaa batteries3 |
| IP rating | IP651 | IP544 |
| Inclinometer | Yes5 | No3 |
More details
| Specification | Bosch GLM165-27CGL | Milwaukee LDM 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Range | Up to 165 ft1 | ≈164 ft (50 m)3 |
| Accuracy | ≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)2 | ≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm) (Tested configuration: Absolute Accuracy @ < 10m)4 |
| Bluetooth | Yes2 | Not published |