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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs SOLA METRON 30 BT

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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 SOLA METRON 30 BT offers

Transfer room measurements to the compatible SOLA Measures app, and carry spare AAA batteries to replenish power without a charger.³

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	SOLA METRON 30 BT
Beam color	Green¹	Red⁴
Display	Color LCD¹	3-line backlit display³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Length measurement Area measurement Volume measurement Min./max. measurement Continuous measurement Indirect 2-point measurement³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aaa batteries³
IP rating	IP65¹	IP54³

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	SOLA METRON 30 BT
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈98.4 ft (30 m)⁵
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0787 in (2.0 mm)⁵
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
Inclinometer	Yes⁶	Not published

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