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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs SOLA METRON 60 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 60 BT offers

Choose the METRON60BT for Bluetooth transfer to the compatible SOLA Measures app when you prefer a rechargeable lithium-ion battery to spare AAA cells.³⁴

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	SOLA METRON 60 BT
Beam color	Green¹	Red⁵
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 3-point measurement Indirect 2-point measurement Addition/subtraction Measurement memory³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Rechargeable lithium ion⁴
IP rating	IP65¹	IP54⁴

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	SOLA METRON 60 BT
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈197 ft (60 m)⁴
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)⁴
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
Inclinometer	Yes⁶	Not published

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