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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs SOLA METRON 80 BTC

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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 80 BTC offers

Use the pointfinder camera to aim through the four-line color display, and recharge the NiMH batteries between measuring sessions.³⁴

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	SOLA METRON 80 BTC
Beam color	Green¹	Red⁵
Display	Color LCD¹	4-line backlit color 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 memory Tilt sensor Indirect measurement via angle Indirect distance measurement Automatic distance measurement Triangular area measurement Circular area measurement Cylinder volume measurement Layout measurement Camera Timer³
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Rechargeable nimh⁴

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	SOLA METRON 80 BTC
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	≈262 ft (80 m)⁴
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0591 in (1.5 mm)⁴
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes³
IP rating	IP65¹	IP65⁴
Inclinometer	Yes⁶	Yes³
Viewfinder or camera	Not published	Yes³

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