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Bosch GLM165-27CGL vs Stabila LD 520

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 Stabila LD 520 offers

The Stabila LD 520 combines an illuminated color display with Bluetooth, so you can read measurements on the tool and transfer them to a compatible app.³⁴

What differs

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Stabila LD 520
Beam color	Green¹	Red⁵
Display	Color LCD¹	Illuminated colour display³
Measuring functions	11 different measuring functions¹	Calculates a full suite of formulas⁴
Power source	Aa or rechargeable pack²	Aa batteries⁴

More details

Specification	Bosch GLM165-27CGL	Stabila LD 520
Range	Up to 165 ft¹	660 ft⁴
Accuracy	≈0.063 in (1.6 mm) (Environment: Typical measurement conditions)²	≈0.0394 in (1.0 mm) (Environment: White painted wall (100% reflectivity), low background illumination, 25°C; tolerance at0.05–10m with95%confidence; deteriorates above10m.)³
Bluetooth	Yes²	Yes⁴
IP rating	IP65¹	Not published
Inclinometer	Yes⁶	Not published

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