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BLAZE 165-ft Indoor Red Laser Distance Measurer with Backlit Display

Ratings & Reviews for Bosch BLAZE 165-ft Indoor Red Laser Distance Measurer with Backlit Display

4.1
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 4.1 out of 5
130 Reviews


77% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The product has a mixed reception, with some users appreciating its features and accuracy, finding it convenient and useful for various applications. However, a significant number of customers have experienced reliability and longevity issues, with common problems including screen malfunctions, laser failures, and unexpected shutdowns. Some users also expressed disappointment with the limited measurement resolution and lack of outdoor usability.

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130 Customer Reviews

Superior Tools

Would Recommend

The Bosch product line has always been known for quality products and this laser measuring device performs perfect.

March 28, 2024
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Great but I was looking for something else.

It is fine, it does what it is for. But I am desperately looking for a Laser measure device that has the capability to round down to 1/8" ... I really don't see any use for 1/16" and less for 1/32" and least of all 1/64".... it is ok if somebody needs them, but why it doesn't have the capacity to round to whatever I want?

February 22, 2024

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Response from Bosch Tools Customer Support

Hi! Thanks for your review. We do apologize for the inconvenience with the GLM165-40. The laser is designed to be placed against the desired starting ...

Bosch Tools Customer SupportFebruary 28, 2024

Drastic drop in quality from previous Bosch I had.

Would Not Recommend

Bought one of these for work 10years ago and it was recently stolen out of my truck, it worked great and was hardy. This one is of noticeably lower quality. I don't have much faith in this lasting more than a couple of drops. It has some good functions which I no not need for my job.

February 13, 2024
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New measuring device

Would Recommend

Works as expected

February 1, 2024
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Poorly layed out

Would Not Recommend

Just once I'd like to see the engineer who designed something actually use it. This laser has some nice features for sure so this is more about usability. When you place this against a wall the measurement is displayed at the lowest portion of the screen which means the angle at which you read the display is at it's worst. Add the fact LCD displays have poor viewing angles to begin with and you have to mash you head up against the wall to read the display. There is a function button you can pr...

January 15, 2024
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Response from BoschTools

Thank you for your rating and review. We appreciate the feedback, and we will forward this to our product managers for enhancement purposes. For furt...

BoschToolsJanuary 22, 2024

Rip off price

Would Recommend

The on-line price said $85.00. I get to the store and it's $90.00.

January 11, 2024
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Name known for quality does not disappoint!

Would Recommend

The product is very easy to use and feels like it is a quality product. I would highly recommend this product.

January 5, 2024
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Love it for masonry layout!

Would Recommend

This has been a great addition to my toolbox it makes pulling layout measurements easier, checking the guys wall heights so much easier and no more pulling a 100’ tape on elevator shafts. The stored memory is a huge plus my only complaint would be that it measures in 1/32 and it would be very nice to have the choice to make that 1/16 or 1/8 but overall it’s my favorite new tool !

September 2, 2023

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This is an excellent measuring tool.

Would Recommend

This is an excellent measuring tool. The only downside is that it is not rated for outdoors use. However, I have used it outdoors in the shade and it seems to work well. The reduced price made this a "must buy" as I have always wanted a laser measuring device. It not only measures distance but can calculate area and volume.

August 15, 2023
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Problem initializing

Would Not Recommend

This unit is 2 years old and only used a few times. Used it the other day and made a number of measurement and hung it up on the wall. Got it down today and it partially initializes; display illuminates, laser flases for 1 second the continuous measurement icon flashes, all buttons frozen, displays 0'-0" and after 10 s is shuts down. Not a battery issue.This is a quality issue (manufactured 5/21)

August 10, 2023

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Response from Bosch Customer Support

Thank you so much for rating this product. We do apologize for the experience that you had with the laser. May we know if you have already tried chang...

Bosch Customer SupportAugust 11, 2023

awesome LITTLE tool

This device is so small, it's half the size of the older version. Works flawless and measures only from the rear of the tool. The older model would measure from 3 different positions, which caused a problem when it changed position due to accidentally pressing the key to switch position.

August 9, 2023
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Great for 81 days

Would Not Recommend

Worked for 81 days then failed, making bad measurements (e.g. 2 ft when it's 19 ft) and then giving just "ERROR" when making measurements. Did not respond to lens cleaning nor change of batteries.

July 20, 2023

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Thank you very much for rating this product. We apologize for the experience that you had with the laser measure. We would like to help you further an...

Bosch Customer SupportJuly 24, 2023

Great product

Works fine

July 19, 2023
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