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

Feature rich laser measure that actually worked!

I purchased this around a week ago and used in few situations. It has an inclinator (and bubble) that measures the angles. It helps to keep the tool horizontally (or vertically) during measurements. I really like the live measurement feature that more expensive tools lacking. I measurements up to 25', and are within 1/16". The inclinator helps to use the pythagoras calculations more accurately. The bluetooth is good, but I haven't really played a lot with it. The app that comes with it is so...

Does a great job and saves time

Owned for 5 months and use to bid and plan contracting jobs, as well as daily jobsite use. Does everything it is suppose to do with precise accuracy. Durable and well made. Easy to read screen. The automatic screen switch from landscape to portrait depending on how you hold the device is impressive. Easy to see lazer for interior, but I have had no trouble with exterior use during fairly bright daylight hours. Some other posters comments about the provided soft pouch-case that can be mounte...

Small, smart and solid.

I had an earlier version of this GLM, which I liked, but the GLM 50C is so much better. I prefer batteries - if I am on a site and the power runs out it is a simple task to change batteries, no fussing or waiting for USB charge. It is also much smaller and lighter and I love the BIG numbers! The ability to transfer data to my iPad is brilliant; a short learning curve. highly recommended, thank you for this. I work in architecture and this saves me time.

Great unit, rubbish battery life.

Features are great and screen is easy to read.. All let down by a rubbish battery life an a battery gauge that goes from full to flat without warning.

Large LCD-More readable in bright daylight

I am a pipe designer in a refinery. This is an excellent tool for my field work...especially when I have to be accurate on measurements for fabrication...great tool...worth the money...

Extremely precise

As an architect, I measure existing homes a lot. It would not be possible without this laser measure. It is extremely accurate and does not seem to have any trouble with measure to mirrored or tiles surfaces as some others do.

SOLID PRODUCT

This laser measuring device is simple, durable, and accurate. Great product for the money, will be buying another for other tech.

Great tool!!!!

As architect, this is a most have tool, makes a lot easier my field work

Awesome tool

The simplicity of use on this tool is amazing. I use it for everything. I love the layout on pictures I take.

GLM 50C Light, compact, convenient....

I bought this GLM 50C to supplement my business. It is quick, convenient and very accurate. Not that usable in bright sunlight, but dead on indoors! It has many features that are convenient for my business like square footage, angles volume. Pretty tough on batteries, especially if you use the app! I recommend lithium for extended.

Is a good tool but lacks a better interface

The tool is great, the app needs improvement. Works with apple and androids phones as well as the ipad, but there is no interface for surface tables the most used tablet in the construction world (in my opinion).

Glm 50 C

Already owned a bosch laser measure but this one's a lot smaller and much easier to read and is spot on every time great bit of kit in use constantly

Great Addition To My Toolbox

I use the GLM 50 for custom measuring on commercial and residential job sites. The measurements are fast and accurate. I have been using the GLM 50 for a couple of years now and it is just as reliable as it was when new.

Must have

I've used other laser measures in the past this is by far the best measure out there. If you do any measuring this is the fasts and most effective tool you ever use. Worth every penny.

Nice to have when working alone

If you work alone taking distance measurements can be difficult at times. With this tool you always have a helper !

GLM 50C Measures up

I have purchased many Bosch 18 volt tools for use around my home. Recently I lost my job and decided to try some construction and repair work. I bought the GLM 50 c laser measure - the first I ever owned - and was I surprised. Not only was it extremely accurate but the numbers were easy to read. Full disclosure - I had purchased 2 other cheaper brands and returned them because I could not read the screen. No problem with the Bosch...especially since the screen rotates. I checked the measurement...

It's decent.

My wife bought for me, after my recommendation. I've been using it for about a year now, and feel comfortable leaving this review. It works well, where light isn't the greatest. Try using it outside, and you're probably limited to around 50 feet. Bright red dot inside the buildings, shrinks dramatically outside. I'd say it's accurate. The real time measurements have a slight lag to it. It takes a second or two to catch up, and if you move again, you can expect to get a false reading. BUT, It is ...

Simple and accurate

This laser measuring device is simple and dead accurate. I still cannot get over how accurate it is even when measuring from a 100 ft away from the target. Haven't used all other features yet but am sure they are as good as the distance measuring feature.

It's a great product and very happy to use it. I am not able to get large text display as shown in the video

Nice Device

just one month now going to use for my land and house planning