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165-ft Laser Distance Measurer with Backlit Display

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

4.4
225
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 4.4 out of 5
225 Reviews


89% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The device is praised for its accuracy, ease of use, and time-saving capabilities compared to traditional tape measures. Users highlight its ability to quickly and precisely measure rooms, ceilings, and other spaces. Many reviewers appreciate the compact size, bright display, and useful features like the ability to add/subtract measurements and store data. While the precision may be overkill for some, the overall reliability is consistently highlighted. Battery life is a common complaint, but the convenience and productivity gains are seen as outweighing this minor drawback. Overall, the device is considered an excellent and worthwhile investment that significantly improves the efficiency and accuracy of measurement tasks.

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225 Customer Reviews

Feature rich laser measure that actually worked!

Would Recommend

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...

August 15, 2017

From boschtools.com

Does a great job and saves time

Would Recommend

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...

August 4, 2017

From boschtools.com

Small, smart and solid.

Would Recommend

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.

July 30, 2017

From boschtools.com

Great unit, rubbish battery life.

Would Not Recommend

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.

July 28, 2017

From boschtools.com

Response from BOSCH Customer Support

Thank you for your feedback and review. We apologize for any inconvenience that caused you. The GLM 50 C comes with 2 AA Batteries. With regards to th...

BOSCH Customer SupportAugust 3, 2017

Large LCD-More readable in bright daylight

Would Recommend

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...

July 20, 2017

From boschtools.com

Extremely precise

Would Recommend

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.

July 19, 2017

From boschtools.com

SOLID PRODUCT

Would Recommend

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

July 19, 2017

From boschtools.com

Great tool!!!!

Would Recommend

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

July 19, 2017

From boschtools.com

Awesome tool

Would Recommend

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

July 18, 2017

From boschtools.com

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

Would Recommend

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.

July 1, 2017

From boschtools.com

Is a good tool but lacks a better interface

Would Recommend

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).

June 21, 2017

From boschtools.com

Glm 50 C

Would Recommend

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

June 20, 2017

From boschtools.com

Great Addition To My Toolbox

Would Recommend

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.

June 20, 2017

From boschtools.com

Must have

Would Recommend

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.

June 20, 2017

From boschtools.com

Nice to have when working alone

Would Recommend

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

June 20, 2017

From boschtools.com

GLM 50C Measures up

Would Recommend

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...

June 20, 2017

From boschtools.com

It's decent.

Would Recommend

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 ...

June 20, 2017

From boschtools.com

Simple and accurate

Would Recommend

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.

June 19, 2017

From boschtools.com

Would Recommend

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

June 14, 2017

From boschtools.com

Nice Device

Would Recommend

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

June 10, 2017

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