BOSCH GLM165-27CGL 165 Ft Blaze Green-Beam Laser Distance Measure
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About BOSCH GLM165-27CGL 165 Ft Blaze Green-Beam Laser Distance Measure
Overall Feedback:
72% positive
69% praised for its high accuracy, while 31% experienced inconsistent readings
The laser distance meter has great accuracy and is within the promised precision.
The laser distance meter has great accuracy and is within the promised precision when I used it to measure floor and ceiling distances in my apartment.
The device is accurate to less than 30 seconds an inch.
If the laser-distance-meter was manufactured before 04/21, our stakeout accuracy is +/- 1/2 instead of 1/16.
66% appreciated the extra features, though 34% found them unnecessary
Bosch has many features that would be highly useful for framers or DIYers where accuracy less than 1/4 is often not the priority.
The green laser is visible even at a distance of 60-70 feet in plain daylight.
The tablet has haptic feedback which could be useful.
I recommend using AA batteries or carrying them as backups as the included Lithium ion battery is unreliable.
65% appreciated the long battery life, though 35% experienced shorter battery life
For heavy use, I would need to recharge the small battery more often.
The battery life is fairly quick, but understandable with the green laser.
On my first real use, the battery didn't last for 2 hours of occasional use before needing a recharge.
The Li-ion battery requires a specific charging requirement that is hard to find.
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64% found the display to be clear and easy to read, but 36% struggled with visibility
The device does not display fractions unless the rounding function is used, which can be challenging for me as I am used to fractions and have to convert decimals to fractions constantly.
In sunny areas, the display has poor visibility.
66% liked the rugged and durable design, but 34% experienced damage
I am satisfied with the quality of the product and I like it very much.
I used the product for days with casual 30 minute of actual use and the battery holds up well.
For heavy use, I need to recharge the small battery more often.
I find the included Lithium ion battery unreliable and prefer using AA batteries or carrying backups.
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67% found it easy to operate
The tool is easy to use with haptic feedback, which is a game changer. The built-in level is also handy when taking measurements.
I like the product and find it of great quality.
I found the tool easy to use with haptic feedback, which was a game changer. The built-in level is also useful for measuring sloped floors.
64% liked the extended measuring range, but 36% found it limited
I paid for a tool that did not meet my expectations. The tool fails at 80-90% of the stated range.
In sunny areas, visibility of the device is poor.
70% praised the automatic calibration feature, although 30% experienced issues
I reset the item to factory defaults after it crashed while trying to measure something, and it worked again.
