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Bosch
Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure
$69.95
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Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure vs Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure is cheaper at $69.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera
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| Spec | Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure | Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $69.95 | — |
| Brand | Bosch | Hilti |
| Released | — | — |
| Max range (ft) | 165 | 656 |
| Accuracy | ±1/16 in (1.5 mm) typical | ±1.0 mm |
| Measurement modes | Distance, area, volume, indirect (Pythagorean) measurement, addition/subtraction, real-time continuous | Distance, area, indirect measurement, Measure-from-Photo, continuous |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Laser class | Class 2 | Class 2 (<1 mW, 635 nm) |
| Display type | Backlit LCD | Color touchscreen with built-in target camera |
| Battery type | 2x AAA | Li-ion (up to 10h runtime) |
Sources — Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure: boschtools.com (verified 2026-08-05). Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera: hilti.com.kw (verified 2026-08-05).
What's the difference between the Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure and Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max range (ft): Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure 165 vs Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera 656
- Accuracy: Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure ±1/16 in (1.5 mm) typical vs Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera ±1.0 mm
- Measurement modes: Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure Distance, area, volume, indirect (Pythagorean) measurement, addition/subtraction, real-time continuous vs Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera Distance, area, indirect measurement, Measure-from-Photo, continuous
- Bluetooth: Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure false vs Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera true
- Laser class: Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure Class 2 vs Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera Class 2 (<1 mW, 635 nm)
- Display type: Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure Backlit LCD vs Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera Color touchscreen with built-in target camera
- Battery type: Bosch GLM165-40 BLAZE Pro 165 ft. Laser Measure 2x AAA vs Hilti PD-C Laser Meter with Camera Li-ion (up to 10h runtime)