Bosch GLM 250VF vs GLM 80 - Where are the differences?

Let's take the two laser distance meters GLM 250VF and GLM 80 the Make Bosch in the comparison and look at the differences.

measuring range / distance

The measuring range of a laser rangefinder is extremely important. The number describes the maximum distance the device can measure. For most devices the maximum distance can be derived from the name.

With a maximum distance of 250,00 m the Bosch GLM 250VF offers more measuring range than the Bosch GLM 80 with 80,00 m. Theoretically, the larger measuring range is of course better. However, if you do not need so much distance, the smaller Bosch GLM 80 is also sufficient.

The minimum distance is the Bosch GLM 250VF at 250,00 m. The Bosch GLM 80 can determine a minimum distance of 80,00 m for the measuring range.

The indicated measuring range usually refers to ideal conditions. Poor weather conditions can affect the measuring range. This includes fog, for example. This is interesting for use on construction sites. In home use, this usually plays hardly any role. Under bad conditions the possible measuring range is smaller.

Measuring accuracy

The better a laser rangefinder is, the more accurate the results. The differences here are in the range of a few millimeters.

With +/- 1,50 mm the Bosch GLM 80 has a lower measuring accuracy than the Bosch GLM 250VF with +/- 31,12 mm. In comparison the GLM 250VF performs better. Due to bad weather conditions the measuring accuracy can be worse. This is also the case with the measuring range.

Good rangefinders can output smaller steps in the measurement. Of course this also affects the accuracy of the measurement. In this comparison both laser distance meters have steps of minimal 0,10 mm. This means that the two devices lie on the same surface.

Measurement functions

Most devices offer even more than simple distance measurement. This includes area function, room function and summation.

The area function is offered by both devices from the comparison. Here you can calculate the area from your measurements directly with the laser measuring device.

Both measuring devices from this comparison offer you a room function which allows you to determine volume (m³). Classically this function is used to determine a room size.

With 30 memory locations, the Bosch GLM 250VF offers you more storage possibilities for measured values than the Bosch GLM 80 with 20 memory locations.

Inclination measurement

With the inclination measurement angles can be determined. This is not possible with every laser rangefinder. In this comparison both devices offer you an inclination measurement.

Both cover a range of 360 °. With 0,20 ° both offer the same at the minimum measurement unit. The accuracy of the inclination measurement is 0,10 ° for both.

Accumulator and batteries

To save energy, both devices switch off automatically. The automatic switch-off time is 5 minutes for both measuring devices.