Bosch GLM 30 vs GLM 500 - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take the two laser distance meters GLM 30 and GLM 500 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 30,00 m the GLM 30 from Bosch has a smaller measuring range than the Bosch GLM 500 with 50,00 m. Thus the Bosch GLM 500 is better. However, if you do not need such a large measuring range, you can choose the smaller Bosch GLM 30 with less distance.
The minimum distance is the Bosch GLM 30 at 30,00 m. The Bosch GLM 500 can determine a minimum distance of 50,00 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 500 has a lower measuring accuracy than the Bosch GLM 30 with +/- 2,00 mm. In comparison the GLM 30 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. The smallest step at the Bosch GLM 30 is 1,00 mm. With steps of 0,50 mm, the Bosch GLM 500 offers the possibility of a better measurement.
Measurement functions
Most devices offer even more than simple distance measurement. This includes area function, room function and summation.
In this comparison only the Bosch GLM 500 offers you an area function. With the Bosch GLM 30 you have to do without this function. The area function allows you to calculate areas based on your measurements directly on the device.
The Bosch GLM 30 has no space function to calculate the volume (m³) directly at the measuring device. With the Bosch GLM 30 this function is available to you, which saves you time.
There is a difference in the number of storage locations. The Bosch GLM 500 has 20 memory locations for measured values. With the Bosch GLM 30 there are 0 memory locations.
Inclination measurement
With the Bosch GLM 30 there is no inclination measurement, which you have with the Bosch GLM 500. So you can use the Bosch GLM 500 Determine angle.
Accumulator and batteries
To save energy, both devices switch off automatically. The automatic switch-off time is 5 minutes for both measuring devices.
