Bosch GLM 40 vs GLM 50-27 CG - Where are the differences?
Where are the differences?
Let's take the two laser distance meters GLM 40 and GLM 50-27 CG 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 40,00 m the GLM 40 from Bosch has a smaller measuring range than the Bosch GLM 50-27 CG with 50,00 m. Thus the Bosch GLM 50-27 CG is better. However, if you do not need such a large measuring range, you can choose the smaller Bosch GLM 40 with less distance.
The minimum distance is the Bosch GLM 40 at 40,00 m. The Bosch GLM 50-27 CG 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.
At the point of measurement accuracy both devices perform equally well with a maximum deviation of +/- 1,50 mm. Therefore, there is no difference at this point in the comparison. Therefore, there is no difference at this point in the comparison. In bad weather conditions, the measuring accuracy can be worse, just like in 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 40 is 1,00 mm. With steps of 0,50 mm, the Bosch GLM 50-27 CG 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 50-27 CG offers you an area function. With the Bosch GLM 40 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 40 has no space function to calculate the volume (m³) directly at the measuring device. With the Bosch GLM 40 this function is available to you, which saves you time.
There is a difference in the number of storage locations. The Bosch GLM 50-27 CG has 30 memory locations for measured values. With the Bosch GLM 40 there are 10 memory locations.
Inclination measurement
With the Bosch GLM 40 there is no inclination measurement, which you have with the Bosch GLM 50-27 CG. So you can use the Bosch GLM 50-27 CG 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.
