Bosch GLM 50-27 C vs Stabila LD 250 BT - Where are the differences?

Let's take a closer look at the laser range finders Bosch GLM 50-27 C and Stabila LD 250 BT and compare 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.

Both devices can reach a maximum distance of 50,00 m. Thus, there is no difference between the two laser rangefinders in this point.

The minimum distance is the Bosch GLM 50-27 C at 50,00 m. The Stabila LD 250 BT 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.

For the LD 250 BT from Stabila the accuracy is worse with a maximum deviation of +/- 2,00 mm than for the GLM 50-27 C. There the accuracy is +/- 1,50 mm. The measuring accuracy refers to good conditions. If bad weather conditions are given, the measuring accuracy can deteriorate. The same is true for the measuring accuracy.

Good rangefinders can output smaller steps in the measurement. Of course this also affects the accuracy of the measurement. The measurement results are output at the Bosch GLM 50-27 C in steps of 0,50 mm. Thus the device offers smaller steps than the LD 250 BT of Stabila in comparison. There the smallest step is at 31,12 mm.

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 the Bosch GLM 50-27 C you have the possibility 30 to store measured values in memory locations. The Stabila LD 250 BT has no memory locations for measured values.

Inclination measurement

You have a tilt measurement at the Bosch GLM 50-27 C. The Stabila LD 250 BT does not offer this function. The tilt measurement allows you to determine angle sizes.

Display

Both devices offer you a backlit display, which makes it easier to work and read in the dark.

Accumulator and batteries

To save energy, both devices switch off automatically. The automatic switch-off time is the Bosch GLM 50-27 C at 5 minutes. After 3 minutes the Stabila LD 250 BT switches off automatically.