Bosch PLR 40 C vs PLR 50 C - Where are the differences?

Let's take the two laser distance meters PLR 40 C and PLR 50 C 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 PLR 40 C from Bosch has a smaller measuring range than the Bosch PLR 50 C with 50,00 m. Thus the Bosch PLR 50 C is better. However, if you do not need such a large measuring range, you can choose the smaller Bosch PLR 40 C with less distance.

The minimum distance is the Bosch PLR 40 C at 40,00 m. The Bosch PLR 50 C 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 PLR 50 C from Bosch the accuracy is worse with a maximum deviation of +/- 2,00 mm than for the PLR 40 C. There the accuracy is +/- 1,10 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. In this comparison both laser distance meters have steps of minimal 1,00 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.

Both models offer you the quite classical function of summing up directly at the measuring instrument. This allows you to quickly add up several measurements without having to stop.

You can only get memory locations for measured values with the Bosch PLR 50 C. With the device you can use 10 memory locations. The Bosch PLR 40 C has no memory locations.

Inclination measurement

With the Bosch PLR 40 C there is no inclination measurement, which you have with the Bosch PLR 50 C. So you can use the Bosch PLR 50 C 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.