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Bosch Compact Laser Distance Measure 120 Feet GLM 35
Last Updated: March 22, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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Total Reviews
710
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278
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Accuracy
53easy to use, measurements, accuracy, tool, accurate and easy
+100%
" ... Very accurate tool. ... "
" ... Was very surprised on the accuracy. ... "
" ... Why didnt I buy this before, works great and such a time saver and very accurate. ... "
" ... very accurate well maybe 1/16" off but it's still a five star from me. ... "
" ... This is a very accurate device most of my measurements were 1/32 off which is pretty good. ... "
" ... This laser measuring device is so accurate and easy to use. ... "
" ... Was able to get all my measurements quickly and accurately! ... "
" ... It is more accurate than the old metal measuring tapes. ... "
Ease of Use
50easy, accurate, accurate and easy, measuring, easier
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to operate and intuitive functions for measuring linear distances, areas, volume and height. ... "
" ... Easy to use and it is more accurate than trying to measure tight spaces with a tape measure. ... "
" ... It was simple to use and fast. ... "
" ... Makes installing crown moulding much faster and easier. ... "
" ... Easy to use and very accurate lazer measurer ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy to change between m&ft. ... Controls easy to use (not a bunch of multifunction buttons). ... Not as easy to toggle ft and m as it could be. ... "
" ... Small and easy to use ... "
" ... Use friendly device. ... "
Size
29compact, pocket, handy, easy to use, carry
+93%
-7%
" ... Great size to carry on the go wherever I go. ... "
" ... the size is just right for me，I really like it. ... "
" ... so small and easy to use! ... "
" ... As a realtor, I need a tool that is simple to use and easy to carry. ... "
" ... Perfect size, good price and very useful tool ... "
" ... I use my 325 for outdoor measurements but this little guy is great for keeping in your pocket. ... "
" ... Reduces my headache to carry a measuring tape all around. ... "
" ... This measurer is nice and compact. ... "
Price
23worth, money, great product, value, cost
+100%
" ... Worth's for the money. ... "
" ... For the price everyone should own one of these. ... "
" ... Excellent product and worth the cost ... "
" ... Seems to be a great product for the price. ... "
" ... worth the money ... "
" ... Awesome and great price. ... "
" ... Would be nice especially for the money you spend ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
Capacity
19measure, measuring, measurements, square, sq
+100%
" ... I bought this when buying a new house to get quick room measurements. ... "
" ... If you need to use outside the house just make sure the ambient light is low. ... "
" ... Using this for a home remodel project at the house on Baseboards and Crown Molding and it works pretty much flawless with improved accuracy to 1/16" over my prior GLM 15. ... "
" ... I purchased this to measure large distances and widths inside of a room and got tired of fighting my tape measure. ... I used it to measure 3 floors of my new office. ... Each floor totals nearly 13,000 Sq feet. ... "
" ... Like most DIYers, I spend a whole lot of time measuring things in my house and yard. ... "
" ... Great for measuring rooms, trim . ... "
" ... So helpful for sizing up a room quickly. ... "
" ... Some measurements were less that 1 ft and some were nearly 100 ft. Other than the small walls of less than 8", this digital laser worked flawlessly. ... "
Build Quality
16dropped, metal tape, industry, build quality, sites
+81%
-19%
" ... Dropped it many times and it keeps working. ... "
" ... This unit allowed me measurement of many rooms for purpose of flooring material purchase ... "
" ... When this one dropped to the price range of the less expensive model I picked this one up, as well. ... "
" ... overall very happy with this product and the build quality. ... "
" ... Even with a second person to hold the other end of the measuring tape, the metal tape was forever flopping or buckling in the middle. ... "
" ... I work in the construction industry. ... This is an essential if you work in the construction industry. ... "
" ... I dropped and lost my original one last week on one of my job sites. ... "
" ... It is work buying for construction and designers. ... "
Display Clarity
13fractions, easy to read, measurement, inches, accurate
+69%
-31%
" ... great laser but I wish they allowed you to adjust to 1/16 display. ... "
" ... Bought it to replace a cheaper one that didn't display feet and inches. ... "
" ... The display can show feet/inches, or only inches with accuracy to 1/32”. ... "
" ... great tool,i only wish the display was larger ... "
" ... The display is fairly easy to read, and it will display about any unit of measurement you need. ... "
" ... The screen shows the previous measurements, so I can go back and look at the dimensions after doing all the walls and not having to stop to write them down. ... "
" ... Display easy to read. ... Accuracy is 1/16 not the 1/32 resolution. ... "
Product Reliability
11error, years, steady, reads, gives
+64%
-36%
" ... I could have have used one years ago. ... "
" ... I’ve used it consistently for months and don’t foresee me buying another type anytime soon. ... "
" ... I wasn't sure about spending this much on a measuring device, but in the couple weeks I've had it, it's earned its keep and then some. ... "
" ... Other than that it's perfect for my needs, have used this model for years. ... "
" ... But it is working. ... "
" ... working very good. ... "
" ... Just bought one for myself, but have been running one in the field for a year now. ... "
Features
10nice, light, price, mode, measure
+80%
-20%
" ... Struggles to adjust to long distances but works great and had a bunch of helpful useful features. ... "
" ... Great features, okay price, decent accuracy *BUT* illegible fractions. ... "
" ... Speaking of that mode the tacklife has a min max mode, which is nice. ... This can be a nice feature for certain situations. ... "
" ... Still has many many more features I have yet to use/Figure out. ... "
" ... Additional calculator functions exposed would be nice. ... "
Fit
9pocket, hold, tape, purse, measuring
+89%
-11%
" ... As a commercial real estate agent this tool is so helpful and fits in my pocket. ... "
" ... Even with a second person to hold the other end of the measuring tape, the metal tape was forever flopping or buckling in the middle. ... "
" ... So far this little tape measure has never let me down, fits in my shirt pocket, very accurate and easy to see during the day ... "
" ... It fits neatly into a pocket or toolbox cubby. ... "
" ... Having square sides makes it very easy to position. ... "
" ... Easily fits in a pocket and has survived a few drops onto concrete. ... "
" ... Fits in my small purse. ... "
Battery Life
7long, last, battery, uses, supposed
+43%
-57%
" ... Only issue I have is the batteries don't last very long. ... "
" ... Really wish Bosch would make a battery indicator standard on all models. ... Its very annoying being on site and losing function, so you always have to remember to bring spare batteries just in case. ... "
" ... It then kills the batteries. ... "
Marketplace
6issue, amazon, advertised, shipping, described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This works exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... I got this on cyber Monday sale. ... "
" ... It works as it described. ... "
" ... Amazon took great care of me on this issue. ... "
Controls
5measurement, buttons, push, area and volume, tacklife
+80%
-20%
" ... Gives a little vibrate much like the home button of an iPhone when it captures the measurement which is a nice little detail rather than ear piercing beeps like other laser distos. ... "
" ... It works great the only thing I would change is the placement of the fiction button sometimes I hit it by mistake when making a measurement. ... "
" ... Area and volume functions are also available. ... "
" ... I haven't really used the advance features, like area and volume calculation. ... "
Software Platform
5reads, messages, gives, consistently, would
+20%
-80%
" ... Innacurate measurements and error measurements are a daily ritual with this product. ... "
" ... That's one half of one inch error by the GLM35, consistently! ... "
" ... I kept getting error messages and could not get it to switch from live to straight measurement. ... "
Overall performance
5job, well, use, much, easier
+100%
" ... It was simple to use and fast. ... "
" ... This does the job I needed it for - level pointer. ... "
" ... It has made my work so much easier and fast. ... "
Hair
5measuring, cuts, cut, accuracy
+80%
-20%
" ... For furniture, measuring cuts etc I'll still use a tape measure. ... "
" ... Accuracy far exceeds what most of use can translate into a cut. ... "
" ... Obviously it only measures from a hard surface to another hard surface, so you still need your tape measure for measuring the cuts and other situations. ... "
" ... I’m a trim carpenter. ... "
Design
5gadget, design, cool
+80%
-20%
" ... This is a basic design so it doesn’t have a level, if you need that. ... "
" ... This item looks better shaped and good quality. ... "
Setup
4easy, makes, took, rooms, install
+100%
" ... Perfect for baseboard molding install. ... "
" ... I’m stick-framing the walls, and this makes measuring for each stud quick and easy. ... "
" ... I got it for work, & it makes measuring long distances across a project site very easy. ... "
Volume
4volume, square, really
+100%
" ... I like the area and volume calculations. ... "
" ... calculates volume and square very efficiently. ... "
" ... Area and volume functions are also available. ... "
" ... I haven't really used the advance features, like area and volume calculation. ... "
Product As Described
4advertised, described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This works exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as it described. ... "
Storage
4stores, store, tool, space, pocket
+100%
" ... You can also find it in the big orange store for the same or less ... "
" ... Great product and paid a fraction of what it costs at the big box stores. ... "
" ... It fits neatly into a pocket or toolbox cubby. ... "
User Manual
3good, easier
+67%
-33%
" ... Took me about 15 min to go through the manual with modes and it’s pretty dang good! ... "
" ... Easier than a manual tape, but the controls are kind of wonky. ... "
For Running
3one, measurements
+100%
" ... My coworkers each have an older version of this one, still running strong. ... "
" ... I thought I’d use it on long measurements running base. ... "
" ... Just bought one for myself, but have been running one in the field for a year now. ... "
Returns
3return, replace, different, brand, bought
+33%
-67%
" ... AVOID,AVOID,AVOID. ... "
" ... I'm two months out of Amazon return window. ... "
Network
3feet, square, sq, measure
+100%
" ... Each floor totals nearly 13,000 Sq feet. ... Then I used it to measure the exact height that my wireless units were mounted from the floor. ... "
" ... calculates sqft and ft3. ... "
" ... Even does square feet! ... "
Weight
3light, accuracy, without, use, pocket
+100%
" ... I like the size, accuracy, and it’s light weight. ... "
" ... It is simple to use and fits in pocket and bag without adding extra weight. ... "
Comfort
3tape, measuring, hold, hand, especially
+33%
-67%
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Size: 1440 meters