DEWALT DW088CG
Score: 80/100
Bosch GLL50-20
Score: 78/100Rankings
The DEWALT DW088CG is a cordless green beam cross-line laser level designed for precise leveling and layout tasks, featuring a bright green laser for enhanced visibility. It offers self-leveling capabilities within a 4-degree range and IP54 durability rating. Best suited for professional contractors, remodelers, and serious DIYers needing precise cross-line leveling indoors.
The Bosch GLL50-20 is a compact, self-leveling cross-line laser designed for indoor tasks with a 50-foot range. Its main trade-off is the red beam's limited visibility in bright light compared to green-beam models. It is best suited for DIYers and light-trade professionals handling indoor leveling tasks.
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8.6 inchesbest | 4.1 inches | |
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8.6 inchesbest | 2.5 inches | |
4.2 inchesbest | 3.9 inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 lbs | 0.77 lbsbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
16 hoursbest | — |
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Performance & Accuracy(1) | ||
Accuracy | 0.125 | ±5/16 inch at 30 feet |
Dimensions & Size(4) | ||
Length (inches) | 8.6 inches | 4.1 inches |
Width (inches) | 8.6 inches | 2.5 inches |
Height (inches) | 4.2 inches | 3.9 inches |
Weight (lbs) | 1.0 lbs | 0.77 lbs |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
IP Rating | IP54 | IP55 |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Features & Functionality(1) | ||
Level Type | Laser | Cross-Line Laser |
Power & Electronics(1) | ||
Power Source | AA Batteries | Battery (AA/Li-Ion) |
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Professional reviewers and editors praise the DEWALT DW088CG for its bright green beam, which offers superior visibility in various lighting conditions, and its tough overmolded housing that ensures durability on job sites.
Everyday consumers and users commonly praise the green laser's brightness, noting it is far better than red beams, and appreciate the solid build quality and accurate self-leveling for DIY tasks like hanging shelves or tiling.
Professional reviewers describe the Bosch GLL50-20 as 'jobsite tough,' praising its IP55 rating and durable rubber housing for withstanding professional abuse.
Everyday users and DIYers express strong satisfaction with the product's ease of use and reliability, noting its compact size and dependable performance on jobsites.
