Bosch Professional GCL 2-50 G Green Combi Laser with RM 10 Mount vs DeWalt DW088CG-XJ Green Self-Levelling Cross Line Laser

An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide which laser levels to buy in the UK.

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Bosch

Bosch Professional GCL 2-50 G Green Combi Laser with RM 10 Mount

Green Beam2 Lines + 2 PointsIP64

#1 Bosch Professional GCL 2-50 G Green Combi Laser with RM 10 Mount

DeWalt

DeWalt DW088CG-XJ Green Self-Levelling Cross Line Laser

Green BeamCross Line30m Range

#2 DeWalt DW088CG-XJ Green Self-Levelling Cross Line Laser

Price & Rating

Bosch Professional GCL 2-50 G Green Combi Laser with RM 10 Mount

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4.7 / 5 · 686 reviews

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DeWalt DW088CG-XJ Green Self-Levelling Cross Line Laser

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4.7 / 5 · 2,300 reviews

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Scores

Accuracy

Bosch
9
DeWalt
9.5

Lines

Bosch
6
DeWalt
4.5

Build

Bosch
6.5
DeWalt
7

Pros & Cons

Bosch Professional GCL 2-50 G Green Combi Laser with RM 10 Mount

Pros

  • + Green lines and green plumb points, at a published plus or minus 0.3 mm per metre on the lines
  • + IP64 dust and splash protection, the highest ingress rating of the seven
  • + Published 50 m working range with the optional LR 7 Professional receiver, for outdoor setting out
  • + RM 10 Professional rotating mount, target plate and four AA cells in the box, with a DK 10 ceiling clip available

Cons

  • The LR 7 receiver that unlocks the 50 m range is a separate purchase
  • Bosch Professional's delivery list is a pouch, not a hard case
  • 15 m published visible range is half the green DeWalt cross line at second
  • The most expensive pick on this list

DeWalt DW088CG-XJ Green Self-Levelling Cross Line Laser

Pros

  • + 30 m published working range, the longest by eye on this list, and 50 m with a DE0892 detector
  • + Published plus or minus 3 mm at 10 m, matching the two Bosch Professional combi lasers here
  • + IP54 with an overmoulded housing, thick glass and a 1 m drop rating
  • + Magnetic pivoting base with a 1/4 inch thread, plus full-time pulse mode and a case in this listing

Cons

  • Cross line only: no plumb points up or down
  • Three AA cells, not a rechargeable pack
  • Costs more than the identical red body at third
  • 2,300 UK ratings is a quarter of the red version's owner record

Bosch Professional GCL 2-50 G Green Combi Laser with RM 10 Mount

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DeWalt DW088CG-XJ Green Self-Levelling Cross Line Laser

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Our Verdict

Choose Bosch Professional GCL 2-50 G Green Combi Laser with RM 10 Mount if …

  • You value lines (scores 6/10)

Choose DeWalt DW088CG-XJ Green Self-Levelling Cross Line Laser if …

  • You value accuracy (scores 9.5/10)
  • You value build (scores 7/10)
  • You want a lower price (Check price)

Overall average score: Bosch 7.2/10 vs DeWalt 7.0/10. Bosch Professional GCL 2-50 G Green Combi Laser with RM 10 Mount edges ahead overall.

Bosch Professional GCL 2-50 G Green Combi Laser with RM 10 Mount

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DeWalt DW088CG-XJ Green Self-Levelling Cross Line Laser

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