Bosch · 360° horizontal line laser
Bosch GLL50-40G
Green 360° Horizontal Cross-Line Laser. See the work it suits, the important trade-offs and the exact manufacturer-reported details before you decide.
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Source checked 2026-10-12 · Independent comparison of published specifications, not hands-on testing.
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✓ Where it may fit
Shelf installation · Cabinet alignment · Tile / floor layouts · Framing layouts · Ceiling layouts. Match this to the exact fastener or setup.
! Where it may not fit
Only one 360° horizontal plane, not 3×360°. Receiver compatibility is unverified; do not recommend for outdoor detector work.
Manufacturer-reported specs
- Product type
- 360° horizontal line laser
- Laser color
- Green
- Nominal line range
- 100 ft (nominal)
- Range with receiver
- Not verified
- Compatible receiver
- Not manufacturer-confirmed
- Published accuracy
- Not verified
- Ingress protection
- IP64
- Slope / grade function
- Not verified
Reported specification: 360° horizontal plane plus vertical cross-line; up to 100 ft, IP64, 1/4-20 mount.. Figures can differ by model revision, measurement conditions and kit configuration.
Check before you buy
- Match the laser format to your project (cross-line, multiple planes, or rotary).
- Read the accuracy at its stated reference distance; do not compare raw values without units.
- Do not assume outdoor use or detector compatibility from a bright green beam.
- Verify mounting accessories, battery, and current stock with the manufacturer.
Outdoor caution: A green laser does not make a tool suitable for direct sunlight. Detector compatibility and slope functionality must be verified on the exact model/kit.
Compare against similar options
These alternatives share manufacturer-listed uses or tool format. They are not field-tested performance winners, and only verified facts are compared.
| At a glance | Bosch GLL50-40G | Bosch GLL330-42CGL | Huepar S04CG-L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price snapshot | Not verified | Not verified | $169.97 |
| Format | 360° horizontal line laser | 3×360° line laser | 4×360° line laser |
| Receiver | Not manufacturer-confirmed | Bosch LR8 (sold separately) | Huepar LR-5RG / LR-6RG (sold separately) |
| Receiver range | Not verified | 330 ft · manufacturer-stated receiver range | 200 ft · manufacturer-stated receiver range |
| Slope mode | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Typical jobs | Shelf installation, Cabinet alignment, Tile / floor layouts, Framing layouts, Ceiling layouts | Shelf installation, Cabinet alignment, Tile / floor layouts, Framing layouts, Ceiling layouts, Full-room layouts, Outdoor line layout | Shelf installation, Cabinet alignment, Tile / floor layouts, Framing layouts, Ceiling layouts, Full-room layouts, Outdoor line layout |
| Important limit | Only one 360° horizontal plane, not 3×360°. Receiver compatibility is unverified; do not recommend for outdoor detector work. | Receiver is optional and sold separately. This is a line laser, not a rotary grading laser. | Official listing showed out of stock at check. Detector is separate; LR-8RG not assumed compatible with this S04CG-L variant. |
Sources and transparency
Information basis: Manufacturer-published product specifications checked on 2026-10-12. We have not independently tested this unit. We cannot verify live pricing, shipping, stock or exact accessory inclusion beyond manufacturer statements.