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Lazerer 445nm 100mW or O-like 405nm 400mW

REXAR

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I am seeking some advice about my next laser purchase. I love blue lasers, and I have a question about these two lasers:

mini B - 445nm 100mW Pocket Low Power Blue Laser Pointer

Power Rock 400mW blu-ray 405nm laser torch/adjustable/waterproof [OL-405T-400] - $102.99 : Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce

I own a 20mW 405nm laser from ebay and I want to upgrade. I understand that a 445nm appears brighter than a 405nm, but hom much brighter? Will 400mW of 405 appear equal to 100mW of 445? Also, I noticed that 405nm lasers appear blurry when you look at them from a disance. Is this the same with 445nm lasers? On lazerer, the 445nm is described as single mode, because it has a round dot. Is that a good thing?

I really like the hosts on both of these lasers, especially O-like's power rock. I own the 50mW 532nm laser in that host.

So what would you guys reccomend? They are both similar in price. Don't worry, I have laser safety goggles.
 





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Based on what I have read, it seems that Lazerer's single mode 445nm lasers are ALOT brighter than any violet laser. Would I still have a visible beam on the 50mW 445nm? Any help would be appreciated.
 

Ablaze

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Look here. 50mw of 450nm will appear quite bright. My 25mw 450nm is clearly visible in a bright room and even stings the eyes a little. 405nm is a difficult color.

It is only the 405 that appear blurry. The beam of a 50mw 450nm should be visible during daylight. All other things being equal, single mode is always better than multimode.
 




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