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BudgetGadgets 100mW Violet 405nm Mini Adjustable Focus Laser!
(This laser is available in 50mW, 100mW, 150mW, and 200mW)
Use the code 'laserfan' for a 5% discount for all orders from BudgetGadgets!
BudgetGadgets
I've had many previous experiences with BudgetGadgets, so I already knew what to expect.
In the past I have ordered a few lasers from them, and was satisfied every time.
In a certain case, they even refunded a laser that I decided I didn't want, even a few weeks after I received it and used it.
From my experience, it seems their customer service is excellent.
They too, like O-Like, Rayfoss, and SKYLasers, use Windows Live Messenger.
This means very easy communication.
They responded to questions quickly and were a pleasure to deal with.
Shipping & Packaging
BudgetGadgets do offer free delivery.
Although they do have other options such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, etc.
Anyway, it took less than 2 weeks to get to me from China, which isn't bad at all.
It came in well packaged, the contents were safe.
It was described as an 'Electronic'. They listed it as a gift.
The contents of the package.
It came in the popular 'Green Laser Pointer' card-case, even though it is 405nm Violet/Purple.
The Laser Host
I love this host!
It's really small, but has a nice weight to it.
The knurled focusing ring is really nice too.
Here is a size comparison with an 18650 battery. (It actually runs off of 1 CR123A/16340 battery)
This laser has a nice orange clicky switch on the tail-cap.
The warning sticker/label - The picture is unclear, but you can tell that the laser beam on the sticker is purple - which is nice.
Also, it says <100mW and 405nm.
The Laser Beam
Some beamshots:
I really like the 405nm purple colour!
This laser has a visible beam in the dark, despite it's near ultra-violet wavelength.
And as seen in the last shot, with some fog, even the unfocused beam is visible.
Above is a picture of the unfocused 'dot'.
It is a nice, clean, rectangular shape.
The focusing mechanism is very good, you can focus the beam a centimetre a way from the aperture or a few inches away.
It's not a problem focusing to 'infinity' too.
Divergence is as expected from a 405nm laser.
Here are a couple of pictures comparing it with the BudgetGadgets 532nm 100mW Laser in the same host.
The camera seems to make the difference less noticeable, but it is still clear that the 532nm Green laser is brighter.
A couple more beam shots:
Despite it's 100mW power, it can still burn really well.
It can do all the average stuff easily, such as light matches, pop balloons, slice tape, etc.
To see this laser burning things see the video at the end of the review.
Conclusion
* BudgetGadgets were very nice to deal with.
* The shipping was reasonably fast. 2 weeks from China to UK.
* It was well packaged and arrived undamaged.
* The host feels really nice and of good quality.
* Power seems to be 100mW or more.
* The price is a little high, starting at $35.53 for the 50mW version.
* I would recommend this laser and BudgetGadgets.
Thanks for reading!
I hope the review was interesting and/or helpful. Please let me know what you think about the review!
And take a look at my other reviews (links in signature).
I hope the review was interesting and/or helpful. Please let me know what you think about the review!
And take a look at my other reviews (links in signature).The Video Review:
Use the code 'laserfan' for a 5% discount for all orders from BudgetGadgets!
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