THOR H Series Laser or THOR M2?(Solved)

Encap said:

They are both low cost so so not great quality Chinese mass produced copies of Wicked Lasers Arctics.--loosely speaking--with little if any resale value--but they work.

The H2 is a newer model takes larger size batteries and is a bigger host more like a WL Arctic than the M2

They are both really too powerful for a first laser and can easily blind you or other people if you don't know what yo are doing.

If you want an actually excellent quality laser see: https://www.jetlasers.org/

Have a look n eBay--there are dozen of resellers selling same ot similar at all different prices.

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Keaton said:

Thanks, but I heard that the THOR M2 is actually a pretty high quality laser, do you own one of either?

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Encap said:

High quality compared to what? In what way?
You need to study up on what constitutes high quality---they are low end lasers, period- something for nothing does not exist--never has never will. lol

They are OK for what they are--low cost/low end so so quality mass produced Chinese "me too" resellers laser products.

You would be much better off with a Jetlasers or a Sanwu laser--real quality laser manufacturers directly sold lasers--both are way superior to the generic mass produced lasers you mention.
LPF member made are also another superior better choice.

See: https://www.sanwulasers.org/
See: https://www.jetlasers.org/

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green lasers rock said:

I have had some experience with thor M2s. Firstly, it is CRITICAL that you buy the version with a glass lens. They can be had for around $50 with slow shipping from china, or a little more from the US. here's a link, but feel free to look around.
(here)

However, let me warn you that these lasers are FAR from perfect. Firstly, they are SERIOUS eye hazards, even far from the laser. mine measures in at around 1.5 watts. Although high power sounds fun, a 1.5 watt laser is 3 times over the class 4 limit, and one should really consider what could happen. Forget EVER using the laser indoors without high quality glasses, or pointing it around your yard. The dot should really be a good 20 feet away at all times for optimal safety. NEVER shine it in an area where there is any chance that the beam could strike someone. EXTREME care must also be taken when pointing this laser in the sky, if you are even willing to risk it. I would recommend the use of Flightradar 24(Link Here) for optimal safety if you live in an area with heavy air traffic. I would also highly discourage letting anyone besides you even touch the laser.

Safety aside, these lasers can be a pain. The battery life is very short using the included batteries, and even with the highest quality batteries, the laser will never last more than 15 minutes. However the biggest problem with these lasers is the focusing mechanism. The laser is focused by moving the whole head up and down over the module, and after even a few minutes of use, the head begins to develop vertical play on the threads. This can usually be fixed with thread tape, but with this laser, the threads are not accessible. The only way this problem can be fixed is by locking the head in place by tightening it down, and setting the focus by adjusting the lens. That way, you can always return to a fixed focus that will not shift with general use. Of course, these lasers don't come properly focused at that position. This can be done with some patience and a properly sized screwdriver, but it is not easy and one wrong move could result in a scratched lens. Once you dial in the focus however, this is a pretty decent laser. The host is of decent quality, and feels good in the hand. The divergence is ok, and the tail switch is actually pretty tactile.

My personal recommendation would be to go on ebay, and purchase a laser 303. They are cheap(under $20), bright(30-100mw), and FAR safer. The beam is highly visible at night, and you can point out objects a good 1/2 mile away. They are safe enough to be used without glasses in most situations(NOT burning or objects), and will impress anyone new to the hobby. If you decide you want more, you can purchase a higher output laser, but I would give it at least a month to pick up proper safety habits. Also, be aware that these lasers emit IR alongside their visible green output, and if you get a low power unit, it may be emitting lots of IR that is just as dangerous as visible light. Despite this, these are still the best beginner lasers. My first green laser was a 303, and I was just blown away by the power. Take my advice if you will.

Note: If you are looking for cheap green laser with guaranteed output power, Sanwu is the place. I would steer you here in general, but you will pay a little more. I think it is worth it. Sanwu also makes very high quality handheld lasers that are far superior to anything on fleabay.
(https://www.sanwulasers.org/product/304green)

If you must have a blue laser now, a good option is a $20 laserlands 5mw 445nm pointer. They are very safe with a true 5mw output. This laser is great is you are interested to get a feel for true blue lasers, and would also be a great start to a wavelength collection. This also the cheapest true blue laser I am aware of, and the seller is great.
(see it here)

One final option would be to get a blue lab laser. they can be had for around $50, and are a little safer being less mobile. I personally don't own one, so I cant report on the quality, but I would be dubious of the power claims. You will almost surely get 1watt though.
(See one here)

I hope this helps, and I hope to upload some pictures if I have time.

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Keaton said:

Thanks for the very detailed posts, by the looks of it, I am going to discard getting either of them.
I think I'm going to go with the 4 watt blue laser PL-E Pro. I already own a 1 watt blue laser and I have done perfectly fine with it. I think I am capable of handling a 4 watt. I am getting high quality safety glasses with it from survival lasers. I am equip to handle the power and I wouldnt let anyone else use it and I would not use it indoors unless I was alone and with safety glasses.

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green lasers rock said:

Ok, can't say I would vouch for the purchase of something with so much power even after using a 445nm laser before, but if you must, buy high quality. Make sure you know what you are doing and read up a little on safety. At that price point, you may also consider hunting for a 1watt 520nm laser. A 1 watt 520nm laser is the brightest diode laser in the world, and the beam is twice as bright as a 4w 445, while dot is four times as bright.(see image below). Although models purchased online are expensive, you can get someone on the forum to build you one and get it for around what you were going to pay, or, you could build it yourself and save even more. If you must have a blue laser, your selection is a good choice. Again, you could also build it and save money. You'll also enjoy it more if you built it yourself.

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green lasers rock said:

I have had some experience with thor M2s. Firstly, it is CRITICAL that you buy the version with a glass lens. They can be had for around $50 with slow shipping from china, or a little more from the US. here's a link, but feel free to look around.
(here)

However, let me warn you that these lasers are FAR from perfect. Firstly, they are SERIOUS eye hazards, even far from the laser. mine measures in at around 1.5 watts. Although high power sounds fun, a 1.5 watt laser is 3 times over the class 4 limit, and one should really consider what could happen. Forget EVER using the laser indoors without high quality glasses, or pointing it around your yard. The dot should really be a good 20 feet away at all times for optimal safety. NEVER shine it in an area where there is any chance that the beam could strike someone. EXTREME care must also be taken when pointing this laser in the sky, if you are even willing to risk it. I would recommend the use of Flightradar 24(Link Here) for optimal safety if you live in an area with heavy air traffic. I would also highly discourage letting anyone besides you even touch the laser.

I hope this helps, and I hope to upload some pictures if I have time.

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Keaton said:

Thanks for the very detailed posts, by the looks of it, I am going to discard getting either of them.
I think I'm going to go with the 4 watt blue laser PL-E Pro. I already own a 1 watt blue laser and I have done perfectly fine with it. I think I am capable of handling a 4 watt. I am getting high quality safety glasses with it from survival lasers. I am equip to handle the power and I wouldnt let anyone else use it and I would not use it indoors unless I was alone and with safety glasses.

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Keaton said:

Hey, I was wondering on your opinions on these two lasers.
THOR H Series:
https://laserpointerstore.com/laser-pointers/thor-h-series-laser-pointer
THOR M 2:
https://laserpointerstore.com/laser-pointers/thor-m-2-laser-pointer

There isn't any review on the THOR H Series and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with it. I will also be picking up a survival lasers pair of safety glasses so do not worry about that. I would be getting the 3000mw if I was going to pick up one of those two lasers. Does anyone have any experience with either of these? I know the THOR M2 has some reviews but wondering if I really should pick it up or if the THOR H is good or possibly better?

Thanks!

I've recently purchased the thor H and its exceptionally bright and powerful burns things with ease shipping was a week late i got a refund for this item from the Geek/ Wish app item total was $91 aud

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Lysergic404 said:

Keaton said:

Hey, I was wondering on your opinions on these two lasers.
THOR H Series:
https://laserpointerstore.com/laser-pointers/thor-h-series-laser-pointer
THOR M 2:
https://laserpointerstore.com/laser-pointers/thor-m-2-laser-pointer

There isn't any review on the THOR H Series and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with it. I will also be picking up a survival lasers pair of safety glasses so do not worry about that. I would be getting the 3000mw if I was going to pick up one of those two lasers. Does anyone have any experience with either of these? I know the THOR M2 has some reviews but wondering if I really should pick it up or if the THOR H is good or possibly better?

Thanks!

I've recently purchased the thor H and its exceptionally bright and powerful burns things with ease shipping was a week late i got a refund for this item from the Geek/ Wish app item total was $91 aud

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I was sent a Thor H to review from LPS about a year ago. You can find my review and also diachi's review here. Should be easy to find them both. Just search review Thor H.

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