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what would have a better solid beam the x100 or alpha 65 or similar power rating? second what is the peak of ALPHA 65 OR SIMILAR RATING? LOOKING FOR A TIGHT BEAM OVER A DISTANCE. THANKS
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x100 versus alpha with similar power rating
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The smaller beam diameter a laser has, it will usually have a worse divergence, and vice-versa.
All units are different. Some may peak at 70mW, some may peak at 100mW, while some may not work at all. A reasonable guess would be ~75mW.
This also applies to the beams. Some may have a slightly bigger or smaller diameter.
In comparison (without taking peaks-just advertised power-into account), the X100 would appear around 20% brighter. Having a "solid" beam would depend on atmospheric conditions, such as fog or humidity.
EDIT: Dumb lag...I sent a pm too.
All units are different. Some may peak at 70mW, some may peak at 100mW, while some may not work at all. A reasonable guess would be ~75mW.
This also applies to the beams. Some may have a slightly bigger or smaller diameter.
In comparison (without taking peaks-just advertised power-into account), the X100 would appear around 20% brighter. Having a "solid" beam would depend on atmospheric conditions, such as fog or humidity.
EDIT: Dumb lag...I sent a pm too.
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if you want to use it to point in the night sky, the alpha is better because you can use it for longer periods of time where the X-series has to be turned off every 45 seconds or so where the alpha can stay on for about 5 minutes no problem (I've owned both and I like the alpha much more 
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