50 mw green laser vs. 250 mw red laser

[thefresh16]

I have been hearing that a green laser of much less power has better capabilities than red ones. With a 50 mw green and 250 mw red laser, which one would go further? Burn better? Thanks in advance for clearing up confusion :thanks: Also, personal recommendations?

 

[scoff]

of course the red laser will burn better srsly 50mw-vs 250 mw
its 200mW more!
if you prefer Beauty and better looks go with green, if you prefer better power and burning go with red.

 

[zyxwv99]

According to CIE 1931 (and 1978) the human eye is about 8 times as sensitive to 530 nm as to a 650. A 50 mW 532 should therefore look about as bright as 400 mW 650 nm red.

FastTech has 50mW greenies for $8.52. It's advertized as 5mW but is really 50-60. Get the "stars" model in the "stylish alari finish." See YouTube review by LPF member:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l--LjSguQdw