BRIGHTNESS: 1W 520nm/525nm vs 5W 465nm/470nm

[DylanLaserBoy]

Hi guys, new to LPF and getting into lasers. I’m currently looking at buying the most brightest visible laser on the market but not sure whether to go for a 1W 520nm/525nm or 5W 465nm/470nm. What would you guys recommend? Thanks. -Dylan

 

[GSS]

There is a relative brightness comparison chart but I can't link it.
A 100mw blue 445 is about as bright as a 10mW 532. So basicly 1/10 across the power board. This is a 445nm to 532nm comparison..

 

[DylanLaserBoy]

There is a relative brightness comparison chart but I can't link it.
A 100mw blue 445 is about as bright as a 10mW 532. So basicly 1/10 across the power board. This is a 445nm to 532nm comparison..

Are those laser relative brightness calculators even accurate?

 

[GSS]

They are pretty close but there are variables that factor in.
Beam and dot brightness can vary, and not all eyes see the same.

 

[DylanLaserBoy]

They are pretty close but there are variables that factor in.
Beam and dot brightness can vary, and not all eyes see the same.

Which one will have a brighter dot though? I need it for long distance pointing. Thank you.

 

[Hexal101]

Okay, wait a sec, you’re saying that you’re just getting into lasers and you want the brightest laser on the market? Just 1/3 of 1% of a 1.5 watt laser can blind you. Do you even have goggles, if so what kind? And, most lasers are sold under spec, so you could be getting more than 1 watt or 5 watts...
Power = Brightness