Green Laser Modules 100-200+mW

[Helios]

Im looking for the most bang for the buck green modules. I found a decent and so far reliable source that SHOULD be 150mW for $39 shipped. I just wanted to check and see if there was a better option out there.

 

[RA_pierce]

Is it IR filtered?
What is the rated power of the pump diode?
What is the total wattage that the module consumes (including driver)?

These details are important because knowing these values will tell you whether or not the module is outputting the power you paid for, what kind of lifetime you can expect, and how much heat the module will produce - which, in turn, will tell you how stable the performance will be.

In my experience, if you want more than 130mW of pure green, anything under $200 is a waste of money.

 

[Helios]

Is it IR filtered?
What is the rated power of the pump diode?
What is the total wattage that the module consumes (including driver)?

These details are important because knowing these values will tell you whether or not the module is outputting the power you paid for, what kind of lifetime you can expect, and how much heat the module will produce - which, in turn, will tell you how stable the performance will be.

In my experience, if you want more than 130mW of pure green, anything under $200 is a waste of money.

It is not IR filtered. I would be adding a filter which will lower the output a bit but testing will be required to see how much. I have asked the supplier for more specs but haven't received a reply yet.

I dont want this to turn to a pissing contest (not that it has) so I would like to explain something. I know inexpensive modules will not perform like expensive ones. I am looking for inexpensive modules.

 

[RA_pierce]

It's not a bad thing to search for a bargain.
Personally, I feel comfortable spending a bit more money for quality assurance.

You probably have already, but check out O-like's modules.
A long time ago I purchased a few of the 150mW modules. The best one I received output ~160mW of green peak IIRC. Not bad for ~$100. Actually, it was more than I expected. The one that performed poorest would top out at ~130mW of green after filter.

I have no idea what their current modules are like, though.
Good luck tracking down a good deal.