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Hey guys, I'm in the market for a more powerful 532 nm laser, and my budget is under $200. Right now, I'm considering either the HL 300mW ($161), or the PL 200mW ($145) from LaserBTB (see picture below). I've read a lot about the pros and cons for each, but I'd like to see what some of you think before I pull the trigger.
I know that the HL hosts are smaller and have less heatsinking, which is why I can get a 300mW HL for nearly the same price as the larger PL at 200 mW. Better heat sinking usually means better stability, but do you think the heat sinking on the smaller HL host is adequate for 300 mW? I also know that the HL is powered by one 16340 while the PL uses one 18650, meaning much better battery life on the PL. However, one member mentioned that LaserBTB can add an extension tube to the HL to accommodate the 18650.
Finally, I've seen LPM videos and reviews of the 300mW HL, and it seems to be putting out 400-500mW. Can I expect the PL to be similarly overspec? Overall, I prefer higher power, but not if the beam quality or duty cycle on the HL is much worse than the PL. In terms of duty cycle, "worse" means under 1 minute (though the website claims 5 minutes for the HL and 10 minutes for the PL).
I know that the HL hosts are smaller and have less heatsinking, which is why I can get a 300mW HL for nearly the same price as the larger PL at 200 mW. Better heat sinking usually means better stability, but do you think the heat sinking on the smaller HL host is adequate for 300 mW? I also know that the HL is powered by one 16340 while the PL uses one 18650, meaning much better battery life on the PL. However, one member mentioned that LaserBTB can add an extension tube to the HL to accommodate the 18650.
Finally, I've seen LPM videos and reviews of the 300mW HL, and it seems to be putting out 400-500mW. Can I expect the PL to be similarly overspec? Overall, I prefer higher power, but not if the beam quality or duty cycle on the HL is much worse than the PL. In terms of duty cycle, "worse" means under 1 minute (though the website claims 5 minutes for the HL and 10 minutes for the PL).
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