Hello. I haven't been active in lasers in 5y or so but I want to buy a handheld 3-5W 2x18650/2x26650 blue (450nmish idc) laser. 2x 16340 run out of battery too fast. I hyperlinked everything but apperently you have to have 20 posts to post links 
((. If you message me I'll send you the links if you want so you can refer.
I previously bought a 3W 2x 18650 450nm blue laser from oxlasers on aliexpress. It was a legit 3W, but the power button would engage with too much jostling. Eventually it must have stayed turned on in a backpack, and the the glass lens burnt itself, and was unable to be taken all the way out.
Where can I find reputable [real wattage] blue handheld lasers nowadays for decent prices?
I have searched and searched and seem to come up with 4 different options. PLEASE let me know if you have better options available! Thanks.
Sanwu Striker 7W $500 - Expensive, large large beem divergance [see yt review at 5:36 timestamp]. Note: Do beam extenders decrease overall output?
Jet Lasers PLE-Pro 5W $289 - Less expensive. Don't know about divergance. Reviews seem good.
Laserpointerstore.com Thor H 2 3W $120 - The H2 uses 2x26650 rather than the M2 which uses 2x16340 which will run out quickly. The 3W is $120 and the 5W is $269 so might as well just go with Jet ple at that point. I can't guarantee the 3W claim but I think it will be somewhere within that range which is good for the price.
Oxlasers OX-BX9 5W $178 - 5W, good price. [Probably] 5W. They have had good reviews from people in the past, but again can't guarantee 5W output. Has a tube to extend to 2x18650.
For a cheap trick I could buy an ebay handheld blue laser [stuff for like $60-80], you can find some with 2x18650 but they're probably only .5W-1W. Or theres the Laserpointerstore.com Thor M 2 3W $89, but it's 2x16340.
Is anyone aware of other reputable real wattage laser sources with handheld burning blue lasers for good prices? Preferably 2x18650/2x26650 3-5W. I've done a lot of searching and any resources would be appreciated. Thanks.
((. If you message me I'll send you the links if you want so you can refer.I previously bought a 3W 2x 18650 450nm blue laser from oxlasers on aliexpress. It was a legit 3W, but the power button would engage with too much jostling. Eventually it must have stayed turned on in a backpack, and the the glass lens burnt itself, and was unable to be taken all the way out.
Where can I find reputable [real wattage] blue handheld lasers nowadays for decent prices?
I have searched and searched and seem to come up with 4 different options. PLEASE let me know if you have better options available! Thanks.
Sanwu Striker 7W $500 - Expensive, large large beem divergance [see yt review at 5:36 timestamp]. Note: Do beam extenders decrease overall output?
Jet Lasers PLE-Pro 5W $289 - Less expensive. Don't know about divergance. Reviews seem good.
Laserpointerstore.com Thor H 2 3W $120 - The H2 uses 2x26650 rather than the M2 which uses 2x16340 which will run out quickly. The 3W is $120 and the 5W is $269 so might as well just go with Jet ple at that point. I can't guarantee the 3W claim but I think it will be somewhere within that range which is good for the price.
Oxlasers OX-BX9 5W $178 - 5W, good price. [Probably] 5W. They have had good reviews from people in the past, but again can't guarantee 5W output. Has a tube to extend to 2x18650.
For a cheap trick I could buy an ebay handheld blue laser [stuff for like $60-80], you can find some with 2x18650 but they're probably only .5W-1W. Or theres the Laserpointerstore.com Thor M 2 3W $89, but it's 2x16340.
Is anyone aware of other reputable real wattage laser sources with handheld burning blue lasers for good prices? Preferably 2x18650/2x26650 3-5W. I've done a lot of searching and any resources would be appreciated. Thanks.
