Green Laser Pointers

Green Laser Pointers

Green laser pointers have various uses during normal day to day life for various professions. They become valuable for those giving presentations (teachers, lecturers, etc) and can also be used for fun (pointing at long distances, aiming or even popping balloons as party gags).

What Are the Sizes of Green Laser Pointers?

Green laser pointers come in various sizes and prices based on what you are looking for. 10mW pointers can be had for under $10, while 200 MW green laser pointers run for about $50. Astronomy grade laser pointers are in the 25 MW range. 50 MW seems to be the most famous and can be found for under $15 by using the discounts found here. Any laser 100 MW or stronger will be able to pop balloons (to give you a general idea of their strength).

Where to Buy Green Laser Pointers

If you are serious about getting a green laser pointer, it would be wise to place your order online rather than to buy from a brick and mortar store (toy store, hobby store, etc.). You will not only get better deals by doing this, but you will also find a much larger range of selection for your green laser pointers. Amazon is excellent for this purpose since there are many small distributors willing to place extremely low prices to compete against each other for your purchase. Surprisingly Amazon is really a popular place to buy green laser pointers as you will see by the hundreds of reviews for each product. Regarding the discounts, check out the amazing prices on some of these green laser pointers here!

If you decide that you would prefer to buy your laser pointers at a hobby store, simply make sure that you can try the laser pointer out in the store. Often times, the MW ranking is slightly off. Bring your own batteries to test. If you find that the shop owners won’t let you test before buying, make sure the green laser pointers come with an adequate warranty. HDE, Meade and Instapark make some nice laser pointers with solid warranties.

Green Laser Pens vs Green Laser Pointers

While green laser pens and pointers are roughly synonymous, we find that those labeled as “pens” are generally less powerful and more used by professors. If power isn’t as important as size (or lack there of) in your ranking of needs, you may be better off getting yourself a green laser pen rather than a pointer. However, there are still many green laser pens that run up to 100 MW. Seek these pens out if you are looking for a combination of power, style, and small size.