Flashlight Fiesta
Deluxe High Power green Laser
Mini gun?
Manufacturer: ? Unknown
Model: ? Unknown
Price: £12.00 with free shipping
Power: 50mW +
Run By: 1 x 18650 Lithium battery
Country of origin: China
Shipped from: Drop shipped into UK
This is the business end
After a long hiatus in flashlight reviews I decided to buy this monster after seeing it crop up here and there on ebay. I wasn't actually planning on buying any more lasers after the last lot of 303's I took possesion of but somehow this thing caught my eye. I guess it stood out due to it's looks and size. - It does look pretty mean!
Although the £12 price tag doesn't sound too expensive it is on average twice as expensive as the popular SD 303 lasers commonly found all over Ebay.
Would this difference in price equate to a more powerful laser? it remained to be seen.
The laser took a few weeks to arrive (despite the listing stating the item was in UK stock) and came wrapped up in a bubble-packet. No safety warning leaflet, no instruction manual just the laser.
Solid aluminium battery compartment
The body of the laser is one big lump of aluminium - a very attractive lump of aluminium too.
With the look of a mini gun or a star wars light sabre this laser is guaranteed to turn a few heads.
In terms of style it would be hard to imagine a better looking design for a pocket laser. It is exactly what I consider as futuristic and interesting. Top marks for design.
Quality of materials is perhaps one area where this product falls down. Although the aluminium is thick and chunky (especially the end cap) it seems a little low grade. Too soft, too prone to dents and dings. Not quite as robust as it might seem.
Those familiar with the regular 303 laser will recognise the same kind of 18650 battery compartment, the same kind of twist focus head and the same laser aperture.
Don't be fooled by what is printed on these stickers
Operating this laser is a simple as inserting an 18650 battery and switching it on. Like other lasers of this type it has the ability to not only fire a thin green laser beam but also to shine millions of little stars from the end via a plastic screw on star cap. As fancy as all these little stars are they are not the main event of course. The real function of this device is to fire a high power beam over a very long distance and also to burn things at close range.
The safety of the user and others has to be a priority when using this laser due to its largely unknown power output. Just because the warning sticker says it outputs 5mw means absolutely nothing when it comes to these unregulated Chinese items.
Experience tells you that these lasers are at least 50mW due to the distance the beam will travel and the fact that they can burn certain things including flesh! Sticker power claims should be treated with caution and extra care should be taken when using the laser at all times.
Comparison with the Laser 303
When it comes to slightly dodgy laser pens none could be more recognisable than the ever popular laser 303 which has been infesting ebay for the past few years. As both of these devices use similar laser hardware and have similar power requirements it would be fitting to test them both side by side.
Remember the original laser 303 from the very first flashlight post? to see the review again click HERE
When testing these lasers back to back it was hard to tell them apart in terms of power. The same kind of crazy distances were seen when shining them across an open field.
The same kind of burning sensation was experienced on the skin too! (not really recommended)
The only real difference between the two apart from looks was the power switch. The larger silver laser has a permanent 'On' button and not a push 'On' button meaning it is not neccesary to keep you finger on the button to operate it. handy.
So overall this deluxe laser is a really great product provided it is operated safely. It looks fantastic but whether it is worth the extra money over the standard type is debatable.
