Output Power (mW or W) Now, today lasers can go from less than 5mW all the way up to 5,000mW or 5W. So that means knowing where the burning threshold is and that threshold is at a minimum of 100mW as a general rule.

How far can a 100mW laser go?

This is the world’s most powerful 100mW handheld laser you can legally own in hands. This high power 100mW green laser pointer emits the most brilliant and visible laser beam and light spot in atmosphere. You have totally control of the most visible beam of at least 2500 meters in darkness.

How strong is 5000mw?

The “ODIN” 1.2W (1,200mW) – 5W (5,000mW) Keyswitch Blue Laser System produces a powerful beam of blue laser light at 445nm and is capable of popping balloons, lighting matches, and shining for more than 25 miles.