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Outside of the obvious difference in color, there are significant differences between red and green laser levels. While a green beam appears brighter to the human eye and often produces a crisper point or line, it can also be more expensive and consume more battery power. Knowing which laser level to pick is dependent on how you intend to use your laser level as well as how it fits into your budget.

Overall, green laser tools are more visible to the human eye and will have some extended range over red lasers, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s always a better choice.

IS A GREEN LASER BETTER FOR OUTDOOR USE?

A common misconception is that a green beam laser will be much more effective for use outdoors and in bright light. While it will likely outperform a red laser, we recommend using a laser detector (like the PLS-60532 Detector, the PLS-60533 SLD Laser Detector, or the PLS-60618 SLD Green Line Laser Detector) if your work is mostly outdoors, in very bright ambient conditions, or