Hobby diode around 405–532 nm
You want a title that names those visible lines and a UK review file large enough to read. The FreeMascot PTHSS9 is about £13.99, OD 4+ from 190–550 nm, at 4.3 from 1,106 reviews. The details block still has no LB code.
Laser safety glasses comparison 2026
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Top pick: xTool laser safety glasses Best value: FreeMascot OD 4+ 190–540 nm glasses – Highest value-part score: named 405–532 nm lines at about £10.99, below the 1,106-review pair, with the same missing EN 207 scale. Updated October 2026.
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Laser safety glasses on amazon.co.uk mix broadband IPL and red-light goggles with a few visible-diode titles that print an optical density. Match the wavelength and pulse type on your machine to the mark on the pair, then choose a frame you will keep on. EN 207 is the accidental-exposure standard and uses an LB scale. None of the scores is a laboratory test. Home IPL users want a dark pair for the person lying still. Hobby diode owners around 405–532 nm need a band that names those lines. The [diode engraver guide](/hub/occupational-safety/laser-safety-glasses/sub/laser-safety-glasses-diode-engraver) stays on that band only. A Class 3B or Class 4 source at work needs a marked filter these twelve details blocks do not document. None of the twelve product-details blocks prints an LB code.
Laser safety glasses on amazon.co.uk mix broadband IPL and red-light goggles with a few visible-diode titles that print an optical density.
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Which laser safety glasses fit this job?
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The best laser safety glasses in detail
Our view
The xTool listing is a pair of green goggles with polycarbonate lenses, a resin frame, size M and a stated weight of 200 g, at £45.00. The listing line is 5.0 from 16 amazon.co.uk reviews. The raw details do not state a wavelength, an optical density or a standard. UK reviewers name an xTool F2, including with the lid open, and say the glasses fit over prescription glasses. One calls them the official xTool glasses. Maker support pages describe other goggle sets with their own optical-density figures, and those figures are not printed on this ASIN. It is a brand match for people already on an xTool machine, and it is not a wavelength match in this file.
Pros
- xTool brand, polycarbonate lenses, resin frame
- 5.0 from 16 amazon.co.uk reviews
- UK reviews say they fit over prescription glasses
- Reviewers name an xTool F2
Cons
- No wavelength, optical density or standard in the details
- £45.00 without a nanometre line on the page
- Only 16 reviews
- Lid-open use in reviews is not a reason to defeat an interlock
Best for: You already use an xTool and you will read the mark on the pair you receive against that machine’s lines.
Less suitable: You need a wavelength printed before you buy, a CO2 or 1064 nm filter, or a certificate in the details block.
Specifications
- Model
- xTool laser safety glasses
- Brand
- xTool
- Price
- ∼£45
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(16)
- Job
- xTool goggles
- Lens colour
- Green
- Over glasses
- Yes in reviews
- Weight
- 200 g
Common questions
Does the xTool listing state a wavelength?
No. The raw details give colour green, size M, a resin frame, polycarbonate lenses and 200 g. They do not state a wavelength, an OD or a standard.
What do UK reviewers use them with?
Reviews name an xTool F2, including with the lid open, and say the glasses fit over prescription glasses. One calls them the official xTool glasses. The listing score is 5.0 from 16 reviews.
What is the price in this file?
The shelf price is £45.00. Included in the details is the glasses. Lid-open comments in reviews are not a reason to defeat an interlock.
Our view
The green FreeMascot IPLD1 is titled for 200–2000 nm, covering laser hair removal, tanning and red light, at £11.99 and 100 g. The listing line is 5.0 from 5 amazon.co.uk reviews. Optical density and an EN 207 mark are not stated. One UK review says the cover goes all around the eyes with no gaps. The listing asks whether the pair fits over prescription glasses and does not answer it, and the two UK reviews do not mention spectacles. Five ratings cannot show how a 200–2000 nm claim behaves on a named laser line. A range that wide is a broadband title, not a test at the wavelength on your lamp.
Pros
- Title says 200–2000 nm for IPL, tanning and red light
- One UK review describes a full surround with no gaps
- £11.99
Cons
- Only 5 amazon.co.uk reviews
- No optical density or EN 207 mark in the details
- Fit over prescription glasses is not answered on the listing
Best for: You want a dark broadband pair for home IPL or red light and you accept a sample of five ratings.
Less suitable: You need a named diode line, enough vision to operate the lamp, or a review file large enough to judge side leaks.
Specifications
- Model
- FreeMascot 200–2000 nm green IPL glasses
- Brand
- FreeMascot
- Price
- ∼£12
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(5)
- Wavelength
- 200–2000 nm
- Job
- IPL and red light
- Lens colour
- Green
- Weight
- 100 g
Common questions
What does this FreeMascot pair claim to cover?
The title says 200–2000 nm for laser hair removal, tanning and red light therapy. It does not state an optical density or an EN 207 mark.
Will they fit over prescription glasses?
The listing asks the question and does not answer it. The two UK reviews do not mention spectacles. One says the cover goes all around the eyes with no gaps.
How does this listing differ from the other green IPLD1?
This ASIN is £11.99, with a stated weight of 100 g and 5.0 from 5 reviews. The other green IPLD1 is a separate ASIN at £12.99 with a different package weight. Do not borrow its review file.
Our view
The Hawdows JGYJ-001 is a green pair titled 200–2000 nm for laser hair removal and UV protection, at £10.99 and 110 g. The listing line is 4.6 from 98 amazon.co.uk reviews. Optical density and a standard are not in the details. Three captured UK reviews say they work for IPL, feel light and comfortable, and that delivery was later than next day. Those three sentences are not the same thing as 98 ratings. A 200–2000 nm title still does not name the line on your lamp. Comfort in a short review is useful for a home session, and it does not replace the scale a workplace laser would need.
Pros
- Title says 200–2000 nm
- 4.6 from 98 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Three UK reviews mention light, comfortable IPL use
- £10.99 and 110 g
Cons
- No optical density or standard in the details
- Only three UK review sentences are captured against 98 ratings
- Delivery later than next day in one UK note
Best for: You want a green 200–2000 nm title for home IPL and you will treat the three UK sentences as comfort notes, not as a filter test.
Less suitable: You need a printed scale, a diode line named on the title, or a review file that describes leaks and scratches.
Specifications
- Model
- Hawdows 200–2000 nm green IPL glasses
- Brand
- Hawdows
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(98)
- Wavelength
- 200–2000 nm
- Job
- Home IPL
- Lens colour
- Green
- Weight
- 110 g
Common questions
What wavelength does Hawdows print?
The title says 200–2000 nm for laser hair removal and UV protection. Optical density and a standard are not in the details.
What do the captured UK reviews say?
Three UK reviews say they work for IPL, feel light and comfortable, and that delivery was later than next day. The listing score is 4.6 from 98 reviews.
What are the model, price and weight?
The model is JGYJ-001, at £10.99 and 110 g. Safety Glasses rank 51 in this capture is a sales rank, not a filter test.
Our view
The ShiningUU QT30016 is the lowest price in this set, £7.99, with a package weight of 70 g and a title of 190–2000 nm for hair removal, red light and sunbed use. The listing line is 4.6 from 11 amazon.co.uk reviews. The details block does not state an optical density or list a case. One UK reviewer says the product arrived with a storage case and uses it while collimating a telescope. Collimating a telescope is not a laser-class test, and eleven ratings are a small sample. The price is the reason it sits on a shortlist for a dark broadband pair, and the missing scale is the reason it stays off a workplace laser.
Pros
- £7.99, the lowest price in this set
- Title says 190–2000 nm
- 4.6 from 11 amazon.co.uk reviews
- A storage case is mentioned in one UK review
Cons
- Only 11 reviews
- No optical density in the details
- The case is not in the details block
- A telescope note is not evidence about a laser line
Best for: You want the cheapest 190–2000 nm title in this set for red light, sunbed or home hair removal, and you will check the lenses on arrival.
Less suitable: You need a large UK review file, a named diode wavelength, or a case the listing itself promises.
Specifications
- Model
- ShiningUU 190–2000 nm IPL glasses
- Brand
- ShiningUU
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(11)
- Wavelength
- 190–2000 nm
- Job
- Hair removal, red light
- Case
- One UK review
- Weight
- 70 g
Common questions
What is the lowest price in this set?
This ShiningUU listing is £7.99 in the saved listing. The title says 190–2000 nm for hair removal, red light and sunbed use. It does not state an OD.
Does it include a case?
The details block does not list one. One UK reviewer says the product arrived with a storage case and uses it while collimating a telescope.
How large is the review file?
The listing line is 4.6 from 11 amazon.co.uk reviews. The package-weight field says 70 g. A telescope note is not a laser-class test.
Our view
The LaserPair goggles are the dual-band title in this set, 180–534 nm and 740–1095 nm, at £46.99 and 210 g. The listing line is 4.5 from 8 amazon.co.uk reviews, and the saved listing has none marked United Kingdom. The product details do not add an optical density. Reviewers who are not writing from the UK say other figures on the listing do not match. German-language reviews mention a case, side cover and an EN 207 claim, and that claim is not a certificate held in this folder. Orange lenses appear in those reviews. The two bands are why the title is worth reading if your lines sit inside them, and the missing UK sample is why it does not outrank a cheaper visible-diode title on this shelf.
Pros
- Title names 180–534 nm and 740–1095 nm
- 210 g, with a case mentioned in non-UK reviews
- 4.5 from 8 amazon.co.uk reviews
Cons
- No UK review in the saved listing
- No optical density in the details block
- Non-UK reviewers say other figures on the listing do not match
- £46.99 without a certificate in this folder
Best for: Your lines sit inside those two title bands and you will ask the seller for the scale before you treat the page as marked eyewear.
Less suitable: You need UK reviews, a CO2 line at 10600 nm, or an EN 207 code you can read in the product details.
Specifications
- Model
- LaserPair 180–534 nm and 740–1095 nm goggles
- Brand
- LaserPair
- Price
- ∼£47
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(8)
- Wavelength
- 180–534, 740–1095 nm
- Job
- Dual-band
- Lens colour
- Orange
- Over glasses
- Yes, non-UK
- Case
- In reviews
- Weight
- 210 g
Common questions
Which bands are on the LaserPair title?
The title says 180–534 nm and 740–1095 nm. The product details do not add an OD. Reviewers say other figures on the listing do not match, and they are not writing from the UK.
Are there UK reviews?
The saved listing has none marked United Kingdom. The listing score is 4.5 from 8 reviews. German-language reviews mention a case, side cover and an EN 207 claim.
Is that EN 207 comment a certificate?
No. The EN 207 wording appears in non-UK reviews. It is not a certificate held in this folder, and the details block does not print an LB code. The price is £46.99 and the stated weight is 210 g.
Our view
The YJ01 is titled as eye protection against light impulses from HPL and IPL hair-removal devices, at £8.99 and 40 g, with no brand line in the details. The listing line is 4.4 from 91 amazon.co.uk reviews, and the Safety Glasses rank is 29. The title does not print a wavelength or an optical density. One UK reviewer says an infrared camera still saw their eyes. One says a laser safety officer rejected the pair. One says they did not block a GentleMax Pro, and another says not to use them to look at an eclipse. Rank and stars do not answer those comments. This is the popularity row in the set, and it is not the best value.
Pros
- Title names HPL and IPL hair-removal flashes
- 4.4 from 91 amazon.co.uk reviews
- 40 g and £8.99
Cons
- No wavelength or optical density on the listing
- UK reviews include an infrared-camera note and a laser-safety-officer rejection
- A UK review says they did not block a GentleMax Pro
- Safety Glasses rank 29 is not a safety score
Best for: You already know this is a flash-impulse title for home hair removal and you will not treat the rank as proof.
Less suitable: You need a named wavelength, a clinic laser such as a GentleMax Pro, or a pair a laser safety officer has accepted.
Specifications
- Model
- YJ01 IPL and HPL flash glasses
- Brand
- n/a
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(91)
- Job
- HPL and IPL
- Weight
- 40 g
Common questions
What device does the title name?
The title says eye protection against light impulses from HPL and IPL hair-removal devices. It does not print a wavelength or an OD.
What do UK reviews warn about?
One reviewer says an infrared camera still saw their eyes. One says a laser safety officer rejected the pair. One says they did not block a GentleMax Pro. Another says not to use them to look at an eclipse.
Does Safety Glasses rank 29 change the score?
No. The rank sits beside 4.4 from 91 reviews, at £8.99 and 40 g. Rank and stars do not answer the rejection comments. This row is not the best value in the set.
Our view
The FreeMascot S3-540 is the other visible-diode title, at £10.99 and 100 g. The amazon.co.uk title says OD 4+ from 190–540 nm and names 405 nm, 450 nm, 520 nm and 532 nm. The listing line is 4.4 from 26 reviews. UK reviewers mention a hard case and a cloth, which the details block does not list. Some say the frame fits over reading glasses, and one says it does not fit and is uncomfortable. Another says the red tint made an IPL flash seem brighter. The details block does not print an EN 207 scale. It is the best value in this set because those named lines sit on a cheaper title than the 1,106-review pair, with the same gap where a certificate would be.
Pros
- Title names 190–540 nm and OD 4+
- £10.99
- Hard case and cloth mentioned in UK reviews
- 4.4 from 26 amazon.co.uk reviews
Cons
- No EN 207 scale in the details block
- Fit over glasses is mixed in UK reviews
- A UK review says the red tint made an IPL flash seem brighter
- 26 reviews, against 1,106 on the other OD 4+ title
Best for: You want the cheaper title that names 405–532 nm, and you will still check the mark on the pair.
Less suitable: You need the larger review file, an infrared line past 540 nm, or a pair that UK reviews agree will fit over spectacles.
Specifications
- Model
- FreeMascot OD 4+ 190–540 nm glasses
- Brand
- FreeMascot
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(26)
- Wavelength
- 190–540 nm
- OD claimed
- OD 4+
- Job
- Visible diodes
- Lens colour
- Red tint
- Over glasses
- Mixed
- Case
- Hard case
- Weight
- 100 g
Common questions
How is this different from the 190–550 nm FreeMascot?
This title stops at 540 nm and names 405, 450, 520 and 532 nm, model S3-540, at £10.99. The other OD 4+ title is model PTHSS9 at £13.99 and includes 445 nm in the wording. Neither details block prints an EN 207 scale.
Do they fit over glasses?
Some UK reviewers say yes, including over reading glasses. One says they do not fit over theirs and are uncomfortable. Another says the red tint made an IPL flash seem brighter.
What do UK reviews say is in the box?
UK reviewers mention a hard case and a cloth. The details block does not list them. The star line is 4.4 from 26 reviews, against 1,106 on the PTHSS9.
Our view
The FreeMascot PTHSS9 is the red pair whose amazon.co.uk title names OD 4+ from 190–550 nm, including 405 nm, 445 nm, 450 nm, 520 nm and 532 nm. At £13.99 and 100 g it is the only row here with 4.3 from 1,106 reviews. UK reviewers mention a case and a cloth, which the details block does not list. Fit over prescription glasses is disputed: some people put spectacles underneath, and others say the frame is too small or becomes uncomfortable. The details block does not print an EN 207 scale, so the OD line is a title claim. A feature line seen live claimed EN 207:1998, and that certificate is not in this folder. It is the top pick in this set because the title names those visible diode lines and the UK review count is the only one in the thousands.
Pros
- Title names 190–550 nm and OD 4+
- 4.3 from 1,106 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Case and cloth mentioned in UK reviews
- £13.99 and 100 g
Cons
- No EN 207 scale in the details block
- Fit over prescription glasses is disputed in UK reviews
- The case is not listed in the details block
Best for: You have a visible diode around 405–532 nm and you will read the mark on the pair against that line before you rely on the title.
Less suitable: You need a printed LB code, a line above 550 nm, or a frame the listing states will fit over your spectacles.
Specifications
- Model
- FreeMascot OD 4+ 190–550 nm glasses
- Brand
- FreeMascot
- Price
- ∼£14
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(1,106)
- Wavelength
- 190–550 nm
- OD claimed
- OD 4+
- Job
- Visible diodes
- Lens colour
- Red
- Over glasses
- Disputed
- Case
- In UK reviews
- Weight
- 100 g
Common questions
Which wavelengths does the FreeMascot PTHSS9 title name?
The amazon.co.uk title says 190–550 nm and names 405 nm, 445 nm, 450 nm, 520 nm and 532 nm, with OD 4+. The product-details block does not print an EN 207 scale.
Can these be worn over prescription glasses?
UK reviews disagree. Some people put glasses under them. Others say the frame is too small or becomes uncomfortable. The listing does not state a fit-over size.
What comes in the box?
The details block does not list a case. UK reviewers mention a protective case and a microfibre cloth. The listing price in this file is £13.99, and the stated weight is 100 g.
Our view
The FreeMascot IPL model is titled 200–2000 nm for red light, hair removal and tanning, at £15.99 and 100 g. The listing line is 4.3 from 51 amazon.co.uk reviews. UK reviews describe the lenses as very dark, almost black. Several say a client is covered while the person giving the treatment cannot see. One says light still enters at the sides. One review mentions a case, and one describes a hard plastic eye surround. Optical density and an EN 207 scale are not on the title or in the details. The darkness matches a person lying still, and it works against you if you are the one holding the lamp.
Pros
- Title says 200–2000 nm
- 4.3 from 51 amazon.co.uk reviews
- UK reviews describe a very dark lens for the person receiving light
- A case is mentioned in one UK review
Cons
- Operators cannot see, in several UK reviews
- One UK review says light still enters at the sides
- No optical density or EN 207 scale
Best for: You are the person lying under a red-light panel or home IPL lamp and you want a dark pair, not a working view.
Less suitable: You operate the lamp, you need to see the skin, or you need a sealed side that UK reviews already question.
Specifications
- Model
- FreeMascot 200–2000 nm red-light glasses
- Brand
- FreeMascot
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(51)
- Wavelength
- 200–2000 nm
- Job
- Red light and IPL
- Lens colour
- Almost black
- Case
- One UK review
- Weight
- 100 g
Common questions
Why do reviewers say these are hard to use?
Several UK reviews say the lenses are so dark that a client is covered but the person giving the treatment cannot see. One says light still enters at the sides.
Is an optical density printed?
No. The title gives 200–2000 nm and does not state an OD or an EN 207 scale. The listing score is 4.3 from 51 reviews.
What else do the UK notes mention?
One review mentions a case, and one describes a hard plastic eye surround. The price in this file is £15.99 and the stated weight is 100 g.
Our view
The FreeMascot T-COVER-2 is titled as IPL patient eyewear for tanning and light therapy, at £9.99 and 40 g. The listing line is 4.3 from 11 amazon.co.uk reviews. A listing question asks what OD 10+ means, and the product details do not state OD 10+ or a wavelength. The only UK review calls them great protective goggles for an LED mask. A German review in the same file says light passes, and that sentence is not a UK review. The package is 14.8 × 4.8 × 2.7 cm, which reads as a small patient cover rather than a working goggle. Use the patient wording on the title, and do not promote a density the details block never prints.
Pros
- Title says IPL patient eyewear
- £9.99 and 40 g
- 4.3 from 11 amazon.co.uk reviews
- One UK review mentions an LED mask
Cons
- No wavelength or OD 10+ in the details, despite a question about OD 10+
- Only one UK review sentence
- A non-UK review that says light passes is not British shopper opinion
Best for: You are the person receiving IPL, tanning light or an LED-mask session and the title’s patient wording matches that role.
Less suitable: You operate the device, you need a stated wavelength, or you are treating an unanswered OD 10+ question as a specification.
Specifications
- Model
- FreeMascot IPL patient eyewear
- Brand
- FreeMascot
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(11)
- Job
- IPL patient
- Weight
- 40 g
Common questions
Does this listing state OD 10+?
A listing question asks what OD 10+ means. The product details do not state OD 10+ or a wavelength. The title says IPL patient eyewear for tanning and light therapy.
What does the UK review say?
The only UK review calls them great protective goggles for an LED mask. A German review in the same file says light passes. That sentence is not a UK review.
What size is the package?
The package is 14.8 × 4.8 × 2.7 cm, at 40 g and £9.99. That reads as a small patient cover. The star line is 4.3 from 11 reviews.
Our view
This FreeMascot IPLD1 is titled 190–2000 nm for IPL, UV and beauty, at £16.99 and 120 g. The listing line is 4.2 from 33 amazon.co.uk reviews. The product-details line says B0BPY4WW6W, while the scraped page URL was B0BPY51YRQ, so the price, stars and title come from that saved listing. One UK review says the lenses and sides arrived scratched and the edges were sharp. Another says they do not cover enough. A third calls the therapist’s view clear. Optical density is not stated. Scratches on arrival are a reason to return the pair before any session, because a marked filter that is already scored is not the filter that was described.
Pros
- Title says 190–2000 nm
- 4.2 from 33 amazon.co.uk reviews
- One UK review calls the therapist’s view clear
Cons
- UK review of scratches and sharp edges on arrival
- Another UK review says they do not cover enough
- No optical density in the details
- Details ASIN and the scrape URL do not match
Best for: You want a 190–2000 nm title for IPL or beauty light and you will inspect the lenses before the first use.
Less suitable: You need an unmarked pair to arrive ready, a named laser line, or a single ASIN you can match from the URL to the details block.
Specifications
- Model
- FreeMascot 190–2000 nm IPL glasses
- Brand
- FreeMascot
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(33)
- Wavelength
- 190–2000 nm
- Job
- IPL and beauty
- Weight
- 120 g
Common questions
Which ASIN is this listing?
The product-details line says B0BPY4WW6W. The scraped page URL was B0BPY51YRQ. Price, stars and the 190–2000 nm title are taken from that saved listing.
Do UK reviews mention the condition on arrival?
Yes. One UK review says the lenses and sides were scratched and the edges were sharp. Another says they do not cover enough. A third calls the therapist’s view clear.
What are the price and weight?
The file shows £16.99 and 120 g. Optical density is not stated. Inspect the lenses before the first session if a review has already reported scratches.
Our view
This is a second green FreeMascot IPLD1 listing, titled 200–2000 nm for IPL, tanning and red light, at £12.99. The model string matches the other green IPLD1, and the ASIN, price and package weight do not. The package-weight field says 27.22 g, against a package size of 23.1 × 16.6 × 11.9 cm. The listing line is 3.5 from 7 amazon.co.uk reviews. The saved listing has one UK review, which calls it a good item for a salon, and that sentence does not explain a 3.5. Optical density and a standard are not in the details. Treat it as its own listing, and do not borrow the five-star sample from the other green IPLD1.
Pros
- Title says 200–2000 nm
- One UK review mentions salon use
- £12.99
Cons
- 3.5 from 7 reviews
- One captured UK sentence does not explain that score
- No optical density or standard in the details
- Package weight of 27.22 g sits oddly against the stated package size
Best for: You are comparing two green IPLD1 listings and you will judge this ASIN on its own seven reviews.
Less suitable: You want the larger review file, a stated optical density, or a package weight that matches a pair of glasses.
Specifications
- Model
- FreeMascot 200–2000 nm green IPL glasses, £12.99
- Brand
- FreeMascot
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 3.5/5(7)
- Wavelength
- 200–2000 nm
- Job
- IPL and red light
- Lens colour
- Green
- Weight
- 27.22 g
Common questions
Is this the same product as the other green IPLD1?
The model string is also IPLD1 and the title matches, but the ASIN, price and package weight differ. This file shows £12.99 and 27.22 g. It is its own listing.
What do the UK reviews say?
The saved listing has one UK review, which calls it a good item for a salon. The listing score is 3.5 from 7 reviews, and that score is not explained by the captured sentence.
Why is the weight hard to read?
The package-weight field says 27.22 g against a package size of 23.1 × 16.6 × 11.9 cm. Optical density and a standard are not in the details. Judge this ASIN on its own seven reviews.
How we compared
Twelve laser-safety-glass listings on amazon.co.uk were scored from the shelf price, the star line, the review count and what the title actually names. There was no lab test, no optical-density measurement and no EN 207 certificate check. Stars are worth 40, the review sample 25, the mark on the listing 25 and value in this set 10. A star line and a Safety Glasses rank are not a safety ranking. The highest score is the top pick, once. The highest value-part score that is not that top pick is best value, once.
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Stars
40%Up to 40 points from the amazon.co.uk star average: rating divided by 5, times 40, rounded to the nearest integer. A 5.0 from five reviews can outscore a 4.3 from 1,106 on this part alone. The sample part is what stops that from deciding the page.
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Sample
25%Up to 25 points from the review count on the amazon.co.uk listing. 1,000 or more reviews score 25. 50–99 score 8. 10–49 score 5. 1–9 score 2. The only file in the thousands is the PTHSS9, with 1,106 reviews.
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Mark on the listing
25%Up to 25 points for what the title names. A visible-diode band with OD 4+ scores higher than a 200–2000 nm broadband claim. A flash title with no wavelength and UK rejection comments scores low. No details block in this set prints an LB code, so this part is a title reading, not a certificate check.
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Value in this set
10%Up to 10 points for shelf price against what the page prints. £10.99 with named diode lines scores 9. £13.99 with those lines and 1,106 reviews scores 8. £45 with no wavelength, and £46.99 with no UK review, score at the bottom of this part. The YJ01 is not best value, because UK reviews include a laser-safety-officer rejection.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Laser safety glasses buying guide
Start with the wavelength on your machine, then the scale on the eyewear, then whether you are the client or the operator, then fit, then price. The notes below follow that order for these twelve listings. None of the scores is a laboratory test.
What are laser safety glasses?
Laser safety glasses on this amazon.co.uk shelf cover three jobs. Broadband IPL and light-therapy pairs in this set sit at about £7.99 to £16.99 and mostly say 190–2000 nm or 200–2000 nm. Two visible-diode titles state OD 4+ for lines around 405–532 nm: the FreeMascot S3-540 at about £10.99 (190–540 nm) and the FreeMascot PTHSS9 at about £13.99 (190–550 nm). The xTool pair at about £45.00 names the brand and leaves the wavelength blank.
Best for
- A visible diode around 405–532 nm when the title names those lines and an OD figure
- Home IPL or red light for the person lying still, with a dark broadband pair
- A lower-priced OD 4+ title when you will still read the mark on the pair you receive
Not ideal for
- A Class 3B or Class 4 source at work that needs an LB or RB number
- CO2 at 10600 nm, 1064 nm, or a clinic laser these titles do not name
- Impact, grinding dust or chemical splash, which belong with safety glasses
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Reading 200–2000 nm as every laser
A broadband title is a claim across a wide range. It does not show a test at 450 nm, 1064 nm or 10600 nm. Match the line on the machine to the line on the pair.
- 2
Treating OD 4+ as an EN 207 mark
Optical density is attenuation. EN 207 uses LB with D, I, R or M, and the frame has to survive. None of these twelve details blocks prints that code.
- 3
Wearing client blackout while you operate
UK reviews of the red-light FreeMascot say the lenses are so dark the operator cannot see, and one notes light at the sides. Darkness for the client is a different product from operator glasses.
What to weigh up
Wavelength and the scale on the page
HighRead the nanometre band before the tint. The PTHSS9 title says 190–550 nm and OD 4+. The S3-540 title says 190–540 nm and OD 4+. LaserPair names 180–534 nm and 740–1095 nm and prints no OD in the details. Most IPL rows say 190–2000 nm or 200–2000 nm with no OD. The xTool details name polycarbonate lenses and no wavelength. EN 207 is accidental exposure from 180 nm to 1000 µm. EN 208 is visible alignment only. An OD figure is not that scale.
Job, fit and price
HighClient blackout, operator glasses and an open Class 4 beam are different jobs. GOV.UK puts Class 4 above 500 mW. Check UK comments on fit over spectacles, sharp edges, scratches on arrival and side leaks. In this set the shelf runs about £7.99 to £46.99. The S3-540 is about £10.99 with named diode lines. The PTHSS9 is about £13.99 with 1,106 reviews. The xTool pair is about £45.00 and the LaserPair title is about £46.99.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Cheaper named diode title
You want 405 nm, 450 nm, 520 nm and 532 nm on a lower shelf price and you will still read the mark on the pair. The FreeMascot S3-540 is about £10.99, with 4.4 from 26 reviews and a hard case mentioned in UK reviews.
Person lying under IPL or red light
You want a dark pair for the person receiving the light, not a working view for the operator. The FreeMascot red-light model is about £15.99, titled 200–2000 nm, and UK reviews call the lenses very dark. Side light is still questioned.
Common questions about laser safety glasses
Which laser safety glasses are the top pick in this set?
The top pick in this set is the FreeMascot PTHSS9 at about £13.99. The amazon.co.uk title names OD 4+ from 190–550 nm, including 405 nm, 445 nm, 450 nm, 520 nm and 532 nm. The star line is 4.3 from 1,106 reviews, the only file in the thousands. UK reviewers mention a case and a cloth. Fit over prescription glasses is disputed. The details block does not print an EN 207 scale, so the OD line remains a title claim.
Which pair is the best value?
The best value is the FreeMascot S3-540 at about £10.99. The title says OD 4+ from 190–540 nm and names 405 nm, 450 nm, 520 nm and 532 nm. The star line is 4.4 from 26 reviews. UK reviewers mention a hard case. Some say the frame fits over reading glasses, and one says it does not. The details block does not print an EN 207 scale. Those named lines sit on a cheaper title than the 1,106-review pair, with the same missing certificate.
How much do laser safety glasses cost on amazon.co.uk in this comparison?
In these twelve shelves the prices run from about £7.99 to £46.99. That is this set, not a market average. IPL-style rows and both OD 4+ diode titles sit from about £7.99 to £16.99. The upper rows are the xTool pair at about £45.00, with no wavelength in the details, and the LaserPair title at about £46.99, with 4.5 from 8 reviews and none marked United Kingdom. A search card in the same week as 19 October 2026 showed the PTHSS9 at £10.99 against £13.99 in the saved listing.
What should you check before you buy laser safety glasses?
Name the wavelength on the laser or lamp first. A 190–540 nm pair leaves 808 nm, 1064 nm and 10600 nm outside the titled band. A 200–2000 nm title is a broadband claim. Then look for a scale: EN 207 uses LB with D, I, R or M, and EN 208 uses RB only for visible alignment. Separate client blackout from operator glasses and from an open Class 4 beam. Check fit, sharp edges and side leaks in UK reviews.
Is OD 4+ the same as EN 207?
OD 4+ on a title is an attenuation figure printed by the seller. EN 207, BS EN 207:2017, is the accidental-exposure standard, from 180 nm to 1000 µm, and the mark uses LB plus D, I, R or M. EN 208 is for visible alignment work only. Beam size and pulse length are missing here, so an OD line cannot be checked against a stated wattage. A feature line claimed EN 207:1998 for the PTHSS9. That certificate is not in this folder.
Do these listings replace a risk assessment at work?
No. The Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010 require hazardous light at work to be controlled. HSE puts screens, interlocks and restricted access ahead of eyewear, and expects eyewear for lasers above the old class 3A or above class 2M when the beam path is open. GOV.UK puts Class 4 above 500 mW. PPE on the Great Britain market needs UKCA or CE, a declaration of conformity and English instructions. Call a laser protection adviser for a Class 3B or Class 4 source at work.
Will laser safety glasses fit over prescription glasses?
Several pages never answer. On the PTHSS9, UK reviews disagree: some people put spectacles underneath, and others say the frame is too small. On the S3-540, some reviewers report a fit over reading glasses, and one says they do not fit. UK reviews of the xTool pair say they fit over prescription glasses, and the details still give no wavelength. The green FreeMascot at about £11.99 asks the question and leaves it open. Read the UK comments for that ASIN before you rely on the title.
When should you pick a different category?
Choose another category when the hazard is impact, grinding dust or a chemical splash. Those jobs sit with safety glasses, impact eyewear often read against EN 166. EN 166 is an impact stamp, not a laser-filter scale. Also stop for a CO2 line at 10600 nm, a clinic laser such as a GentleMax Pro, or an eclipse or arc-welding filter. These titles do not support those uses. Scratches, cracks and a changed lens colour mean you replace the filter.
Our verdict
In this set of twelve amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the FreeMascot PTHSS9 at about £13.99. The title names OD 4+ from 190–550 nm and the star line is 4.3 from 1,106 reviews. The best value is the FreeMascot S3-540 at about £10.99, titled OD 4+ from 190–540 nm, with 4.4 from 26 reviews. Neither details block prints an LB code. Broadband IPL titles from about £7.99 to £16.99 are a different job from those diode lines. None of these scores is a lab test or an EN 207 certificate.
Best value
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FreeMascot OD 4+ 190–540 nm glasses
Highest value-part score: named 405–532 nm lines at about £10.99, below the 1,106-review pair, with the same missing EN 207 scale.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to laser safety glasses
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Sources
Public UK sources from the research digest. Shelf prices and star lines are the amazon.co.uk figures in the display file. The price bands are this set, not a market average.
- HSE: lasers (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- HSE: artificial optical radiation, employer note (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- HSE: PPE product safety and supply (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- GOV.UK: PPE Regulation 2016/425 and the 2018 enforcement regulations (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- GOV.UK: designated standards for PPE (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- BSI: BS EN 207:2017 laser eye-protectors (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- BSI: BS EN 208:2009 laser adjustment eye-protectors (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- GOV.UK: laser radiation safety advice (retrieved 19 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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