Laser pointers for cats, presentations and gifts

A UK laser pointer shop for home, play and gifting

Most people who visit us are not looking for the biggest beam in the world. They want a laser pointer that does a simple job really well: a bright dot for the cat to chase across the kitchen floor, a pointer that makes a slide easier to follow, or a neat little gift for someone who loves gadgets or stargazing. That is exactly what we specialise in. Every laser pointer in our shop is a Starlight Lasers model with an output up to 1 mW, laser class 2 (EN 60825-1) – the class intended for sale to the public in the UK – and every unit is measured before it is shipped.

You will find pen-sized pointers that run on two ordinary AAA batteries, rechargeable Pro models in an aluminium body, handy three-colour sets and the batteries and charger to keep them going. If you are not sure where to start, the laser finder asks a few quick questions and points you to a match, or you can put models side by side on the compare page.

How to choose: colour, size and battery

Green, red or violet?

Green (532 nm) gives the brightest-looking dot of the three. Indoors it fills any room or hall; outside in the dark the dot stays visible up to approx. 1 km. It is the all-rounder and the colour most people pick first – browse our green laser pens.

Red is the classic presentation and cat-play colour: a calm, familiar dot that is perfect for living rooms, classrooms and meeting rooms. See all red laser pens, including the popular M1.

Violet (405 nm) has a distinctive purple-blue tone and is at its best indoors and over short distances. Our violet laser pointers are a lovely choice if you want something a little different.

Pen or Pro?

The pen models (X1, X2, M1 and Z1) are slim aluminium pens with a pocket clip and run on 2 powerful AAA batteries, which are included – nothing to charge, ideal as a first laser pointer or a stocking filler. The rechargeable Pro laser pointers have an aluminium body and come with a rechargeable Li-ion battery and charger in the box; the larger Pro models also come with two safety keys, handy in a home with curious hands about.

What our laser pointers are used for

• Playing with your cat – a few minutes of chasing a dot across the floor is great exercise for indoor cats. Read our tips for safe laser play with cats (and dogs).
• Presentations and teaching – point at a chart, a line of text or a detail on a whiteboard without walking to the screen. More in laser pointers for presentations.
• Gifts – a pen laser or a three-colour set makes a fun present for gadget fans, teachers, cat owners and amateur astronomers. See our laser pointer gift guide.
• Stars, walks and the garden – show someone where to look in the night sky with a green dot (laser pointer for astronomy), or gently move birds on at dusk and dawn (laser pointer for scaring birds).

Why order from Laserpointershop.co.uk

• Free tracked delivery on every order, shipped with PostNL. Delivery to the UK usually takes 2–5 working days.
• Same-day dispatch on working days for orders placed before 3 pm (UK time).
• Letterbox-friendly: every order, even the rechargeable three-colour set, fits through the letterbox, so there is no need to stay in.
• 14 days to change your mind and a 1-year warranty on top of your statutory rights. See shipping and returns.
• Real help: questions before or after you buy? Email support@starlightlasers.eu or use the contact page.

Safety first – and why class 2 matters

A class 2 laser pointer is designed so that the natural blink reflex protects the eye from a brief accidental glance – but that is a safety margin, not an invitation. Please never aim a laser at anyone's eyes, at people or at animals' eyes, and never at vehicles, aircraft or reflective surfaces such as mirrors and windows. In the UK it is a criminal offence to shine a laser at a vehicle or aircraft. Keep your laser away from children: it is not a toy, and we only sell to customers aged 18 and over.

When you play with your cat, keep the dot on the floor, never in their eyes, and end each session on a real toy they can catch. Our full guide to laser pointer safety explains everything in plain English.