^ Whoa thanks, precisely what I intended.
Laser have the advantage of near pinpoint accuracy and far greater effective range than particle beam (see below)
They however, does have their own weakness.
They're purely heat based weapon, do not impart meaningful kinetic energy. Due to unique properties of energy barrier, which are semi transparent and is ablative, this means laser are less effective than particle beam or even specially-coated physical weapon in breaking through barrier.