Is there any reason to have quad Blaster turrets over Heavy laser turrets?

[c.bundy99]

Stats say the heavy lazers do more damage, use less energy, and never miss compared to the quad blasters. And they don't cost that much more, seems pointless to have a quad blaster unless they have some sort of benefit that I'm not seeing.

[tehhowch]

They're cheaper. They sound different. And they require 15 less outfit space

Because lasers do not have a travel time, they can only damage targets that are within range, while blasters can fire and hit targets that are not within range at the time of firing.

[Ker]

You mostly just use them to fill out extra hardpoints to maximize potential DPS. So if you cant fit larger weapons but have free turret hardpoints, quad blasters are a useful item

[Avior]

Yes, blasters are terrible because of their horrid energy efficiency.
But they do have one advantage: space efficiency.

Also, they have a slightly longer range than heavy lasers.