I bought this microscope a semester ago for my biology co-op class. I already owned a Sonlight brand microscope (which I love) and was loaned a very expensive binocular microscope. Later, as more students came into the class, I was loaned an even MORE expensive, fancy binocular microscope.
And guess what? This small, inexpensive, light-weight scope is the second most popular one in the class among the students and by me. The only one we like better is the Sonlight one (it has a mechanical stage so it makes moving slides to search for something easier), but we only like it a little better (and this one is much less expensive).
I am very pleasantly shocked by how great the optics of this little scope are and how easy it is to use. AND it has the option to be battery powered, so it‘s a great take-along scope for outdoor explorations. I highly recommend this and if I am ever in the market to purchase a third microscope, I'll be purchasing another of these.
And guess what? This small, inexpensive, light-weight scope is the second most popular one in the class among the students and by me. The only one we like better is the Sonlight one (it has a mechanical stage so it makes moving slides to search for something easier), but we only like it a little better (and this one is much less expensive).
I am very pleasantly shocked by how great the optics of this little scope are and how easy it is to use. AND it has the option to be battery powered, so it‘s a great take-along scope for outdoor explorations. I highly recommend this and if I am ever in the market to purchase a third microscope, I'll be purchasing another of these.
09/05/2025
I only use this for gill scrapes on my koi when concerned about possible parasite infections. Have also played around with it putting various random items on slides to check out its magnification ability. I was impressed, but know next to nothing about microscopes. It does seem very well built though and Works perfectly for my limited use. Also, I had an issue with one magnification lens that fell when I was switching lenses and came apart into its separate pieces. Called customer service for help with how to reassemble the lens and they were excellent in just sending out a free replacement lens.
09/05/2025
This is a great value and a lot of fun to use with the kids. Like any other microscope, it takes a little practice to get the knack of focusing, but after a few minutes it‘s quite easy. This scope provides a nice clear picture when dialed in.
It's very solidly built and quite heavy. I wouldn't drop it give how sensitive optics can be, but it's still very sturdy. The weight also adds to the stability. It feels like a quality product.
Make sure you get some slides (prepared and/or blank) as this doesn't come with any.
It's very solidly built and quite heavy. I wouldn't drop it give how sensitive optics can be, but it's still very sturdy. The weight also adds to the stability. It feels like a quality product.
Make sure you get some slides (prepared and/or blank) as this doesn't come with any.
09/05/2025
Bought it for my husband, he loves to use it to check his agates. Got it on sale, so good deal
06/05/2025
Nice microscope for my two kids age 8 and 10. They seem to enjoy it and it does a good job
05/05/2025
I bought this as a bargain but I prefer a more poweful scope but this will work for my own self assurance.
05/05/2025
I‘m not an expert microscoper, but I am an engineer who uses microscopes frequently. I used a pretty great microscope at my university and this scope compares favorably. For the price, it has pretty admirable optics...even for three times the price, it would have pretty admirable optics. It's true this microscope is not 100% metal, but some things are better as plastic, anyway. I'm not sure the knobs fall into the category of things that are better as plastic, but I can forgive this given the nice vernier scales on the knobs. The LED illumination source, though it's only a single 8mm LED, is actually appreciably bright, with a nice brightness adjustment on the side...that's a nice touch. The only thing I wish was different is the maximum height of the scope; you can't get very large items on the table...I even had a little trouble with some taller microchips. At the end of the day, though, for a product less than $100, I can let this slide. After all, this is supposed to be a gift for my niece, and I've played with it far too much as it is...
04/05/2025
I love how high quality it is compared to the low price! It’s rather heavy, but that can be quite useful when I need it to stay in one place. The two eye pieces come in handy more times than I can list. I love the light adjuster for brightness. Saves me a trip to the eye doctor!
Only flaw: This Microscope only has one light. The light that shines from below. Great for finding detail on thin and slightly translucent objects, but even at maximum light mist objects are shadowed in darkness. An old microscope I had as a kid had a light that shined down from the arm. (The piece that the eye piece and magnifying lenses are attached to) this made looking at solid objects VERY easy. I love this microscope, but I wish it had this angle light, would’ve made it perfect!
Only flaw: This Microscope only has one light. The light that shines from below. Great for finding detail on thin and slightly translucent objects, but even at maximum light mist objects are shadowed in darkness. An old microscope I had as a kid had a light that shined down from the arm. (The piece that the eye piece and magnifying lenses are attached to) this made looking at solid objects VERY easy. I love this microscope, but I wish it had this angle light, would’ve made it perfect!
03/05/2025
I have nothing bad to say about this product. The quality and features have meet all of my expectations and all of the requirements needed for a 10th grade high school lab microscope. I would highly recommend to anyone!
02/05/2025
My biggest disappointment is the optics are not very clean but good enough for looking at bugs, and goo with my five year old grandson
01/05/2025