13 best microscopes

Microscopes allow us to better understand the world around us. These devices increase a small fragment of the subject, allowing a person to examine in detail its structure. For many ordinary people, communication with a microscope at school remains the only experience in learning about the interesting world of microorganisms. But someone encounters this device during daily work, and for someone it becomes an integral part of their favorite hobby. In each case, a device with a set of specific characteristics is required. You can purchase a high-quality expensive model, the capabilities of which will be used by 10-20 percent. And sometimes the equipment and functionality of the device is not enough for professional activity. To help in the difficult choice will try our experts.

How to choose a microscope

1. Purpose. Begin by identifying the tasks that will be in front of the microscope. It's one thing when the device becomes a cognitive toy for a child, a completely different approach is required when searching for a model for soldering chips.
2. Eyepiece and lens. The most important elements of any microscope are the eyepiece and lens. If the eyepiece is a system of lenses installed in the upper part of the tube, then the lens is the same lenses located directly in front of the object being studied. Eyepieces often change to video eyepieces or cameras, which allows for research with the transfer to the big screen. Modern devices are equipped with several lenses with different magnifications, their rearrangement occurs quickly due to the revolving mechanism.
3. Backlight. Thorough analysis of miniature objects requires good lighting. Daylight is not always enough to get high-quality pictures. Therefore, manufacturers install the top or combination lighting. From its power often depends on productivity.
4. Increase. The magnification of the microscope is determined by the product of the zoom of the eyepiece and the lens. If the eyepiece magnification is 10 times, and the lens - 40, then the magnification of the microscope will be 400x. For educational purposes, the maximum value of 800x is enough, for laboratory studies - 1600x.
5. Camera. Digital microscopes are additionally equipped with a camera. To get a clear photo or video image, you need to pay attention to the resolution of the camera. Best of all will work gadgets with high quality HD resolution.

In our review got 13 best microscopes. When selecting applicants, the following criteria were taken into account:

1. the purpose of the device;
2. technical equipment;
3. price;
4. expert opinion;
5. consumer reviews.

Top Microscopes Rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best children's microscopes	1	Micromed Eureka	7 000 ₽
	2	Bresser National Geographic 20x	7 663 ₽
	3	Levenhuk Rainbow 2L, Amethyst	8 273 ₽
	4	Celestron Microscope Kit 44121	3 489 ₽
	5	Eastcolight MP-450	1 229 ₽
Best binocular microscopes	1	Levenhuk 850B	62 990 ₽
	2	BRESSER Advance ICD 10x-160x	62 953 ₽
	3	Micromed 1 var. 2 LED	12 010 ₽
Best digital microscopes	1	Levenhuk D740T	59 990 ₽
	2	SAIKE DIGITAL SK2500TH2	14 999 ₽
	3	Bresser Duolux 20x – 1280x	19 990 ₽
Best soldering microscopes	1	Saike Digital SK2700VS	14 999 ₽
	2	Andonstar A1	3 999 ₽

The best children's microscopes

Many children for a long time remain impressed by the study of the simplest sections. Enough to cling to the child to the eyepiece, so that he carried away with a useful occupation.In the future, it will be easier for the student to master such subjects as physics, chemistry and biology. The following models are great for this purpose.

Micromed Eureka

Rating: 4.9

Microscope Microhoney Eureka will be a great gift for an inquisitive child. With its help, many topics in biology will become clear, and skills of working with a magnifying device will appear. The model is widely used in Russian schools, it has become a popular accessory in children's rooms. The main purpose of the microscope - the study of slices and strokes. The device can work in any light conditions thanks to the built-in lighting. The power supply can be a household power grid or 3 AAA batteries.

The experts gave the first place to the microscope for high-quality optics and video ocular (2 megapixels). Safety of the device during transportation provides a reliable case.

Bresser National Geographic 20x

Rating: 4.8

Children's Bresser National Geographic 20x microscope allows to obtain a three-dimensional image of an object through a binocular. Even a simple study leaf will be an exciting adventure for beginner biologists. The model is easy to use, even a small child can master the device. The maximum magnification is 20 times, the device is equipped with a top LED backlight. In these components, the microscope is inferior to the winner of the rating, occupying the second row.

You will not call a complete set of the device rich, together with a microscope there is an instruction, 12 minerals for research and eyepieces. As a current source for the built-in lamp, 2 AA batteries are used.

Levenhuk Rainbow 2L, Amethyst

Rating: 4.7

The children's microscope Levenhuk Rainbow 2L, Amethyst looks very stylish. As a gift, it is perfect for both schoolchildren and students. The model has good optics, which allows using the device not only for studying a school biology course, but even in research laboratories. The device is equipped with 3 lenses (4x, 10x and 40xs), and the zoom range is 64-640 times. Experts note the possibility of studying both transparent and non-transparent objects. This is made possible by the combined backlight.

Users note a convenient angle of inclination of the ocular nozzle (45 degrees), moreover, the nozzle rotates around the axis, which allows several researchers to work simultaneously.

Celestron Microscope Kit 44121

Rating: 4.6

The Celestron Microscope Kit 44121 microscope is a good option as the first research instrument for a child. Affordable price and good quality optics experts noted, as well as a combined backlight. So novice biologists can study not only thin sections, but also larger objects. Despite the fact that the device is designed for children, it has a wide range of magnifications (40-600 times), a revolving system with 3 lenses.

Of course, on a par with competing with the leaders of the rankings, it is difficult for a microscope because of its modest equipment and equipment. Together with a magnifying device is a set of different samples. Users mark such a minus model as a fragile plastic case.

Eastcolight MP-450

Rating: 4.5

The most affordable magnifying instrument for children in our ranking was the Eastcolight MP-450 microscope. Any schoolchild is able to become interested in the world of the cell, having once looked at the monocular of the device. The budget model has a complex structure.The object under study can be illuminated with natural light or with the help of a built-in lamp. The device is equipped with three lenses with which you can view objects with a magnification of 100-450 times.

The complete set of the microscope looks quite rich, the manufacturer prepared for the study one slide with the preparation, 5 cover and 4 slide, as well as 10 clean stickers and 2 flasks for the preparations. The model deservedly falls into our rating.

Best binocular microscopes

The best option for monitoring opaque objects (insects, minerals, jewelry) would be binocular microscopes. They allow you to get a three-dimensional image of the object, with the maximum degree of increase often does not play a decisive role. Experts recommend looking at several devices.

Levenhuk 850B

Rating: 4.9

In medical institutions of various types you can find the Levenhuk 850B binocular microscope. This device is intended for serious biological research. Experts believe that a distinctive feature of the device is the ability to study microscopic preparations using the dark field method. Halogen backlight works from a household network, there is an adjustment of the brightness of the light beam. The model is equipped with 4 lenses that are rotated using a revolving mechanism. Instead of an eyepiece, a Levenhuk digital camera can be installed. Included are the necessary accessories to connect the camera to the microscope.

The model becomes the winner of our rating for the excellent quality of optics and wide opportunities for research work.

BRESSER Advance ICD 10x-160x

Rating: 4.8

Among technical purpose microscopes, the BRESSER Advance ICD 10x-160x model is the most powerful. The eyepieces are set at an angle of 45 degrees, they rotate around its axis. The device gives a high-quality picture due to multi-layer optics. The microscope is popular not only among biologists and physicians, it is used in its work by collectors and jewelers. You can increase the contrast of the image using a blue filter.

The experts gave the microscope the second place in the rating for reliability and durability. The model yields to the winner in terms of lighting and functionality. But the metal body and a smooth focusing mechanism deserved the most flattering words from users.

Micromed 1 var. 2 LED

Rating: 4.8

The Micromed 1 var model has become the most affordable binocular microscope in our rating. 2 LED. The device is designed for medical, biological and chemical research. It can work both by the light field method and with a condenser in a dark field. Unpainted and painted objects are subject to study. The manufacturer has provided the ability to display images on the computer screen. To do this, you must additionally purchase a video ocular. Experts highly appreciated the powerful LED backlight, the brightness of which can be adjusted.

Users are generally satisfied with the work of the microscope, especially the brightness of the backlight and the possibility of widespread use. Of the minuses, the angle of inclination of the visual attachment (30 degrees) and a limited range of magnification (40-1000 times) are noted.

Best digital microscopes

Digital microscopes possess wide functionality. They are equipped not only with eyepieces, but also special cameras. The image of the object being studied can be recorded in memory or transmitted directly to a computer monitor. Here are some interesting models.

Levenhuk D740T

Rating: 4.9

A very convenient research instrument for teaching a group of schoolchildren or students is the Levenhuk D740T digital microscope. Thanks to the powerful camera, the picture is displayed on any screen, at the same time it is possible to explain what is happening to all listeners. Binocular is the main nozzle, in addition there is a tube for mounting a digital camera. The magnification range is 40-2000x, the Abbe condenser and effective backlight expands the research capabilities. To increase the contrast, the device is equipped with a blue light filter.

Experts pay attention to the modern digital camera C 510 NG (5 megapixels), which allows you to study microsamples. Together with the microscope is cable and software to connect to a laptop or personal computer.

SAIKE DIGITAL SK2500TH2

Rating: 4.8

One of the best digital instrumentation microscopes has become the SAIKE DIGITAL SK2500TH2 model. The device allows to study flat, transparent, voluminous subjects. It is able to work both in direct and reflected light. A distinctive feature of the device is a pancreatic lens. With its help, it is possible to smoothly change the degree of increase, starting with 7 times and ending with 45. The rubberized eyecup provides comfortable work for the researcher. The manufacturer has equipped its product with a Sony digital camera, which has a high resolution (HD). Therefore, a realistic image without distortion is transmitted to the monitor.

Experts in the field of forensics, jewelry are satisfied with the quality of the resulting image, good illumination and reliability.

Bresser Duolux 20x – 1280x

Rating: 4.8

One of the main factors in the popularity of the Bresser Duolux 20x – 1280x microscope is its affordability. The device perfectly combines tradition and innovation. It can be used as a classic magnifying device with a single eyepiece. And when a digital camera is connected, the model turns into serious research equipment with the ability to take pictures of the studied drugs. There is a backlight in the microscope that can operate on mains or batteries. To transport the product, the manufacturer has provided a convenient bag with a strap.

The device takes the honorable third line of the rating for a good increase (800-1280 times), the possibility of learning, both schoolchildren and students. To rise above the microscope is not allowed low image quality at maximum magnification.

Best soldering microscopes

The creation of microcircuits for electronic equipment is not complete without the use of magnifying devices. Most often, microscopes are responsible for high-quality soldering. Also, these devices are used to detect microcracks or defects that are invisible to the human eye. The following devices proved themselves well in production.

Saike Digital SK2700VS

Rating: 4.9

The winner of the rating among soldering microscopes is the model Saike Digital SK2700VS. The electronic device is designed to work with chips, it can be used to control the quality of the soldering. For accurate performance of the operation with miniature products, electronic zoom is used, powerful illumination of the working area, and recording the progress of work. Included with the microscope is a cable to connect the device to a laptop or computer.

Professionals note a large distance to the details, which makes soldering convenient.Good reviews come in to increase the quality of the backlight and clear pictures on the screen. But to install the software will have to contact a specialist.

Andonstar A1

Rating: 4.7

An affordable and simple Andonstar A1 microscope is considered the most unpretentious device for soldering. The device increases the detail in 1-500 times, adjustment occurs when the height of the lens is changed. The manufacturer equipped the product with a sensor (2 megapixels), which allows it to be used as a webcam. To ensure the necessary illumination of the working area there is an adjustable LED backlight. Included are various nozzles that expands the scope in the manufacture of electronic components.

Experts are complimentary about the compactness and lightness of the microscope; it is easy to use and affordable. Only a frosted mirror causes users to negative emotions.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.