What parents say

We took this to the park on the first day and my daughter spent an hour looking at leaves and a ladybug. The screen is bright and easy for her to see, so I could look with her instead of waiting for a turn at an eyepiece. The focus wheel is simple enough that she got the hang of it fast.

It is light and the soft grip body fits my son's hands well. He carries it around the garden by the strap and presses the base onto anything he finds. The picture on the screen is clear and the LED ring lights everything up nicely.

What won me over is the screen instead of a tiny eyepiece. Two of my kids can look at the same time and there is far less arguing. The purple one arrived charged and we were looking at a coin within minutes.

Focus wheel and the clear base make it steady enough for a seven year old to manage alone. The photos it saves are a nice touch since he likes showing his grandparents. I would have liked a little more memory but it holds plenty for a day out.

Bought the pink one for my niece and she adored it. It came ready to go with the strap and cable, and the manual was clear. She was studying flower petals and her own fingertip within the hour. Lovely present for a curious kid.

Charges over USB and runs long enough for an afternoon of exploring before it needs topping up. No loose batteries to hunt for. The eight LEDs make a real difference on darker samples like tree bark.

We could not go outside so the kids studied salt, sugar and a banknote at the kitchen table. The screen shows so much detail and they were amazed at the paper fibers. Kept them busy and curious for ages.

It has been dropped a few times on grass and gravel and still works fine. The clear base is handy for keeping it level on a leaf. My only note is the wheel takes a moment to find the sharp point, but kids learn it quickly.

The IPS screen is clear even outdoors and tilts up so we can look down at it comfortably. My son loves that he can snap a photo and look back at it later. Simple enough that he uses it without me hovering.

We hang it round his neck with the yellow strap and off he goes. Leaves, ants, a feather, a rock, he checks everything. The image on the screen is sharp once the wheel is set and the light ring keeps it even.

The best part for us is that the picture is on a screen, so my two children look together rather than fighting over one eyepiece. It is light, the grip is soft, and the white one looks smart. Really pleased with it.

A good first microscope for a young child. The screen and steady base make it far easier than the eyepiece kind we had before. Photos save onboard which the kids enjoy. Charging over USB is convenient.

My son picked the orange one and carries it everywhere. The buttons for photos and brightness are easy for him to reach. We looked at a butterfly wing and the detail on the screen genuinely surprised us both.

He asks to use it most days now. The clear base sits right on whatever he is studying and the wheel brings it into focus. Light enough to hold steady and the strap means he does not drop it outdoors.

Feels solid for a kids item and the soft grip is comfortable. Setup was just charging it over USB and hanging on the strap. My daughter loves saving photos of her finds and looking at them again later.

Gave this to my godson and he was thrilled. Easy for him to look at things on the screen and the light ring helps a lot indoors. The focus takes a bit of practice but nothing a child cannot pick up.

After a frustrating classic microscope, this is a relief. The image is right there on the screen so my youngest can actually see it without straining. Bright, clear and steady on the base. Highly recommend for little ones.

We all ended up passing it round looking at hair, skin, a coin and a leaf. The screen makes it a group activity. Light, cordless and the battery lasted our whole evening of poking at things.

We take it on nature walks and my daughter checks flowers and bark along the way. The strap keeps it handy and the base steadies it on uneven surfaces. The photos are a lovely way to remember what she found.

Does what it promises. Clear screen, adjustable light and a manual focus that a child can learn. Storage fills for a day out and empties easily onto the computer. Happy with the purchase for the price.

He loves taking a photo of a bug and running to show the family on the screen. It is light, the grip is soft and the base keeps it level. The eight LEDs light things up even in a dim room. Really good fun.

Charged it, hung it on the strap and handed it over. Within minutes he was focusing on a leaf and saving photos. The screen is bright and the whole thing is simple enough that he needs no help now.

Bought for a science mad seven year old and it was a hit. The screen and steady base make it genuinely usable for a child. Comes complete with cable, strap and a clear manual. Would buy again for another gift.