Portable Handheld Digital Microscope for Kids

A ladybug, a leaf and a coin, all up close on a screen that fits in a child's hand

Press the clear lens ring against a leaf, then adjust the focus by hand until every vein sharpens on the bright 2.0 inch IPS screen. The microscope is a palm sized handheld with a cartoon pet shaped top, a lanyard loop at the side and a ribbed grip that sits comfortably in a small hand, so it travels from the lawn to the kitchen table with its owner.

Eight LED lights ring the lens with adjustable brightness, and 1000x magnification turns coins, fabric weave, hair, a circuit board and a tiny insect into close up subjects. A 2 MP camera saves JPG photos and AVI video to built in storage or an expandable TF card, and a USB cable shows the live image on a Windows or Mac computer.

Key Benefits

• 1000x magnification Coins, fabric weave, hair, circuit boards, leaves and insects all become close up subjects for a curious child to explore.
• A bright 2.0 inch IPS screen The IPS panel has a 178 degree wide viewing angle, so friends can crowd around and still see the picture.
• 8 LED lights around the lens Built in LEDs with adjustable brightness light the sample from every side, indoors or out.
• Photos, video and a bigger view Save 2 MP JPG photos and AVI video to built in storage or a TF card, or connect to a Windows or Mac computer for a live view on the larger screen.
• Type-C rechargeable The 600 mAh battery runs for about 2 hours and recharges in about 2 hours through the Type-C port.
• Lanyard included A lanyard clips to the loop at the side, keeping the microscope on the wrist while both hands are busy.

Best for: Curious school age explorers, young nature fans and gift givers who want a hands on science tool that fits in a backpack and has its own screen.

Why It Works

Everything a first microscope needs sits in one handheld body: a lens with an LED ring, a screen, storage, a battery and a computer link. There are no slides to prepare and no mirror to angle. Place the lens against the object, look at the screen and capture the view as a photo or a video.

Quick Product Facts: 1000x magnification; 2 MP camera, 1920 x 1080 resolution; 2.0 inch IPS screen; manual focus; 8 LED lights; Type-C charging; 600 mAh battery, about 2 hours of use and about 2 hours to charge; JPG photos and AVI video; built in storage with TF card expansion; Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11 and Mac OS 11.0 and above; 14.4 cm tall and 8 cm wide (5.66 x 3.15 in); 237 g; yellow, white or brown.

How It Fits Your Routine

Weekend in the garden: slip the lanyard around the wrist, press the lens to a petal, a bark chip or an ant on the path, and adjust the focus by hand until the picture sharpens. Eight LEDs keep the sample lit even in the shade.

Rainy afternoon: plug in the USB cable and look at a coin or a piece of woven fabric on the computer screen, or open the saved photos and clips to show everyone what the lens found.

Between adventures, charge through the Type-C port, about 2 hours for about 2 hours of looking, and keep the microscope with its cable and user manual.

FAQ

What can it magnify? The product panels show a circuit board, a plant leaf, a coin, hair, fabric and an insect. The maker lists 1000x magnification and a 2 MP camera.

Do I need a phone or a computer? Neither is required. The microscope has its own 2.0 inch IPS screen and built in storage, and a USB cable also connects it to a Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11) or Mac OS 11.0 and above computer.

How long does the battery last? The 600 mAh battery runs for about 2 hours and takes about 2 hours to charge through the Type-C port.

Which colors can I pick? Yellow, white or brown. Each option has its own photo and its own cartoon pet shaped top, with bunny style ears on the white one and bear style ears on the brown one.