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5 picks compared by working distance, lighting, stand fit, field of view, and whether the form factor matches the job on your bench.

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Start with the use case first. A stereo scope can be wrong for classroom slides, and a USB screen scope can be wrong for fine-pitch soldering.

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AmScope SM-4TZ Trinocular Stereo Microscope

AmScope

SM-4TZ

9.0
Working Distance

127mm

Illumination

Built-in top/bottom; ring light recommended

Stand / Mount

Table stand stereo microscope

$349.00
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OMAX 144-LED Ring Light with Adjustable Arm

OMAX

LED Ring Light 144

8.7
Mount Thread

48mm

LED Count

144

Brightness Control

Dual ring

$34.00
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Andonstar AD407 Digital Microscope

Andonstar

AD407

8.4
Working Distance

120mm

Illumination

LED ring adjustable

Stand / Mount

Articulating gooseneck stand

$139.00
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AmScope ME300 Digital USB Microscope

AmScope

ME300

7.8
Working Distance

45mm

Illumination

LED ring

Stand / Mount

Compound-style stage

$49.00
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Celestron 5 MP Handheld Digital Microscope Pro

Celestron

5 MP Handheld Digital Microscope Pro

7.6
Working Distance

25mm

Illumination

Built-in LED

Stand / Mount

Handheld

Sales Rank: #5,409

$89.00
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