The Best Microscopes 2025

1. Bresser - Erudit Basic Bino Compound Microscope - White/Black

40x, 80x, 100x, 200x, 400x, 800x, 1000x and 2000x magnification; 10x and 20x eyepieces; adjustable halogen lower illumination

Study specimens with this Bresser Erudit Basic Bino microscope. The battery-powered LED delivers ample light for flexible use in various environments, while the coarse and fine focus knobs and a magnification power of up to 400x help deliver sharper images. This Bresser Erudit Basic Bino microscope features an eyepiece tube that rotates 360 degrees for comfortable observing.

2. Explore One - Compound Microscope

40x, 80x, 100x, 200x, 400x, 800x, 1000x and 2000x magnification; 10x and 20x eyepieces; 4 fully achromatic objective lenses; halogen lower illumination

Study biological samples in detail with this Explore One microscope set. The aluminum and plastic construction stands up to long-term use, and a color filter wheel enhances the visibility of transparent and colorless specimens. A projection eyepiece makes it easy to trace images for later analysis. Including accessories, prepping tools and slides, this Explore One microscope set helps you get started right away.

3. National Geographic - 40x-1600x LCD Digital Microscope

Compatible with Windows PC and Mac; 5.0MP digital camera; 40x to 1600x magnification; 3.5" LCD display; USB interface; SD card slot; 6-position color filter wheel; LED illumination system; storage case

Ensure powerful magnification with this National Geographic microscope. The 3.5-inch LCD screen and magnification range of up to 1600x deliver crisp, detailed specimen images, while a 5.0MP camera lets you capture photos and videos of your samples. This National Geographic microscope features a color filter wheel, which makes it easy to view colorless or transparent specimens.

4. Celestron - Labs CM800 Compound Microscope

40x, 80x, 100x, 200x, 400x and 800x magnification; 10x and 20x eyepieces; adjustable stage with metal clips; upper and lower LED lighting; all-metal construction; 3 AA batteries included for field use; 10 prepared slides included

Get up close and personal with your specimens when you use this Celestron Labs CM800 microscope. Upper and lower LED lighting units stay cool and illuminate slides for natural-looking results at magnifications from 40x to 800x. Enhanced with an adjustable stage, this all-metal Celestron Labs CM800 microscope is stable and easy to use.

5. Bresser - See-It Scope HD LCD Digital Microscope

Compatible with Windows 7.1 and newer; 10x to 220x magnification; handheld design; 3.5MP digital camera with CMOS sensor

Illuminate small spaces with this Bresser See-It Scope HD camera. The video camera mounted on a 27-inch flexible coil lets you guide it over, under and around obstacles and into small spaces easily, while the bright LED helps you explore in dimly lit areas. This Bresser See-It Scope HD camera features a 2.31-inch LCD screen for clear and effortless viewing.

6. Explore One - Adventure LCD Digital Microscope

PC and Mac compatible; 40-2400x magnification range; 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x and 60x objective lenses; 5.0MP digital camera

View distant objects up close with this Explore One adventure scope. The 27-inch flexible coil with an attached video camera lets you peek around obstacles or small spaces easily, while the built-in LED provides sufficient lighting in low-light conditions. This Explore One adventure scope features a large LCD screen for your viewing comfort.

7. ExploreOne 88-50101 900x Microscope Set

Featuring a zoom eyepiece and a rotating turret of objective lenses, this Explore One compound microscope can reveal the world's hidden details up to a 900x magnification level. The 28-piece set includes a projection eyepiece, color filters, slides and collection tools.

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