9 best microscopes from AliExpress

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The popularity of microscopes is constantly growing. Today this device is available to any customer, not just in a laboratory. Professional devices are quite expensive, but Chinese manufacturers have managed to fill the market with budget models, which are not much inferior in functionality to their counterparts.

In Aliexpress stores, you can find a variety of microscopes for every taste and wallet. They will be discussed in our rating. When selecting participants, the following criteria were taken into account:

1. number of lenses;
2. equipment;
3. magnification factor;
4. material quality;
5. backlight type.

There are optical and digital models. The former are divided into mono-, bino- and trinocular devices. These are standard devices found in biology classes in schools. Digital products can be portable and desktop. They require a USB cable to work.

Rating of the best microscopes with Aliexpress

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best microscopes with Aliexpress for beginners	1	AIBOULLY Zoom-1600	RUB 4,500
	2	Ciwa 1600X	RUB 6,000
	3	ANDONSTAR ADSM201	RUB 9,000
	4	ANDONSTAR AD106S	RUB 4,000
	5	Jetery 85168	800 RUB
The best microscopes with Aliexpress for professionals	1	Aomekie AO1001	RUB 2,500
	2	PHENIX Professional BMC303-A	RUB 70,000
	3	SRATE Stereoscopic microscope	RUB 6,000
	4	Eakins SZM0745T	RUB 18,000

The best microscopes with Aliexpress for beginners

Participants in the first nomination are suitable for schoolchildren, students, as well as those who will only periodically observe the microcosm. This includes digital and monocular models.

AIBOULLY Zoom-1600

Rating: 4.9

The ranking opens the best portable monocular, ideal for biology students. It has three lenses. The magnification factor is 1500-3000x. They praise the convenient adjustment of sharpness, the ability to replace the standard eyepiece with a digital one. If desired, the picture will be displayed on the device screen.

The set includes bottom and top illumination, color filters, achromatic glass lenses. The model is liked by the owners due to its convenient operation. She has earned a lot of positive customer reviews. It's a pity there are no instructions in the kit. For this price, the microscope is excellent. It costs from 4,500 rubles.

Advantages

• convenient to adjust the sharpness;
• the presence of backlight;
• optimal equipment;
• the price corresponds to the quality;
• ease of use.

disadvantages

• there are no serious disadvantages.

Ciwa 1600X

Rating: 4.8

Next in the ranking is the device with the most accurate focus adjustment mechanism. Its body is made of strong metal, so the model is quite heavy. The weight is 1.7 kg. The good news is that the owner can customize the device for himself. The wide platform is suitable for studying various samples.

The magnification factor is 1500-3000x. Bottom and top lighting is provided. The kit includes 3 types of lenses, an instruction manual. Even a beginner can assemble the device. It's easy to use. To fully work with a digital microscope, you need electronic devices. The image is displayed on a computer monitor or smartphone screen. Those for whom this option seems inconvenient should pay attention to other models. Price – from 6000 rubles.

Advantages

• precise tuning mechanism;
• wide platform;
• strong body;
• bottom and top lighting.

disadvantages

• heavy.

ANDONSTAR ADSM201

Rating: 4.7

The electronic model with a high-quality display and a clear picture has double illumination, shooting function and real-time image demonstration. It is enough to insert a memory card into the device. You can connect to a PC via an HDMI cable. The set includes chargers for the lamp and camera.

The pluses include a sufficient working space (4-15 cm), an exclusive lens that reduces iridescent glare, a high-quality increase of 300 times, a digital zoom 4x, a stylish appearance. The disadvantages include only the price of the device. It is slightly overpriced. ANDONSTAR ADSM201 costs about 9 thousand rubles.

Advantages

• large workspace;
• stylish design;
• high quality lens.

disadvantages

• the price is high.

ANDONSTAR AD106S

Rating: 4.6

The digital microscope allows you not to bend over the eyepiece to study the object. The picture is displayed immediately on the screen. It can be written to a memory card that is inserted into a special slot. It is permissible to photograph an image with any resolution up to 12 megapixels.

The maximum magnification is 250x. The set includes a removable UV filter for the lens, two control panels. The metal platform is suitable for soldering. According to reviews, the video, regardless of the length, will take up quite a lot of space on the flash drive. After 10 minutes of shooting, the recording process stops. The price is about 4000 rubles.

Advantages

• removable UV filter;
• two control panels;
• the possibility of photo and video filming.
• optimal price.

disadvantages

• the video takes up a lot of space and stops after 10 minutes.

Jetery 85168

Rating: 4.5

The budget model from Jetery completes the nomination. This is a pocket-sized monocular device that looks like an ordinary toy. Its main advantages are lightness and compactness. The microscope weighs about 1 kg. You shouldn't expect super-magnification from the model, but the image is quite clear and of high quality.

The product is not suitable for professional research. This is a great option for a schoolboy or child who is interested in plant cell arrangement. It is difficult to find a microscope with a magnification of 500x 1500x for a lower price. It is important to note that the product is not portable. Its backlighting is weak, batteries are not included in the kit. Price – from 800 rubles.

Advantages

• lightweight and compact;
• best price;
• sharp image.

disadvantages

• weak backlight;
• without batteries.

The best microscopes with Aliexpress for professionals

Participants in the second nomination are suitable for laboratory research. These microscopes include two or three elements of the optical system. They cost more than monocular devices.

Aomekie AO1001

Rating: 4.9

The nomination opens with a microscope, which will be appreciated by lovers of soldering small elements. Owners use it to repair jewelry and mechanisms in watches. Suitable for viewing gems, coins and insects. This is a compact model that can be considered pocket-sized. It has eyepieces for each eye and provides a three-dimensional image.

Judging by the reviews, the organs of vision do not get tired even after working with samples for a long time. It is permissible to adjust each eyepiece separately. Frustrating is the lack of backlighting. The disadvantages include too small a surface for the boards. The total magnification is 20x. Reviews about the model are mostly positive. For 2500 rubles, this is a great option.

Advantages

• compactness;
• high quality eyepieces;
• a lot of good reviews;
• reasonable price.

disadvantages

• small surface for boards.

PHENIX Professional BMC303-A

Rating: 4.8

The next participant in the rating is a professional trinocular. Replaceable lenses zoom in up to 1600x. The device can be used in mono mode. It is equipped with a touch screen and is suitable for use in a laboratory environment. It is acquired by higher medical institutions.

The advantages include a built-in dimmable backlight, a side flashlight on a flexible stem, smooth and fine focusing. Achromatic lenses guarantee a high-quality picture without defects. The sturdy metal body is praised. The disadvantages include the high price. The microscope with the maximum configuration will cost the buyer 70,000 rubles.

Advantages

• adjustable backlight brightness;
• the presence of a side flashlight;
• smooth focusing;
• high quality pictures.

disadvantages

• high cost.

SRATE Stereoscopic microscope

Rating: 4.7

The binocular microscope is ideal for mobile phone repair. The total magnification is 20x and 40x. It is made of durable metal and weighs 1.6 kg. The kit includes two eyepieces, a dust cover, a pair of clips. In their reviews, buyers praise the model for its high quality, excellent workmanship and strong metal. Almost all owners recommend it for purchase.

The price of the product is fully consistent with the quality. The description of the microscope on the Aliexpress page is identical to the parameters in reality. During the promotion period, you can purchase it for 6,000 rubles. The usual price is 7-8 thousand rubles.

Advantages

• optimal set;
• strong body;
• high image quality;
• good feedback.

disadvantages

• heavy.

Eakins SZM0745T

Rating: 4.7

The rating is completed by a trinocular microscope, which takes up a lot of space. The large stand allows for comfortable placement of samples. The slant angle is 45 degrees. It can be moved 360 degrees. The maximum magnification is 500x.

Judging by the reviews, the model perfectly reproduces all colors. It is convenient to customize it. A special ring with a diameter of 27 mm is used as a backlight. It consists of 56 LEDs. Thanks to him, the picture is clear and of high quality. This is one of the best options for professionals. Among the disadvantages is a small working distance. The price is about 18,000 rubles.

Advantages

• excellent color rendering;
• convenient setting;
• high-quality backlighting.

disadvantages

• short working distance.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.