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Welcome to the Microscope Piki, the best place to decide between microscopes. Microscopes are used to magnify the appearance of objects that are to small to be seen with the naked eye. This Piki makes use of more than 4,000 facts about 178 microscopes. Sort and filter these microscopes according to your preferences using the options on the left. Whether you're looking for inexpensive microscopes, microscopes with over 400 x maximum magnification or something else entirely, we have you covered.
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pikimal created the Ken-A-Vision T-1754 Microscope 04/08 at 10:54 AM (EDT)
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pikimal created the C And A Scientific SMD-03 Monocular Microscope 04/01 at 2:14 PM (EDT)
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pikimal created the C And A Scientific SMJ-04 Binocular Microscope 03/17 at 9:52 AM (EDT)
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pikimal created the Omano OM88T Trinocular Microscope 03/17 at 9:52 AM (EDT)
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Celestron 44320 Trinocular Microscope
The Celestron 44320 Trinocular Microscope costs $37.50 and is a trinocular microscope. It has a maximum magnification of 80 x and a composite score of 65.40 out of 100. It has a zoom lens system, and it has 4x objective magnification.
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Price: $37.50
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes prefer lower values for price, the Celestron 44320 Trinocular Microscope achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Type: Trinocular
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes have selected binocular and trinocular as the top choices for type, the Celestron 44320 Trinocular Microscope achieves 100% performance in this category.
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Magnification: Maximum Magnification - 80 x, 4x Objective Magnification
The Celestron 44320 Trinocular Microscope achieves 14% performance for magnification.
Konus OPAL Binocular Microscope
The Konus OPAL Binocular Microscope costs $129.99 and is a binocular microscope, and it has a maximum magnification of 20 x. It has 2x objective magnification. It is a stereo / stereoscopic microscope and has 10 watts illumination.
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Price: $129.99
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes prefer lower values for price, the Konus OPAL Binocular Microscope achieves 97% performance in this category.
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Type: Binocular
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes have selected binocular and trinocular as the top choices for type, the Konus OPAL Binocular Microscope achieves 100% performance in this category.
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Magnification: Maximum Magnification - 20 x, 2x Objective Magnification
The Konus OPAL Binocular Microscope achieves 3% performance for magnification.
Carson Optical MicroBrite MM-24 Monocular Microscope
The Carson Optical MicroBrite MM-24 Monocular Microscope costs $12.85 and is a monocular microscope. It has a maximum magnification of 800 x and a composite score of 96.60 out of 100. It has 40x objective magnification, and it weighs 0.13 pounds.
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Price: $12.85
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes prefer lower values for price, the Carson Optical MicroBrite MM-24 Monocular Microscope achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Type: Monocular
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes have selected binocular and trinocular as the top choices for type, the Carson Optical MicroBrite MM-24 Monocular Microscope achieves 0% performance in this category.
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Magnification: Maximum Magnification - 800 x, 40x Objective Magnification
The Carson Optical MicroBrite MM-24 Monocular Microscope achieves 53% performance for magnification.
C And A Scientific SMJ-04 Binocular Microscope
The C And A Scientific SMJ-04 Binocular Microscope costs $157 and is a binocular microscope, and it has a maximum magnification of 40 x. It has a stage length of 60 millimeters, and it has 4x objective magnification. The C And A Scientific SMJ-04 Binocular Microscope weighs 5 pounds.
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Price: $157
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes prefer lower values for price, the C And A Scientific SMJ-04 Binocular Microscope achieves 96% performance in this category.
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Type: Binocular
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes have selected binocular and trinocular as the top choices for type, the C And A Scientific SMJ-04 Binocular Microscope achieves 100% performance in this category.
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Magnification: Maximum Magnification - 40 x, 4x Objective Magnification
The C And A Scientific SMJ-04 Binocular Microscope achieves 4% performance for magnification.
Konus CAMPUS Binocular Microscope
The Konus CAMPUS Binocular Microscope costs $299.99 and is a binocular microscope, and it has a maximum magnification of 1,000 x. It has a 360 degree rotatable head and adjustable interpupillary distance. It has 100x objective magnification.
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Price: $299.99
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes prefer lower values for price, the Konus CAMPUS Binocular Microscope achieves 93% performance in this category.
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Type: Binocular
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes have selected binocular and trinocular as the top choices for type, the Konus CAMPUS Binocular Microscope achieves 100% performance in this category.
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Magnification: Maximum Magnification - 1,000 x, 4x Objective Magnification, 10x Objective Magnification, 40x Objective Magnification
The Konus CAMPUS Binocular Microscope achieves 67% performance for magnification.
Barska Optics AY11228 Dual-View Microscope
The Barska Optics AY11228 Dual-View Microscope costs $218.98 and is a binocular microscope. It has a maximum magnification of 80 x and a composite score of 100 out of 100. It has a 360 degree rotatable head, and it has 4x objective magnification.
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Price: $218.98
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes prefer lower values for price, the Barska Optics AY11228 Dual-View Microscope achieves 95% performance in this category.
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Type: Binocular
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes have selected binocular and trinocular as the top choices for type, the Barska Optics AY11228 Dual-View Microscope achieves 100% performance in this category.
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Magnification: Maximum Magnification - 80 x, 2x Objective Magnification, 4x Objective Magnification
The Barska Optics AY11228 Dual-View Microscope achieves 16% performance for magnification.
Premiere Microscopes SMP-24 Binocular Microscope
The Premiere Microscopes SMP-24 Binocular Microscope costs $178 and is a binocular microscope, and it has a maximum magnification of 40 x. It has rack and pinion focusing, and it has a stage length of 95 millimeters. It has 4x objective magnification.
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Price: $178
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes prefer lower values for price, the Premiere Microscopes SMP-24 Binocular Microscope achieves 96% performance in this category.
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Type: Binocular
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes have selected binocular and trinocular as the top choices for type, the Premiere Microscopes SMP-24 Binocular Microscope achieves 100% performance in this category.
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Magnification: Maximum Magnification - 40 x, 2x Objective Magnification, 4x Objective Magnification
The Premiere Microscopes SMP-24 Binocular Microscope achieves 6% performance for magnification.
Celestron 44202 Binocular Microscope
The Celestron 44202 Binocular Microscope costs $237.95 and is a binocular microscope. It has a maximum magnification of 40 x and a composite score of 88 out of 100. It has a 360 degree rotatable head, and it has a stage width of 95 millimeters.
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Price: $237.95
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes prefer lower values for price, the Celestron 44202 Binocular Microscope achieves 95% performance in this category.
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Type: Binocular
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes have selected binocular and trinocular as the top choices for type, the Celestron 44202 Binocular Microscope achieves 100% performance in this category.
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Magnification: Maximum Magnification - 40 x, 2x Objective Magnification, 4x Objective Magnification
The Celestron 44202 Binocular Microscope achieves 6% performance for magnification.
C And A Scientific MF-02 Binocular Microscope
The C And A Scientific MF-02 Binocular Microscope costs $346.95 and is a binocular microscope, and it has a maximum magnification of 1,000 x. It has a 360 degree rotatable head and adjustable interpupillary distance. It has a stage length of 120 millimeters.
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Price: $346.95
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes prefer lower values for price, the C And A Scientific MF-02 Binocular Microscope achieves 92% performance in this category.
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Type: Binocular
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes have selected binocular and trinocular as the top choices for type, the C And A Scientific MF-02 Binocular Microscope achieves 100% performance in this category.
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Magnification: Maximum Magnification - 1,000 x, 4x Objective Magnification, 10x Objective Magnification, 40x Objective Magnification
The C And A Scientific MF-02 Binocular Microscope achieves 67% performance for magnification.
Barska Optics AY11236 Binocular Microscope
The Barska Optics AY11236 Binocular Microscope costs $299.99 and is a binocular microscope. It has a maximum magnification of 1,000 x and a composite score of 80 out of 100. It has rack and pinion focusing and adjustable interpupillary distance.
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Price: $299.99
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes prefer lower values for price, the Barska Optics AY11236 Binocular Microscope achieves 93% performance in this category.
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Type: Binocular
Given that users looking for the best overall microscopes have selected binocular and trinocular as the top choices for type, the Barska Optics AY11236 Binocular Microscope achieves 100% performance in this category.
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Magnification: Maximum Magnification - 1,000 x, 4x Objective Magnification, 10x Objective Magnification, 40x Objective Magnification
The Barska Optics AY11236 Binocular Microscope achieves 67% performance for magnification.









