High-Power Digital Microscope (Advanced Tier) | Forensic analysis, semiconductor inspection | 1000x optical magnification (▲▲▲ vs Industry Standard 200x; ISO 9345) USB 3.0 (USB-IF compliant) Integrated LED lighting (ASTM E2867) | Ultra-high resolution for precise analysis Rapid image/video transfer Portable (250g, ISO 14971) | Higher cost Requires stable power source (computer) |
Basic USB Microscope (Industry Standard) | Home use, hobby projects | 200x magnification (ISO 9345) USB 2.0 Basic LED lighting | Affordable entry-level option Simple plug-and-play functionality | Limited resolution for professional use Slower data transfer |
Portable Handheld Microscope | Field inspections, outdoor use | 100x–300x magnification (ISO 9345) Battery-powered (IEC 60092) Compact design (ISO 22899) | Extreme portability (150g) No computer required | Lower resolution than lab-grade models Shorter battery life (2–3 hours) |
Educational Microscope Kit | Classroom labs, student projects | 500x magnification (ISO 9345) Included software (ASTM E2972) Durable build (MIL-STD-810G) | Cost-effective for group use Includes educational tools (slides, software) | Less advanced features than professional tiers Heavier (300g) |
Industrial Inspection Microscope | Manufacturing quality control | 800x magnification (ISO 9345) High-res sensor (ISO 12233) Ruggedized (IP54) | Robust for harsh environments High precision for defect analysis | Bulky design (500g) Requires specialized software licenses |
Compact Digital Microscope (Our Base Tier) | Small business inspections, hobbyists | 500x magnification (▲▲ vs Industry Standard 200x; ISO 9345) LED lighting (ASTM E2867) USB 2.0 | Affordable performance upgrade over basic models Good balance of portability (300g) | Lower resolution than Advanced Tier (1000x) No USB 3.0 support |