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#2 in MicroscopesRunner-Up

AmScope B120C-E1

Name: AmScope B120C-E1
Brand: AmScope
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

AmScope

$210.00 – $260.00

Binocular compound microscope with 40X-2500X range, LED illumination, and an included 1.3MP eyepiece camera. The Siedentopf head and double-layer mechanical stage make it a strong value for serious students.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.1

User Sentiment

9.3

Value Score

8.7

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

8.6

Community

8.8

Availability

9.0

Pros

Bundled USB camera for capturing slides
Full mechanical stage with vernier scales
Widely available replacement parts

Cons

Camera resolution is dated at 1.3MP
Stage clips feel flimsy compared to the optics

Don't buy this if…

Do not buy if you want publication-quality imaging, because the bundled camera is only suitable for casual documentation.

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AmScope B120C-E1

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