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SE Mini 16x Microscope with Illuminator - MW10087L

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,204 ratings
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Light Source Type LED
Color Black, Grey
Real Angle of View 45 Degrees
Magnification Maximum 16 x
Item Weight 22.68 g
Brand SE
Objective Lens Description Achromatic
Power Source Battery Powered
Manufacturer Sona Enterprises

About this item

  • 16x magnification
  • 2 bright LEDs
  • Adjustable focus
  • Carrying pouch
  • For stamp, coin, and antique collectors
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Easy to use
3.2 3.2
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SE is proud to present our Mini 16x Microscope with Illuminator. This microscope was made with the stamp, coin, and antique collectors in mind. Lightweight and compact—this pocket-sized microscope is perfect for everyday use or travel, and it works just as well as its full-sized counterpart. Powerful 16x magnification allows you to see the finest details. The 2 bright LEDs can be adjusted to ideally illuminate the viewing area. This microscope requires 3 AG7 batteries, which are included.

Directions for use:
(1) Place object on a flat surface.
(2) Look through the viewfinder and adjust the focus until object is clear.
(3) Slide the LED light switch to turn on if illumination is required.

Important:
Avoid getting counterfeit items. Genuine SE products come with our SE logo on the packaging.

SE products are quality items for extremely reasonable prices. SE is committed to providing the customer with the best source for value possible on the market. You will enjoy the quality, function and usefulness this Mini 16x Microscope with Illuminator has to offer.

SE is a registered trademark protected by US Trademark Law.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
1,204 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use, value, performance, brightness, and magnification of the microscope. For example, they mention it's fun to play with, works great for their hobby, and the light is really really bright. That said, they say the magnifying power is sufficient to see details that can't be seen with the naked eye.

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279 customers mention243 positive36 negative

Customers like the performance of the microscope. They say it works great for their hobby, perfect for their use, and has a very useful feature. Some mention that the device is handy and worth the money.

"...It's so cute and tiny with it's little leather pouch but the end result is genius and fantastic on the price as well." Read more

"...Works great for that, and I know I'll find dozens of other uses, too. The LED lights are super bright...." Read more

"...Still it works like a charm with little effort. This might be the best value for the price I have ever gotten...." Read more

"...This little guy is perfect for the job!..." Read more

269 customers mention234 positive35 negative

Customers like the value of the microscope. They say it's excellent value for the money, has fair quality, and the swivel LEDs are priceless. Some say the construction is OK for the price. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.

"...it's little leather pouch but the end result is genius and fantastic on the price as well." Read more

"...While it's not exactly professional grade, I think it's pretty awesome for the cost...." Read more

"...Construction is OK for the price, but I don't expect you should subject it to much abuse, or it feels like it may break...." Read more

"This is a pretty nice little pocket magnifier. It's much smaller than I thought it would be, at 1-1/4 inches long...." Read more

197 customers mention172 positive25 negative

Customers like the brightness of the microscope. They say the two LEDs provide more than enough light, making everything easy to see. The optics are decent and the light works great for lighting and highlighting. The large capacity LED improves greatly the vision.

"...The LED lights are super bright...." Read more

"...The optics are good and the light is VERY BRIGHT - almost too bright for me, but the main reason I decided to add a comment is that the unit is..." Read more

"...The image is nice, bright, and sharp, with some mild chromatic aberration (colorful fringes on high contrast areas) visible near the edges...." Read more

"...This little guy is perfect for the job! Magnifies and has the brightest little LED light so you can see what you want, even in bright sun what you..." Read more

150 customers mention146 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the microscope. They mention that the views are crystal clear and beautifully lit with a very bright double LED light. The optics make for a sharp image and the clarity is amazing. The microscope is good for looking at knife edges, leaves, fingerprints, and print color separations. It is easy to look through and gives great magnification.

"...It's so cute and tiny with it's little leather pouch but the end result is genius and fantastic on the price as well." Read more

"...The optics are good and the light is VERY BRIGHT - almost too bright for me, but the main reason I decided to add a comment is that the unit is..." Read more

"...It's good for looking at knife edges, leaves, fingerprints, print color separations, and other things that are just a bit too small to see clearly..." Read more

"...The next thing, the optics are surprising. Normally a plastic magnifier this size wouldn't provide such bright, clear images...." Read more

113 customers mention90 positive23 negative

Customers find the microscope easy to use. They say it's fun to play with, and can keep a curious child entertained for hours. They also mention that the box is simple and the magnifier is easy to operate.

"This little gadget is pretty fun, especially for the cost...." Read more

"...The box is simple and it's so tiny, and the microscope is packed in a protective little case (handy!)..." Read more

"...', and it's location next to the 30mm makes it relatively easy to switch between the two." Read more

"...It's great fun just to look around at random every day objects (skin, hair, plastics, velcro, coins, paper money, etc.)..." Read more

96 customers mention75 positive21 negative

Customers like the magnification of the microscope. They mention that the light is super bright, the magenification is sufficient to see details that can't be seen with the naked eye, and it's a legitimate tool for magnifying. Some say that it'll fit nicely in their pocket and that it can be used to inspect blade edges. They also say that many tangible everyday things can be magnified easily to see the micro-details of life.

"This little baby does what the discription says. I was able to get great microscopic details that would be equivalent to a larger microscope...." Read more

"...This little guy is perfect for the job! Magnifies and has the brightest little LED light so you can see what you want, even in bright sun what you..." Read more

"...but the microscope is much better in the fact that the magnification is GREATER and has better clarity (no distortion)...." Read more

"...Magnification is great, only recommendation is get very close to the subject (gemstones in my case)...." Read more

208 customers mention116 positive92 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the microscope. Some mention it's incredibly small for what it does, and the ideal size to fit in a toolbox. It makes stuff super big, and fits easily in your shirt pocket. Others say that it'd be a bit small for their big hands and fingers, and that the serial number is very small.

"...It's so cute and tiny with it's little leather pouch but the end result is genius and fantastic on the price as well." Read more

"...the pictures that it would be 3-4 inches tall, but it is actually very small. The barrels are about a 5/8" diameter...." Read more

"...If you're looking for a tiny, well designed ~6X magnifier, this is a great choice...." Read more

"I don't see how a loupe could get any smaller. Actually, slightly too small BUT it is setup as a kind of microscope..." Read more

177 customers mention118 positive59 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the microscope. Some mention that the build quality is impressive, durable, and has good optics. However, others say that it is cheaply made, flimsy, and not scientific quality.

"...If you're looking for a tiny, well designed ~6X magnifier, this is a great choice...." Read more

"...It is more stable and less tiring than a loupe, particularly at such a high magnification...." Read more

"...You will just need to handle it gently since it's so delicate making it easy to break, especially the little light switch that slides from left to..." Read more

"...: The 22m lens diameter on the 30x makes it easy to scan an area and inspect it...." Read more

Awesome little scope
5 Stars
Awesome little scope
I'm a biologist and I bought a couple of these to take outside and look at certain parts of plants. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something that I'd probably end up breaking or losing. So far I'm happy with my choice. The scope is TINY. Smaller than I was expecting, but in a good way. The magnification is nowhere near 45x, probably closer to 20x. That being said, it provides all the magnification I need and the LED light is extremely useful. Durability-wise, it feels a bit flimsy (made of plastic, not metal, made in China) but it's held up to a couple weeks sharing a pocket with a camera and cellphone.Overall, this is a small, cheap scope. It's definitely worth the money, especially if you're like me and tend to lose and break things.
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Solo Recluce
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent on magnification & lighting. Superb on the price.
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2012
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This little baby does what the discription says. I was able to get great microscopic details that would be equivalent to a larger microscope. I know there are higher level mini microscopes on Amazon but this one can match the basic lab microscope one might have used in school or a lab. It's almost entirely made out of plastic but don't let that fool you. You will just need to handle it gently since it's so delicate making it easy to break, especially the little light switch that slides from left to right. When I first opened the package to this I laughed and thought, "you got to be kidding me?" It's so cute and tiny with it's little leather pouch but the end result is genius and fantastic on the price as well.
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Maren
5.0 out of 5 stars Works as it's supposed to, and very fun!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2014
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This little gadget is pretty fun, especially for the cost. It's smaller than I thought from the picture, but I believe the measurements are accurate, I just didn't think to look at those. It's about as big around as an AA battery, so it would fit well in a pocket or purse. While it's not exactly professional grade, I think it's pretty awesome for the cost. I bought it to take a closer look at my calligraphy nibs to see what I'm doing when I sharpen/hone the edges. Works great for that, and I know I'll find dozens of other uses, too. The LED lights are super bright. I think this would be a great gift for a kid of a certain age (you know, one who won't eat it), who is interested in nature or science or pretending to solve crimes. It works best when you follow the directions, and set the object on a table and then hold the instrument almost touching your object, but you can just hold it to your eye and bring the object to the lens, although it's harder to get your object into focus that way. You really need to think of it as a mini microscope, not a magnifying lens. I really don't know if it's 45x or not since I have nothing to compare it to. Also, take notice that they give a REALLY long time for shipping (like 6 weeks or something), although mine arrived much faster. Anyway, works great; recommended for the cost.
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4.0 out of 5 stars nice but very SMALL
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2011
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I ordered this scope to help with hobbies, primarily - electronics, high photo detail, and the occasional splinter removal. The optics are good and the light is VERY BRIGHT - almost too bright for me, but the main reason I decided to add a comment is that the unit is very small.

You have to have your eye right up to it, like a regular microscope, in order to see anything, since the eyepiece is very small. I wear eyeglasses, so I had to lose the glasses in order to use this at all - you cannot get your eyes close enough with glasses on. People who do not wear glasses, or younger folks would maybe not have this problem, but even after you get your eyes in close enough, the area you can view is very small as well - due to the fact that this is a microscope, I am sire.

I took a moment to measure the unit - the eye opening where you "look" at the enlarged view is just under 1/4" wide, so you can imagine how close your eye must be to see anything. Once you are there, the view is good. If your light goes out, you're in trouble, because the light appears to be necessary to see anything, but again - the light included is more than bright enough.

The height of the unit is 1.5 inches - I thought for some reason from the pictures that it would be 3-4 inches tall, but it is actually very small. The barrels are about a 5/8" diameter. The unit does not stand up on its own- you DO have to hold it in place for whatever you are viewing. Construction is OK for the price, but I don't expect you should subject it to much abuse, or it feels like it may break.

Anyway, it is a decent product for the price, but wanted to warn you about the size, if that may be an issue for you.
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Noah B.
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but more like 6X than 45X. Hands-on details.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2011
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This is a pretty nice little pocket magnifier. It's much smaller than I thought it would be, at 1-1/4 inches long. Magnification is about 6X or so, not 45X.

Field of view is pretty good, about a quarter of an inch across on a flat surface if you get right up close to the magnifier, appearing as about an inch and a half across magnified. It would be stressful on the eyes to use for for an extended period.
The image is nice, bright, and sharp, with some mild chromatic aberration (colorful fringes on high contrast areas) visible near the edges.
If you're looking for a tiny, well designed ~6X magnifier, this is a great choice. It's good for looking at knife edges, leaves, fingerprints, print color separations, and other things that are just a bit too small to see clearly with naked eyes.

The only thing I don't like is that it's not what it claims to be. At 45X magnification, a 1/4 inch field of view should appear almost a foot across, or more realistically, the apparent 1-1/2 inches that I see through the scope should be a magnification of an area only a 30th of an inch across.
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Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars What a fine little magnifier!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017
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These are fantastic little pocket scopes. A very few small sort comings and this would actually be a serious instrument.

First you have to take into consideration it's size. It is VERY handy. I have one with me all of the time, because it's just that easy to carry around. The next thing, the optics are surprising. Normally a plastic magnifier this size wouldn't provide such bright, clear images. After that, remember that this thing cost very little!

Bright large images from your pocket. A great gift, every one I give one to loves em.

EDIT: Five years later I am still using this EVERY DAY! I work in very bright light, so I don't bother to replace the batteries. But on the few occasions that I am in lower light I have noticed the light switch has grown weak. Still it works like a charm with little effort. This might be the best value for the price I have ever gotten. I couldn't do without it, so I purchases another 'just in case'. It is identical in every way five years later. That is a good sign this is a winning design!
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LIEBRE
5.0 out of 5 stars utilidad
Reviewed in Mexico on July 2, 2023
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P.M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Neat little gadget
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2015
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My husband bought this for me as a little gadget. Well what a little gem this is. It is quite powerful for its size and introduces you to the micro world that we usually don't see. I managed to ID Fleas and their eggs when the cat got them and I make sure that I erradicated them from him and our home. That was a boon. Also looking at a host of other things and finding out that they look nothing like you can imagine.

There is a powerful little led light that directs at the object and you can see it with complete clarity. The batteries last for ages.

I recommend it for all sorts of reasons. It can sit in a pocket and of course a handbag so that you have it to hand when the occasion occurs. Friends and colleagues have been wowed by this simple yet effective device.
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80ris
5.0 out of 5 stars Fonctionnel et pratique
Reviewed in France on June 29, 2012
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J'étais un peu sceptique et finalement, ce mini-microscope fonctionne très bien. Il sera utile pour le maquettisme, modélisme, l'observation de petits détails d'objet, les montres etc...Pour des applications scientifiques, on passera. En gros, c'est une loupe améliorée.
Il est vraiment minuscule.
Rien à redire donc, très bon produit pour peu qu'on soit certain de l'usage que l'on veut en faire.
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gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars the device is very small will and easily slip into your pocket
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2014
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I needed to read tiny detail on small electronic components, this works OK.
Comes with batteries included and 2 LEDs (very bright), the device is very small will and easily slip into your pocket.
I don't believe the magnification claim but for under £2 it's still good value and gets the job done.
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Subbu
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for 6 bucks
Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2014
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This is a tiny microscope, more like a pocket loupe.
I doubt if the magnification is 45 times, may be about 10 or 15 x.
I'm giving 5 stars because for the price, the optics clarity is good and the led light is handy when it is dim. Overall not bad for 6 dollars. It served my purpose of looking close at jewellery, for cracks & chips on stone.
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update Jan 22, '14
When compared to a 30X loupe that I recently bought the magnification of this mini microscope is not that great (it should be around 10 or 15x as I suspected) so reduced the rating to 4. Also, The adjustable barrell is just a gimmick I guess.
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