we’ve put together a collection of the best Compound Microscopes that are currently available on the market. To help you find the perfect Compound Microscope among a wide variety of options, we constantly update our collection with new and trending models.

10 Best Compound Microscopes

Based on dozens of customer reviews and ratings, the followings are the top 10 best-selling Compound Microscopes:

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1 Swift Compound Trinocular Microscope SW380T,40X-2500X Magnification,Siedentopf Head,Two-Layer Mechanical Stage,with 5.0 mp Camera and Software Windows/Mac Compatible and 100 PCS Blank Slides Swift Compound Trinocular Microscope SW380T,40X-2500X Magnification,Siedentopf Head,Two-Layer… $494.99 View Product
2 100X-2000X Microscopes for Kids Students Adults, with Microscope Slides Set, Phone Adapter, Powerful Biological Microscopes for School Laboratory Home Education 100X-2000X Microscopes for Kids Students Adults, with Microscope Slides Set, Phone Adapter, Powerful… $99.99 View Product
3 AmScope M150C-I 40X-1000X All-Metal Optical Glass Lenses Cordless LED Student Biological Compound Microscope AmScope M150C-I 40X-1000X All-Metal Optical Glass Lenses Cordless LED Student Biological Compound… $71.99 View Product
4 AmScope B120C Siedentopf Binocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, Brightfield, LED Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage AmScope B120C Siedentopf Binocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, Brightfield, LED… $202.92 View Product
5 OMAX 40X-2000X LED Binocular Compound Lab Microscope w/ Double Layer Mechanical Stage + Blank Slides, Cover Slips, & Lens Cleaning Paper, M82ES-SC100-LP100 OMAX 40X-2000X LED Binocular Compound Lab Microscope w/ Double Layer Mechanical Stage + Blank… $239.99 View Product
6 OMAX - M837ZL-C100U 40X-2500X Full Size Lab Digital Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with 10MP USB Camera and 3D Mechanical Stage OMAX – M837ZL-C100U 40X-2500X Full Size Lab Digital Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with 10MP USB… $688.76 View Product
7 [Research-Grade] Vabiooth Lab Compound Trinocular Microscope 40X-2500X Magnification with 7' LCD Screen 5MP E-Eyepiece, Two-Layer Mechanical Stage for Animal Husbandry, Pet Hospitals, Lab, Farms [Research-Grade] Vabiooth Lab Compound Trinocular Microscope 40X-2500X Magnification with 7″ LCD… $389.40 View Product
8 Swift SW380T 40X-2500X Magnification, Siedentopf Head, Research-Grade Trinocular Microscope Compound Lab with Wide-Field 10X/25X Eyepieces, Mechanical Stage, Ultra-Precise Focusing, Camera-Compatible Swift SW380T 40X-2500X Magnification, Siedentopf Head, Research-Grade Trinocular Microscope Compound… $379.99 View Product
9 OMAX 40X-2500X Digital Lab Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with USB Digital Camera and Double Layer Mechanical Stage (M83EZ-C02) OMAX 40X-2500X Digital Lab Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with USB Digital Camera and Double… $306.99 View Product
10 OMAX 40X-2500X Full Size Lab Digital Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with 14MP USB Camera and 3D Mechanical Stage OMAX 40X-2500X Full Size Lab Digital Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with 14MP USB Camera and 3D… $736.99 View Product

Top Rated Compound Microscope Reviews

Since we’ve mentioned 10 different models of Compound Microscopes on the above list, it may be difficult for you to find the right one for your needs. This is why we listed the key features of each of these Compound Microscopes below:

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Swift Compound Trinocular Microscope SW380T,40X-2500X Magnification,Siedentopf Head,Two-Layer Mechanical Stage,with 5.0 mp Camera and Software Windows/Mac Compatible and 100 PCS Blank Slides
Swift Compound Trinocular Microscope SW380T,40X-2500X Magnification,Siedentopf Head,Two-Layer Mechanical Stage,with 5.0 mp Camera and Software Windows/Mac Compatible and 100 PCS Blank Slides

$494.99
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Product Highlights:

  • 4 DIN Achromatic objectives mounted in a revolving turret offer 6 magnification levels: 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X, 1000X, and 2500X
  • Professional Siedentopf head is fully rotatable for shared use and equipped with interchangeable wide-field 10X and 25X glass eyepieces fixed at an ergonomic 30 degree tilt to reduce neck strain, easily adjustable for different interpupillary distances without losing focus
  • A super sleek, multi-purpose compound microscope for viewing tiny details of specimen slides; Ultra-precise focusing system to make coarse and extremely fine; built for clinicians, high school and university science students, and enthusiastic hobbyists alike adjustments
  • Trinocular head accepts an additional eyepiece and microscope camera attachments (not included) in order to view, livestream, record, and capture magnified specimen images
  • 5.0MP camera comes with user-friendly editing and processing software for Mac OS X /Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 (32 and 64 bit) offers advanced features including stitching, EDF and measurement. And A package of pre-cleaned 100 piece clear microscope blank slides and 100 piece glass cover slips,50 piece lens cleaning paper.
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100X-2000X Microscopes for Kids Students Adults, with Microscope Slides Set, Phone Adapter, Powerful Biological Microscopes for School Laboratory Home Education
100X-2000X Microscopes for Kids Students Adults, with Microscope Slides Set, Phone Adapter, Powerful Biological Microscopes for School Laboratory Home Education

$99.99
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Product Highlights:

  • [High Magnification] WF25X eyepiece alone or with 2X lens, cooperate 4x 10x 40x objective lenses, biological microscopes offers 6 magnification settings, 100X, 250X, 1000X, 200X, 500X, 2000X.
  • [Coarse and Fine Focus] Monocular Microscopes with solid metal frame and coarse/fine focusing knobs, ensures detail and precise focus adjustment, crate a image more clearer and sharper.
  • [Dual Illumination System] Top and bottom LED simultaneously brightfield, a 0.65 NA single-lens condenser with disc diaphragm, provide high-resolution color-corrected images.
  • [Complete Accessories] It comes with phone adapter, wire shutter, 10 operating accessories, 15pcs microscope slides set, carrying bag. Meet all your biological observation need.
  • [Practical Educational Tool] This 100X-2000X biological microscope is designed to help students/kids/adults/beginner/amateur scientist/hobbyists exploring the fantastic world of the life. It is ideal for school,laboratory or home teaching, one-on-one instruction.
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AmScope M150C-I 40X-1000X All-Metal Optical Glass Lenses Cordless LED Student Biological Compound Microscope
AmScope M150C-I 40X-1000X All-Metal Optical Glass Lenses Cordless LED Student Biological Compound Microscope

$71.99
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Product Highlights:

  • This is an ideal microscope for home school or for students in elementary to high school to learn sciences
  • 360 degree rotatable monocular head offers five magnification settings 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X & 1000X
  • Widefield all optical glass elements includes single lens condenser with disc diaphragm
  • Sturdy all metal framework. Power Supply – 110 V
  • LED illumination system uses either an outlet (adapter included) or three AA batteries (or re-chargeable batteries)
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AmScope B120C Siedentopf Binocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, Brightfield, LED Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage
AmScope B120C Siedentopf Binocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, Brightfield, LED Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage

$202.92
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Product Highlights:

  • Compound microscope provides high magnification for biological use and educational applications
  • Siedentopf binocular head with pairs of 10x widefield and 25x widefield eyepieces with 53 to 77mm inter-pupillary adjustment, fixed 30-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing
  • Forward-facing nosepiece with 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN achromatic objectives that provide color correction of magnified images at five magnifications
  • Brightfield, LED illumination, and 1.25 NA Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm for clear examination and light control
  • Double-layer mechanical stage, with 1.0mm stage divisions, locks slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis to allow coordinates to be recorded, enabling the viewer to return to a specific location on the slide
  • Six widefield magnification settings: 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X, 1000X & 2500X
  • Professional 30 degree inclined 360 degree swiveling Siedentopf binocular head
  • Large 3-D double layer mechanical stage with coaxial coarse & fine focusing
  • High quality Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm & filter
  • Powerful single bulb LED illumination with dimmer
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OMAX 40X-2000X LED Binocular Compound Lab Microscope w/ Double Layer Mechanical Stage + Blank Slides, Cover Slips, & Lens Cleaning Paper, M82ES-SC100-LP100
OMAX 40X-2000X LED Binocular Compound Lab Microscope w/ Double Layer Mechanical Stage + Blank Slides, Cover Slips, & Lens Cleaning Paper, M82ES-SC100-LP100

$239.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Total magnification: 40X-80X-100X-200X-400X-800X-1000X-2000X; Eyepieces: wide field WF10X and WF20X; Objectives: achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X(S), 100X(S, Oil); Viewing head: 45 degrees inclined 360 degrees swiveling binocular; Sliding adjustable interpupillary distance: 2-3/16inch ~ 2-15/16inch(55~75mm); Ocular diopter adjustable on both eyetubes
  • Nosepiece: revolving quadruple; Stage: double layer X-Y mechanical stage with scales, size: 4-1/2inchx 4-15/16inch (115mm x 125mm), translation range: 2-13/16inch x 1-3/16inch (70mm x 30mm); Stage upward moving lock protects objectives and slides
  • Condenser: NA1.25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm; Illumination: transmitted (lower) LED light, intensity adjustable; Focus: Coaxial coarse and fine knobs on both sides
  • Full solid metal frame construction with stain resistant enamel finish; Power supply: AC/DC adapter, UL approved, Input: 100-240V; 100-piece blank glass slides with 100-piece cover slips and 50-sheet lens cleaning paper included
  • 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects
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OMAX - M837ZL-C100U 40X-2500X Full Size Lab Digital Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with 10MP USB Camera and 3D Mechanical Stage
OMAX – M837ZL-C100U 40X-2500X Full Size Lab Digital Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with 10MP USB Camera and 3D Mechanical Stage

$688.76
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Product Highlights:

  • Total magnification: 40X-100X-250X-400X-1000X-2500X; Eyepieces: wide field WF10X/18 and WF25X; Objectives: achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X (S), 100X (S, Oil)
  • Stage: mechanical stain-resistant double layer, size: 5-1/2inch x 5-1/2inch (140mm x 140mm), translation range: 3inch x 2inch (75mm x 50mm); Photo tube adjustment range: 5/8inch (15mm)
  • Black palm rest on the base; Illumination: transmitted (lower), replaceable 3W LED light, variable intensity; Metal mechanical components; Power supply: 100V~240V 50/60Hz worldwide range (US and Canada power plug)
  • included_components : Full Size Lab Digital Trinocular Compound LED Microscope
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[Research-Grade] Vabiooth Lab Compound Trinocular Microscope 40X-2500X Magnification with 7' LCD Screen 5MP E-Eyepiece, Two-Layer Mechanical Stage for Animal Husbandry, Pet Hospitals, Lab, Farms
[Research-Grade] Vabiooth Lab Compound Trinocular Microscope 40X-2500X Magnification with 7″ LCD Screen 5MP E-Eyepiece, Two-Layer Mechanical Stage for Animal Husbandry, Pet Hospitals, Lab, Farms

$389.40
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Product Highlights:

  • [Upgrade function]: Vabiooth Biological Microscope has a 5MP Electronic Eyepiece 360 degree 7″ large LCD display and an Adjustable Mechanical Stage,ideal for researching the aquatic fish disease, mites, algae research.
  • [Eyepieces & LCD Screen]: Equipped with WF10X/25X/H16X glass eyepieces fixed at an ergonomic 30 degree tilt to reduce neck strain, easily adjustable for different interpupillary distances without losing focus, 5MP E-eyepiece and 360 degree 7″ LCD display allows you to get a larger field of view directly from the screen without an external large screen display, provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing. 4 Achromatic objectives offer 4x 10x 40x(s) 100x(Spring Oil).
  • [Double-layer mechanical stage & LED light]: With 1.0mm stage divisions, locks slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis to allow coordinates to be recorded, enabling the viewer to return to a specific location on the slide. LED illumination, and 1.25 NA Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm for clear examination and light control
  • [Best Gift & Carry Case]: Comes with aluminum carry case which is the perfect to protect the device and accessories, best gift for microbiological enthusiasts.
  • [Can the microscope takes still photo and video?]: If you need to take still shots and videos, please DM us, we will send you an install document and device to make the microscope get this function.【NOTICED: Video capture card is an external device, there will be loss of clarity in the process of image signal transmission, this is not the device issue,If you don’t need to record and take pictures, it is best to connect the screen directly to ensure the clarity of the image.】
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Swift SW380T 40X-2500X Magnification, Siedentopf Head, Research-Grade Trinocular Microscope Compound Lab with Wide-Field 10X/25X Eyepieces, Mechanical Stage, Ultra-Precise Focusing, Camera-Compatible
Swift SW380T 40X-2500X Magnification, Siedentopf Head, Research-Grade Trinocular Microscope Compound Lab with Wide-Field 10X/25X Eyepieces, Mechanical Stage, Ultra-Precise Focusing, Camera-Compatible

$379.99
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Product Highlights:

  • A super sleek,multi-purpose compound microscope for viewing tiny details of specimen slides; built for clinicians, high school and university science students, and enthusiastic hobbyists alike.
  • Professional Siedentopf head is fully rotatable for shared use and equipped with interchangeable wide-field 10X and 25X glass eyepieces fixed at an ergonomic 30 degree tilt to reduce neck strain, easily adjustable for different interpupillary distances without losing focus
  • 4 DIN Achromatic objectives mounted in a revolving turret offer 6 magnification levels: 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X, 1000X, and 2500X
  • Ultra-precise focusing system to make coarse and extremely fine adjustments
  • Trinocular head accepts an additional eyepiece and microscope camera attachments (not included) in order to view, livestream, record, and capture magnified specimen images
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OMAX 40X-2500X Digital Lab Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with USB Digital Camera and Double Layer Mechanical Stage (M83EZ-C02)
OMAX 40X-2500X Digital Lab Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with USB Digital Camera and Double Layer Mechanical Stage (M83EZ-C02)

$306.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Total magnification: 40X-100X-250X-400X-1000X-2500X; Eyepieces: wide field WF10X and WF25X; Objectives: achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X(S), 100X(S, Oil); Viewing head: 45 degrees inclined 360 degrees swiveling trinocular
  • Sliding adjustable interpupillary distance: 2-3/16inch ~ 2-15/16inch(55~75mm); Ocular diopter adjustable on both eye tubes; Nosepiece: revolving quadruple; Stage: mechanical double layer size: 4-1/2inchx 4-15/16inch (115mm x 125mm); Stage x-y stroke (travel range): 2-13/16inch x 1-3/16inch (70mm x 30mm)
  • Condenser and diaphragm: NA1.25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm; Transmitted (lower) illuminator: LED light, intensity adjustable; Focus adjustment: Coaxial coarse and fine knobs on both sides; All metal mechanical components; Power supply: AC/DC adapter, UL approved, Input: 100-240V
  • Digital camera: – true color 640 x 480 pixels – 0.45X reduction lens to get larger field of view – Software compatible with Windows /XP/Vista/7/8/10 and Mac OS – Capturing microscope images, recording live video, measuring lengths, angles, areas, editing images
  • 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects
  • Included Components: Science-Lab-Compound-Microscopes
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OMAX 40X-2500X Full Size Lab Digital Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with 14MP USB Camera and 3D Mechanical Stage
OMAX 40X-2500X Full Size Lab Digital Trinocular Compound LED Microscope with 14MP USB Camera and 3D Mechanical Stage

$736.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Total magnification: 40X-100X-250X-400X-1000X-2500X; Eyepieces: widefield WF10X/18 and WF25X; Objectives: achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X (S), 100X (S, Oil); Viewing head: 45 degrees inclined 360 degrees swiveling trinocular; Interpupillary distance: sliding adjustable 2-3/16inch ~ 2-15/16inch (55mm ~ 75mm); Diopter: adjustable on both eyepiece tubes; Nosepiece: revolving quadruple
  • Total magnification: 40X-100X-250X-400X-1000X-2500X; Eyepieces: widefield WF10X/18 and WF25X; Objectives: achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X (S), 100X (S, Oil); Viewing head: 45 degrees inclined 360 degrees swiveling trinocular; Interpupillary distance: sliding adjustable 2-3/16inch ~ 2-15/16inch (55mm ~ 75mm); Diopter: adjustable on both eyepiece tubes; Nosepiece: revolving quadruple
  • Total magnification: 40X-100X-250X-400X-1000X-2500X; Eyepieces: widefield WF10X/18 and WF25X; Objectives: achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X (S), 100X (S, Oil); Viewing head: 45 degrees inclined 360 degrees swiveling trinocular; Interpupillary distance: sliding adjustable 2-3/16inch ~ 2-15/16inch (55mm ~ 75mm); Diopter: adjustable on both eyepiece tubes; Nosepiece: revolving quadruple
  • Stage: mechanical stain-resistant double layer, size: 5-1/2inch x 5-1/2inch (140mm x 140mm), translation range: 3inch x 2inch (75mm x 50mm); Photo tube adjustment range: 5/8inch (15mm); Focus: coaxial coarse and fine focus knobs on both sides, rack and pinion adjustment, with tension control; Focusing knob can be locked for observation and transportation; Condenser and diaphragm: Abbe NA1.25 rack and pinion adjustment condenser with iris aperture diaphragm
  • Black palm rest on the base; Illumination: transmitted (lower), replaceable 3W LED light, variable intensity; Metal mechanical components; Power supply: 100V~240V 50/60Hz worldwide range (US and Canada power plug)
  • Digital camera: – true color 4096×3288 pixels (14M pixels) – 0.5X reduction lens to get larger field of view – 0.01 mm calibration slide: 1mm/100 division – Frame speed: 1.8fps at 4096×3288, 10fps at 2048×1644, 27fps at 1024×822 – Software compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS and Linux operating system – Capturing microscope images, recording live video, measuring lengths, angles, areas, editing images – USB cable included
  • 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects

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Final Words

So, these are all of the Best Compound Microscopes available on the market. We hope this collection was helpful to find the right Compound Microscope for the money. However, we recommend checking out the features, benefits, and problems of each of these Compound Microscopes before taking your decision.