The 18 best student microscope brands

  • 18 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

AmScope, Radical and Lw Scientific lead our ranking of 18 student microscope brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Student Microscope brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    AmScope

    Dual-light and binocular student models, with compound monocular units covering 40X to 1000X magnification for school labs.

    Top products: M148B· M150C· M162C-2L-PB10

    Popularity 10.0/10

  2. 2

    Radical

    Cordless LED biological model built for K-12 classrooms, usually sold with a slide kit included.

    Top products: RM-1B

    Popularity 4.2/10

  3. 3

    Lw Scientific

    Observer and Student PRO series with dual LED teaching heads for shared classroom demonstrations.

    Top products: EDM-TM3A-DAL3· EDM-MM4A-DAL3

    Popularity 2.3/10

  4. 4

    American Optical

    Classic monocular student unit, the One-Sixty line has been a longtime school lab staple.

    Top products: AO One-Sixty

    Popularity 1.9/10

  5. 5

    Premiere

    Entry-level compound student scopes running 4X to 40X, with a binocular version for basic labs.

    Top products: MS-01UL· MS-03

    Popularity 1.7/10

  6. 6

    National

    Model 131 and 157 monocular units with 4X to 100X objectives for basic school labs.

    Top products: Model 131· Mod 157

    Popularity 1.5/10

  7. 7

    Fisher Scientific

    Fisher-branded monocular with a 20W halogen lamp and four objectives for teaching labs.

    Top products: S90006B

    Popularity 1.5/10

  8. 8

    Olympus

    Lab-grade BH2 student microscopes and VT-II stereo units used across school and clinical labs.

    Top products: BH2· VT-II

    Popularity 1.3/10

  9. 9

    Tasco

    Kits bundling zoom, trinocular heads and carry cases for young beginners.

    Top products: Student Compound Trinocular Microscope

    Popularity 1.1/10

  10. 10

    VELAB

    VELAB creates cutting-edge laboratory and industrial equipment. Since 1997, the US-based company has distributed items worldwide at the highest price-performance ratio. The company consistently innovates excellent goods via collaboration with scientific, medical, and industrial groups. In addition to a wide...

    Popularity 0.9/10

  11. 11

    Celestron

    LCD digital models project specimens onto a classroom screen, alongside the CM800 monocular for hands-on use.

    Top products: CM800

    Popularity 0.9/10

  12. 12

    Bausch and Lomb

    Bausch + Lamb has been set up in many countries and focuses on various innovations for eye-related issues. They began their brand in 1853 as an optical goods store and went on to rise due to the introduction of contact...

    Popularity 0.7/10

  13. 13

    Cambridge

    Cambridge assists individuals worldwide in realizing their real prospects and making the most of their capabilities. They develop credentials, tests, academic papers, and unique research to help people reach their full potential at work and in life. Their objective is...

    Popularity 0.7/10

  14. 14

    Meiji

    Meiji develops food and pharmaceutical products. The company believes in offering edible products to improve health and help consumers eat more healthily. Meiji has two major segments- food and pharmaceuticals. The food segment has all the products, from dairy and...

    Popularity 0.7/10

  15. 15

    Parco Scientific

    Parco Scientific supplies microscopes to schools, clinics and hobbyists, and works with instructional and healthcare buyers. Its range covers compound, light and digital models, along with kits. The company is owned by people who work in the science equipment sector...

    Popularity 0.7/10

  16. 16

    ACCU-SCOPE

    ACCU-SCOPE has made a name for itself in the industry globally for manufacturing high-quality, professional, certified microscopes. The company has been in business for over 90 years, so it's an understatement to say that it knows a thing or two...

    Popularity 0.7/10

  17. 17

    Leica

    The Leica lens and camera line is built around precision optics and rangefinder bodies made in Germany. Its products include lenses, camera bags, current Leica cameras and vintage models. Photographers value the company's long record of sharp optics and solid...

    Popularity 0.7/10

  18. 18

    VEVOR

    Vevor brings you all the equipment you’d need for day-to-day living, everything from the kitchen to your garden tools, at equitable rates. Their website is all-inclusive, allowing users to shop for all their requirements at this one-stop destination. Businesses and...

    Popularity 0.7/10