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product_id: 15551609
title: "Plugable USB Digital Microscope 250x, 2MP Micro Camera with Flexible Arm Stand - Handheld USB & USB-C Microscope, Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, Linux, Android, iPad Compatible"
brand: "plugable"
price: "$189"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Plugable"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/15551609-plugable-usb-digital-microscope-250x-2mp-micro-camera-with-flexible
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Adjustable LED halo lighting USB & USB-C universal compatibility 250x max magnification Plugable USB Digital Microscope 250x, 2MP Micro Camera with Flexible Arm Stand - Handheld USB & USB-C Microscope, Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, Linux, Android, iPad Compatible

**Brand:** plugable
**Price:** $189
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔍 Unlock a new world of detail—because seeing is believing!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Plugable USB Digital Microscope 250x, 2MP Micro Camera with Flexible Arm Stand - Handheld USB & USB-C Microscope, Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, Linux, Android, iPad Compatible by plugable
- **How much does it cost?** $189 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/15551609-plugable-usb-digital-microscope-250x-2mp-micro-camera-with-flexible)

## Best For

- plugable enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted plugable brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Power:** Seamless USB-A and USB-C connectivity means instant setup across Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iPad.
- • **Explore the Invisible:** 250x magnification reveals details invisible to the naked eye—perfect for pros and hobbyists alike.
- • **Precision Lighting Control:** 7000K LED halo light with adjustable brightness ensures crystal-clear, true-color imaging every time.
- • **Flexible Stand, Flexible Use:** Ergonomic arm stand and observation pad let you switch effortlessly between handheld and desktop modes.
- • **Built to Last, Supported for Life:** Engineered for reliability with lifetime North American support—your microscope for the long haul.

## Overview

The Plugable USB Digital Microscope offers up to 250x magnification with a 2MP sensor and adjustable LED lighting, compatible with virtually all major operating systems via USB-A and USB-C. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts, it features a flexible arm stand for versatile use and comes backed by lifetime support, making it an essential tool for electronics, collectibles, and scientific exploration.

## Description

desertcart.com : Plugable USB Digital Microscope 250x, 2MP Micro Camera with Flexible Arm Stand - Handheld USB & USB-C Microscope, Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, Linux, Android, iPad Compatible : Electronics

Review: Fantastic little camera. Don't be put off by the price... - I was VERY skeptical about this little device, but I needed something to help me rework some old Macintosh logic boards and decided to give it a try. I was very impressed with the quality, ease of use and overall utility of the camera. I downloaded the viewer app from the manufacturer's web site and plugged it into my Windows PC and that was it. The camera provided crisp, bright images of the tiny surface mount components I needed to work on. The light and focus work very well at it's all powered from the USB cable so no additional power supplies or wires. The cable supports regular USB-A with a USB-C adapter so it will work with everything. The zoom from 50-250x is a bit of a misnomer. There is no zoom control; rather it works like a regular microscope where you move the object closer or further away to get the desired picture. The focus control then allows you to see the picture clearly at whatever distance you have decided to view from. It comes with a sturdy stand and mount that work well. Overall, a really nice product and a very good value.
Review: Great scope - Got this morning husband who metal detects all summer long and needed an indoor winter project. He is using this to look at halves. He loves it! It has a great picture, nice and clear. Definitely worth the money.

## Features

- Hobby Focused: Useful and fun for educators, collectors, testers, and anyone interested in exploring the microscopic world. Use as an electronics microscope, soldering microscope, USB coin microscope and more.
- Perfect for Grab and Go Examination: Use with a laptop or tablet, or focused sessions with a desktop. Included flexible arm stand and observation pad can be used for measurement, or use as a handheld microscope.
- Broad Compatibility: our USB microscope uses a webcam chipset and sensor to support nearly any operating system using standard webcam software. Includes connectors for USB and USB-C/Thunderbolt ports for seamless connectivity. ChromeOS 108 or above is required.
- High Definition Microscope With Built-in Lighting: 2.0 Megapixels, 60x to 250x magnification. LED halo light with brightness control. Features 7000K color temperature, 0-38 lumens for optimal light and clarity.
- Lifetime Support: This device has been designed with reliability at its core and was built to meet the deployment demands of IT departments and the ease of use necessary for home offices. Includes lifetime support from our North American team of connectivity experts.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00XNYXQHE |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,990 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #31 in Lab Handheld Digital Microscopes |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (6,513) |
| Date First Available | May 27, 2015 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.9 ounces |
| Item model number | USB2-MICRO-250X |
| Manufacturer | Plugable |
| National Stock Number | 0 |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 6 x 2 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Plugable
- **Color:** black
- **Item Weight:** 2.9 Ounces
- **Light Source Type:** LED
- **Magnification Maximum:** 250.00
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model Name:** USB2-MICRO-250X
- **Product Dimensions:** 3.5"L x 1.25"W x 1.25"H
- **Real Angle of View:** 45 Degrees
- **Voltage:** 5 Volts

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic little camera. Don't be put off by the price...
*by A***R on April 26, 2024*

I was VERY skeptical about this little device, but I needed something to help me rework some old Macintosh logic boards and decided to give it a try. I was very impressed with the quality, ease of use and overall utility of the camera. I downloaded the viewer app from the manufacturer's web site and plugged it into my Windows PC and that was it. The camera provided crisp, bright images of the tiny surface mount components I needed to work on. The light and focus work very well at it's all powered from the USB cable so no additional power supplies or wires. The cable supports regular USB-A with a USB-C adapter so it will work with everything. The zoom from 50-250x is a bit of a misnomer. There is no zoom control; rather it works like a regular microscope where you move the object closer or further away to get the desired picture. The focus control then allows you to see the picture clearly at whatever distance you have decided to view from. It comes with a sturdy stand and mount that work well. Overall, a really nice product and a very good value.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great scope
*by J***A on December 22, 2025*

Got this morning husband who metal detects all summer long and needed an indoor winter project. He is using this to look at halves. He loves it! It has a great picture, nice and clear. Definitely worth the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ **COIN HUNTERS READ THIS** Nice little scope. But I should’ve bought a different one.
*by J***N on July 8, 2023*

This is a really nice little scope for the money. It has helped in my coin hunting a lot. However, for me I think one with more megapixels is needed. It just does not have enough definition when I get zoomed in close on my coins. The pics are still a little grainy and that makes it difficult to identify some errors and varieties on some coins. I find I’m still breaking out my handheld loop to verify. Also, it does not go high enough to take a picture of a full Lincoln cent, let alone a quarter or half dollar. I have to put it up on a book to get a full coin shot. So a taller one is also in order. Nothing major wrong with the scope at all, it does everything advertised, I just didn’t know I needed more mega pixels that one that went taller. That’s just my ignorance on the subject. One issue It does have is a tendency to pop off the base if you adjust it with one hand. If you use two hands it is not an issue, but another annoyance. I like the scope, I just need one with slightly different features and parameters.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-26*