MiniBrite 5x Pocket Magnifying Glass with LED Light and Sliding case, Black (PO-55)

This is one of those things you really do wonder how you did without, especially once you start using reading glasses. I bought mine for checking camera sensors, following a Ken Rockwell recommendation, but use it for many other things. I also have the PO-25 version, a 3x magnifier, but now prefer this PO-55. Both work the same way, with a sliding cover which does a good job of protecting the lens. With the cover closed, you have easy access to the battery compartment. Pull the cover open and you have full lens use without the light, another small further pull clicks on the light. This means you can use the lens to its full extent with or without the light; a light (and glare) is not always necessary. The 5x lens gives an appreciable and useful step-up in magnification from the 3x, and is very clear with little distortion. There is also a difference in LEDs (in my two magnifiers anyway); the PO-25 has a cold bluish light, while this PO-55 has a warm yellowish light, which is more restful on the eyes, and seems to give a truer colour transmission through the lens. All in all, an inexpensive, easily-carried, well-designed and extremely useful tool.

I have vision problems (I'm not a pirate, the eyepatch is a medical necessity) and need to wear strong magnifying reading glasses as my only 'good' eye is actually not that great up-close. I have larger magnifiers for home and office use, but needed something I could keep in my jeans pocket for when I'm at the supermarket or otherwise away from home. The size and weight is perfect, the sliding cover keeps the lens nicely protected from scratches while pocketed, and depending on how far you retract it you can view with or without the LED light. It does need batteries, I am using rechargeable ones and they are still going strong after a couple of weeks. I have found the small magnifying lens to be a good size, fulfilling the compromise needed between magnified surface and portability. I don't have any problems with finding the sweet spot for magnification, and it's not with the lens sitting on the page as some people have suggested. My only criticism would be that the battery cover is poor quality (why is it always the battery cover?) and it cracked when replacing after installing batteries fir the first time. Once clipped into place it doesn't interfere with function.

Great little magnifying glass, just right for the pocket. It’s a valuable help with trying to read very small print especially as one gets older and the old eyesight is not what it was.

Fantastic and clear, unlike some others which are easily distorted. Perfect compact size and the light makes all the difference. Buy this now!

Handy illuminated magnifier. My last one expired after many years of service, so treated to this. The LED is nice and bright, and its nice the way it slides away to protect the lens. Only negative point, its only really clear close up, but i can live with that. Nice and handy to have.

Great magnifier, helps with seeing eggs on bee inspections, the light is very handy

Good magnifying glass with a sliding cover for protection if you keep it in your pocket

Does the job well, although the quality of the material it is made from is cheap and probably not worthy of the price. The battery compartment cover is very flimsy and cracked as soon as I opened it. Still works but it won't last a long time.

Sehr gute Lupe 5-Fach ist allerdings sehr stark.S

MiniBrite LED Lighted Slide-Out Aspheric Magnifier with Protective Sleeve. Excellent quality. I gave one to my friend as well, and we went out immediately to test them out in a low lit restaurant. The LED Magnifier is perfect for reading the menu. Very little distortion at close range. Then we amused the wait staff by inspecting the sparkle and detail on each other's wedding rings in the halogen lighting. Girls will be girls. The crystal clear acrylic in the Magnifier is very thick and light, but with the weight added by three AAA batteries, I really notice a difference when carrying the item in my purse. Perfect stocking stuffer gift.

Lo uso para ver mapas de carreteras, la luz incorporada usa 3 pilas AAA, estupenda opción, mejor que las de botón, además si no la despliegas del todo la luz no se enciende, por tanto no gastas bateria si no es necesario, es una buena compra. Cuidado con la tapa de las pilas, es frágil, podría romperse al abrirla para cambiar las pilas.

The magnification is 3X as advertised. No problem there, BUT the information on the package says that three AAA batteries are required but actually three AAAA batteries are required. AAA batteries are too large. Also, the battery cover is very difficult to open. I finally had to pry it open with a flat screwdriver. 倍率は宣伝通り3倍です。問題ありませんが、パッケージの情報では 単３電池が3本必要と書いていが、実際は単4電池３本しか入らな。また、電池カバーは開けるのが非常に困難です。最終的にはマイナスドライバーでこじ開けなければなりませんでした。

petit, facile à transporter, peu fragile, mais la led mèriterait d'être à peine plus puissante! Le grossissement est pour mes utilisations qui est d'observer des insectes et des fleurs est suffisantes, j'utilise des lunettes de 1.5 X car je suis presbyte et c'est parfait pour la mise au point! Je recommande ce produit!