A quick comparison of our top 5 best microscopes for kids:

Todays kids are very active and they are always up tp something. They never want to sit idle rather they want something to be busy with. Microscope can be a great toy for them. Microscope is more than just a toy, it helps our children to be intellectual and creative. It increases their curiosity of learning about science, nature, life and so on. Children will learn through playing. To meet this purpose, we have come up with our top 5 best microscopes for kids under $50 in 2022. Detailed information with images, specifications and pros and cons everything you need to know is given below. Go through it and find the suitable microscope for your child.

Top 5 best microscopes for kids:

1. AmScope 120-1200x 52-pc Kids Beginner Microscope STEM Kit

Material	Metal body Color: White
Product Size	15.75 x 14.57 x 5.12 inches Weight: 2.9 pounds
Maximum Magnification	1200x Microscope type: Compound
Carrying Case	Yes
Brand	AmScope

One of the best powerful compound microscope for kids. It is a complete kit with all the accessories your child may need to begin with. It includes a couple of prepared slides, lab brine shrimp experiment and more(tweezers, petri dishes, stirring rod, needle, dye, eye piece etc). Dynamic, highly interactive microscope that will keep your child entertained for hours.

It is the only compound microscope that we have kept in our top 5 list.

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2. Educational Insight GeoSafari Jr. Talking Kids Microscope

Microscope Type	Stereo
Material	Plastic Color: Multi color
Product Size	10.1 x 8.1 x 5.6 inches Weight: 0.8 kilograms, 1.5 pounds
Max Magnification	5x
Brand	Educational Insights

This is one of the most interesting microscope for children. It has a unique audio feature. Children will hear voice of Bindi Irwin, Australian conservationist, who will teach your child more than 100 interesting facts and topics about plants and animals through an integrated microphone which makes it more popular among children. It is easy to use and fun to learn. Audio options include English, Spanish, French and German. This microscope also provides quality images, fact mode, quiz mode. It is a perfect toy for children to keep them busy for hours in learning and brainstorming. So, without any doubt this product has taken place in our top 5 best microscopes list.

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3. Carson MicroBrite Plus Power LED Lighted Pocket Microscope

Microscope Type	Stereo
Color	Black/Gray
Product Size	3.15 x 0.79 x 1.97 inches Weight: 0.15 Pounds
Max Magnification	120x
Brand	Carson

The best advantage of this microscope is its portable ability. It is small enough to keep in pocket and move anywhere you want. The battery-powered LED light magnifies objects up tp 120x magnification. Its Aspheric lenses provide clear and quality image. It is great for viewing larger objects for example rocks, coins, plants etc. Children can handle is very easily and inspect almost anything they want and increase their curiosity. It is popular among students too. It can be a great companion for your child during vacations or family tours.

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4. Jiusion Original 40-1000x USB Microscope

Microscope Type	Digital
Material	Metal Color: Black
Product Weight	7.84 Ounces
Max Magnification	1000x
Brand	Jiusion

It is one of the best digital microscope for your children. Kids, students, adults even aged people can also observe objects with this microscope. Kids can observe coins, circuit boards, stamps, skins, hairs, jewelry, insects, leaves, rocks and so on. This digital microscope is portable and so versatile. This can work on android cellphone, windows, Mac, linux, chrome etc. It can magnify up to 1000x and you can also change the focus and brightness. The most amazing feature is that you can take pictures(images are high quality) and record videos also. This makes it completely unique and desirable among kids and students. Your child will get more curious and creative.

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5. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Dual LED Student Microscope

Microscope Type	Stereo
Product Size	7.25 x 5.7 x 12.5 inches Weight: 2 Pounds
Age Range	8 years and up
Magnification	20x and 50x
Brand	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

This microscope provides two LED lights. One can use the lower light to view the object in slide or to activate upper light to observe 3D objects in more details. Carrying bag contains 50+ accessories for example a set of prepared slides, cover slips, tweezers, dyes, petri dish and more. The highest magnification can be 50x. It also includes its own brine shrimp experiment like AmScope microscope. Other items includes hatchery station, shrimp eggs, lab manual and a detailed, full-color STEM learning guide. Your child can view cell structure, rocks, minerals, skin, tissue, leaves and many more.

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