Top 5 best microscopes for college students at lower price

Introduction:

High school and college students already know what a microscope is, the main parts of a microscope. You know the difference between a toy microscope and a good quality microscope. However, with more brands and accessories entering the market, some may find this resolution more difficult and confusing. So, we have come with our top 5 list of best microscopes for college students at a cheaper rate between $100. These microscopes can give you thrills and experience. We have not gone for expensive microscopes for example $300-$600 because they may not be affordable for many students. So, the advice for them to start with one of these below and afterwards you can upgrade your microscope.

The dissecting microscope provides less magnification than the compound microscope, but produces a three-dimensional image. This makes the dissecting microscope better for viewing objects that are larger than some cells but can be seen in detail in the human eye. The compound microscope is commonly used to observe objects at the cellular level. We have listed mainly compound microscopes for cellular level works. Go through each of them and you will be able to decide which one will be suitable for you.

Quick comparison of our top 5 microscope list:

Details of top 5 best microscopes for college students:

1. AmScope – M30-ABS-KT2-W-WM 1200X 52-pcs Kids Student Beginner Microscope

Price	$52.99
Type	Compound
Material	Plastic/Metal body Color: White
Product Size	14.0″ L x 6.0″ W x 16.0″ H Weight: 10.0 lb
Max Magnification	1200x
Carrying case	Yes

It is one of the best microscopes for beginners and best suitable for students. It provides up to 1200x magnification. Students can view objects like cell structure, nucleus, leaves and suitable for dissection. Easy to use and portable. The package includes tweezers, 5 prepared slides and 7 blank slides, petri dish, cover glasses, needle, eye piece and more a total of 52 accessories. Best for students who are interested in science and microscopy. This microscope provides versatile functions and comes with an affordable price for college students. So, it makes a place on our top 5 best microscopes list for college students.

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2. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Dual LED Student Microscope

Price	$74.99
Type	Stereo
Product Size	7.25 x 5.7 x 12.5 inches Weight: 2 Pounds
Max Magnification	50x
Carrying case	Yes

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 case contains 50+ accessories for example a set of prepared slides, cover slips, tweezers, dyes, petri dish etc like previous AmScope microscope had. This microscope is not used for seeing cells. The highest magnification goes up to 50x. It also includes its own brine shrimp experiment and students will attractive for watching then swim around. The eye pieces can be adjustable. Other items includes hatchery station, shrimp eggs, lab manual and a detailed, full-color STEM learning guide.

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3. AmScope M150C-I 40X-1000X Student Biological Compound Microscope

Price	$80.28
Type	Compound microscope
Material	Metal
Product Size	15 x 10 x 7 inches
Max Magnification	1000x

This is the best microscope from our list for home school or for students in elementary to high school and even for college students, this is the ideal microscope to learn science. The metal body makes it durable. The unique feature is that the monocular head can be rotated 360 degree. This microscope offers five magnifications such as 40x, 100x, 250x, 400x, 1000x. The magnification quality is very good. You can even observe the movement of sperm with this microscope. It is suitable for laboratory placement also. Not only students but also adults even teachers find it suitable for educational purpose. It also comes at an affordable price. Students who are serious about their study and microscopy, this will be the best choice for them. So, without a doubt, this needs to be on our top 5 list of microscopes for college students.

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4. Swift SW150 Compound Monocular Student Microscope

Price	$95.88
Type	Compound
Material	Glass, Metal
Max Magnification	1000x
Brand	Swift

This microscope is designed for middle school students and beginners to introduce them with the fascinating world of microscopy and the life sciences. The magnifications of this microscope is very good and can be raised up to 1000x. It also provides 360 degree rotatable head like AmScope M150C-I microscope. It has two LED light source(upper and lower). The best part is that this microscope comes with 25 pieces of prepared slides of plants, animals and insects with labeling on the slides. Students can view even dust mites with this microscope. It does not include any carrying bag but a wooden box is provided for the storage of slides.

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5. AmScope M100C Optical Glass Lens All-Metal LED Compound Microscope

Price	$89.99
Type	Compound
Material	All-Metal
Product Size	13 x 6 x 9 inches Weight: 3.6 pounds
Max Magnification	1000x

The AmScope M100C-LED is the most affordable yet high quality biological microscope for young scientists and scientists eight years of age or older. It is ideal for viewing both cell tissue, bacteria and fungi, self-prepared slides and pre-made slides, such as onion cells, leaf cells, cheese bacteria, etc. It makes the microscopic world within reach of everyone. The AmScope M100C-LED comes with all glass optical components and a solid metal body. The microscope provides fine clear images and will last long enough to cover all paths from elementary to high school. Strong metal construction provides a stable image at high expansion levels instead of vibrating. The built-in battery slot uses three AA batteries to power the microscope on the go, and a 110V-4.5V transformer can be plugged in when using the indoor setting.

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My Best Choice:

If I were to choose among these 5, I would go for AmScope M150C-I and Swift SW150. Both of these are powerful microscope you can have at low price. Both of them are durable, portable and provides high magnification. Considering the price, both are affordable for every students from every corner of the world.

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