Compact 1080p screen microscope for coins, crafts and first bench work
MicroHub ViewPro 4.3" LCD Digital Microscope
4.3-inch LCD50x–1000xWorking distance to 3.5 in
$44.99
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Built-in screen, pocket size: the grab-and-go microscope for the field and the classroom
MicroHub PocketScope 4.3" LCD Portable Microscope
Overview
Everything the PocketScope WiFi does, with its own 4.3-inch screen — no phone required, which makes it the better pick for kids, field kits and quick counter work. The folding stand holds it steady for coins and specimens, the battery runs about two hours, and captures save to microSD for transfer to a computer. Magnification is the optical lens plus digital zoom, so treat the top figure as enlargement, not new detail. For a pocket instrument, the honest promise is convenience: a clear, shareable close-up anywhere.
Key benefits
- Built-in screen — 4.3-inch LCD. Start viewing immediately, with no computer, phone or app to set up first.
- Image capture — 1080p photo and video. Save stills and video for records, teaching, listings or customer documentation.
- Working distance — Approx. 0.3–2.5 in (8–60 mm). The clearance under the lens decides whether hands and tools fit — this model publishes the figure.
- Focus — Manual focus wheel.
- Lighting — 8 adjustable LEDs.
Technical specifications
| Compatibility | Windows/Mac for file transfer (USB mass storage) |
|---|---|
| Focus | Manual focus wheel |
| Lighting | 8 adjustable LEDs |
| Magnification | 50x–1000x (optical lens with digital zoom; digital zoom does not add resolution) |
| Outputs | USB-C (transfer/charge); microSD slot (card not included) |
| Power | Rechargeable battery, approx. 2 hrs |
| Screen | 4.3-inch LCD |
| Sensor / Resolution | 1080p photo and video |
| Stand / Mount | Folding stand included; tripod thread on body |
| Working distance | Approx. 0.3–2.5 in (8–60 mm) |
Magnification, explained honestly
For this model the published figure is: 50x–1000x (optical lens with digital zoom; digital zoom does not add resolution).
Two different things get called “magnification”. Optical magnification is produced by the lens system and carries real detail. Digital zoom enlarges the captured image on screen — the picture gets bigger, but no new detail appears, because the sensor captured a fixed amount of information. MicroHub publishes the derivation with every figure; where a headline number mixes the two, the optical range is the one to compare between models.
Working distance, screen & output
| Working distance | Approx. 0.3–2.5 in (8–60 mm) |
|---|---|
| Screen | 4.3-inch LCD |
| Sensor / Resolution | 1080p photo and video |
| Outputs | USB-C (transfer/charge); microSD slot (card not included) |
| Lighting | 8 adjustable LEDs |
| Focus | Manual focus wheel |
| Stand / Mount | Folding stand included; tripod thread on body |
The working distance is the clearance between lens and subject — the space your hands and tools actually get. Screen and output decide who can watch: a built-in LCD for one pair of eyes at the bench, HDMI for a room, USB for capture and measurement.
What’s in the box
- PocketScope LCD microscope
- Folding stand
- USB-C cable
- Quick-start guide
Compatibility & power
USB photo/video transfer to Windows and Mac.
Power: Rechargeable battery, approx. 2 hrs.
Who should buy this model — and who should not
Buy this model if…
Your work is hobby & craft inspection, school science & stem, coin collecting, and the specifications above — magnification, working distance, outputs and lighting — fit how you actually work. It is a beginner-level instrument at a market-rate price of $39.99.
Choose a different model if…
- You need a lag-free monitor feed for shared viewing — choose a model with HDMI output, such as the MicroHub ViewPro 10.1" LCD Digital Microscope.
- Your work needs measurement software, a camera port or boom-stand reach — step up within Handheld & Portable Microscopes and compare the professional models side by side.
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ViewShipping, returns & warranty
Confirmed orders are prepared for dispatch within 2 business days, with standard US delivery typically in 3–7 business days after dispatch and tracking by email (shipping policy). Unused items in original condition can be returned within 30 days (returns & refunds). A 12-month warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship (warranty policy).
Frequently asked questions
What magnification does the MicroHub PocketScope 4.3" LCD Portable Microscope really deliver?
50x–1000x (optical lens with digital zoom; digital zoom does not add resolution). The digital portion enlarges the captured image; it does not add resolution — the sensor and the optics decide the real detail.
What is included with the MicroHub PocketScope 4.3" LCD Portable Microscope?
In the box: PocketScope LCD microscope; Folding stand; USB-C cable; Quick-start guide. USB photo/video transfer to Windows and Mac.
How do I order the MicroHub PocketScope 4.3" LCD Portable Microscope, and how do returns work?
Checkout creates an order reference and an order email; we reply with confirmation and payment instructions — payment is not processed online yet. Unused items in original condition can be returned within 30 days, and the store's 12-month warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship.
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