Andonstar AD210
#10 in DigitalFull review
A low-cost big-screen scope for coins and light soldering with lots of room under the lens. It has no HDMI or PC output, so everything stays on its own screen.
Amazon $99.99$99.99
The Andonstar AD210 rates 3.1 among digital microscopes; the AmScope SE400X rates 2.7 among stereo ones. The Andonstar AD210 costs $140 less ($99.99 vs $239.99).
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AmScope SE400X
#13 in StereoFull review
A low-power stereo scope with a long reach, for large parts, carving and assembly. Pick a zoom scope if you need more magnification.
Amazon $239.99$239.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (digital and stereo), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Andonstar AD210 | AmScope SE400X |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Price 10% | 88 $99.99 | 62 $239.99 |
| Optics 25% | 25 1,080p live/video resolution | 11 5x to 10x optical |
| Working distance 15% | 100 260 mm working distance | 100 229 mm working distance |
| Viewing 20% | 50 10.1 in screen | 0 fixed steps, binocular head |
| Features 20% | 25 remote, under-stage light | 50 top light, boom stand |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Andonstar AD210 | AmScope SE400X | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics and imaging | ||
| Video resolution | 1080p | - |
| Photo resolution (stated) | 12 MP | - |
| Optical magnification | - | 5-10x |
| Zoom | - | Fixed steps |
| Eyepieces | - | WF5x and WF10x |
| Working distance | 260 mm | 229 mm |
| Autofocus | No | - |
| Viewing and output | ||
| Screen | 10.1 in | - |
| Head | - | Binocular |
| Outputs | Screen only | - |
| Camera included | - | No |
| Measurement software | No | - |
| Remote | Yes | - |
| Stand and lighting | ||
| Stand | Pillar | Boom |
| Stand height | 12.6 in | - |
| Lights | Top, Under-stage | Top |
| Built-in battery | No | - |