SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar
#5 in StereoFull review
The cheapest trinocular zoom stereo here with its own ring light, for hobby soldering, gems and coins. A boom version suits bigger work.
Amazon $339.99$339.99
The SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar is the better microscope overall, rated 3.6 to 2.7. The SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar leads on optics and viewing. The AmScope SE400X wins on working distance, features and price. The AmScope SE400X costs $100 less ($239.99 vs $339.99).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar for optics (3.5x to 90x optical vs 5x to 10x optical) and viewing (continuous zoom, trinocular head vs fixed steps, binocular head).
- Choose the AmScope SE400X for working distance (229 mm working distance vs 100 mm working distance), features (top light, boom stand vs LED ring light) and price ($239.99 vs $339.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every stereo microscope; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar | AmScope SE400X |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Price 10% | 47 $339.99 | 62 $239.99 |
| Optics 25% | 100 3.5x to 90x optical | 11 5x to 10x optical |
| Working distance 15% | 33 100 mm working distance | 100 229 mm working distance |
| Viewing 20% | 90 continuous zoom, trinocular head | 0 fixed steps, binocular head |
| Features 20% | 30 LED ring light | 50 top light, boom stand |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar | AmScope SE400X | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics and imaging | ||
| Optical magnification | 3.5-90x | 5-10x |
| Zoom | Continuous, 0.7-4.5x | Fixed steps |
| Eyepieces | WF10x | WF5x and WF10x |
| Working distance | 100 mm | 229 mm |
| Viewing and output | ||
| Head | Trinocular | Binocular |
| Camera included | No | No |
| Stand and lighting | ||
| Stand | Pillar | Boom |
| Lights | Ring | Top |
| Light type | LED | - |