AmScope SM-1BSX-64S
#8 in StereoFull review
A binocular zoom stereo with a long reach and its own ring light, good for soldering. Choose a trinocular model if you want to record.
Amazon $449.99$449.99
The AmScope SM-1BSX-64S rates 3.3 among stereo microscopes; the Andonstar AD210 rates 3.1 among digital ones. The Andonstar AD210 costs $350 less ($99.99 vs $449.99).
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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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (stereo and digital), 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 | AmScope SM-1BSX-64S | Andonstar AD210 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 10% | 35 $449.99 | 88 $99.99 |
| Optics 25% | 57 3.5x to 45x optical | 25 1,080p live/video resolution |
| Working distance 15% | 100 200 mm working distance | 100 260 mm working distance |
| Viewing 20% | 60 continuous zoom, binocular head | 50 10.1 in screen |
| Features 20% | 30 LED ring light | 25 remote, under-stage light |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| AmScope SM-1BSX-64S | Andonstar AD210 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics and imaging | ||
| Video resolution | - | 1080p |
| Photo resolution (stated) | - | 12 MP |
| Optical magnification | 3.5-45x | - |
| Zoom | Continuous, 0.7-4.5x | - |
| Eyepieces | WH10x | - |
| Field of view | 65 mm | - |
| Working distance | 200 mm | 260 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 | Pillar |
| Stand height | - | 12.6 in |
| Lights | Ring | Top, Under-stage |
| Light type | LED | - |
| Built-in battery | - | No |