Elikliv EM4K-AF
#1 in DigitalFull review
An autofocus 4K scope with a battery at a hobby price, for coin collectors and light soldering. The Flex version adds an arm stand and a bigger screen.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
The Elikliv EM4K-AF rates 4.0 among digital microscopes; the AmScope SM-1BSX-64S rates 3.3 among stereo ones. The Elikliv EM4K-AF costs $250 less ($199.99 vs $449.99).
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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
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 | Elikliv EM4K-AF | AmScope SM-1BSX-64S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Price 10% | 50 $199.99 | 35 $449.99 |
| Optics 25% | 100 2,160p live/video resolution | 57 3.5x to 45x optical |
| Working distance 15% | 100 160 mm working distance | 100 200 mm working distance |
| Viewing 20% | 79 8 in screen, HDMI, PC | 60 continuous zoom, binocular head |
| Features 20% | 50 autofocus, remote, built-in battery | 30 LED ring light |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Elikliv EM4K-AF | AmScope SM-1BSX-64S | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics and imaging | ||
| Video resolution | 4K 2160p | - |
| Photo resolution (stated) | 52 MP | - |
| Magnification claim (not scored) | 2000x | - |
| Optical magnification | - | 3.5-45x |
| Zoom | - | Continuous, 0.7-4.5x |
| Eyepieces | - | WH10x |
| Field of view | - | 65 mm |
| Working distance | 160 mm | 200 mm |
| Autofocus | Yes | - |
| Viewing and output | ||
| Screen | 8 in | - |
| Head | - | Binocular |
| Outputs | HDMI, PC | - |
| Camera included | - | No |
| Measurement software | No | - |
| Remote | Yes | - |
| Stand and lighting | ||
| Stand | Pillar | Pillar |
| Stand height | 10 in | - |
| Lights | Top | Ring |
| Light type | - | LED |
| Built-in battery | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |