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 3.3. The SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar leads on optics, viewing and price. The AmScope SM-1BSX-64S wins on working distance. The SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar costs $110 less ($339.99 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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar for optics (3.5x to 90x optical vs 3.5x to 45x optical), viewing (continuous zoom, trinocular head vs continuous zoom, binocular head) and price ($339.99 vs $449.99).
- Choose the AmScope SM-1BSX-64S for working distance (200 mm working distance vs 100 mm working distance).
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 SM-1BSX-64S |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Price 10% | 47 $339.99 | 35 $449.99 |
| Optics 25% | 100 3.5x to 90x optical | 57 3.5x to 45x optical |
| Working distance 15% | 33 100 mm working distance | 100 200 mm working distance |
| Viewing 20% | 90 continuous zoom, trinocular head | 60 continuous zoom, binocular head |
| Features 20% | 30 LED ring light | 30 LED ring light |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| SWIFT S7 Trinocular Pillar | AmScope SM-1BSX-64S | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics and imaging | ||
| Optical magnification | 3.5-90x | 3.5-45x |
| Zoom | Continuous, 0.7-4.5x | Continuous, 0.7-4.5x |
| Eyepieces | WF10x | WH10x |
| Field of view | - | 65 mm |
| Working distance | 100 mm | 200 mm |
| Viewing and output | ||
| Head | Trinocular | Binocular |
| Camera included | No | No |
| Stand and lighting | ||
| Stand | Pillar | Pillar |
| Lights | Ring | Ring |
| Light type | LED | LED |