Elikliv EM4K
#3 in DigitalFull review
A 4K HDMI coin and soldering scope with a battery, for buyers who are fine focusing by hand. It costs about the same as the autofocus EM4K-AF.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
The Elikliv EM4K is the better microscope overall, rated 3.9 to 3.8. The Elikliv EM4K leads on viewing. The Andonstar AD246S-M wins on features and price. The Andonstar AD246S-M costs $30 less ($139.99 vs $169.99).
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Andonstar AD246S-M
#6 in DigitalFull review
A budget all-rounder for soldering and coins with 4K HDMI out and a boom stand. Pick the 10.1 in AD249S-M if you will work from its own screen.
Amazon $139.99$139.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Elikliv EM4K for viewing (8 in screen, HDMI, PC vs 7 in screen, HDMI, PC).
- Choose the Andonstar AD246S-M for features (measurement software, remote, boom or flex-arm stand vs remote, built-in battery) and price ($139.99 vs $169.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every digital microscope; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Elikliv EM4K | Andonstar AD246S-M |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Price 10% | 59 $169.99 | 69 $139.99 |
| Optics 25% | 100 2,160p live/video resolution | 100 2,160p live/video resolution |
| Working distance 15% | 100 160 mm working distance | 50 working distance not published (neutral score used) |
| Viewing 20% | 79 8 in screen, HDMI, PC | 70 7 in screen, HDMI, PC |
| Features 20% | 30 remote, built-in battery | 55 measurement software, remote, boom or flex-arm stand |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Elikliv EM4K | Andonstar AD246S-M | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics and imaging | ||
| Video resolution | 4K 2160p 30 fps | 2160p |
| Photo resolution (stated) | 52 MP | - |
| Magnification claim (not scored) | 2-2000x | Lens L 15-60x on screen (with 3x digital zoom) |
| Working distance | 160 mm | - |
| Interchangeable lenses | - | 3 |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Viewing and output | ||
| Screen | 8 in | 7 in |
| Outputs | HDMI, PC | HDMI, PC |
| Measurement software | No | Yes |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Stand and lighting | ||
| Stand | Pillar | Boom |
| Stand height | 10 in | - |
| Lights | Top | Top |
| Built-in battery | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |