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Honest student compound microscope: glass optics, LED illumination, metal frame

MicroHub LabMono 40x–1000x Compound Microscope

MicroHub LabMono 40x–1000x Compound Microscope — Honest student compound microscope: glass optics, LED illumination, metal frameDetail view of the MicroHub LabMono 40x–1000x Compound MicroscopeMicroHub LabMono 40x–1000x Compound Microscope in use

Overview

The LabMono keeps the specification honest: 40x to 1000x is true optical magnification from a 10x eyepiece and 4x, 10x, 40x and 100x achromatic objectives — no digital zoom figures. The metal frame, mechanical stage and coaxial coarse and fine focus are the parts that decide whether a student microscope survives a school year, and they are all here. LED illumination runs from batteries or USB, so it works on a classroom table without hunting for outlets. It is an education and hobby instrument: it is not a diagnostic device and does not replace clinical laboratory equipment.

Key benefits

  • Direct optical viewing. An eyepiece image with no screen lag — what you see is the specimen itself, not a rendering of it.
  • Focus — Coaxial coarse and fine focus knobs.
  • Lighting — LED transmitted light with brightness control; mirror backup not included.

Technical specifications

CompatibilityOptional phone adapter (sold separately) for photos through the eyepiece
FocusCoaxial coarse and fine focus knobs
HeadMonocular, 45° inclined, 360° rotatable
LightingLED transmitted light with brightness control; mirror backup not included
Magnification40x–1000x optical (10x eyepiece × 4x/10x/40x/100x objectives)
ObjectivesAchromatic 4x, 10x, 40x (spring), 100x (spring, oil)
Power3× AA batteries or USB power
ScreenNone — optical eyepiece viewing
StageMechanical XY stage with slide holder

Magnification, explained honestly

For this model the published figure is: 40x–1000x optical (10x eyepiece × 4x/10x/40x/100x objectives).

Two different things get called “magnification”. Optical magnification is produced by the lens system and carries real detail. Digital zoom enlarges the captured image on screen — the picture gets bigger, but no new detail appears, because the sensor captured a fixed amount of information. MicroHub publishes the derivation with every figure; where a headline number mixes the two, the optical range is the one to compare between models.

Working distance, screen & output

ScreenNone — optical eyepiece viewing
LightingLED transmitted light with brightness control; mirror backup not included
FocusCoaxial coarse and fine focus knobs

The working distance is the clearance between lens and subject — the space your hands and tools actually get. Screen and output decide who can watch: a built-in LCD for one pair of eyes at the bench, HDMI for a room, USB for capture and measurement.

What’s in the box

  • LabMono microscope
  • 10x eyepiece
  • 5 prepared slides
  • 5 blank slides and cover slips
  • USB cable
  • User manual

Compatibility & power

Standalone optical instrument; optional phone adapter for photography.

Power: 3× AA batteries or USB power.

Who should buy this model — and who should not

Buy this model if…

Your work is school science & stem, laboratory research, plant & specimen observation, and the specifications above — magnification, outputs and lighting — fit how you actually work. It is a beginner-level instrument at a market-rate price of $159.99.

Choose a different model if…

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Shipping, returns & warranty

Confirmed orders are prepared for dispatch within 2 business days, with standard US delivery typically in 3–7 business days after dispatch and tracking by email (shipping policy). Unused items in original condition can be returned within 30 days (returns & refunds). A 12-month warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship (warranty policy).

Frequently asked questions

What magnification does the MicroHub LabMono 40x–1000x Compound Microscope really deliver?

40x–1000x optical (10x eyepiece × 4x/10x/40x/100x objectives). The figure is optical, produced by the lens system itself.

What is included with the MicroHub LabMono 40x–1000x Compound Microscope?

In the box: LabMono microscope; 10x eyepiece; 5 prepared slides; 5 blank slides and cover slips; USB cable; User manual. Standalone optical instrument; optional phone adapter for photography.

How do I order the MicroHub LabMono 40x–1000x Compound Microscope, and how do returns work?

Checkout creates an order reference and an order email; we reply with confirmation and payment instructions — payment is not processed online yet. Unused items in original condition can be returned within 30 days, and the store's 12-month warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship.

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