Magnifying Glass with Light, 30X Handheld Large Magnifying Glass 12 LED Illuminated Lighted Magnifier for Macular Degeneration Seniors Reading Inspection Coins Jewelry

My 92 year old mom has very poor vision due to Mac degeneration and I have it as well at 64. The magnification and light made her able to read her crossword clues by herself I stead of me reading them as I have for the last couple years.

This magnifying glass is just what I need! Finally I can read the “tiny” print on labels without straining my eyes or just giving up and hoping that I didn’t miss some important information! Just one drawback, it is a TAD heavy! Otherwise I am very happy with this purchase.

I have a 5x and 8x loupe and wanted something more powerful for coins. This is advertised as 30x - but its actually about 3x. The quality is fine - the glass is heavy, but clear. The lights are good, though a dimmer function would make it better. Not sure I want to keep it as I already have two that are slightly more powerful. But definitely dont like giving my money to sellers who are not truthful about their product Updated 04/05/2023. After having this a few days I realize that the under-powered, 3x magnification is not sufficient. I also read other reviews that mention the fact this is not 30x magnification. If they seller is aware of this and continues to falsely advertise it, its intentional. I cannot support them. I have returned the item and will ensure I do not buy from them again.

Finding a distortion at the very center of the glass. Creates an issue with tiny detail.

I disliked the deceptive advertising. It isn’t 30x magnification. The magnification is much less, but, that said, it is a high quality product. We are using this magnifying glass to look at fossils in detail.

There is a circle of LEDs (12) that a few said focused the light into a ring pattern leaving the center relatively bare. I disagree with that! It is one of the first things I checked and I found the light pattern to be an even spread. Also. I found the brightness to be just right but not so bright that it causes glare. I cannot recommend this magnifier for reading, per se, if that is what you are needing. The field is too narrow for reading (although I suppose you could) but is perfect for very fine print or fine detail. I always have a magnifier within arms reach for that purpose. I got exactly what I wanted and Im pleased with it. There might be a better one out there even for the money but frankly I got tired of looking. Yes, I checked all of my local brick and mortar stores too. It looks and feels to be solidly constructed albeit a little heavy and bulky. (Which is my only complaint)

I had to buy this to read a damn textbook....I hate that I needed it but ti works and the light works good. I hate that it works as advertised so I can blame it instead of my age. Yet, here we are, it works like it should and it does the job....dammit. Wonder if I can do lasik?

Overall, I am pleased with this purchase. It is advertised as having a 30X magnification. I think that number is way way off. I think it is really 3x magnification. This is not backed up with a scientific test on my part. In my layman terms, I think that is all that it is. With that being said, it is perfect for what I bought if for. The lights on it really work well. The glass lense, and not being plastic was a major plus. The price was very reasonable I can recommend it on the contingency that you dont expect it to magnify 30X. I bought it to read tiny instructions that seem to be the norm these days and it suited me fine for that. I think if it truly magnified 30X it would be way to powerful and annoying to use.

Really makes a difference in reading small print on labels.

Great lighting. Nice to hold. Love it.