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Black USB digital microscope with flexible arm stand and LED halo light, 2.0MP 10-250x magnification

Plugable Technologies

Plugable Technologies USB2-MICRO-250X Digital Microscope 2.0MP 10-250x

SKU CH-58PT-C1KHD MPN USB2-MICRO-250X

USB-powered digital microscope with 2.0 megapixels and 10 to 250x magnification, LED illumination, flexible arm stand, and standard webcam compatibility across Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android

  • Display resolution2MP
  • Overall magnification250x
  • Product typeMicroscopes
  • Compatible withWindows, Mac, Linux, Android
  • Details2MP, 10x-250x Magnification
  • Product colorBlack
  • 0 megapixels deliver clear close-up images
  • 10 to 250 times magnification reveals fine detail
  • USB bus power removes the need for an adapter
  • Flexible arm stand with graduated pad aids measurement
  • Works with Windows, Mac, Linux and Android via standard webcam software

Hobby microscope with USB power

The Plugable USB2-MICRO-250X is a USB 2.0 digital microscope offering 10x to 250x magnification for students, collectors, and testers. It captures 2.0 megapixel stills and video through a standard webcam chipset. The unit draws 500mA from the host port so no external adapter is needed.

Flexible stand with graduated pad and adjustable LED

A flexible arm and observation stand hold the microscope steady and include graduated marks for basic measurement. An integrated LED halo light with a brightness control ring illuminates opaque subjects such as coins or trichomes. The stand converts the handheld device into a stable bench tool.

USB 2.0 webcam interface limits resolution

The microscope presents itself as a standard USB video class device, so it works with built-in webcam apps on Windows, macOS 10.5 or later, Linux, and Android with an OTG cable. It cannot be used as a document camera and has no iOS support. Final on-screen magnification depends on monitor size rather than optical zoom alone.

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Price $79.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand namePlugable Technologies
Model nameUSB2-MICRO-250X
Product typeMicroscopes
Product colorBlack
Display
Display resolution2MP
Audio & video
Night vision supportNo
Size & build
Size or dimensions9 in × 6 in
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size305 × 229 × 102 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withWindows, Mac, Linux, Android
More details
Overall magnification250x

Questions about this item

Will the LED halo light need replacement after long use?

The LED halo light is built into the microscope body and is not user-replaceable; if it fails the unit would need service.

What limits continuous operation at 250x magnification?

The 500mA USB bus power budget limits sustained high-magnification use because the LED and sensor share that single power source.

How much heat or fan noise appears during all-day sessions?

The microscope has no fan and draws only 500mA over USB 2.0, so it stays cool and silent during extended use.

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