Review on 🔍 4X Magnifying Glass with 10 Anti-Glare LEDs: The Best Reading Magnifier for Low Vision Seniors and Macular Degeneration by Kevin Carr

Almost everyone needs a magnifying glass sooner or later, especially as their eyes age. In my case, sometimes I just want to read the fine print on an ingredient list or the nutritional information of a packaged product in the kitchen. Other times, I want to read the fine print in a disclaimer, offer terms, or discount coupon expiration and prohibition dates. And there are other times when I'm working on my home computer and need to read the fine print of the part number, model number, or serial number of a piece of hardware I recently bought so I can find maintenance tips inside. or keep a record of it for possible future repairs or warranties etc. In all of these scenarios the alphanumeric characters are often so small that I can't decipher them with absolute certainty. So I decided to look for a portable lighted magnifier to keep in my desk drawer. Here is a MagniPros handheld magnifier with rectangular lenses and dimmable LEDs with a rechargeable battery. The first thing you should know is that this is not your father's or grandfather's old-fashioned magnifying glass that you used to collect coins or stamps. It doesn't have a true glass lens encased in a sturdy metal frame like it used to be. That's good and bad. The Bad: The plastic body and acrylic lens of this magnifier make it feel like another of those cheap Chicom products we've all come across before. In the hand, it doesn't feel very solid or durable. And of course you don't want to drop it on modern new style wood or tile floors. If you do, chances are you'll order a new magnifier to replace the one that just broke. Pros: This magnifying glass is actually easier to use and more functional than your dad/grandfather's magnifying glass because its wide rectangular lens is framed. With 10 dimmable LEDs to fully magnify and fully illuminate the object or content you want to see more clearly. And the use of low-power LEDs means the internal battery doesn't need to be charged very often. This simple tool has several features that I really like as mentioned below. Magnification: The 4x (400%) magnification of my device combined with the LED backlight allows almost any typeface, especially alphanumeric characters in small print, to be brought into sharp focus quickly and easily. easy.Distortion: The magnifying glass should be equipped with an "optical lens for distortion-free viewing". I don't know what "optical quality" is. Even after cleaning the lens with the included soft cloth, I can still detect some distortion in the acrylic lens, but it's not significant enough to significantly affect my ability to distinguish small print. You can always move the lens to a slightly different position to get a clearer picture. Horizontal Lens: Large, wide, rectangular lens (4.35"(W) x 2.65"(H)) mimics how we naturally read (left to right). right) and enlarges the detection area significantly more than conventional round handheld magnifiers. MagniPros claims its loupe is a helpful aid for people with Macular Degeneration (MD). Although I don't have an MD, my eyes don't pick up as much light as they used to; So that large, fully illuminated horizontal lens comes in very handy when you're trying to read fine print, especially in low light. , this magnifier is very bright when set to the maximum dimming value. SMD is a newer/better technology than the old 1st generation DIP LEDs (Direct-in-Line Pkg.). MagniPros claims that the SMD LEDs used are 30% brighter (with a peak of 600 lumens) than traditional DIP LEDs, although they are not as bright (in lumens per watt) as the new COB (Chip-On-Board) . a technology that has more diodes than SMD. Dimmable: With a dimmable light switch wheel mounted on the side of the handle, you can adjust the brightness from 0 to 100%. After 3 weeks of use, I found that I usually set the brightness to around 30%. Sometimes I need extra light, but most of the time 1/3 the brightness is all I need to clearly see fine print or the object I'm zooming in on. However, 10 LEDs can be cranked up to provide enough light to even use the device as a temporary flashlight in a pinch. And that's exactly what I used it for last weekend when we had a momentary power outage. Uniformity: The LEDs surrounding the frame of the magnifier emit light through a translucent reflector, creating an evenly lit viewing area, making this device well-suited for nighttime reading and other low-light applications. Longevity: MagniPro's SMD LEDs use up to 50% less power than older DIP LEDs, allowing batteries to last up to 2x longer. According to MagniPros, these LEDs can last up to 100,000 hours. or 20 years without burnout and overheating. But again, SMD LEDs are not as energy efficient or heat efficient as the new COB (chip on board) LED technology. hate having to put batteries in electronic devices. Batteries cost more over time, and replacing them when they're dead is always a bad time. According to MagniPros, the device can be charged in about 2 hours. And this charging process lasts up to 12 hours. in medium brightness mode. I've been using my magnifying glass several times a day for several weeks, almost always with LEDs, and haven't had to charge it yet. The charging status indicator is located to the left of the micro USB charging port on the bottom of the handle. It glows red while charging and then turns green when the device is fully charged. Case: This magnifier comes in a cheap plastic case. On the plus side, while the device is relatively large for a handheld magnifier, it's fairly light at 6½ ounces. The plastic frame and lens grip combined with the impact-resistant, anti-reflective acrylic lens make this a portable magnifier that's lightweight and easy to use, especially when compared to some old-school handheld magnifiers whose lenses were actually made out of glass. But the weight of the magnifying glass is not a problem for me as I don't read books or magazines with it. But for those who plan to use it for extended reading, the magnifier's relatively light weight may be important. Colour: I've always liked Business Black at home and at work. To me, black looks more professional than any other color. So, I like that the case is black, albeit plastic. It comes with a silver plastic finish (faux chrome) that I could do without. But I'm sure that for some people a case with silver trim is more aesthetically pleasing. Packaging: The magnifier comes in a transparent plastic case in a tightly sealed carton. The acrylic lens is protected on both sides with a peelable clear plastic film to prevent scratches during shipping. Included in the pack. consists of a light gray MagniPros cleaning cloth and a light gray protective stitched pouch with a MagniPros logo on a drawstring. Also included is a fold-out color card with a quick guide showing how to remove the protective film from the lens, how to charge the loupe, how to operate the dimmable light switch and at what height to point the loupe on objects/content (3 ) . -5½") for better viewing. For those looking for more information, there is also a link to several tutorial videos on YouTube. Simply type "MagniPros ED14" in the YouTube search box to find 1 or view several short video tutorials Design/ Manufacturer : Device was reportedly designed in California but made in China Daily return/return window with a $10 restocking fee, which is about 35-40% of the price of a new handheld magnifier like mine corresponds to which model you buy.But if you register your product on their website (30 days after purchase) you can extend the warranty to 2 years.Or you can join MagniPros VIP Club for 2 years warranty for free, like me Bonuses: If you give an honest review of the product, Magnipros is currently offering the 2nd block for free as a thank you for your review Another option is to leave a comment and/o of posting a photo on Facebook or Instagram. to receive a $20 MagniPros gift card towards the purchase of another magnifier. (Los Angeles County). You may be contacted by toll free phone, email or messages during regular business hours. I emailed customer support recently on a Monday. at 12pm and did not receive an email reply by midnight Wednesday. Evening. Customer service took 2.5 days (60 hours) instead of the promised 24 hours. to answer a simple question that required no research on your part. However, the reply I received was polite and professional and answered my question. To be fair man. was a federal holiday, but very few private businesses closed on Columbus Day. When MagniPros was closed it was not published on their website. One problem: The specifications of the device I ordered stated that my device was a 4X (up to 400%) magnifier. In fact, the only rechargeable "non-page" portable magnifier that MagniPros currently features on their website is the 4X magnifier. But the sealed box that the device came in had a description printed on it that said my device is only a 3x (up to 300%) magnifier. It's disappointing to receive a device in a box with printed specs that list a 25% increase from less than what I paid for. While it's possible this was an honest mistake, it's a bit of a bait and switch. Update: After MagniPros emailed MagniPros Customer Support about this inconsistency, MagniPros apologized for their supplier packing the new loupe models (which claim to offer 4x/400 percent magnification) in the boxes of the previous model (the Cardboard boxes show the magnification 3x/300%). Outside). This is confusing for the buyer at best. It should be noted that another knowledgeable reviewer stated that they had compared the new MagniPros 4X loupe to an existing superior 4X loupe and found that the MagniPros did not achieve the claimed 4X magnification. I have not checked the actual magnification specifications of the device. While I believe that a MagniPro's magnification should be within the specs advertised by the seller, I also understand that, in general, you get what you pay for. Since MagniPros is clearly a budget acrylic lens magnifier, it doesn't really matter to me if it actually gives 3x or 4x magnification. In any case, it meets my requirements. Conclusion: This magnifying glass does what I need and what the seller promised. If there are later crashes or durability issues, as several 1 and 2 star reviewers have complained, I will of course update my review at that time. So far I am very satisfied with this device.