Magnifying Glass with Light, Double-Layer Glass Lens Handheld Large Magnifying Glass 12 LED Lighted Magnifier for Seniors Reading, Coins, Jewelry, Close Working

Big, clear lens, heavy and useful. Seems well built and led lighting good. I like it

This is a quality hand held magnifying glass, with an actual glass lens,12 cool white, very bright LED switchable on/off lights, on the underside to aid visibility. It requires two AA batteries (not included) and are to be housed in the handle. The body/frame is made from a durable white plastic with black trim. See the photographs. Claiming to be 30x (magnification?), all I can say is that this is the best hand held magnifying glass that I have used, with truly impressive magnification. The quality and effectiveness belies the price, which is competitive indeed. The light switch on the front of the handle, is ribbed for those with less dexterity than most. Due to using quality glass, instead of the now more common plastic for the lens, plus the useful batteries for occasional/additional illumination, gives this magnifier slightly more weight in the hand. Despite using prescription reading glasses, I still need extra help for poor quality print and the tiny writing used on food labels. This is my 'go to' magnifying glass in all cases. In fact, I bought an extra one for a neighbour who has failing eye sight and prefers this magnifying glass, above all his others. The cool white LED lights are a definite boon to clarity of vision. The famous London Baker Street detective, would clearly approve using one of these to see what's on, when he is still in the dark following a LED, I mean lead.

Good magnification, excellent even lighting, perhaps a bit too chunky. Overall I’m pleased with it and find easy to use. Good to have on the desk but maybe not in your pocket

I bought this to identify silver markings and was delighted with the the item not only appearance but magnifying capacity and even a light source

first impressions. It does magnify. Although, maybe 30x is too extreme (This makes for small view that needs careful placement , images distort rapidly towards the outside of the glass). The light does work. The unit is fairly weighty. For me that's not such a big issue. My 90 year old mum though, may make me regret giving this to her. The battery compartment is super difficult to open and close. Either there's a technique or it requires using the ultimate positioning. All I know is my mum won't stand a chance. Where I usually do not experience any issues changing batteries... this was a little difficult to open, and closing was an almighty struggle. I literally spent forever trying to close it and then suddenly, with little effort, it just popped shut???

Great magnifier and not cluttered with other magnification rates. Good illumination, makes it easy for me to read busy maps and small print. It is a bit hefty, but because of the real glass lens it is a good thing. Comfortable handle and changing batteries is easy.

Perefect for my older eyes, light makes huge difference! I will say is heavy but still managable!

This is great for small writing. The light is perfect. Slight negative is the weight.