Omax M82ES Binocular Compound Microscope Review [2021 Edition]

For a couple of hundred dollars, Omax M82ES are known for over-delivery of features not commonly found in compound biological microscopes. It is not hard to find lab researchers, scientists and microbiology students singing high praises for this microscope from Omax.

Although the features and hardware are not on par with high end brands like Nikon and Olympus, many reviews from buyers have indicated that Omax M82ES does get the work done for them.

Be sure to read our microscope buying guide if you are new to microscope and would appreciate a guide to help you choose the right one that is inline with your need and budget.

Below is an unbiased review of Omax M82ES in which I will provide both negative and positive aspects of this Omax microscope which was awarded “Best Compound Microscope” in 2018.

Product Core Features of Omax M82ES – What’s to Like?

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Omax M82ES Product Review

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OMAX 40X-2000X Lab LED Binocular Microscope with Double Layer Mechanical Stage w Blank Slides Covers and Lens Cleaning Paper

• Total magnification: 40X-80X-100X-200X-400X-800X-1000X-2000X; Eyepieces: wide field WF10X and WF20X; Objectives: achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X(S), 100X(S, Oil); Viewing head: 45 degrees inclined 360 degrees swiveling binocular; Sliding adjustable interpupillary distance: 2-3/16inch ~ 2-15/16inch(55~75mm); Ocular diopter adjustable on both eyetubes
• Nosepiece: revolving quadruple; Stage: double layer X-Y mechanical stage with scales, size: 4-1/2inchx 4-15/16inch (115mm x 125mm), translation range: 2-13/16inch x 1-3/16inch (70mm x 30mm); Stage upward moving lock protects objectives and slides

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Who should buy Omax M82ES?

If you have professional and academic use of a full featured compound microscope, Omax M82ES at its current price is fairly affordable compared to those high-end models like Olympus and Nikon.

If your job is in the fields of clinical examination and research and is hoping to have a spare microscope at home for you to do some out-of-lab work, Omax M82ES will not disappoint.

Who shouldn’t buy it?

Omax M82ES is not cheap by any means. So if you not expecting to use it professionally or academically or on an occasional basis, I would not recommend getting it. Instead you may want to consider using a portable handheld model.

Is The Price Reasonable?

If you compare Omax M82ES’s features and functions to that of high end models, you will notice that it is a fair price to pay. As mentioned earlier, Omax M82ES is not for you if you do not think you will utilize most of its functions on a frequently basis.

Reviews from Existing Buyers

Most buyers of Omax M82ES have high praises for it, especially when it comes to viewing of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, etc. Most of them like the fact that the main viewing objectives are removable for replacement or future upgrades.

Some users love the extra 100-piece blank glass slides and 100-piece cover slips and 50-sheet lens cleaning paper that come with it.

There were feedback that the coarse and fine adjustment knobs feel rough compared to high end models. In my opinion, for two hundred bucks, I would treat it as an negligible flaw. 🙂

Final Thoughts – Should You Buy it?

If you have been searching for a compound microscope that comes with four high quality achromatic objectives, ergonomic design while offering lots of useful functions and accessories, Omax M82ES should be your best consideration.

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Packing List:

• Binocular microscope
• 4 DIN objectives 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X
• A pair of eyepieces WF10X
• A pair of eyepieces WF20X
• A bottle of Immersion oil
• AC adapter (US and Canada standard)
• Dust cover
• Color filter