20 Best Magnifying Glass For Reading Small Print (2022 Updated)

The glass is smaller than the plastic perimeter of the Magnifying Glass. The glass bounces around within the plastic border. I’ll need to take super glue and glue to the sides to make this useable/transportable else the glass will pop out.

You get what you pay for with this store. It’s a 50/50 gamble with most any purchase. But as we know, it’s usually a bargain. hopefully you get one that works. I have purchased others before that were fine in fairness.

but it just rolls back to the 50/50 rule. You won’t know about anything you buy here until you get home and open the package.

Like always you get what you pay for and $2 is plenty for this item. It has a good weight which typically tells of a better product but the weight of the glass almost bends the handle which is cheap and sad.

Another 15 cents a piece for better or thicker plastic in the frame or handle would make every difference in the world for this product. As it stands right now I feel like it can break any time just holding it and using it.

I want to break the frame away and make a nicer frame from packing materials or wood or something. I’d recommend moving on and buying something better quality for a couple of bucks more maybe.

It is nice to have a magnifying glass that is actually usable. This is the one that gets 10 stars for me. The way that the handle is angled makes it more ergonomic that other magnifying glass plus you can get it to cover most if not all of the edges of a page when you are reading a smaller book.

This does not sound like much but NOT having to move the magnifying glass left to right as you read allows for a faster read as you just move the magnifying glass down as you read. I bought my first one of these a few years ago and have them all over my house and in my cars.

When a person first sees the magnifying glass, they try to make fun of me BUT then they are like “where did you get this gem?” so I just give them one. With them being only about $2 each, I usually buy about 4 or 5 of them and keep them on stock until a person visits and wants one.

Just the righr size and feel. Several different magnifications available. The highest power one even allowed me to see The Weave of fibers in the memo pad that I was writing on. The lights are bright and of great help when you need a little bit extra site to see very small tasks and homemaking or crafts all right even forgetting out that pesky sliver in your finger.

It takes 3 AAA batteries but I can’t say how long they last yet since I just got it. I’m very happy with this purchase. Quick delivery and a really great price.

I truly loved everything about this product. I especially love the bright LED light because it can also function as a flashlight if needed. In fact, I’ve already used it as such several times since I received it.

The actual magnification is excellent and with the added light makes it perfect for my needs.

This works great. My eyesight isn’t so good without the addition of a little light. I really like this magnifying glass. The option to use the light or not is nice.

This is an outstanding magnifying glass. The image is clear and visible throughout the span of glass. I have a 3x so this is definitely stronger. A big bonus, it can be charged using my phone charger.

I did worry about the brightness of the LED lights but they are mounted in the back so they don’t shine in your eyes. The brightness can easily be adjusted from light to very bright by a knob on the side of the handle.

The lights means the glass can be used to read under less than optimum conditions. Since I’m an avid reader, I can easily use this glass to read several lines before I have to move it down a few more lines.

I also have a 5x round magnifying glass which was a waste of money. The middle is easy to see but not the perimeter of the glass. It is only good for prescription type magnifying. I am so glad to have this one which is so much more useful.

It also comes with a nice cleaning cloth. I hope this company will also make a 5x so that when needed I can order that. Again, a great magnifying glass which deserves a high recommendation.

Overall, I like this lighted magnifier enough to buy another one in the near future. The lens is clear, and it is just the right size. The LED lights are great, and you can easily adjust the brightness to suit your preference.

If it proves to be built to last that will be a nice surprise. When I opened the box and held it for the first time, my initial impression was that it was very light. too light to be more than a child’s toy.

Also, the black case seems to be made out of thin, cheap plastic. I have smaller hands than most men, and to me the wide handle feels less natural and comfortable compared to a round handle. The lens is plastic, not glass, and I don’t know if it is scratch resistant.

I just got mine yesterday so I don’t know how it will do over time. It is not perfect, but it does what it is supposed to do very, very well, so I will definitely be buying another one. Over time, if it proves to be built to last, that will make it one of the very best hand-held magnifiers on the market, and worthy of it’s premium price.

As I have aged I’m finding it harder to read my sewing, knitting, and needlepoint patterns. This product the Withit Lighted Dome Magnifier has been the answer to my prayers. It is well made an glides across the page illuminating my patterns and I can see perfectly the intricate details of my patterns.

I also use this to look for mistakes in my work. This is perfect for reading just about anything. I have also used it to help get a knot out of thread by magnifying the knot I could see where I gently undo it.

Overall, I am very pleased with this product and the help that it provides.

My vision just isn’t what it used to be so I’ve been having to use a magnifying glass more and more to read printed material. The WITHit Lighted Dome Magnifier immediately became my favorite! I love the round design and it has a nice sturdy feel but it’s not heavy.

The light turns on and off by just pressing down on the top. The magnification combined with the light makes it so much easier to see small print that I am unable to read otherwise. This is a valuable tool for me that makes my life easier.

I’ve been pleased with this wonderful little WITHit lighted dome magnifier. This had helped with my reading time. This magnifier is light weight and easy to use. Feels durable and well made yet sleek and shiny.

You are able to turn this off and on so you can save on the battery life. Has a warranty as well which is wonderful. Very pleased with WITHit and will consider this brand in the future. Worth the purchase.

Bought this hoping the aspheric lens would avoid edge distortion I’ve seen with cheaper magnifiers. I’m completely satisfied in this respect – it’s great. The plastic lens shows just a little chromatic aberration, as expected in a singlet, but it’s not a problem at all.

The single LED provides good illumination, but might have been even better with more LEDs spaced out more. The on-off switch is a little stiff, but not a problem. Overall I’m delighted with the device and expect it will become my go-to bench magnifier.

Great little item to bring along with you to Garage and Estate sales as well as anytime you need to read small, fine print or to inspect items closely. Optional bright light is an added bonus. The quality is worth the price and is lightweight but substantial.

A super item that comes in more handy then what you would think!.

This is my favorite lighted hand held magnifier, It is easiest to hold. It provides good LED light and good magnification. However, I don’t think it is still being manufactured. It is not one you would carry in your purse, but it is good for reading fine print at home.

I’m absolutely happy with my ESCHENBACH portable easypocket magnifier! I dream about Eschenbach mobilux LED magnifier, but it too expensive for me.

Very useful for carrying in pockets or handbags

Does the job I wanted it to.

good product bt not very good

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На расстоянии 8- 9 см от этих цифр получите именно такое изображение по увеличению.

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This is a terrific help when trying to input data that is printed out so tiny it simply cannot be read. Other aids you have to hold and then try to key into your spreadsheet that it’s so frustrating.

The so called page for simply laying on your input is a joke as it has to be held off the page to read. This line magnifier is not perfect as you sort of sometimes have to adjust your body position but at least you can keep both hands on the keyboard.

It’s a great help for office work.

I’m looking forward to trying this with my next cross stitch project. You will need a metal board behind the pattern & luckily I have one. Keep that in mind if you purchase this nifty device. Won’t work without one.

Very helpful when used with a magnet board. Makes it easy on my “old” eyes to stay on the correct line of these tiny cross stitch patterns.

VERY VERY Clear and I like the size for my job I need to read a lot of fine print and makers markings. It is slightly heavier than i was expecting but my previous was mostly plastic. This has very solid construction especially for the price I felt it was a great value to get TWO.

Now I have one for home.

This is an excellent 10x magnifying glass! It is 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter. Considering that magnifying glasses get smaller in diameter as their power increases, this is very big in diameter. It is clear and does not need to be held close when reading small print and this allows you to use it in regular light.

It easily fits in a shirt pocket if you like to sit and read and need help with the fine print. I highly recommend this 10x magnifying glass!!.

This is just about the exact type of magnifying glass that I’ve been looking for: large magnifying area, but portable enough to fit in a shirt pocket. My only issue is that the bright light goes on when magnifier is pulled out to a certain position, instead of having the option of an on/off switch.

Light is bright enough to disturb others in a dimly lit room.

It works well and I like how its designed the only downfall is it seems flimsy built for the price. Update to this review is this thing is junk and fell apart inside the first week of use but I doubt this will ever be made a public review.

If not I won’t bother reviewing anything else bein this is the first negative review I ever made.

The Magnifier with the light is very handy. It is small and fits easily in your pocket.It magnifies 3 times the size. My friend uses it all the time and loves it.

I needed some help with consistently small book print and thought this would be a useful aid. The main issue is holding it steady at the proper distance from the page. I’m making it work for now. The quality seems OK.

Probably better suited for a project that is less timely. Value for quality is decent.

I love this table like magnifier! I do beading work and this lets me do delicate work hands free. Only issue was the legs that are a bit flimsy with them folding under ever so often but I solved the problem by placing both legs around the plastic tray where I work with the beads.

The lamp is bright and fixed and it has two, one on each side so if my hands cover one light, the other takes care of illuminating the working area. Very happy with the product and will buy it again as I might need a second one for reading.

It came with two magnifying bookmarks that are wide enough to read paperbacks and then leave them in the book for later use without scrambling around looking for a magnifying glass.

This is a great product. I purchased it for my elderly parents and they really like using the product. The light really enhances their reading experience. The batteries were very easy to install and the device itself is lightweight and not at all cumbersome.

In the past, I purchased magnifying glasses from office supply stores but the quality of this product is far superior to what I could find in the stores. Also, this product is less expensive than what I had to pay in the stores for less effective devices.

If you or a family member needs some help with reading, this product is a great option.

Love these magnifying glasses. They weigh very little and have lights all around. Which makes it even better to see. Bought one for myself and one for a gift and we both love them. It is also a great size.

One would think at this size it would be heavy but, it is not.

The lighted magnifying glass is easy to use. The smallest font was magnified to an easy to read crystal clear font. The illumination feature is a fantastic addition to the clarity of the magnification.

This item really helps seniors read instruction booklets easily. It truly is frustrating as you get older to realize the print is too small.

Having tried other magnifiers that were either too small or not high enough magnification this one finally satisfies! Very functional tool for reading just about everything. The size of the magnification screen is big enough to view an entire page of a book while reading and the light illuminates the page perfectly and it sits nicely on tabletop or bedtable for reading.

Have also been using it to see my small dog’s nails for trimming. This item has been a game changer for me and beats out any handheld or other stand alone magnifiers I’ve tried and wasted money on. Thank you Sharper Image!.

I got this for my mother who had recently started doing puzzles at the age of 80. she was having a difficult time seeing the details on the small puzzle pieces. I’ve seen products Similar to this before and was not impressed.

The film that’s normally used is a very poor quality. This on the other hand is phenomenal! It’s very sturdy, the magnifier does a fantastic job, and the LEDs are a great addition. This product is worth the extra money over the competition The film that’s normally used is a very poor quality.

This on the other hand is phenomenal! It’s very sturdy, the magnifier does a fantastic job, and the LEDs are a great addition. This product is worth the extra money over the competition.

I bought this item for my mother to help her read content on her phone, and anywhere else. At first she was skeptical but when I asked her how it was working, she said “I love it! Helps me see the words more clearly.

Great idea and present for Christmas. ” I highly recommend this product!.

Awesome the best magnifiers I have tried. The light takes two AAA batteries and has two power settings. Use for computer laptop viewing for Mathematics, for textbooks, fine print on electric bill , paperbacks, cellphone.

Excellent! Great shipper, prompt very well packaged. Would recommend. Buying more to place in strategic locations around the house. The price is incredible for two very high Quality magnifiers. Thank you Vivitar!I Have tons of Vivtar flash and camera accessories so know they would be reputable.

Thank you seller!.

Actually, the package contains two magnifiers (with lights). Why the manufacturer thinks that youll put one in your kit is beyond me. these things are not small. The dimensions of the smaller one (2.

5 diameter) is 6 3/4 long by 2 3/4. The larger one is 3. 25 in diameter and the handle is 7 1/4 long. Both lights have 2-position-slide-switches: low-off-high. Theyre perfectly OK, and inexpensive at that, but I cant say theyre anything special.

Is it just me or is print getting smaller and smaller and smaller? Was trying to read the guide book for Final Fantasy XV and the print is just so tiny I needed help reading it. Started by using an app I purchased for my iPhone, but constantly moving the phone around was more disorienting than convenient.

Ordered this magnifying lens and it works great! It also comes with 3 smaller ones. I decided to go with this size as you hold these above what you are trying to read (you do not just set the directly on of what you are reading), and this seems handier than a larger size lens would be.

Great for reading printed material such as books, newspapers, instructions, bottles.

Disappointed. The promotion shows an item with a frame and what came was a piece of magnifying plastic….hmmmm. Ask yourself and think with complete honesty…. Would you be happy with this product?

This a wonderful magnifier for reading small print. It is large enough to see several lines/inches of print without having to move it continuously. This is the lighted magnifying glass with an oversized 5″ diameter lens that allows an expansive view of fine details.

The optical-quality acrylic lens provides 1. 5X magnification, with a powerful 1″-diameter 4. 5X bifocal insert that allows a close-in look at everything from needlepointing to crossword puzzles to fine print.

The scratch-resistant, shatterproof lens is equipped with a bright LED light that enhances visibility in low-light conditions. The ergonomic handle has a comfortable rubberized grip and provides convenient access to the power switch.

Requires one AAA battery. A really great product.

I am at the lovely point of life where I have difficulty reading labels on medicine bottles, instructions on food, etc and while I often count on my husband to help me out, it was getting old. This lighted magnifying glass has been a totally godsend.

The magnifying glass is large enough to cover at least a half a page, if not more. Four batteries come in the package, which I appreciated. Do note that two are AA and two are AAA. It definitely sturdy and has a nice weight, but I don’t think it is so heavy that it would be uncomfortable for someone who had mobility issues.

This Jumbo Lighted Magnifier from WITHit is simply wonderful. It has an very large oversized 5 and 1/2 inch magnifying glass. This large round magnifying glass is perfect for reading books and it lights up to which makes it so easy to read books and magazines.

It magnifies 5 times as large , it is so helpful when reading the small print. It lites up with 3 bright LEDs lights this is the best light up magnifying glass I ran across. I highly recommend this to all my family and friends.

This was a gift for my father for his “approaching 100 years old” birthday. We bought him a different product first but he had some complaints about it even though the customer reviews were highly favorable.

He searched the internet for a large magnification lens that was easy to use in a variety of workspaces. He selected the Hammacher Schlemmer product for the large lens and because the base could be turned “backwards”, leaving a comfortable workspace for writing.

This combination of features turned out to be difficult to find anywhere else. We returned his other lamp, ordered this one, and after several weeks of use he is happy with it. He is mentally sharp but his eyesight is failing and we were thrilled to find something that could help him stay independent!.

I developed blurry vision in one eye which didn’t require cataract surgery or any other ophthalmic intervention and was also not completely corrected with new lenses or reading glasses. It was difficult to read publications or books, but the magnifier enabled me to read by enlarging the print and doesn’t bother my eyes when I have to look up from the print as the glasses do.

The light also helps to see better as it illuminates the page. I am also a crafter and it is wonderful when I am working with small pieces or intricate procedures. All in all, it works exactly as described and does exactly what I purchased it to do.

Quite frankly, I’m disappointed in the product. It does magnify a book, but the stand that is supposed to hold the book is not well designed, and the book kept falling over. I then tried to use it to read a newspaper.

Again, the magnification was useful, but there is no way to keep the newspaper at the correct distance from the screen. If the supports designed to hold the article one is to read were larger/taller, I’m sure the contraption would would work better.

I will probably be returning it, and I am sorry about that.

Crystal clear glass, very good design, easy to handle, LED light in the right place and I like the protective cover. I found, compared with other magnifying glasses, that this made small print much clearer.

However, it is an expensive piece of equipment and I would not pay full price for this, fortunately I got it at cut price.

Proving a real lifeline to my deteriorating visual impairment. In all respects as perfect as was advertised.

I am legally blind and it helps me to read some short print /text. But i cannot fit the orange loop over the light for some reason. Wish it was put in place by the ‘maker’…

I like the sleek design and functionality of this magnifying glass. It was an impulse purchase that’s perfect for my vanity and medicine cabinet. That said, $6. 99 is far too expensive! I’d like another one but refuse to spend that much again.

It’s a $2-3 item, at best.

Product is nice, light is helpful, however still difficult to read more than a few words at a time when held over fine print. Will take some practice when reading scripts. Magnifying bubble would be better for reading if more rectangular.

Thanks.

I drove over to the Office Depot location on Folsom/65th about 10 days ago because they had the OptiCard Magnifier there. I purchased the magnifier and it worked fine before I left the store, When I went to use OptiCard 5 days ago, it did not light up.

Bought 2 new batteries at Emigh Hardware for $9 and found out the original batteries were not working properly – this is the SECOND time I purchased an OptiCard from Office Depot and it did not light up because of poor batteries.

I guess I will just use the magnifier without the light when it goes bad again.