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product_id: 1150994
title: "B490B Compound Binocular Microscope, WF10x and WF20x Eyepieces, 40X-2000X Magnification, Brightfield, Halogen Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Sliding Head, High-Resolution Optics, Anti-Mold , White"
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# Halogen brightfield illumination 40X-2000X magnification range 3D double-layer mechanical stage B490B Compound Binocular Microscope, WF10x and WF20x Eyepieces, 40X-2000X Magnification, Brightfield, Halogen Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Sliding Head, High-Resolution Optics, Anti-Mold , White

**Brand:** amscope
**Price:** € 905.49
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔬 Elevate your lab game—where clarity meets precision in every detail.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** B490B Compound Binocular Microscope, WF10x and WF20x Eyepieces, 40X-2000X Magnification, Brightfield, Halogen Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Sliding Head, High-Resolution Optics, Anti-Mold , White by amscope
- **How much does it cost?** € 905.49 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1150994-b490b-compound-binocular-microscope-wf10x-and-wf20x-eyepieces-40x-2000x)

## Best For

- amscope enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amscope brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Engineered for Stability:** Heavy-duty metal frame and tension-adjustable focus knobs deliver rock-solid, precise control.
- • **Smooth Sample Navigation:** 3D double-layer mechanical stage with sliding head lets you glide effortlessly across your specimen.
- • **Precision Zoom Powerhouse:** Explore from 40X up to a stunning 2000X magnification—see details others miss.
- • **Built to Last & Resist Mold:** Anti-mold optics and robust design keep your investment sharp and ready for years.
- • **Illumination That Shines Bright:** Halogen brightfield lighting ensures crystal-clear, vibrant sample viewing every time.

## Overview

The AmScope B490B is a professional-grade compound binocular microscope featuring widefield 10x and 20x eyepieces, delivering 40X to 2000X magnification. Equipped with halogen brightfield illumination and an Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, it offers superior image clarity. Its sturdy metal framework, 3D double-layer mechanical stage, and adjustable coarse/fine focus ensure precise, stable operation. Anti-mold optics enhance durability, making it ideal for advanced lab work, education, and scientific exploration.

## Description

Buy AmScope B490B Compound Binocular Microscope, WF10x and WF20x Eyepieces, 40X-2000X Magnification, Brightfield, Halogen Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Sliding Head, High-Resolution Optics, Anti-Mold , White: Compound Binocular Microscopes - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: Amazing quality for the price - I'm in a medical lab tech program and routinely work with $2000+ microscopes - this unit performs comparably well for a tenth of the price. As the top review notes, the field of view is a bit smaller than what you'd get with a clinical grade scope, but the resolution within the field of view is impressive. A few reviewers have said that the focus knobs are loose/imprecise but I've had no issues with them. The microscope seems very sturdy and well built. A few minor annoyances: there are no assembly instructions (although it's easy to put together) and it makes a buzzing noise when it's on. It comes with immersion oil, but no lens paper or cleaner for some reason. I've attached a photo of cheek cells and bacteria at 1000x, but it doesn't really do the scope justice because it was taken by holding my crappy phone camera up to the eyepieces. The image is much sharper in in real life. Overall an amazing microscope for the price.
Review: Great Microscope for the price... - I had bought my 6 year old daughter a toy microscope last Christmas. It was difficult to work with and not very satisfying. But, it did spark my daughter's interest. So, I determined that I would get her a "real" microscope for her 7th birthday. I looked around on desertcart.com until I found this one. The other reviews indicated that not only was it a good product, but a good product for a child (some of the reviewers were home schoolers). We set it up on my daughter's birthday, and it was clear as we unboxed it that this was a solid, quality, professional microscope. I had also bought a box of 100 prepared slides from desertcart so that there would be something to look at after we got the microscope set up. It really is a good microscope and I'm sure that it will follow my daughter through life as she grows up. Since then, I have also bought a slide making kit from desertcart so that my daughter can prepare her own slides. A side benefit is that my daughter's uncle is a scientist, so he can show her the joys of microscopy even more than I can! I was also going to get a stereo microscope to serve as a bridge between the "real" world and the microscopic one, but my brother beat me to it!. I don't have much experience with microscopes, but I did know as I was putting the microscope together out of the box that this was a solid, quality instrument.

## Features

- Eight Widefield Magnification Settings 40X-2000X
- Abbe Condenser with Iris Diaphragm
- 3D Double Layer Mechanical Stage
- Heavy -Duty Sturdy Metal Framework
- Tension Adjustable Coarse & Fine Focus

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004UI5QT8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,174 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #31 in Lab Compound Binocular Microscopes |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (136) |
| Date First Available | March 2, 2011 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 17.2 pounds |
| Item model number | B490B |
| Manufacturer | United Scope LLC |
| Product Dimensions | 20 x 17 x 10.5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AmScope
- **Color:** White
- **Item Weight:** 17.2 Pounds
- **Light Source Type:** Halogen
- **Magnification Maximum:** 2000 x
- **Material:** Metal
- **Model Name:** B490B
- **Product Dimensions:** 20"L x 17"W x 10.5"H
- **Real Angle of View:** 30 Degrees
- **Voltage:** 240 Volts

## Images

![B490B Compound Binocular Microscope, WF10x and WF20x Eyepieces, 40X-2000X Magnification, Brightfield, Halogen Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Sliding Head, High-Resolution Optics, Anti-Mold , White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yUmfw3j8L.jpg)

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing quality for the price
*by C***. on December 30, 2016*

I'm in a medical lab tech program and routinely work with $2000+ microscopes - this unit performs comparably well for a tenth of the price. As the top review notes, the field of view is a bit smaller than what you'd get with a clinical grade scope, but the resolution within the field of view is impressive. A few reviewers have said that the focus knobs are loose/imprecise but I've had no issues with them. The microscope seems very sturdy and well built. A few minor annoyances: there are no assembly instructions (although it's easy to put together) and it makes a buzzing noise when it's on. It comes with immersion oil, but no lens paper or cleaner for some reason. I've attached a photo of cheek cells and bacteria at 1000x, but it doesn't really do the scope justice because it was taken by holding my crappy phone camera up to the eyepieces. The image is much sharper in in real life. Overall an amazing microscope for the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Microscope for the price...
*by L***T on October 6, 2012*

I had bought my 6 year old daughter a toy microscope last Christmas. It was difficult to work with and not very satisfying. But, it did spark my daughter's interest. So, I determined that I would get her a "real" microscope for her 7th birthday. I looked around on Amazon.com until I found this one. The other reviews indicated that not only was it a good product, but a good product for a child (some of the reviewers were home schoolers). We set it up on my daughter's birthday, and it was clear as we unboxed it that this was a solid, quality, professional microscope. I had also bought a box of 100 prepared slides from Amazon so that there would be something to look at after we got the microscope set up. It really is a good microscope and I'm sure that it will follow my daughter through life as she grows up. Since then, I have also bought a slide making kit from Amazon so that my daughter can prepare her own slides. A side benefit is that my daughter's uncle is a scientist, so he can show her the joys of microscopy even more than I can! I was also going to get a stereo microscope to serve as a bridge between the "real" world and the microscopic one, but my brother beat me to it!. I don't have much experience with microscopes, but I did know as I was putting the microscope together out of the box that this was a solid, quality instrument.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expert review for the amatuer; worth the cost, and maybe more.
*by K***R on August 13, 2013*

I'll start off by saying that I am a government microbiologist and have experience working with the most expensive microscopes that exist, including darkfield, phase contrast, and more, for clinical bacteriology, histology (tissues), and parasitology. I have also had to use some of the worst available in the field, so have a range of experience. After researching many of the scopes in this price range with similar characteristics, I can say this is definitely worth the money for most non-professional uses. In fact, pairwise comparisons (I brought it into our lab and literally did side-by-side comparisons) demonstrate that out of the box it performs almost as good as our $10K scopes; however there are caveats (see below). First, I need to make it clear that I was looking specifically for a 2000x, dual eyepiece stereo compound scope, without a trinocular or any other accessories. I went with halogen light, for many reasons I won't go into (do NOT buy LED), and not the PLAN objective scope. I didn't evaluate any other options, although in retrospect I wish I had gotten the "teaching" version with the trinocular so a second person can see what I do. So, these scopes are not PLAN (you can Wiki it), so the focused field of view will be about 60% instead of 90% with PLAN, but the image quality of what is in focus is identical. If you plan to look at a lot of large tissues, PLAN may be the way to go, but it's almost twice the cost. For looking at cells, I don't even notice a difference. Some positive things; 1) objectives have give, reducing possibility of breaking slides for inexperienced users; 2) locking mechanism for the deck is nice for the same reason, although I think it is a bit hard to use; 3) for the most part, seems fairly sturdy- not like it will last rough handling or 20 years of use (specifically, the fine focus tends to have some fallback even if you tighten the focus lock, although I generally am constantly refocusing so don't notice much), but that you will get a lot of use out of it if you are careful and keep it covered; 4) easy to assemble- just screw in the objectives. Some cons; 1) fine focus loose as mentioned above- could be unique to my scope as others haven't mentioned this; 2) deck seems to be a bit rough going up and down, not really sure why but its functional; 3) you can't see anything on the far right side of the slide because the hole in the deck was designed far too large- but again, if you use just the center of the slide should be fine; 4) the eyepieces fall out way too easily, although this is more of a habit thing (why are you tilting the scope?); 5) (and this is the big one) I've noticed that over a bit of time I'm getting some dust/spotting through the top two objectives and I can't seem to clean it- I clean after every use and keep it covered, so I can't really tell where this is coming from- I would open the top and clean the interior but I really hate to do that without instructions from the company on how to clean it, as you never know how they manufactured the inside and most people do not have proper cleaning equipment. Overall, the other lab members were unable to tell the difference between our big scopes and this one, other than the reduced field of view- which is impressive. For me, the pros so far vastly outweigh the cons, as they are more annoying than functionally deficient and the pros are unexpected delights for a scope this cheap. Recommendations: if you don't want to spend more than $800-1000, this is your scope (unless you want to add the variations like trinocular). The PLAN objective and phase contrast options I'm sure are great, but the vast majority of people really don't need this unless they have an extra 400 bucks laying around on top of this cost. The company was extremely helpful when I called them to ask various questions about their scopes, and even though the guy sounded young he clearly knew what he was talking about. I'll try contacting them about cleaning soon (still sort of surprised they didn't have a manual with that in it). Stay AWAY from all digital cameras offered through these sites; their software is dicey at best, they cost way more than they should and some normal digital cameras with a cheap scope adaptor will suit you just fine. Bottom line, there are some minor issues but I'm really happy with the scope and amazed at how it performs for the cost. Hope this was helpful. The attached video is with a $100 handheld cam (sorry about the shifting), with no stain, at only 400x. I have better pictures at 2000x but am limited to posting videos.

## Frequently Bought Together

- AmScope B490B Compound Binocular Microscope, WF10x and WF20x Eyepieces, 40X-2000X Magnification, Brightfield, Halogen Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Sliding Head, High-Resolution Optics, Anti-Mold , White
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