This is a Bargain! II Andonstar AD208 Digital Microscope 8.5" LCD Review 

Thank you very much for your review. It may me decide what model fits best for me. I choose this one. Thank you.

Great review. Very informative

Your ads are funny, nice job!

This was great! Thanks for creating and sharing. :)

Were you given this device, or did you pay for it with your own money?

I have exactly the same model and would actually say that it IS very sharp and clear. Certainly not up to professional standards, but surprisingly good. Way more than enough for most uses. Thanks for reminding me that there is a battery compartment! I have been using it plugged into a 5V powerbank, but an 18650 would probably come in quite hand in many situations. The only problem I have had with it was trying to get the ring at the base of the vertical loosened up so I could rotate the whole unit and horizontal support around the vertical support. Had to go to the garage and use some pretty big pliers and a vise to do that. I definitely do recommend it for any home use and think it would serve quite well in a lot of school or business situations as well as long as it is front lit will do.

The ladybug shot was really cool! The claimed 260X zoom is clearly an exaggeration. On the provided (1280 X 800) monitor, it looks to be perhaps 50 or 60X max. On a 24” HD (1080) screen, you might get around 100X before losing detail. I wish these companies would list magnification accurately. As you pointed out, the magnification of this model is far more than adequate for almost any soldering work, so long as the board or other work will fit on the stage. But if you want to observe, say, microscopic life, 260X might get you close. But this and many other scopes now on the market mislead shoppers. The claimed 260X would be enough for many, say, student needs, but the actual performance would be unacceptable for those purposes. Like lumens for flashlights, you can’t trust the claims for too many of these products. There are some reputable companies that, as yet, don’t seem to lie (AmScope, Leica, and a few others for microscopes, for example) but it’s very difficult for people to know what they can trust. Great, helpful review.

Just bought one with your link cheers mate

On your older video of the electromagnet . . . .Was your power supply at 12v 8.8 amps a Switching or Linear? Thanks

Your add was funny. Thanks for that and thank you for the video. :)

Thanks for the review.

Awesome video, thanks

I have the MOYSUWE version (exactly the same, except with a crappy wireless remote which has a bad habit of skipping items in the menus - lots of trial and error to select the right line...). One thing that bugs me is the battery icon at the bottom right of the screen that constantly flashes. Anyone know why? Does it ever stop blinking? Also, anyone know what the third LED on the back (the one right next to the SD card slot) is for? (The first, red, is to indicate when the device is plugged in; the second, blue, is to indicate when the device is turned on.) Thank you!

I'm thinking of buying this scope but keep reading reviews online that it is not suited for anything but small pcb's. We work with Android Head Unit pcb's a lot and it seems that the distance between the rod and the camera is way to narrow. What is your experience? PCB's are generally 120x 60 mm or 120x120 mm

Do you know of any reliable 18650 charger schematics using basic components that can easily be found? I’ve already got a schematic for one that uses LM358N, not entirely sure or trusting of it though, I’ve tested it using a simulator site but I’m not entirely sure if it will really work :/

Does Andonstar have a longer optional raise & lower rod? That looks like a great 'scope! Do you have a review on the AD249? Thank you 🤓

I have a similar scope but it doesn't have the toothed rail up the leg which gives better stability. I need that.

What is the size of the lens circumference for choosing the purchase of protective glass?

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Did yours come with the battery? Mine came without and after putting the battery in, nothing happens. Did you have to do anything to make it work with the battery?

Hi and thank you. I'm looking at this camera to be examining metal surface with holes of 0.4 mm .will this microscope have enough power to evaluate this tiny hole machining quality ?

Hello! What item can you recommend to buy Andonstar AD207 or AD208? What is better? Why is AD208 cheaper than AD207? Thank you very much!

You said to give this scope a pass if you are looking for high quality images, what would you recommend?

To get a broader viewing area, mount the scope on the end ring below the focus ring, I run mine like that all the time. I’ve reviewed a couple of different Andonstar microscopes and I have been happy with them both.

Great Show

Is there scale bar option in software for captured images ? Calibration scale

Would you recommend this for bending back pins on motherboard?

thank you!

Super device......I've got one.. many thanks ...

Nice review. Thanks. Did you threaten to eat the ladybug?

Thanks, what is the picture delay on the screen with your experience?

Ha, never noticed the 18650 slot... thanks! :)

Thank you

Is it still a good deal in mid-2023?

The exact model is also sold cheaper as Tomlov DM10 , Elikliv EDM10 etc.. The only difference is the sticker and $40 less in price. * I didn't know that until after I got the AD208. Even the brown box is the same.

Incase it's not obvious, you must supply your own USB charger plug. It's not included with the 'scope. I just ordered one this weekend. Can't wait for it to arrive. I've got some 0405 components to solder.

Can see how one of these could be useful mounting those nightmarish 0.1mm pitch ICs.

I use a simular scope. its without a screen. so I use it with my tablet. works great :)

what is the difference with the "S" after the model name?

Nice review! So you decided to replace the 18650 cells inside your Makita battery and found out that it also needs a new PCB to be accepted by the original charger again ? Makita bastards trying to outsmart the caveman.... GGGRRRRRR..... Please be aware, those boards are great to trick the charger to accept the battery again but the board doesn't balance the cells. I made a small 5pin JST connector on the 4S Makita (14.4V) battery to balance them using a Turnigy Lion charger, that way I keep the cells in good shape. Thanks for the video !!

Looks nice for electronics work but the magnification is at tops 10x, which is also all what you need for electronics work.

I like the video except the caveman in AD

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Funny how everyone missis the point of low magnification, i find just a little mag is what i will be usinging 98% of the time, so what does everyone talk about. max mag. sorry but this review is a thumbs down.