Kaome Rectangular Magnifying Glass with Light Magnifier Large Foldable Handheld 5 LED, 2 Dimming Modes, 2X Magnifying Reading for Seniors Low Vision Books Pages Magazines Newspapers Maps Jewelry

Super handy for my mother who likes to read in the dark. She said the handle was quite comfortable and the light switches between brightness - making it optimal for those who want a bright light or a dim light. The light is a cool white light, which might feel harsh on the eyes. Magnifying glass is great, works really well and has a large amount of space visible (if you're reading a large book with small print).

Bought this magnifier with light as a gift for my dad and it’s been great. The magnification is clear and makes reading small print much easier. The built in light is really helpful and bright enough without being harsh, which is perfect for reading labels, newspapers or instructions. It feels good quality and easy to use. A very practical gift that’s been well appreciated.

It seems good, but I haven’t found it how to fit battery(ies) for the lights.. But the magnifier is clear and assists reading small print.

This is a great magnifier with a built in LED light which is just what I was looking for. I’ve recently turned 50 and have now got into the shocking deteriorating of short-sighted eyes due to ageing 😕. I’ve been very fortunate and had perfect 20/20 vision until recent years but now have prescription glasses for reading etc. Although the prescription glasses are a big player in my life now I still struggle reading menus in dim lit restaurants and cafes etc, and even with glasses struggle to read tiny print on instructions, food labels, washing instructions etc. This is where this little beauty comes in…..it’s got an LED LIGHT!!! Genius and amazing. I can see everything in teeny tiny ‘Borrowers’ writing now. I wanted something for everyday quick use at home, but would also be light and convenient to slip into a handbag for when going out. This is perfect. Great magnification and a nice big magnifying area that enhances a good sized area. The glass on this magnifier is approx the size of my iPhone 8S screen, which is perfectly adequate for what I need. I much prefer battery operation to the USB charging versions out there too. I find USB charged items quite frustrating as they don’t appear to hold their charge for long, on items I don’t use frequently, so on the occasions I need to use them they’re flat. A battery is far easier for me. This takes 3 x AAA batteries conveniently located in the white handle. Yes it makes the handle a little weighty, but it balances nicely in the hand, and 3 small batteries aren’t exactly heavy. There’s 2 stages of light brightness on this. Both are bright and good for purpose. Good to have 2 light gradient options on the neck of the handle. It took me a while to find it actually. You automatically are drawn to the white axle pin cover for the folding arm mechanism….which it isn’t. It’s the black hidden on on the neck of the handle. You can still see me stupruggling to find it on my video I’ve attached. What a numpty!! 🤣. It also comes with a black cloth drawstring protector bag which is a nice touch for storing in drawers and putting in the depth of a handbag. The only thing I don’t like about this magnifier is it feels like it’s made and designed for left-handed people, which I’m not. I know this sounds weird, but my personal preference would be to hold this in my right hand so the magnifier is it the portrait position. Doing this the LEDs are facing my face and in my eyes as the lights are only on one side of the magnifier. When turning it into the landscape position in my right hand the handle feels slightly uncomfortable as it turns upwards not downwards in your hand, as if it’s for a left-handed person. It’s just a small gripe, and not enough of one to return it for the limited use it’s intended for. It’s a really great magnifier with powerful LED at the end of the day. I just wanted to give an honest and balanced review. I’d highly recommend this for those with similar eyesight issues to mine.

Useful glass I leave by my CD collection - helps with the small print.

This magnifying unit is very well made and stylish easy to use with long reach viewing ,well lit if needed can highly recommend

Bought fir my mum who has dementia. From observing her using it the lights could do with being on top rather than the bottom as she struggles to hold the glass up for any amount of time. The battery cover is also a bit flimsy and comes off easily of the glass is dropped. Not too bad value overall but check out alternatives as they could be more practical.

1) Ergonomically compromised 2) Handle only locks in one position 3) Optical quality good, but not perfect 4) Light does not auto shut-off when handle closed