Loupe reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 142 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Loupe brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/DentalSchool, r/Dentistry, r/DentalHygiene, r/mtgfinance, r/WatchHorology. Top-rated brands include Q Optics (4.8/5), Lumadent (4.6/5), Orascoptic (4.6/5).
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Reviews142
Subreddits32
Posts47
Brands71
Products58
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#1
Q Optics
4.8
(10)
"The only brand I’ve used is Q optics and I’ve been very happy with their service."
"Q optics is king 👑."
"Q optics is great, especially if a rep lives best where you practice."
"I have q-optics and have nothing but great things to say about it."
"Q optics no questions asked."
"I decided to go with a q optics 3.5 prismatic."
"3.5 Q-Optics all day. 3/4 of my class use them."
"Settled on Q-optics and they've been great."
"Q Optics and Orascoptic both have pretty good customer service, Q Optics probably slightly better."
"Nothing but good things to say about my Qoptics experience."
#2
Lumadent
4.6
(10)
"Go ergonomic with lumadent"
"You can't beat the value of Lumadent loupes on pricing, warranty and USA support + 800+Google reviews."
"For most lumadent options you're only gonna pay around 2k for loupes, which seems to be cheaper than the other big names for loupes."
"I've been using Lumadent loupes for a few years now, and they've really improved my daily practice. One thing I appreciate is the excellent field of view they provide."
"I've got the 5.0x Ergoprisms from Lumadent, they were perfect for me out of the box."
"I love the uniLUX light."
"Stick with reputable, long-time manufacturers such as Lumadent, Orascoptic, Q-optics, and Admetec, as they stand behind their products."
"I am in love but thinking of returning and trying Andau or even orascoptic."
"I've heard great things about Lumadent's Ergoprism."
"Lumadent is my favorite."
#3
Orascoptic
4.6
(9)
"Orascoptic 5.5x"
"Still in dental school by orascoptic is the best."
"Orascoptic has been good to me!"
"I'm really happy with my Orascoptic loupes."
"Next time I buy I’m getting orascoptic! You get what you pay for!"
"I have 3.5x orascoptic but wish I went a bit higher."
"Orascoptic has been fine for me."
"The magnification on the orascoptic is better, as well as the light."
"I use a company called Orascoptic. They make loupe systems that start at 2.5x and go to 10 if you need."
#4
BelOMO
4.6
(8)
"I really love my BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe ($30 on Amazon) - good quality glass, large viewing area."
"I like the Belomo triplet 10x."
"Look for the BelOMO loupe. It is a triplet (what you want) and excellent quality."
"This one is pricey but worth it. Made with quality materials, not cheap plastic."
"I use this one by BelOMO. It's pretty pricey (~$30), but you definitely get what you pay for."
"For loupe, I use Belomo. Some use Nikon. Belmo has a wider field."
"Belomo makes a good loupe for pretty cheap."
"Would recommend checking out Belomo's flagship, the Belomo 10x triplet loupe."
#5
Designs for Vision
4.0
(8)
"I got the 2.5x Designs for Vision loupes I don’t find them uncomfortable after long surgeries."
"I highly recommend the 4.5x panoramic loupes from Designs for Vision."
"I highly recommend the 4.5x panoramic loupes from Designs for Vision."
"I have used Design for Vision ceramic frame loupes with 2.5x to be quite adequate for most General Surgery and Plastic Surgery work."
"The 3.5x panoramic loupes from DFV are also a great choice."
"I got 3.5x DFV loupes based on the recommendations of my peers."
"A hand attending has them and loves them."
"Do not get designs for vision! I’ve had nothing but trouble with them"
#6
Amazon
4.2
(6)
"I really like it. Has a 30x, 60x and 90x lens with LED and UV lights."
"Get a 30 or 60x off amazon for ~$6. They're perfect."
"I use the following, but I wouldn't consider it particularly rugged."
"I’ve always had something like this. Simple all metal construction with a relatively large lens."
"I didn't think I'd like this, but find it surprisingly convenient."
"$7 Amazon loupe"
#7
Zeiss
4.3
(4)
"Imo Zeiss and ExamVision are the top quality loupes in the market."
"Zeiss"
"I like loupes from Zeiss but they can be pricey."
"I have used a friend of mine's Zeiss loupe and they were really heavy"
#8
Admetec
4.3
(4)
"I have the Admetec loupes now and it’s doing me a solid, it’s dead light, FOV is great for a 7.5x mag, their light system is bright as hell and it’s clear as day."
"Admetec is about 0.5x mag higher vs my 5.7x Bryant’s even though it says it’s 7.5x but they wont be true magnifications since it’s refractive. Admetec came with 2 battery packs."
"All my friends and coworkers who bought Orascoptic in dental school have since upgraded to Admetec (Andau) or Bryant ergos."
"I second andau/admetec loupes. They have loupes past 5.0, optics are great, and the loupes are really lightweight."
#9
Q-Optics
3.8
(4)
"Qoptics is a much less expensive option and have a lifetime warranty"
"Paid 1300 for mine from Q-Optics(first year student) and they have been great."
"All of us increased our magnification from 3.5x to 4.5x and all went to q optics."
"My classmates almost all got Qoptics and it’s been a NIGHTMARE."
#10
Hero Loupes
4.7
(3)
"Check out Hero Loupes. You get the ability to adjust the "Mastercard" view easily. They are the best. I love mine and have two pairs (3.5x EVO and 5x EVO)."
"I second Hero Loupes! They are more stylish and you can adjust the working distance."
"I use original Hero Loupes 3.3x + $97 wireless light from ebay."
#11
Qoptics
5.0
(2)
"I have q optics and my customer service has been exceptional."
"Nothing but good things to say about my Qoptics experience"
#12
Iwamoto
5.0
(2)
"Iwamoto every time. I haven’t used Bausch and Lomb, but the Iwamoto is better than both the Eschenbach Achromatic and Aplanitic."
"If you have the money, Iwamoto make the best (IMO)"
#13
ExamVision
5.0
(2)
"ExamVision has been amazing! The rep is amazing, and the services/repairs/adjustments take only a week."
"I have Examvision, never needed customer service because the product is the best I know."
#14
Ergo
4.5
(2)
"My brother just switched to the Ergo loupes and his neck and back pain improved almost immediately."
"My ergo loupes are light, I don’t feel the weight of the light system or the frames."
#15
Carson
4.5
(2)
"I just bought the Carson MagniTouch and it works great."
"I use a Carson LO-10 10.5x loupe for both 35mm and medium format."
#16
Peak
4.5
(2)
"Now I use a peak 10x which is not cheap. It’s like night and day."
"I use the Peak 5x Stand Lupe, it's cheap, works great, and long enough to keep your nose off the ground glass."
#17
Bryant
4.0
(2)
"Bryant"
"3 of my coworkers including my boss have Bryant and two have Admetec so I’ve received feedback and reviews for both. I think I do lean more towards Bryant despite the premium."
#18
Jeweler's Loupe
4.0
(2)
"Any jeweler's loupe 10x and up will do the trick."
"I've used both 30x and 60x. I prefer 60x."
#19
Ac Infinity
4.0
(2)
"Ac infinity has a decent loop"
"I have an ac infinity cause it came with tent and it’s really good"
#20
Agfa
4.0
(2)
"Get a cheap one, i have an Agfa loupe which cost me 5€."
"Get a cheap one, i have an Agfa loupe which cost me 5€."
#21
AliExpress
4.0
(2)
"A loupe from aliexpress will probably suffice and cost you 3$ instead of 30."
"I've seen videos of people using cheap ($10-15) aliexpress USB microscopes and obtaining decent images - [example](https://youtu.be/ICuEmKZKeNk?t=311)."
#22
Bausch and Lomb
4.0
(2)
"* Bausch and Lomb 7x loupe"
"Bausch and Lomb also makes many nice loupes and general magnifiers which may work for you."
#23
Design for Vision
3.5
(2)
"Light is stronger/brighter"
"I have the new design for vision 3.5 infinity vue."
#24
Cheap Loupe
3.0
(2)
"I have a $5 one from B&H. The expensive ones are better but it’s just for a fine focus."
"Here's a cheap one I picked up a while ago."
#25
SurgiTel
5.0
(1)
"I have SurgiTel Ergo and I love them!"
#26
Dr Kim
5.0
(1)
"I am using Dr Kim head lights with my cheap eighteeth loupes. The headlight is amazing and completely shadowless."
#27
Airlux
5.0
(1)
"Been using airlux since D1 year back in 2019 and it's still holding up the same as the day I got from what I can tell."
#28
Enova
5.0
(1)
"I would say Enova has been the best for me! My sales rep is incredible and gets back to me whenever I need anything."
#29
Zeiss Loupe
5.0
(1)
"I'm a zeiss man personally"
#30
Beileshi
5.0
(1)
"Beileshi 40X Illuminated Jeweler LED and UV Lens Loupe Magnifier with Metal Construction and Optical Glass with a Durable and Sturdy Travel Carrying Case"
#31
KINGMAS
5.0
(1)
"If you are working ON THE FLY, these are the best - they are very small and work very well for pen shows."
#32
Bausch & Lomb
5.0
(1)
"The loupe I use is a 7X Bausch & Lomb 'Hastings Triplet', on a neck lanyard."
#33
Nikon
5.0
(1)
"I enjoy my Nikon 8x with the rectangle bottom. Covers a whole 35mm frame."
#34
Donegan Optivisor
5.0
(1)
"Donegan Optivisor, it costs more but your eyes will thank you."
#35
Kassoy
5.0
(1)
"The best loupe I’ve used was Kassoy."
#36
Carson MicroFlip 100x-250x
5.0
(1)
"I suggest a pocket microscope that can be used with and without slides."
#37
Gemoro
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is the gemoro 10x 21mm hastings triplet."
#38
Schurch Asco
5.0
(1)
"Schurch Asco 2.5 (4x magnification, 2.5” depth of field) all day long and twice on Sundays."
#39
Light Solutions
5.0
(1)
"I pair mine with a wireless light from Light Solutions."
#40
Heine
5.0
(1)
"I love my Heine loupes."
#41
Ergo Air
5.0
(1)
"I really like my ergo airs. They aren't heavy like other loupes I've worn."
#42
Infinity VUE
5.0
(1)
"I have the infinity VUE and love them."
#43
Designs For Vision
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got a wireless “mini HDMI” from Designs For Vision I’ve been using with the same rechargeable batteries since 2016."
#44
Light Solutions Dental
4.0
(1)
"I recommend light solutions dental"
#45
Titanium Ergo
4.0
(1)
"I prefer my titanium ergos tbh and a higher magnification with wired light. Just does my neck good."
#46
HydroFarm
4.0
(1)
"The one that has been working pretty well for me is [this]"
#47
Jewelers Clip Loupe
4.0
(1)
"I've had a set of these for years."
#48
Provident Metals
4.0
(1)
"I had my eye on this the past couple of days."
#49
Donegan
4.0
(1)
"You want one with a glass lens. Their optical quality is better and they will not scratch when you clean them."
#50
Behr
4.0
(1)
"Get a pair of cheap classic square framed glasses and pop the lenses out."
#51
Donegan OptiVisors
4.0
(1)
"Donegan OptiVisors work well. Made in USA."
#52
20x Loupe
4.0
(1)
"I do, I have a 20x one I got on amazon."
#53
5-Piece Loupe Set
4.0
(1)
"I also have a super cheap set of loupes from HF."
#54
30x Loupe
4.0
(1)
"Get a 30 or 60x off amazon for ~$6."
#55
High Magnification Loupe
4.0
(1)
"I have this one and like it."
#56
Loupe
4.0
(1)
"I've been using this one for years."
#57
SKYEAR
4.0
(1)
"There are a bunch of small LED microscopes available that work well."
#58
Asco
4.0
(1)
"Basic loupes can be had easily and work fine, though if you like you can get into aplanatic and achromatic loupes which have distortion correction and color correction."
#59
Bluetooth Microscope
4.0
(1)
"If you search Amazon for Bluetooth microscope, the first result is what most people I know use."
#60
Belomo Triplet Loupes
4.0
(1)
"Check out Belomo triplet loupes. Good value."
#61
Peak 5x Loupe
4.0
(1)
"I use a Peak 5x loupe with my Speed Graphic and other view cameras."
#62
Plugable Microscope
4.0
(1)
"Get one of these and a whole new world will be opened up to you."
#63
Belomo
4.0
(1)
"Just picked up a Belomo triplet 10x for this purpose."
#64
HE Harris and Co
4.0
(1)
"These 10x loops work well for me."
#65
Tekcoplus
4.0
(1)
"You might wanna check this Hastings loupe from Tekcoplus."
#66
Stereo Microscope
4.0
(1)
"My recommendation is you get a stereo microscope that goes from 5-20x magnification."
#67
Loupe System
4.0
(1)
"Look into a loupe called the Loupe System."
#68
Surgitel
1.5
(2)
"I was considering purchasing Surgitel…but most reviews seem to be unfavorable."
"Had a trash experience with Surgitel. Had double vision...the rep stopped answering my calls when I told him that didn't work."
#69
Eighteeth
3.0
(1)
"How are the eighteeth loupes? do you have q-optics, zeiss, or surgital loupes to compare them to?"
#70
Magnifying Loupe 60X
3.0
(1)
"I'm always skeptical about loupes simply because they are so cheap, even the one I bought."
#71
10x Loupe
3.0
(1)
"I also have a belomo 10x and while it’s a great loupe, the damn hinge never stays tight."
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