Mini Portable 30X Jewelry Magnifier vs Dual Lens Folding Magnifier 30X/50X

Buy the metal 30X loupe if you want one clear, bright view for jewelry, coins and stamps. Buy the dual-lens folding magnifier if you need two powers and the smallest, lightest tool. The metal loupe has a glass lens and a sturdier body; the dual-lens unit is acrylic in an ABS frame with a metal cover, so it scratches more easily. Owners of glass loupes report sharper edges and less color fringing; acrylic lenses are lighter but soften detail at high power.

• Choose the metal 30X loupe if you want a glass lens and a solid metal body for close inspection of jewelry, coins or watch parts.
• Choose the dual-lens folding magnifier if you want 30X and 50X in one pocket tool and low weight matters more than lens sharpness.