Brightech LightView PRO Magnifying Desk Lamp, 2.25x Light Magnifier, Adjustable Magnifying Glass with Light for Crafts, Reading, Close Work - White

Brightech LightView PRO Magnifying Desk Lamp, 2.25x Light Magnifier, Adjustable Magnifying Glass with Light for Crafts, Reading, Close Work - White

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noobee-reddit posted on r/soldering2w

I have this one for years and like it a lot. Long articulated arm. I can swing the whole lens out of the way if needed. 2.25x magnification. Not too much or too little for 0805 or even 0603. If you work with smaller features, should probably look into microscope. Relatively large lens for easy viewing (vs smaller lens) 56 leds in a ring for illumination. Lights up the target area well. Good focusing distance. Long enough that I can solder and even use a heat gun. All in all, it has a balanced set of ergonomics for me (magnification, large viewing area, minimum focusing distance, brightness)