5 genius magnifying tools that will help you fix what you can't see

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It’s hard to fix what you can’t see. Five tools to help you magnify small details, explore hidden spaces, and scan behind walls.

Apexel 200X Phone Microscope

Clips over your smartphone camera, and the lens magnifies the view for close-up inspection.

$55

Klein ET20 WiFi Borescope

Lets you feed the LED-lit camera on a bendable cable into inaccessible spots, then view the images on your smartphone.

$150

Walabot DIY 2

Scans through drywall for pipes, wires, studs, and even live rodents.

$277

Sunjoyco headband magnifier

Includes five interchangeable, stackable lenses and LED lights in a comfortable, hands-free headband magnifier.

$41.99

Carson Tri-View Folding Loupe

Has three 5x lenses—combine two lenses for 10x magnification or three for 15x.

$23.92

This story originally appeared in our June/July ’24 issue.

5 genius magnifying tools that will help you fix what you can’t see