Today's video magnifiers are a far cry from the big, clunky, difficult to use CCTV's of the past. Featuring large crystal-clear displays, HD cameras, autofocus, and OCR text-to-speech, 2024's digital video magnifiers are improving the quality of life and independence for the visually impaired. Without further ado, here is our list of the best video magnifiers available in 2025 (so far).
Top Pick Overall: Reveal 16i from HumanWare
The foldable, all-in-one HumanWare Reveal 16i replaces bigger, bulkier desktop video
magnifiers by delivering a best-in-class, 15.6″/16″ HD touchscreen packed into a lightweight, portable form. Offering up to 10× optical and 45× digital magnification, polarized LED lighting, large high-contrast controls, and a versatile camera system (near, distance, OCR), it covers pretty much every scenario—from reading documents to viewing objects across the room.
On top of that, it runs Android, includes Google apps, web access, Bookshare integration, plus powerful OCR + text-to-speech in 55 languages and the crisp Diamond Edge™ font. In short, it packs every feature you’d want in a full-featured desktop magnifier—without being tied to one desk.
Check out the HumanWare Reveal 16i.
Smallest Video Magnifier: Read 3 from OrCam
Released late in 2023, the Read 3 All-in-One video magnifier from OrCam is a
game-changer when it comes to portability and functionality. This latest evolution of the OrCam Read takes all the smart reading functionality and adds currency recognition, barcode reading, and most importantly: web-based video magnifying.
Cast a live or still image to any web-enabled display including laptops, tablets, and smart TV's. Magnify up to 20x, adjust color contrast, pan the image, and use OCR and Text to Speech to have the text read aloud. The newest features also include the ability to convert handwriting, even cursive, to block text.
Click here to learn more about the OrCam Read 3.
Best Budget Video Magnifier: Luna S from Zoomax
With a crystal-clear 4.3" display and 10 high-contrast color options; the Luna S from Zoomax USA is a great pocket video magnifier. The fact that you get a great suite of features for less than $400 makes it our pick for the best budget video magnifier for 2023. The Luna S magnifies up to 19x, allowing you to read tiny text or view distant objects. This compact, discreet magnifier is perfect for students, seniors, or working professionals are looking for a lot of features at a budget price.
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Best Handheld Video Magnifier: Smartlux Digital from Eschenbach
Long known for producing some of the highest quality lens magnifiers on the market, Eschenbach Optik also has a line of high-quality digital video magnifiers. While it may lack a few of the features you find on some more recent releases, the attention to build quality and durability of the Smartlux make it ideal for a device that will likely be carried in a pocket or purse.
The 5" HD screen, combined with 10 high-contrast color modes and up to 15x magnification make reading even the smallest text easy. Use the integrated stand for hands-free magnification when writing or enjoying your hobbies. The Smartlux Digital is the perfect choice for someone who wants a powerful, small, durable digital magnifier.
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Best Portable Digital Video Magnifier: Snow 12 from Zoomax
The perfect combination of portability, but with a large 12" full HD 1920x1080p display. View, scan, or load documents and images; then magnify up to 19x or choose from one of 10 high-contrast color modes to make text even more visible. The Snow 12 portable magnifier also features OCR text-to-speech in up to 20 languages. Just hit a button, and the magnifier will read documents for you! The included stand elevates the magnifier off your work area, allowing you to illuminate and magnify hands-free.
The Snow 12 from Zoomax is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a portable video magnifier, but with a larger screen than your standard hand-held models. This digital video magnifier also packs in more features than most others at the same price point.
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