This is an excellent transmission light microscope that would be useful for individual use through most undergraduate science courses. It offers better quality than the microscopes typically found in public high schools. However, most graduate-level science labs have microscopes that are superior, allowing for better discrimination at higher magnifications. The two lower power lenses on this microscope are equivalent to low-powered lenses found in most other microscopes. The distinction in quality between this microscope and research lab microscopes becomes most apparent when using the oil immersion lens.

This microscope would be extremely beneficial for a homeschooling family or for a home science lab used for citizen science or hobby interests. It would also be adequate for a physician's office where minimal microscope work, such as urinalysis and simple blood counts, is being conducted. However, for more serious medical work, such as pathology, this microscope would be inadequate.

The product description and photos are accurate without any issues. I have a more advanced microscope for my home lab, but I would certainly consider purchasing this one again because, at its price, I would feel comfortable allowing my grandchildren to use it. As mentioned, this microscope is more than acceptable for homeschooling and individual use in undergraduate-level science courses.