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AmScope T490B-5MT
$630.99
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AmScope T490B-5MT vs Levenhuk D740T
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. AmScope T490B-5MT is cheaper at $630.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Levenhuk
Levenhuk D740T
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | AmScope T490B-5MT | Levenhuk D740T |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $630.99 | — |
| Brand | AmScope | Levenhuk |
| Released | — | — |
| Max magnification | 2000 | 2000 |
| Head type | Trinocular, vertical camera mount + Siedentopf binocular mount | Trinocular, 360-degree rotation, 45-degree inclination |
| Illumination type | Halogen, brightfield, rheostat intensity control | LED, 3W, brightness-adjustable |
| Objective count | 4 | 4 |
| Mechanical stage | Yes | Yes |
| Condenser type | Abbe, N.A. 1.25, iris diaphragm, rack-and-pinion focus | Abbe, N.A. 1.25, iris diaphragm |
| Camera compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Focus mechanism | Coaxial coarse and fine focus with tension control | Coaxial; coarse 22mm stroke, fine 0.002mm per division |
Sources — AmScope T490B-5MT: amscope.shop (verified 2026-08-01). Levenhuk D740T: levenhuk.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the AmScope T490B-5MT and Levenhuk D740T?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Head type: AmScope T490B-5MT Trinocular, vertical camera mount + Siedentopf binocular mount vs Levenhuk D740T Trinocular, 360-degree rotation, 45-degree inclination
- Illumination type: AmScope T490B-5MT Halogen, brightfield, rheostat intensity control vs Levenhuk D740T LED, 3W, brightness-adjustable
- Condenser type: AmScope T490B-5MT Abbe, N.A. 1.25, iris diaphragm, rack-and-pinion focus vs Levenhuk D740T Abbe, N.A. 1.25, iris diaphragm
- Focus mechanism: AmScope T490B-5MT Coaxial coarse and fine focus with tension control vs Levenhuk D740T Coaxial; coarse 22mm stroke, fine 0.002mm per division