Phase contrast microscopy is a technique used for gaining contrast in a translucent specimen that typically lacks color without staining the specimen.

we’ve put together a collection of the best Phase Contrast Microscopes that are currently available on the market. To help you find the perfect Phase Contrast Microscope among a wide variety of options, we constantly update our collection with new and trending models.

10 Best Phase Contrast Microscopes

Based on dozens of customer reviews and ratings, the followings are the top 10 best-selling Phase Contrast Microscopes:

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1 AmScope T490A-PCT Compound Trinocular Microscope with Phase-Contrast Turret, WF10x and WF16x Eyepieces, 40X-1600X Magnification, Brightfield/Darkfield, Halogen Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Sliding Head, High-Resolution Optics AmScope T490A-PCT Compound Trinocular Microscope with Phase-Contrast Turret, WF10x and WF16x… $1,116.99 View Product
2 OMAX 40X-2500X USB3 18MP Digital Phase Contrast and Darkfield LED Trinocular Compound Microscope OMAX 40X-2500X USB3 18MP Digital Phase Contrast and Darkfield LED Trinocular Compound Microscope $1,271.99 View Product
3 AmScope PCT120 Microscope Turret Phase Contrast Kit AmScope PCT120 Microscope Turret Phase Contrast Kit $710.00 View Product
4 AmScope PCS Phase Contrast Kit for Compound Microscopes AmScope PCS Phase Contrast Kit for Compound Microscopes $393.34 View Product
5 OMAX 40X-2500X Phase Contrast Trinocular LED Compound Microscope with 9MP Digital Camera OMAX 40X-2500X Phase Contrast Trinocular LED Compound Microscope with 9MP Digital Camera $1,141.99 View Product
6 AmScope T690C-PCT200-PL Phase-Contrast Trinocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, WH10x and WH25x Super-Widefield Eyepieces, Infinity Plan Achromatic Objectives, Brightfield, Kohler Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Includes 4 Phase Contrast Objectives and Turret AmScope T690C-PCT200-PL Phase-Contrast Trinocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification,… $1,622.40 View Product
7 AmScope IN300TC-10M Digital Long Working Distance Inverted Trinocular Microscope, 40x-1000x, WH10x and WH25x Eyepieces, Phase-Contrast Objectives, 30W Halogen Illumination, 0.3 NA Abbe Condenser, Mechanical Stage, 110V, Includes 10MP Camera with Reduction Lens and Software AmScope IN300TC-10M Digital Long Working Distance Inverted Trinocular Microscope, 40x-1000x, WH10x… $2,715.52 View Product
8 AmScope B120C Siedentopf Binocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, Brightfield, LED Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage AmScope B120C Siedentopf Binocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, Brightfield, LED… $235.95 View Product
9 OMAX 40X-2500X LED Digital Trinocular Lab Compound Microscope with 5MP Camera and Mechanical Stage OMAX 40X-2500X LED Digital Trinocular Lab Compound Microscope with 5MP Camera and Mechanical Stage $372.99 View Product
10 OMAX - MD827S30L Built-in 3MP Camera 40X-2000X Digital Biological Compound Binocular LED Light Microscope with Double Layer Mechanical Stage Oil Immersion NA1.25 Condenser OMAX – MD827S30L Built-in 3MP Camera 40X-2000X Digital Biological Compound Binocular LED Light… $480.99 View Product

Top Rated Phase Contrast Microscope Reviews

Since we’ve mentioned 10 different models of Phase Contrast Microscopes on the above list, it may be difficult for you to find the right one for your needs. This is why we listed the key features of each of these Phase Contrast Microscopes below:

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AmScope T490A-PCT Compound Trinocular Microscope with Phase-Contrast Turret, WF10x and WF16x Eyepieces, 40X-1600X Magnification, Brightfield/Darkfield, Halogen Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Sliding Head, High-Resolution Optics
AmScope T490A-PCT Compound Trinocular Microscope with Phase-Contrast Turret, WF10x and WF16x Eyepieces, 40X-1600X Magnification, Brightfield/Darkfield, Halogen Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Sliding Head, High-Resolution Optics

$1,116.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Trinocular compound microscope provides high magnification for biological use and educational applications
  • Trinocular viewing head with vertical camera mount and binocular mount with interchangeable pairs of 10x widefield and 16x widefield eyepieces and Siedentopf binocular head with 55 to 75mm interpupillary adjustment, fixed 30-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing
  • Forward-facing nosepiece with 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN achromatic precision-ground optical-glass objectives, and 10x, 20x, 40x, and 100x phase-contrast plan objectives with phase-contrast turret
  • Brightfield/Darkfield/Phase-contrast, halogen illumination with rheostat to control light intensity, and 1.25 NA Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm and rack-and-pinion focus control for precise focus, clear examination, and light control
  • Double-layer mechanical stage with 1mm stage divisions and stage stop; graduated coarse and fine focus with tension control to prevent stage drift
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OMAX 40X-2500X USB3 18MP Digital Phase Contrast and Darkfield LED Trinocular Compound Microscope
OMAX 40X-2500X USB3 18MP Digital Phase Contrast and Darkfield LED Trinocular Compound Microscope

$1,271.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Total magnification for brightfield: 40X-100X-250X-400X-1000X-2500X; Total magnification for phase contrast: 100X-250X-400X-1000X; Eyepieces: widefield WF10X/18 and WF25X; Brightfield objectives: achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X (S), 100X (S, Oil); PLAN phase contrast objectives (in phase contrast kit): PH10X, PH40X (S); View head: 30 degrees inclined 360 degrees rotatable trinocular siedentopf; Interpupillary: hinge adjustment 1-7/8inch ~ 2-15/16inch (48mm ~ 75mm)
  • Diopter: adjustable on left eyepiece tube; Nosepiece: revolving, quadruple, reversed; Stage: X-Y mechanical stage with scales, range 3inch x 1-9/16inch (78mm x 40mm), dimension 5-1/2inch x 4-1/4inch (140mm x 110mm); Focus: coaxial coarse and fine focus knobs on both sides, rack and pinion adjustment, with tension control and stop; Illumination: transmitted replaceable 3W LED light, intensity adjustable
  • Condenser: Abbe NA1.25 with iris aperture diaphragm and filter holder, rack and pinion adjustment; Phase contrast kit: – NA1.25 condenser with iris diaphragm and filter holder – 37mm mounting size in diameter – Sliding switch – Four positions: darkfield (DF), brightfield (BF), PH10/20, PH40 – Each phase contrast condenser can be centered individually – Centering telescope: 23.2mm; Power supply: AC 100V ~240V 50/60Hz (US and Canada plug)
  • Digital camera: – true color 4912×3684 pixels (18M pixels) – Super speed USB 3.0 connection – 0.5X reduction lens to get larger field of view – 0.01 mm calibration slide: 1mm/100 division – Frame speed: 5.6fps at 4912×3684, 18.1fps at 2456×1842, 32.2fps at 1228×922 – Software compatible with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux operating systems – Capturing microscope images, recording live video, measuring lengths, angles, areas, editing images – USB3 cable included
  • 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects
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AmScope PCT120 Microscope Turret Phase Contrast Kit
AmScope PCT120 Microscope Turret Phase Contrast Kit

$710.00
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Product Highlights:

  • A complete turret phase contrast kit for compound microscopes
  • Phase contrast turret iris diaphragm condenser
  • CT lens
  • Four phase contrast Plan objectives, 4x, 10x, 40x and 100x
  • A complete turret phase contrast kit for compound microscopes
  • Phase contrast turret iris diaphragm condenser
  • CT lens
  • Four phase contrast Plan objectives, 10x, 20x, 40x and 100x
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AmScope PCS Phase Contrast Kit for Compound Microscopes
AmScope PCS Phase Contrast Kit for Compound Microscopes

$393.34
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Product Highlights:

  • A complete phase contrast kit for compound microscopes
  • Three phase contrast plan objectives, 10x, 40x and 100x
  • Three phase contrast rings
  • CT lens
  • Mounting size: 37mm in diameter
  • A complete phase contrast kit for compound microscopes
  • Three phase contrast objectives, 10x, 40x and 100x
  • Three phase contrast rings
  • CT lens
  • Mounting size: 37mm in diameter
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OMAX 40X-2500X Phase Contrast Trinocular LED Compound Microscope with 9MP Digital Camera
OMAX 40X-2500X Phase Contrast Trinocular LED Compound Microscope with 9MP Digital Camera

$1,141.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Total magnification for brightfield: 40X-100X-250X-400X-1000X-2500X; Total magnification for phase contrast: 100X-250X-400X-1000X; Eyepieces: widefield WF10X/18 and WF25X; Brightfield objectives: achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X (S), 100X (S, Oil); PLAN phase contrast objectives (in phase contrast kit): PH10X, PH40X (S); Viewing head: 45 degrees inclined 360 degrees swiveling trinocular; Interpupillary distance: sliding adjustable 2-3/16inch ~ 2-15/16inch (55mm ~ 75mm)
  • Diopter: adjustable on both eyepiece tubes; Nosepiece: revolving quadruple; Stage: mechanical stain-resistant double layer, size: 5-1/2inch x 5-1/2inch (140mm x 140mm), translation range: 3inch x 2inch (75mm x 50mm); Photo tube adjustment range: 5/8inch (15mm); Focus: coaxial coarse and fine focus knobs on both sides, rack and pinion adjustment, with tension control; Focusing knob can be locked for observation and transportation
  • Condenser and diaphragm: Abbe NA1.25 rack and pinion adjustment condenser with iris aperture diaphragm; Phase contrast kit: – NA1.25 condenser with iris diaphragm and filter holder – 37mm mounting size in diameter – Sliding switch – Four positions: darkfield (DF), brightfield (BF), PH10/20, PH40 – Each phase contrast condenser can be centered individually – Centering telescope: 23.2mm; Black palm rest on the base
  • Illumination: transmitted (lower), replaceable 3W LED light, variable intensity; Metal mechanical components; Power supply: 100V~240V 50/60Hz worldwide range (US and Canada power plug)
  • Digital camera: – true color 3488×2616 pixels (9M pixels) – 0.5X reduction lens to get larger field of view – 0.01 mm calibration slide: 1mm/100 division – Frame rate: 1.9fps at 3488×2616, 8fps at 1744×1308, 27fps at 872×654 – Software compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS and Linux operating system – Capturing microscope images, recording live video, measuring lengths, angles, areas, editing images – USB cable included; 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects
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AmScope T690C-PCT200-PL Phase-Contrast Trinocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, WH10x and WH25x Super-Widefield Eyepieces, Infinity Plan Achromatic Objectives, Brightfield, Kohler Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Includes 4 Phase Contrast Objectives and Turret
AmScope T690C-PCT200-PL Phase-Contrast Trinocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, WH10x and WH25x Super-Widefield Eyepieces, Infinity Plan Achromatic Objectives, Brightfield, Kohler Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Includes 4 Phase Contrast Objectives and Turret

$1,622.40
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Product Highlights:

  • Trinocular compound microscope provides high magnification for biological use and educational applications
  • Trinocular viewing head with vertical camera mount and Siedentopf binocular mount with pairs of 10x super-widefield and 25x super-widefield eyepieces with 55 to 75mm interpupillary adjustment, fixed 30-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing
  • Reverse-mounted nosepiece with 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN infinity plan achromatic objectives that provide a longer working distance for improved focus when auxiliary components are utilized; and turret-mounted 10x, 20x, 40x, and 100x plan phase-contrast objectives
  • Brightfield and phase-contrast, halogen illumination with rheostat to control light intensity, and Kohler condenser with two iris diaphragms for precise focus, clear examination, and light control
  • Double-layer mechanical stage with 1mm stage divisions and stage stop; graduated coarse and fine focus with tension control to prevent stage drift
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AmScope IN300TC-10M Digital Long Working Distance Inverted Trinocular Microscope, 40x-1000x, WH10x and WH25x Eyepieces, Phase-Contrast Objectives, 30W Halogen Illumination, 0.3 NA Abbe Condenser, Mechanical Stage, 110V, Includes 10MP Camera with Reduction Lens and Software
AmScope IN300TC-10M Digital Long Working Distance Inverted Trinocular Microscope, 40x-1000x, WH10x and WH25x Eyepieces, Phase-Contrast Objectives, 30W Halogen Illumination, 0.3 NA Abbe Condenser, Mechanical Stage, 110V, Includes 10MP Camera with Reduction Lens and Software

$2,715.52
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Product Highlights:

  • Digital inverted compound microscope for observation of biological cultures or specimens within well plates, petri dishes, or vials that require a longer working distance, and a 10MP camera with reduction lens and USB 2.0 output for capturing or displaying images on a computer or projector
  • Trinocular head with Siedentopf binocular mount, interchangeable pairs of 10x and 25x high-eyepoint super-widefield eyepieces, 50 to 75mm interpupillary adjustment, and fixed 45-degree vertical inclination; vertical port accepts C-Mount or 23mm camera
  • Under-mounted quadruple nosepiece with 4x, 10x (phase-contrast), 20x (phase-contrast), and 40x DIN long working-distance plan objectives that provide a longer working distance and improved focus over the entire viewing field
  • Upper-mounted rheostat-controlled 30W halogen illumination and movable 0.3 NA Abbe condenser for clear examination and light control
  • Oversize double-layer mechanical stage with 1.0mm stage divisions and 0.1mm vernier resolution locks slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis; with coaxial coarse and fine focus
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AmScope B120C Siedentopf Binocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, Brightfield, LED Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage
AmScope B120C Siedentopf Binocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, Brightfield, LED Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage

$235.95
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Product Highlights:

  • Compound microscope provides high magnification for biological use and educational applications
  • Siedentopf binocular head with pairs of 10x widefield and 25x widefield eyepieces with 53 to 77mm inter-pupillary adjustment, fixed 30-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing
  • Forward-facing nosepiece with 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN achromatic objectives that provide color correction of magnified images at five magnifications
  • Brightfield, LED illumination, and 1.25 NA Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm for clear examination and light control
  • Double-layer mechanical stage, with 1.0mm stage divisions, locks slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis to allow coordinates to be recorded, enabling the viewer to return to a specific location on the slide
  • Six widefield magnification settings: 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X, 1000X & 2500X
  • Professional 30 degree inclined 360 degree swiveling Siedentopf binocular head
  • Large 3-D double layer mechanical stage with coaxial coarse & fine focusing
  • High quality Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm & filter
  • Powerful single bulb LED illumination with dimmer
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OMAX 40X-2500X LED Digital Trinocular Lab Compound Microscope with 5MP Camera and Mechanical Stage
OMAX 40X-2500X LED Digital Trinocular Lab Compound Microscope with 5MP Camera and Mechanical Stage

$372.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Total magnification: 40X-100X-250X-400X-1000X-2500X; Eyepieces: wide field WF10X and WF25X; Objective: achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X(S), 100X(S, Oil); Viewing head: 45 degrees inclined 360 degrees swiveling trinocular; Sliding adjustable interpupillary distance: 2-3/16inch ~ 2-15/16inch(55mm ~ 75mm); Ocular diopter adjustable on both eyetubes
  • Nosepiece: revolving quadruple; Stage: mechanical double layer size: 4-1/2inchx 4-15/16inch (115mm x 125mm); Stage x-y stroke (travel range): 2-13/16inch x 1-3/16inch (70mm x 30mm); Condenser and diaphragm: NA1.25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm
  • Transmitted (lower) illuminator: LED light, intensity adjustable; Focus adjustment: Coaxial coarse and fine knobs on both sides; All metal mechanical components; Power supply: AC/DC adapter, 100V-240V (UL approved)
  • Digital camera: – True color 2592×1944 pixels (5MP) – Frame speed: 2fps at 2592×1944, 3fps at 2048×1536, 5fps at 1600×1200, 7.5fps at 1280×1024 – Software compatible with Windows and Mac OS X operating systems – Offers capturing still images, stitching, EDF, video recording and measurement functions – USB cable included
  • 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects
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OMAX - MD827S30L Built-in 3MP Camera 40X-2000X Digital Biological Compound Binocular LED Light Microscope with Double Layer Mechanical Stage Oil Immersion NA1.25 Condenser
OMAX – MD827S30L Built-in 3MP Camera 40X-2000X Digital Biological Compound Binocular LED Light Microscope with Double Layer Mechanical Stage Oil Immersion NA1.25 Condenser

$480.99
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Product Highlights:

  • Total magnification: 40X-80X-100X-200X-400X-800X-1000X-2000X; Eyepieces: wide field WF10X/18 and WF20X; Objectives: achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X(S), 100X(S, Oil); Viewing head: 45 degrees inclined 360 degrees swiveling digital binocular head; Interpupillary distance: sliding adjustable 2-3/16inch ~ 2-15/16inch (55mm ~ 75mm); Diopter: adjustable on both eyepiece tubes; Nosepiece: revolving quadruple
  • Stage: mechanical stain-resistant double layer size 5-1/2inch x 5-1/2inch (140mm x 140mm), translation range: 3inch x 2inch (75mm x 50mm); Focus: coaxial coarse and fine focus knobs on both sides, rack and pinion adjustment, with tension control; Focusing knob can be locked for observation and transportation; Condenser and diaphragm: Abbe NA1. 25 rack and pinion adjustment condenser with iris aperture diaphragm
  • Black palm rest on the base; Illumination: transmitted (lower), replaceable 3W LED light, variable intensity; Metal framework; Power supply: AC 100V-240V 0. 2/0. 1A 50/60Hz worldwide range (US and Canada plug)
  • Built-in digital camera: – Imaging device: 3. 0 mega pixels, 1/2. 5inch CMOS – Effective pixels: 2048×1536 – Maximum still image resolution: 2048×1536 pixels – Frame rate: 4 frames per second at 2048×1536, 10 frames per second at 1024×768 – Interface: USB2. 0 ( 480MB/second) – SNR: >40dB – Software compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, and Mac OS

Video Overview

Phase contrast microscopy principle and working

Phase contrast microscopy principle and working – This microscopy lecture is going to explain the Phase contrast microscopy principle and working in details.

Final Words

So, these are all of the Best Phase Contrast Microscopes available on the market. We hope this collection was helpful to find the right Phase Contrast Microscope for the money. However, we recommend checking out the features, benefits, and problems of each of these Phase Contrast Microscopes before taking your decision.