A handheld electronic magnifier with a grey body, colorful side buttons, a rear stand, and a screen showing sliced oranges.

5" HD portable Magnifier with Handle

by Independent Living Aids

$345.00, see price history

Price is what the vendor listed when last checked. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Ready to use This is a complete, standalone magnifier. You charge it, hold it over what you want to read, and adjust the zoom and colors. It needs no pairing, no other devices, and no professional input to be useful right away.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

This handheld video magnifier shows enlarged, high-contrast views of print on a 5-inch anti-glare screen, with zoom from 2X to 32X and 26 color modes. Two cameras let you read bills and newspapers up close, then look across the room at street signs or store shelves. A fold-out handle works for right or left hands, and a pop-out stand holds it steady for reading or writing. You can also freeze the image, save it with a voice note, and turn on a reading line to keep your place. It runs about 4 hours on a charge, so plan to recharge it if you use it a lot.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

Where to get it

LS&S Visit
$345.00
Independent Living Aids Visit
$345.00

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How to fund this

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
Complexity
Ready to use
Price
$345.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Charge the unit with the USB-C cable. The plug is reversible, so it fits either way.
    2. Fold out the handle for your hand, or pop out the stand for reading and writing at a desk.
    3. Point it at your reading material, then change the zoom and color mode until the text is easy to see.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Independent Living Aids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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