Explore 5 Handheld Electronic Magnifier
by HumanWare
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What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026
The Explore 5 is a lightweight handheld video magnifier that zooms from 2X to 22X, so small print and images look bigger and sharper. You can switch between five contrast and color settings, such as black on white or yellow on black, and add reading lines or blinds if that helps you track text. The retractable handle opens sideways to hold it like a regular magnifying glass, or opens vertically so the unit stands on the page for hands-free reading. You can also freeze an image to zoom in on things like street signs or high shelf labels. To view on a bigger screen, connect it to a TV with an HDMI cable, which is not included.
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
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How to fund this
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Details
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- Addresses
- Platform
- Age range
- Complexity
- Ready to use
- Price
- $859.00
- Funding
- AT Act lending
- Medicaid waiver
- Out of pocket
- Vocational rehab
What setup looks like
- Out of the box
- Charge the unit if needed, then power it on and hold it over what you want to read.
- Use the zoom button to set your magnification, and the contrast button to cycle through color combinations.
- Open the handle sideways to hold it in one hand, or vertically to stand it on your reading material.
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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.