HumanWare Explore 5 inch Handheld Electronic Video 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 pocket-sized handheld video magnifier with a 5-inch screen. It shows a magnified, high-contrast view of whatever you hold it over, with magnification from 2x to 22x, so menus, medicine bottles, recipes, and clothing labels become easier to read. You can use it straight from your pocket, with the folding handle, or set it on a table. It is light and compact, which suits people who carry it everywhere or who find heavier devices tiring to hold. It's designed for mild to medium-severe low vision.
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
- Take it out of your pocket or bag and point it at what you want to read. The large buttons change the magnification and contrast.
- Fold out the handle or set it on a table if you want a different way to hold it.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from MaxiAids — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 2, 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.