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Brand: MatataStudio
Give your child a front-row seat to the microscopic world
Age
4-11
Batteries
No batteries required
Projects
Open-ended; 5 prepared slides included
Guide
Exploration manual
Soldering
Not Required
Coding
MatataXplore app
Most children never get to see what's invisible to the naked eye. The MX2-AS changes that — giving your child the tools real scientists use, in a form they can pick up and explore with right away.
The handheld mode means your child isn't stuck at a desk. Take it outside to observe insects and garden plants, then bring it inside to study the included prepared slides. Science happens everywhere.
With up to 1600× digital magnification, a grain of salt becomes a geometric crystal, a leaf reveals its cell walls, and an orange peel looks like another planet. These are genuine 'wow' moments children remember.
Scientific observation, critical thinking, and patience are skills that carry into every subject and career. Your child builds them naturally through the simple act of curious exploration.
One minute your child is crouched over a flower in the garden — handheld microscope in hand, petals filling the screen. The next they're at the desk, microscope clipped onto its stand, carefully placing a specimen in the observation chamber. The MX2-AS is one of very few children's microscopes genuinely designed for both. No swapping accessories, no fiddling with attachments — just pick it up or put it down.
Professional microscopy capability in an age-appropriate, portable design — no prior experience required.
Handheld for outdoor field exploration; clip onto the MX-Stand for studying prepared slides indoors
4.3-inch LCD with continuous zoom from 100× to 1600× — no phone or computer needed to get started
Incident light from above for opaque objects; transmitted light from below for prepared slides
Connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi to view live observations on a tablet or laptop and build a digital discovery journal
Built-in 2600mAh lithium battery provides up to 3 hours of exploration — no loose batteries to manage
Touch-sensitive buttons save photos and video to the included 8GB microSD card in an instant
The MX2-AS isn't just for looking — it's for capturing and sharing. Your child taps the built-in touch buttons to photograph or record what they're observing, saving it directly to the 8GB microSD card. Connect to the free MatataXplore app on a tablet or laptop to view observations on a bigger screen, annotate images, and build a digital science journal. That's exactly how real researchers document their work — and now your child can too.
An open-ended exploration tool — the whole world is a specimen
The included exploration manual guides beginners through each type of observation. These are just a few places to start.
Study the 5 included biology specimens using the transmitted light setting
Learn: Biology, cell structure, specimens
Go handheld to observe flowers, insects, and leaves up close in the garden
Learn: Botany, insect biology, outdoor science
Watch salt and sugar transform into geometric structures at high magnification
Learn: Chemistry, crystal structure, geometry
Collect soil and rocks from different spots and compare what's inside
Learn: Geology, earth science, particle analysis
Examine fabric, paper, coins, and household surfaces in a whole new way
Learn: Materials science, observation, comparison
Photograph every discovery and build a digital collection with the MatataXplore app
Learn: Documentation, digital literacy, scientific method
Plus any specimen your child can find — pond water, flower pollen, hair, skin, and more
Real families exploring the microscopic world
| Display | 4.3-inch LCD, 800×480 |
| Capture Resolution | 1920×1080 (Full HD) |
| Frame Rate | 30fps |
| Image Sensor | 2MP CMOS |
| Digital Magnification | 100×–1600× |
| Optical Magnification | 9×–72× |
| Lighting | Dual LED: incident + transmitted (7-colour) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi (MatataXplore app) |
| Battery | 2600mAh built-in, ~3 hours |
| Charging | 5V/2A USB-C |
| Storage | 8GB microSD (included) |
| Screen Rotation | 135° |
| App Compatibility | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Chrome OS |
Turn everyday curiosity into a love of science. The MX2-AS is ready to go straight out of the box.
