What is the difference between a cheap microscope and an expensive one ?

[waloshin]

The difference between microscope brands are just the build quality such as gears and casing? And also just better optics in more expensive ones?

 

[andalusia]

The difference between microscope brands are just the build quality such as gears and casing? And also just better optics in more expensive ones?

You get what you pay for.

 

[spinnerlys]

As you said: better optics, better lighting and better build quality.

 

[gauchogolfer]

What kind of a microscope are you in the market for?

 

[riscy]

One is cheap .... and the other is not

Sorry, if I don't do it someone else will

 

[Jaro65]

The difference between microscope brands are just the build quality such as gears and casing? And also just better optics in more expensive ones?

What do you mean by "just" better optics? Wouldn't this reference apply to the very key performance feature of such a device?