If you really want to stick one of these models where you know you shouldn't, you can't hold us responsible for any negative consequences.
While many of the endoscopes on our list could theoretically be used for medical procedures by professional physicians in a controlled environment, we're not here to recommend any model for private medical intervention of any kind. The endoscope is still technically a type of borescope, but the distinction between the two has become increasingly meaningless as camera sizes have gotten smaller and the handheld apparatus used to look through the camera has become more uniform. This process, called an endoscopy, would allow physicians to see inside a patient in search of everything from cancerous cells to swallowed pennies. That's because, traditionally, the endoscope was a type of borescope that was significantly smaller because it was designed to fit inside the human body. When camera technologies were significantly more expensive than they are now, borescopes and endoscopes were more clearly different in design. Clear picture quality and bright lights were of paramount importance in both categories. For borescopes, we focused on an ability to easily navigate cramped quarters and usefulness of attachments, while comfort was a key concern in our analysis of endoscopes.
The updated Depstech Upgrade not only sports a unique yellow finish, it also has a much higher quality camera, is better suited for illuminating pitch-black spaces, and has a greater range of focus than before.Īdded multiple models to the list, as there are more options on the market than in years past. The Depstech Wireless has also been replaced since our last update. While the older version had to be plugged into an external power source, the upgraded version is wirelessly powered by a rechargeable battery with a 2-hour life. One of these new and improved models is the IPS IP Wireless, a wifi-based endoscope that's three times longer than its predecessor, the IPS IP Smart. In this update, we replaced nearly all of our previous recommendations, since many are currently unavailable or have been updated. It offers a high definition camera and comes with detachable accessories to help fix or remove parts as necessary. One new addition to our list, the Teslong 3rd Generation, is a particularly good tool for professional engineers and repairmen. We've replaced these with an assortment of USB borescopes and endoscopes that are still very useful in the external environment. With this in mind, we've removed the Cakler Otoscope, the Depstech HD, and the Soonhua Removal Tool from our list, since these devices are designed to be used inside the ear. Several audiologists and physicians warn that it's unsafe for non-professionals to insert endoscopes or other invasive tools into bodily cavities.