I tried the borescopes that attach to a phone via bluetooth and use an app which may have great features, but the connection is unreliable, its clumsy to hold the cable and fiddle with a separate device to view the camera. I was so glad when I found this borescope that was a single device. In the past, they were priced out of my range for casual use, but this one is just what I was looking for.

This is the latest model from Depstich. I have been very pleased with my old DEPSTECH borescope that I use with my iPad. This model should be much easier to use. I will update this review after extensive evaluation

Honestly part me of me wondered why I got this in the first place. Do I really need it? No. Am I a plumber? No. What I am though is a husband who has to unclog drains because his wife doesnt seem to care what goes down them. Food stuffs, hair, pet hair etc. The unit itself is really nice and very easy to use. It comes in its own zip case that is well thought out. You have a zip pocket that has the accessories and instructions and charging cable. The camera is would nicely next to the screen. The screen fits in its spot nice and secure and on the opposite side is a soft padded section that protects the screen. So recently we had a clog in the bathroom sink. I tried plunging it, a hair clog remover snake and nothing really worked. I used this camera system and snaked it down the drain and realized it was a large clump of hair, dirt and maybe toothpaste from what I could tell. The picture was clear and it was easy to get in and see what I was looking for and get out. I ended up using drano to dissolve the obstruction and crisis was averted. So do you really need it? Thats for you to decide. Unfortunately there have been times where I have called plumber out and been worked over having to pay a non refundable diagnostic fee/service fee just to find out what I already knew. It harder and harder to find trustworthy professionals. So this screen and camera is a nice piece of mind. I can take a look and see what the problems may be and perhaps solve them myself with that knowledge. I can also see it coming in handy looking into walls for wiring, or getting into tight spaces or engine bays or behind refrigerators etc. There can be many uses for it and it takes still images or you can record what the camera sees. I wasnt sure if i needed something like this now I am dont know what I would do without it. If you want to try and diagnose and solve your own problems then this is a great choice. You would be surprised what all use cases you can find for it.

Clean picture

Seems to be very well built. Adding the screen is a definite plus. I have an older model that uses your cell phone as a display and its a little more cumbersome to connect and use.

works as advertised. no problems so far...

This is such a great tool to have at your fingertips. 2 Different camera angles, split-screen capable monitor. Nice clear picture. Excellent!

Much cheaper than anything Ive seen at a hardware store and very easy to use! I think everything should charge with USB C! Very clear picture in each direction and made quick work if finding a blockage in a drainage pipe.

I plan to use the borescope for occasional jobs around the house, but the quality of construction suggests it could easily withstand daily, professional use.

This is just an all-around good unit — it actually saved me when a part fell way down in a car I was working on. Glad I bought it when I did.