The 7 Best Inspection Mirrors

This wiki has been updated 19 times since it was first published in February of 2019. Whether you are renovating your home or spend a lot of time working on your car, an inspection mirror is an essential tool for helping you see into small spaces and under large objects that can't be moved. They have other uses you might not think of, too, like checking hard-to-reach places on your body. One of these will make a great addition to your toolkit. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 19 times since it was first published in February of 2019. Whether you are renovating your home or spend a lot of time working on your car, an inspection mirror is an essential tool for helping you see into small spaces and under large objects that can't be moved. They have other uses you might not think of, too, like checking hard-to-reach places on your body. One of these will make a great addition to your toolkit. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Ullman Devices HTE-LT2

The Ullman Devices HTE-LT2 (appx. $10) is a lighted option that is still small enough to fit into tight spaces. There's a sturdy frame around the glass to prevent breakage, and it's easy to turn the light off if you're working at an angle where it would get in your eyes.

Available in multiple sizes
Holds firmly at the desired angle
Mirror is replaceable if broken

2. Tooluxe Magnetic Set

The Tooluxe Magnetic Set (appx. $11) includes a handy pick-up tool for a just a few dollars more than the cost of the mirror alone. Both pieces feature an ergonomic textured handle and a telescoping range of 10 to 30 inches for seeing and retrieving items in hard to reach spaces.

Comes with a spare mirror
Adjustable and sturdy ball joint
Pick-up tool can lift 16 pounds

3. OKA Lighted

If you need a larger viewing area, the OKA Lighted (around $12) would be a helpful choice with a rectangular head that swivels a full 360 degrees. This unit includes two bright LEDs for when looking in dark places or when using it at its full extended length of 34 inches.

Nonslip rubber handle
Batteries are included
Lights are too bright at some angles

4. Rehabilitation Advantage Flexible

The Rehabilitation Advantage Flexible (appx. $25) has been specially designed to accommodate the needs of people with limited mobility who need to regularly check their skin for lesions in hard-to-reach places, like the bottoms of their feet.

Offers a magnified view
Adjustable plastic cuff
Bends into a variety of positions

5. SE 8014TM

The SE 8014TM (about $7) is a budget-friendly item to have on hand for occasional use. It has a long 33 inch extension, plus a metal clip on the handle for securing it to your tool belt. However, the swivel neck needs to be tightened regularly for it to stay in place.

Ultra-slim profile
2 inches in diameter
Glass scratches easily

6. No Cry Set

If you use your probe often to aid in finding dropped screws, nuts and bolts, the No Cry Set (about $18) comes with an extendable pick-up gadget, plus a magnetic plate that keeps your retrieved metal items in place. The plate itself also sticks to all ferrous surfaces.

Stays in place when fully extended
Magnet can also pick up small tools
Mirror reaches less than 2 feet

7. Hardk Telescoping

The Hardk Telescoping (about $13) features three lights on a rotating base, so you can adjust them to the perfect angle to see what you are looking for without blinding yourself. The black plastic frame protects it from drops and houses the batteries.

Weighs less than 6 ounces
Cushioned molded grip
Doesn't always hold its angle well

Last updated by Tina Morna Freitas

Tina Morna Freitas is a writer who lives in Chicago with her family and three cats. She has a B.A. in anthropology with a minor in English, and has built a freelance career over the years in writing and digital marketing. Her passions for cooking, decorating and home improvement contribute to her extensive knowledge of all things kitchen and home goods. In addition, her 20 years as a parent inform her expertise in the endless stream of toys and equipment that inevitably takes over the homes of most parents. She also enjoys gardening, making and sipping margaritas, and aspires to be a crazy cat lady once all the children are grown.

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