SmartReader™ 96 Microplate Absorbance Reader, 115V vs SmartReader™ UV-Vis Microplate Absorbance Reader with Cuvette Port, 115V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, SmartReader™ 96 Microplate Absorbance Reader, 115V is the lower-cost option; SmartReader™ UV-Vis Microplate Absorbance Reader with Cuvette Port, 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | SmartReader™ 96 Microplate | SmartReader™ UV-Vis Microplate |
|---|---|---|
| Detector | Photodiode | Photodiode |
| Power input | 115 V (MR9600) or 230 V (MR9600-E) — discrete variants | AC 100–240 V universal, 50–60 Hz |
| Light source | Quartz-halogen lamp, 6 V / 10 W (est. life 300 h) | High-energy xenon flash lamp |
| Plate format | 96-well (primary supported format) | — |
| Measurement mode | Visible-spectrum absorbance | UV-Vis Absorbance (full spectrum scanning) |
| Wavelength range | 340 to 750 nm; four standard filters included (405, 450, 492, 630 nm); filter wheel holds up to 8 filters | 200 – 1,000 nm |
| Bandwidth, accuracy | Accuracy at 450 nm: +/-0.005 Abs (0 to 2.0 Abs), +/-1% (2.0 to 3.0 Abs), +/-1.5% (3.0 to 4.0 Abs); precision CV <= 0.2% (0 to 3 Abs); read-out range 0.000 to 4.000 Abs, resolution 0.001 Abs | — |
| Display | — | Touchscreen with on-instrument operation |
| Resolution | — | 0.0001 OD |
| Cuvette port | — | Integrated single-sample cuvette read |
| Plate formats | — | 6-well through 384-well |
| Absorbance range | — | 0.0 – 4.0 OD |
| Bandwidth (FWHM) | — | > 2.5 nm |
| Dimensions / Weight | — | Same chassis as MR9610 (consult Accuris brochure for current dim spec) |
| Wavelength accuracy | — | ± 2 nm |
| Wavelength repeatability | — | 0.2 nm |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the SmartReader™ 96 Microplate Absorbance Reader, 115V and the SmartReader™ UV-Vis Microplate Absorbance Reader with Cuvette Port, 115V?
- The main differences are in Detector, Power input, Light source. The table above shows every spec side by side; the decision guide highlights which fits which use case.
- Which should I buy?
- If budget is the priority, SmartReader™ 96 Microplate Absorbance Reader, 115V is the lower-cost option; SmartReader™ UV-Vis Microplate Absorbance Reader with Cuvette Port, 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
- Do both carry a warranty?
- Yes, both are sold through Legacy Lab Supplies as an authorized distributor and carry full manufacturer warranty.
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