Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 100 Fluorometer, 115 V vs Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 800 Fluorometer, 115V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 100 Fluorometer, 115 V is the lower-cost option; Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 800 Fluorometer, 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 100 | Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Benchtop fluorometer — Smart-Q 100 (mid-tier single-sample) | — |
| Class | Capital — mid-tier benchtop fluorometer | — |
| Display | Large color touch screen | 7-inch color touchscreen, icon-driven menus, preprogrammed protocols |
| Voltage | 115 V (North American outlet) | — |
| Channels | Single-sample workflow | — |
| Footprint | 11 × 6 in. (compact, portable) | 11 × 6 in (compact, portable) |
| Sensitivity | Down to 0.1 pg/µL dsDNA | — |
| Compatible kits | Accuris Fluorescent DNA / RNA / Protein Quantification Kits and assay tubes | Accuris Fluorescent DNA Quantification Kits (HS, BR); compatible with kits from various other suppliers |
| Sample prep aids | Built-in reagent calculators for sample preparation | — |
| Detection chemistry | Fluorescence-based — Qubit-style dye-binding chemistry | — |
| Data export | — | USB flash drive |
| PC required | — | No — touchscreen on-instrument operation |
| Power input | — | Universal voltage |
| Channel count | — | 8 (this model); see F1001 for single-channel Smart-Q 100 |
| Detection mode | — | Fluorescence (selective dye-bound signal) |
| Detection limit | — | 0.1 pg/µL dsDNA (with Accuris High Sensitivity Kit) |
| Result calculation time | — | < 6 seconds |
| Built-in reagent calculators | — | Yes (for sample preparation: dye dilution, sample-to-buffer ratios, standard-curve setup) |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 100 Fluorometer, 115 V and the Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 800 Fluorometer, 115V?
- The main differences are in Type, Class, Display. 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, Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 100 Fluorometer, 115 V is the lower-cost option; Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 800 Fluorometer, 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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