Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 100 Fluorometer , 115 V vs Accuris™ Smart-Q™ Mini Fluorometer , 115 V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, Accuris™ Smart-Q™ Mini Fluorometer , 115 V is the lower-cost option; Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 100 Fluorometer , 115 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 100 | Accuris™ Smart-Q™ Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Benchtop fluorometer — Smart-Q 100 (mid-tier single-sample) | Benchtop fluorometer — Smart-Q Mini (entry-tier compact) |
| Class | Capital — mid-tier benchtop fluorometer | Capital — entry-tier benchtop fluorometer |
| Display | Large color touch screen | — |
| Voltage | 115 V (North American outlet) | 115 V (North American outlet) |
| Channels | Single-sample workflow | — |
| Footprint | 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 / RNA / Protein Quantification Kits and assay tubes |
| Sample prep aids | Built-in reagent calculators for sample preparation | — |
| Detection chemistry | Fluorescence-based — Qubit-style dye-binding chemistry | Fluorescence-based — Qubit-style dye-binding chemistry |
| Workflow | — | Fluorometric quantification of DNA, RNA, and protein samples |
| Sample format | — | Single-sample workflow (per Smart-Q Mini convention; confirm at order) |
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™ Mini Fluorometer , 115 V?
- 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™ Mini Fluorometer , 115 V is the lower-cost option; Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 100 Fluorometer , 115 V 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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