Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 800 Fluorometer, 115V 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™ 800 Fluorometer, 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 800 | Accuris™ Smart-Q™ Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7-inch color touchscreen, icon-driven menus, preprogrammed protocols | — |
| Footprint | 11 × 6 in (compact, portable) | — |
| 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) | — |
| Compatible kits | Accuris Fluorescent DNA Quantification Kits (HS, BR); compatible with kits from various other suppliers | Accuris Fluorescent DNA / RNA / Protein Quantification Kits and assay tubes |
| 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) | — |
| Type | — | Benchtop fluorometer — Smart-Q Mini (entry-tier compact) |
| Class | — | Capital — entry-tier benchtop fluorometer |
| Voltage | — | 115 V (North American outlet) |
| Workflow | — | Fluorometric quantification of DNA, RNA, and protein samples |
| Sample format | — | Single-sample workflow (per Smart-Q Mini convention; confirm at order) |
| Detection chemistry | — | Fluorescence-based — Qubit-style dye-binding chemistry |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the Accuris™ Smart-Q™ 800 Fluorometer, 115V and the Accuris™ Smart-Q™ Mini Fluorometer, 115 V?
- The main differences are in Display, Footprint, Data export. 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™ 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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