BeadBug 3 Microtube Homogenizer, 115/230 V vs Pulse 650™ Ultrasonic Homogenizer, 115V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, BeadBug 3 Microtube Homogenizer, 115/230 V is the lower-cost option; Pulse 650™ Ultrasonic Homogenizer, 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | BeadBug 3 Microtube | Pulse 650™ Ultrasonic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | BeadBug 3 bead-based microtube homogenizer | — |
| Class | Capital — durable bench homogenization instrument | — |
| Power | 50 W | 650 W |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) | — |
| Capacity | 3 microtubes simultaneously | — |
| Compatible consumables | D1031-* prefilled bead tube family (e.g., D1031-01 silica beads, $136 / 50pk) | — |
| Sister D1000 rotor-stator | D1000 ($1,380 — handheld rotor-stator, different technology) | — |
| Cross-family Industrial BeadBlaster | IPD9600 BeadBlaster 96 (96-well production-scale bead mill, ~$12,738 — Benchmark Industrial product line) | — |
| Alarms | — | Over-temperature, over-load, no-load, time expiration |
| Form factor | — | Stackable: low-profile controller + soundproof enclosure stack to save bench space |
| Included horn | — | 6 mm (for processing samples 10–100 mL) |
| Decontamination | — | UV-C chamber sterilization function |
| Operating modes | — | Continuous + Pulsed operation; programmable pulse ratios |
| Probe placement | — | Remote-controlled motorized lift |
| Display / control | — | Large touch screen for operating parameters |
| Sample volume range | — | 0.1 mL to 500 mL (depends on horn size) |
| Sample visualization | — | Lighted chamber with large front panel for viewing |
| Available horn sizes (sold separately) | — | 2 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm (included), 8 mm, 12 mm — six total covering 0.1 mL to 500 mL volume range |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the BeadBug 3 Microtube Homogenizer, 115/230 V and the Pulse 650™ Ultrasonic Homogenizer, 115V?
- The main differences are in Type, Class, Power. 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, BeadBug 3 Microtube Homogenizer, 115/230 V is the lower-cost option; Pulse 650™ Ultrasonic Homogenizer, 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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