BenchRocker 2D Variable Speed Rocker, 14×12" Flat Mat, 115/230 V vs TubeRocker, 115 / 230 V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, TubeRocker, 115 / 230 V is the lower-cost option; BenchRocker 2D Variable Speed Rocker, 14×12" Flat Mat, 115/230 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | BenchRocker 2D Variable | TubeRocker, 115 / |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 2D platform rocker, variable speed, larger platform | Tube-format rocking mixer |
| Class | Capital — durable bench mixing instrument | Capital — durable bench instrument |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) | 115 V / 60 Hz or 230 V / 50 Hz |
| Plug type | US Plug (this SKU); EU plug variant — confirm availability at order | — |
| Motion type | 2D single-axis tilt rocking | — |
| Speed control | Variable (vs fixed-speed BR1000) | — |
| Mat type included | Flat mat | — |
| Platform dimensions | 14" × 12" (larger than the BR1000's 12" × 12") | — |
| Sister fixed-speed SKU | BR1000 (BenchBlotter, fixed speed, 12"×12", $915.00) | — |
| Sister 3D variable-speed SKU | B3D2300 BenchRocker (3D Nutating Shaker, variable speed, 12"×12" with both flat AND dimpled mats, $1,149) | — |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the BenchRocker 2D Variable Speed Rocker, 14×12" Flat Mat, 115/230 V and the TubeRocker, 115 / 230 V?
- The main differences are in Type, Class, Voltage. 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, TubeRocker, 115 / 230 V is the lower-cost option; BenchRocker 2D Variable Speed Rocker, 14×12" Flat Mat, 115/230 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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