BenchRocker 3D Nutating Shaker with Variable Speed , 12×12" Platform with 2 Mats, 115 V vs BioMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 12×12" Platform with Dimpled Mat , 115 V
BenchRocker 3D Nutating Shaker with Variable Speed , 12×12" Platform with 2 Mats, 115 V
$1,149.00
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Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, BioMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 12×12" Platform with Dimpled Mat , 115 V is the lower-cost option; BenchRocker 3D Nutating Shaker with Variable Speed , 12×12" Platform with 2 Mats, 115 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | BenchRocker 3D Nutating | BioMixer 3D Nutating |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 3D Nutating Shaker with variable speed control | 3D Nutating Shaker, fixed speed, standard platform |
| Class | Capital — durable bench mixing instrument | Capital — durable bench mixing instrument |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Motion type | 3D nutating | 3D nutating (orbital + tilt) |
| Mats included | Both flat mat AND dimpled mat included with chassis | — |
| Speed control | Variable (vs fixed-speed B3D1320 BioMixer) | Fixed speed |
| Platform dimensions | 12" × 12" (standard size) | 12" × 12" (standard-size) |
| Sister rocker chassis | B3D5000 (BenchWaver 3D Rocker, 13.5"×13" flat mat, $1,588 — premium-tier rocker) | — |
| Sister fixed-speed SKU | B3D1320 (BioMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, fixed speed, 12"×12" with single dimpled mat, $602) | — |
| Mat type | — | Dimpled mat (holds tubes during nutating motion) |
| Sister motion-type SKU | — | B3D1308 (BlotBoy 3D Rocker, same 12"×12" platform with flat mat, $602) |
| Sister smaller-platform SKU | — | B3D1020 (MiniMixer, 10"×7.5", $484) |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the BenchRocker 3D Nutating Shaker with Variable Speed , 12×12" Platform with 2 Mats, 115 V and the BioMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 12×12" Platform with Dimpled Mat , 115 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, BioMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 12×12" Platform with Dimpled Mat , 115 V is the lower-cost option; BenchRocker 3D Nutating Shaker with Variable Speed , 12×12" Platform with 2 Mats, 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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