BioMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 12×12" Platform with Dimpled Mat , 115 V vs MiniMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 10.5×7.5" Platform with Dimpled Mat , 115 V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, MiniMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 10.5×7.5" Platform with Dimpled Mat , 115 V is the lower-cost option; BioMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 12×12" Platform with Dimpled Mat , 115 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | BioMixer 3D Nutating | MiniMixer 3D Nutating |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 3D Nutating Shaker, fixed speed, standard platform | 3D Nutating Shaker, fixed speed |
| 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) |
| Mat type | Dimpled mat (holds tubes during nutating motion) | Dimpled mat (holds tubes in place during nutating motion) |
| Motion type | 3D nutating (orbital + tilt) | 3D nutating (combined orbital + tilt — different from rocking motion) |
| Speed control | Fixed speed | Fixed speed (no variable speed adjustment) |
| Platform dimensions | 12" × 12" (standard-size) | 10.5" × 7.5" (Mini-platform variant) |
| Sister motion-type SKU | B3D1308 (BlotBoy 3D Rocker, same 12"×12" platform with flat mat, $602) | B3D1008 (Mini BlotBoy 3D Rocker, same 10.5"×7.5" platform with flat mat for trays / membranes, $497) |
| Sister smaller-platform SKU | B3D1020 (MiniMixer, 10"×7.5", $484) | — |
| Sister larger-platform SKU | — | B3D1320 (BioMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, 12"×12" platform with dimpled mat, $602) |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the BioMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 12×12" Platform with Dimpled Mat , 115 V and the MiniMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 10.5×7.5" 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, MiniMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 10.5×7.5" Platform with Dimpled Mat , 115 V is the lower-cost option; BioMixer 3D Nutating Shaker, Fixed Speed, 12×12" Platform with Dimpled Mat , 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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