Haier CO₂ Incubator with 180°C Dry-Heat Sterilization , 258 L / 115V vs myTemp Mini Personal Incubator, Heat Only , 100–240 V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, myTemp Mini Personal Incubator, Heat Only , 100–240 V is the lower-cost option; Haier CO₂ Incubator with 180°C Dry-Heat Sterilization , 258 L / 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
- ▸Temperature range: Haier CO₂ Incubator with 180°C Dry-Heat Sterilization , 258 L / 115V is "Ambient +3°C to 55°C" vs myTemp Mini Personal Incubator, Heat Only , 100–240 V at "Ambient +5°C to 60°C (heat above ambient only - no cooling)" — match this to your application.
- ▸Different manufacturers (Haier Biomedical vs Benchmark Scientific) — both carry full manufacturer warranty through us.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Haier CO₂ Incubator | myTemp Mini Personal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air jacket | Personal benchtop incubator (heat only) |
| Model | HCP-258B | — |
| Humidity | RH 93% ±3% @ 37°C; reservoir Max 5.5 L / Min 0.5 L | — |
| Power supply | 115 V / 60 Hz | — |
| CO₂ control | IR (NDIR) sensor, 0–20% range, ±0.1% accuracy | — |
| Certification | UL | — |
| Sterilization | 180°C dry-heat, under 12 hours, all surfaces | — |
| Chamber volume | 258 L / 9.1 cu ft | — |
| Temperature range | Ambient +3°C to 55°C | Ambient +5°C to 60°C (heat above ambient only - no cooling) |
| Interior / shelves | 304 stainless; 3 standard / 13 max | — |
| Controller / display | Microprocessor, 7-inch LCD touchscreen | — |
| Recovery (30 s door open) | ~4 min (temp and CO₂) | — |
| Temperature control / uniformity | ±0.1°C fluctuation / ±0.3°C uniformity | — |
| Class | — | Capital — durable bench instrument |
| Voltage | — | 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz (universal-voltage single SKU) |
| Includes | — | 2 shelves |
| Extra shelf | — | H2200-SH ($52 — 10.5 × 8 in plastic) |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the Haier CO₂ Incubator with 180°C Dry-Heat Sterilization , 258 L / 115V and the myTemp Mini Personal Incubator, Heat Only , 100–240 V?
- The main differences are in Type, Model, Humidity. 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, myTemp Mini Personal Incubator, Heat Only , 100–240 V is the lower-cost option; Haier CO₂ Incubator with 180°C Dry-Heat Sterilization , 258 L / 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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