LC-8 Lab Centrifuge with 8 × 15 mL Rotor , 115/230 V vs LC-8 Plus Lab Centrifuge with 8 × 15 mL Rotor , 115/230 V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, LC-8 Lab Centrifuge with 8 × 15 mL Rotor , 115/230 V is the lower-cost option; LC-8 Plus Lab Centrifuge with 8 × 15 mL Rotor , 115/230 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | LC-8 Lab Centrifuge | LC-8 Plus Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LC-8 Lab Centrifuge with 8 × 15 mL conical-tube rotor | LC-8 Plus Lab Centrifuge — premium variant |
| Class | Capital — durable bench centrifuge instrument | Capital — durable bench centrifuge instrument |
| Power | 150 W | 150 W |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Rotor included | 8 × 15 mL conical tubes | 8 × 15 mL conical tubes |
| Sister LC-8 Plus | C3200 ($897 — premium variant) | — |
| Compatible accessories | C3100-130RS (rotor shields for 130 mm tall tubes, $143), C3100-ADP (5-7 mL blood tube adapters, $132), C2570 (5 mL tube adapters, $53) | C3100-130RS (rotor shields, $143), C3100-ADP (blood tube adapters, $132), C2570 (5 mL tube adapters, $53) |
| Sister Sprint clinical | C3303-6HP ($1,899 — clinical-tier with swing-out rotor) | — |
| Sister LC-8 standard | — | C3100 ($897.00) — non-Plus variant |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the LC-8 Lab Centrifuge with 8 × 15 mL Rotor , 115/230 V and the LC-8 Plus Lab Centrifuge with 8 × 15 mL Rotor , 115/230 V?
- 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, LC-8 Lab Centrifuge with 8 × 15 mL Rotor , 115/230 V is the lower-cost option; LC-8 Plus Lab Centrifuge with 8 × 15 mL Rotor , 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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