MC-12 Microcentrifuge with 12-Place Rotor , 115/230 V vs MC-24 Touch High Speed Microcentrifuge with COMBI-Rotor , 115/230 V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, MC-12 Microcentrifuge with 12-Place Rotor , 115/230 V is the lower-cost option; MC-24 Touch High Speed Microcentrifuge with COMBI-Rotor , 115/230 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | MC-12 Microcentrifuge with | MC-24 Touch High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | MC-12 Microcentrifuge with 12-place rotor | MC-24 Touch high-speed microcentrifuge with COMBI-rotor |
| Class | Capital — durable bench centrifuge instrument | Capital — durable bench centrifuge instrument |
| Power | 100 W | 250 W |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) |
| Rotor capacity | 12-place rotor (likely 1.5/2.0 mL Eppendorf format) | — |
| Sister mini-centrifuge family | C1008 MyFuge Mini ($347), C1012 MyFuge 12 ($471), BSC1006 ($366) | — |
| UI | — | Touch Screen Display |
| Rotor included | — | COMBI-rotor (multi-format — 24 × 1.5/2.0 mL + 2 PCR strips per C2417-RCMB sister rotor; confirm exact rotor with Benchmark Scientific) |
| Sister mid-tier | — | C1612 MC-12 ($2,693.00) |
| Sister refrigerated variant | — | C2417-R MC-24R Refrigerated ($6,088) — temperature-controlled workflows |
| Compatible rotor accessories | — | C2417-RCMB (COMBI-rotor, $607), C2417-2420H (hermetically sealed rotor, $904), C2417-3202 (PCR strip rotor, $854), C2417-R5 (5 mL rotor, $1,197) |
| Sister non-refrigerated chassis without rotor | — | (Not visible in this batch — confirm if C2417-NR variant exists) |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the MC-12 Microcentrifuge with 12-Place Rotor , 115/230 V and the MC-24 Touch High Speed Microcentrifuge with COMBI-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, MC-12 Microcentrifuge with 12-Place Rotor , 115/230 V is the lower-cost option; MC-24 Touch High Speed Microcentrifuge with COMBI-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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