MC-12 Microcentrifuge with 12-Place Rotor, 115/230 V vs MC-24R Refrigerated 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-24R Refrigerated 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-24R Refrigerated High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | MC-12 Microcentrifuge with 12-place rotor | Refrigerated high-speed microcentrifuge with COMBI-rotor |
| Class | Capital — durable bench centrifuge instrument | Capital — durable bench centrifuge instrument |
| Power | 100 W | — |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz, 250 W (configuration to confirm — universe label says "120V") |
| 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) | — |
| Refrigeration | — | Integrated — sub-ambient temperature control (typically 4 °C minimum) |
| Rotor included | — | COMBI-rotor (multi-format) |
| Sister non-refrigerated | — | C2417 MC-24 Touch ($2,693) — same chassis, no refrigeration |
| Compatible rotor accessories | — | All MC-24 rotors (C2417-RCMB, -2420H, -3202, -R5) |
| Sister chassis without rotor | — | C2417-R-NR ($5,767) — refrigerated chassis sold separately from rotor |
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-24R Refrigerated 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-24R Refrigerated 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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