myGel InstaView Gel Tank with Blue LED Illuminator , 115 V vs myGel Mini Electrophoresis System , 110 V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, myGel Mini Electrophoresis System , 110 V is the lower-cost option; myGel InstaView Gel Tank with Blue LED Illuminator , 115 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | myGel InstaView Gel | myGel Mini Electrophoresis |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Capital — electrophoresis system (gel tank + transilluminator) | Capital — electrophoresis system |
| Timer | 0–99 min, continuous | 0–99 min (continuous mode by setting timer to 00) |
| Safety | Magnetic switch interlock between gel tank and lid (current cuts off when lid not properly seated) | — |
| Weight | 2.3 lb / 1.04 kg | 0.45 kg (without AC transformer) |
| Voltage | 115 V, 60 Hz | 100–120 VAC (110 V model) |
| Lid filter | Orange filter integrated for direct band visualization | — |
| Gel capacity | 1 × 10.5 × 10 cm gel OR 1 × 10.5 × 6 cm gel (0.5 cm thick) | — |
| Buffer volume | 230 ml | 250–300 ml (1× or 0.5× TAE / TBE standard) |
| Transilluminator | Blue LED, 465 nm | — |
| Compatible stains | SmartGlow, SYBR Green, Gel Green (standard green fluorescent DNA stains) | — |
| Imaging accessory | Gel imaging enclosure included for smartphone-camera documentation (smartphone not included) | — |
| Dimensions (with enclosure) | 10 × 8.25 × 5 in / 25.5 × 21 × 14 cm (W × D × H) | — |
| Output voltage (when paired with PSU) | 35 V, 50 V, or 100 V | — |
| Fuse | — | 250 V, 2 A |
| Combs A | — | 3 mm × 1 mm × 22 teeth / 5.6 mm × 1 mm × 12 teeth (reversible) — 2 included |
| Combs B | — | 3 mm × 1 mm × 18 teeth / 5.6 mm × 1 mm × 10 teeth (reversible) — 2 included |
| Dimensions | — | 190 × 130 × 55 mm (W × D × H) |
| Migration tank | — | 120 × 110 × 45 mm (inner dimension) |
| Output voltage | — | DC 35 V, DC 50 V, DC 100 V (3 selectable settings) |
| Casting stand A | — | 10.5 × 6 cm gel format (included) |
| Casting stand B | — | 5 × 6 cm gel format (included) |
| Gel trays included | — | 2 trays A (10.5 × 6 cm) + 4 trays B (5 × 6 cm) |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the myGel InstaView Gel Tank with Blue LED Illuminator , 115 V and the myGel Mini Electrophoresis System , 110 V?
- The main differences are in Class, Timer, Safety. 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, myGel Mini Electrophoresis System , 110 V is the lower-cost option; myGel InstaView Gel Tank with Blue LED Illuminator , 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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