Orbi-Shaker CO2 with Remote Controller, 13×12" Rubber Mat Platform , 115/230 V vs Orbi-Shaker Jr with Rubber Mat Platform, 9.5×8" , 100–240 V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, Orbi-Shaker Jr with Rubber Mat Platform, 9.5×8" , 100–240 V is the lower-cost option; Orbi-Shaker CO2 with Remote Controller, 13×12" Rubber Mat Platform , 115/230 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Orbi-Shaker CO2 with | Orbi-Shaker Jr with |
|---|---|---|
| Type | CO2-incubator-compatible orbital shaker with remote controller | Compact junior-platform orbital shaker |
| Class | Capital — durable incubator-compatible mixing instrument | Capital — durable bench mixing instrument |
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V, 50–60 Hz (discrete variants) | 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz (broader universal range than BT3001 / BT1011) |
| Mat type | Rubber mat (incubator-environment-hardened) | Rubber mat |
| Platform dimensions | 13" × 12" (same platform size as BT3001 standard) | 9.5" × 8" (Jr — smallest-platform Orbi-Shaker) |
| Controller architecture | Remote controller — main electronics stay OUTSIDE incubator (cable connects to shaker inside) | — |
| Sister non-CO2 standard | BT3001 (standard Orbi-Shaker, 13×12", $1,949) — $2,027 cheaper without CO2 environmental hardening | — |
| Sister larger CO2 chassis | BT4011 (Orbi-Shaker CO2 XL, 16×16.5", $5,514) | — |
| Environmental compatibility | Designed for 37 °C / 5 % CO2 / high humidity CO2 incubator atmosphere | — |
| Sister BT family chasses | — | BT1011 XL ($3,875, 18×18"), BT3001 ($1,949, 13×12"), BT30 Orbi-Blotter ($1,040, 14×12"), BT1502 microplate ($1,221, 4-position) |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the Orbi-Shaker CO2 with Remote Controller, 13×12" Rubber Mat Platform , 115/230 V and the Orbi-Shaker Jr with Rubber Mat Platform, 9.5×8" , 100–240 V?
- The main differences are in Type, Class, Voltage. 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, Orbi-Shaker Jr with Rubber Mat Platform, 9.5×8" , 100–240 V is the lower-cost option; Orbi-Shaker CO2 with Remote Controller, 13×12" Rubber Mat Platform , 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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