Orbi-Shaker XL with Touch Screen Display, 18×18" Rubber Mat , 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 XL with Touch Screen Display, 18×18" Rubber Mat , 115/230 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Orbi-Shaker XL with | Orbi-Shaker Jr with |
|---|---|---|
| UI | Touch Screen Display | — |
| Type | Premium orbital shaker, XL platform with touch-screen UI | Compact junior-platform orbital shaker |
| Class | Capital — durable bench 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 (non-slip surface for vessel securing during orbital motion) | Rubber mat |
| Motion type | Orbital (horizontal circular motion) | — |
| Platform dimensions | 18" × 18" (XL — largest in BT family) | 9.5" × 8" (Jr — smallest-platform Orbi-Shaker) |
| Sister BT family chasses | BT3001 (Orbi-Shaker standard, 13×12", $1,949), BT30 (Orbi-Blotter, 14×12", $1,040), BT1502 (Orbi-Shaker MP microplate, $1,221) | 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 XL with Touch Screen Display, 18×18" Rubber Mat , 115/230 V and the Orbi-Shaker Jr with Rubber Mat Platform, 9.5×8" , 100–240 V?
- The main differences are in UI, Type, Class. 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 XL with Touch Screen Display, 18×18" Rubber Mat , 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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