SmartDrop™ L Nano Spectrophotometer, 115V vs SmartDrop™ X Nano Spectrophotometer, 115 V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, SmartDrop™ L Nano Spectrophotometer, 115V is the lower-cost option; SmartDrop™ X Nano Spectrophotometer, 115 V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | SmartDrop™ L Nano | SmartDrop™ X Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7-inch full-color touchscreen, icon-driven menus | 7-inch touch screen |
| Detector | Silicon photocell at 260 nm and 280 nm | 2048-element Linear Silicon CCD Array |
| Read time | < 6 seconds | — |
| Data export | USB | — |
| PC required | No — touchscreen on-instrument operation | — |
| Path length | Fixed 0.5 mm | 0.2 mm and 1.0 mm (dual path length) |
| Power input | Universal voltage | — |
| Cuvette port | Yes (OD600 reading; two optical glass cuvettes included) | — |
| Light source | LED | Xenon Flash Lamp |
| Sample volume | 1.0 to 2.0 µL on quartz pedestal | — |
| Built-in printer | Yes (thermal) | — |
| Calculated outputs | Concentration, A260/A280 ratio (auto-calculated and displayed) | — |
| dsDNA detection range | Up to 2,500 ng/µL | — |
| Class | — | Capital — micro-volume nano-spectrophotometer |
| Voltage | — | 115 V (North American outlet) |
| Sample size | — | 0.5 – 2.0 µL |
| Absorbance range | — | 0.04 – 90 A (10 mm equivalent) |
| Wavelength range | — | 200 – 800 nm (1 nm steps) |
| Lower limit of detection | — | 0.003 A |
| Upper limit of detection | — | dsDNA: 4,500 ng/µL; BSA: 0.1 mg/mL |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the SmartDrop™ L Nano Spectrophotometer, 115V and the SmartDrop™ X Nano Spectrophotometer, 115 V?
- The main differences are in Display, Detector, Read time. 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, SmartDrop™ L Nano Spectrophotometer, 115V is the lower-cost option; SmartDrop™ X Nano Spectrophotometer, 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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