SmartDrop™ L Nano Spectrophotometer , 115V vs SmartDrop™ XF Nano Spectrophotometer , 115V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, SmartDrop™ L Nano Spectrophotometer , 115V is the lower-cost option; SmartDrop™ XF Nano Spectrophotometer , 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | SmartDrop™ L Nano | SmartDrop™ XF Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 7-inch full-color touchscreen, icon-driven menus | 7-inch full-color touchscreen, icon-driven menus, preprogrammed protocols |
| Detector | Silicon photocell at 260 nm and 280 nm | — |
| Read time | < 6 seconds | < 6 seconds (typical) |
| Data export | USB | USB |
| PC required | No — touchscreen on-instrument operation | No — touchscreen on-instrument operation |
| Path length | Fixed 0.5 mm | — |
| Power input | Universal voltage | Universal voltage |
| Cuvette port | Yes (OD600 reading; two optical glass cuvettes included) | Yes (for OD600 readings; two optical glass cuvettes included) |
| Light source | LED | — |
| Sample volume | 1.0 to 2.0 µL on quartz pedestal | 1.0 to 2.0 µL on quartz pedestal |
| Built-in printer | Yes (thermal) | Yes (instantaneous result documentation) |
| Calculated outputs | Concentration, A260/A280 ratio (auto-calculated and displayed) | — |
| dsDNA detection range | Up to 2,500 ng/µL | — |
| Absorbance mode | — | Full-spectrum scans 200–800 nm; auto-ranging path lengths |
| Fluorometer mode | — | Integrated; sensitive DNA quantification (paired with Accuris DNA Quantification Kits) |
| Detector (absorbance) | — | Linear-array CCD |
| Light source (absorbance) | — | Long-life xenon lamp |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the SmartDrop™ L Nano Spectrophotometer , 115V and the SmartDrop™ XF Nano Spectrophotometer , 115V?
- 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™ XF Nano Spectrophotometer , 115V 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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