SmartDrop™ X Nano Spectrophotometer, 115 V vs SmartDrop™ XF Nano Spectrophotometer, 115V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, SmartDrop™ X Nano Spectrophotometer, 115 V is the lower-cost option; SmartDrop™ XF Nano Spectrophotometer, 115V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | SmartDrop™ X Nano | SmartDrop™ XF Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Capital — micro-volume nano-spectrophotometer | — |
| Display | 7-inch touch screen | 7-inch full-color touchscreen, icon-driven menus, preprogrammed protocols |
| Voltage | 115 V (North American outlet) | — |
| Detector | 2048-element Linear Silicon CCD Array | — |
| Path length | 0.2 mm and 1.0 mm (dual path length) | — |
| Sample size | 0.5 – 2.0 µL | — |
| Light source | Xenon Flash Lamp | — |
| 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 | — |
| Read time | — | < 6 seconds (typical) |
| Data export | — | USB |
| PC required | — | No — touchscreen on-instrument operation |
| Power input | — | Universal voltage |
| Cuvette port | — | Yes (for OD600 readings; two optical glass cuvettes included) |
| Sample volume | — | 1.0 to 2.0 µL on quartz pedestal |
| Absorbance mode | — | Full-spectrum scans 200–800 nm; auto-ranging path lengths |
| Built-in printer | — | Yes (instantaneous result documentation) |
| 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™ X Nano Spectrophotometer, 115 V and the SmartDrop™ XF Nano Spectrophotometer, 115V?
- The main differences are in Class, Display, 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, SmartDrop™ X Nano Spectrophotometer, 115 V 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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