Which Microplate Reader model is right for you?
Thermo Scientific microplate readers provide flexibility, performance, and ease of use for a variety of microplate assays. Available modes include fluorescence, absorbance, luminescence, time-resolved fluorescence and AlphaScreen. Choosing the microplate reader that is right for you depends on your application, sample size, and overall laboratory needs. Browse the categories and specifications below, then link to your models of choice for more information.
Selection guide
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| Easy-to-use microplate photometer designed with over 40 years of experience with the well-known Multiskan product brand. This instrument provides proven performance and reliable results in an ELISA assays or in a variety of other research and routine applications through innovative detection design and built-in self-diagnostics. | The UV/VIS microplate spectrophotometer ideal for a variety of endpoint, kinetic and spectral assays. Equipped with large touchscreen for stand-alone use with ready-made assay protocols for the most common DNA, RNA, and protein assays. Offers access to Thermo Fisher Connect and Microsoft OneDrive cloud-based tools for secure and remote data management. | Versatile, entry level multimode microplate reader for variety of UV-vis absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence microplate assays. SkanIt PC software with validated protocols and visual workflow guarantees ease of use and effortless data analysis. | A top-of-the-art multimode microplate reader offering up to five measurement technologies, including absorbance, fluorescence intensity, luminescence, time-resolved fluorescence and Alpha. Besides excellent performance in all applications, it offers huge selection of automatic features to help you save time and reduce common errors in the lab. |
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| Absorbance, turbidimetry | Absorbance, turbidimetry | Absorbance, turbidimetry, fluorescence, luminescence | Absorbance, turbidimetry, fluorescence. Optional: time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), luminescence, Alpha Screen |
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| Absorbance, monochromator based | |||
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| Fluorescence intensity, filter based | |||
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| Fluorescence intensity, monochromator based | |||
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| Fluorescence intensity, bottom reading | |||
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| Time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), filter based | |||
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| Luminescence, monochromator based | |||
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| Luminescence, glow assays | |||
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| Luminescence, flash assays | |||
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| Alpha Screen, filter based | |||
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| CO2/O2 control | |||
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| Incubation, from ambient + 4 °C to 45 °C | |||
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| Linear | Linear | Linear, orbital, double-orbital | Orbital |
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| 96, 384 | 6-48*, 96, 384 | 6-48, 96, 384 | 6-48, 96, 384, 1536 |
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| User interface | |||
| Color LCD or PC | Touch screen or PC | PC | PC |
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| Upgradeable | |||
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| 21 CFR Part 11 compliance | |||
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| Overview | Easy-to-use microplate photometer designed with over 40 years of experience with the well-known Multiskan product brand. This instrument provides proven performance and reliable results in an ELISA assays or in a variety of other research and routine applications through innovative detection design and built-in self-diagnostics. | The UV/VIS microplate spectrophotometer ideal for a variety of endpoint, kinetic and spectral assays. Equipped with large touchscreen for stand-alone use with ready-made assay protocols for the most common DNA, RNA, and protein assays. Offers access to Thermo Fisher Connect and Microsoft OneDrive cloud-based tools for secure and remote data management. | Versatile, entry level multimode microplate reader for variety of UV-vis absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence microplate assays. SkanIt PC software with validated protocols and visual workflow guarantees ease of use and effortless data analysis. | A top-of-the-art multimode microplate reader offering up to five measurement technologies, including absorbance, fluorescence intensity, luminescence, time-resolved fluorescence and Alpha. Besides excellent performance in all applications, it offers huge selection of automatic features to help you save time and reduce common errors in the lab. |
| Detection technology | Absorbance, turbidimetry | Absorbance, turbidimetry | Absorbance, turbidimetry, fluorescence, luminescence | Absorbance, turbidimetry, fluorescence. Optional: time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), luminescence, Alpha Screen |
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| Time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), filter based | |
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| Luminescence, monochromator based | |
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| Luminescence, glow assays | |
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| Alpha Screen, filter based | |
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| Incubation, from ambient + 4 °C to 45 °C | |
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| Shaking | Linear | Linear | Linear, orbital, double-orbital | Orbital |
| Microplate types | 96, 384 | 6-48*, 96, 384 | 6-48, 96, 384 | 6-48, 96, 384, 1536 |
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| µDrop plate compatibility | |
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| User interface | Color LCD or PC | Touch screen or PC | PC | PC |
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| Upgradeable | |
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| 21 CFR Part 11 compliance | |
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*Maximum plate height with lid is 19.5 mm
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.