The affordable choice for fast, reliable nucleic acid and protein measurements
The affordable Thermo Scientific NanoDrop Lite Plus Microvolume Spectrophotometer enables any lab to assess purified DNA, RNA, and protein concentrations and purity ratios quickly and easily. While this entry-level instrument offers fewer features than our premium models, it delivers the same fast, accurate, reliable measurements from just 1–2 µL of sample using trusted NanoDrop technology.
Compact, portable, and easy to use, the NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer is well suited for quality check measurements in busy research labs and is a valuable teaching tool as well.
NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer features
The NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer shares ultraviolet (UV) absorbance technology with our flagship NanoDrop One/OneC and NanoDrop Eight spectrophotometers, while offering a streamlined feature set for simplicity and affordability.
Calculates critical purity ratios
Measures purified DNA, RNA, and protein concentration up to 30 Abs and calculates A260/A280 and A260/A230 purity ratios.
Optional docking printer
Prints cryogenic labels.
Simple touchscreen interace
Portable instrument requires no attached PC.
The intuitive, easy-to-use NanoDrop Lite Plus touchscreen interface. (left) Home screen showing application categories; (right) sample measurement screen.
NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer specifications
Attribute |
Description |
Absorbance accuracy |
3% at 0.97 A, 302 nm, 23 ± 2C° |
Absorbance range |
0.04–30 Abs (10 mm equivalent) |
| Certifications/Compliance | UL/CSA and CE |
Compatibility |
Local Control Only |
| Concentration limits | dsDNA: 1,500 ng/μL; RNA: 1,200 ng/μL |
Connections |
USB 2.0 Port |
Detection limits |
dsDNA: 2.0 ng/μL; RNA: 1.6 ng/μL |
Detector type |
2048-element CMOS linear image sensor |
Dimensions (W x D x H) |
27 cm x 22 cm x 22 cm (10.6 in x 8.7 in x 8.7 in) |
Display |
LCD Touchscreen |
For use with (Application) |
Nucleic acid quantification, DNA quantification, RNA quantification, A280 protein quantification |
Light Source |
Xenon flashlamp |
Measurement time |
≤ 5 seconds |
Pathlength |
1.0 mm and 0.2 mm (automatically adjusting) |
Power consumption |
18 W (standby < 3 Watts) |
Printer included |
Cat. No. NDLPLUSGL: No |
Sample volume |
1–2 μL |
Spectral resolution |
≤ 1.8 nm (FWHM at Hg 254 nm) |
Warranty |
1 year |
| Wavelength accuracy | ± 1 nm |
| Wavelength range | 230 nm, 260 nm, 280 nm |
Wavelength repeatability |
Typical: 0.002 A (1.0 mm path) or 1%CV, whichever is greater |
Weight |
Without printer 2.7 kg (6.0 lb); With printer: 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) |
| Voltage | 100/240 V |
NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer ordering information
For information about accessories for the NanoDrop Lite Plus Spectrophotometer, see the Accessories tab.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.