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OVERALL

7.75

DESIGN

8.50

DURABILITY

7.75

Bio-Rad 680 Microplate Reader

microplate reader with wide spectral range and temperature control

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Condition: Refurbished "Refurbished": this device exhibits minimal signs of wear and resembles that of a brand new item. It has undergone a rigorous internal and external restoration process and has been tested to operate at the specifications set forth by the manufacturer. The device is in pristine cosmetic, mechanical, and electronic condition.

$3,200 Factory New MSRP: an inflation adjusted estimate, or precise value of the manufacturer’s provided suggested retail price. This value is derived from information provided by the manufacturer and may deviate depending on region, and is subject to change.

(New) factory MSRP

introduced in 2000

$988.43

equilibrium price; fetched 11 days ago Equilibrium Price: Acme’s selling price determined using our dynamic pricing algorithms. We utilize hundreds of realtime data points in determining this price—resulting in a figure that’s fluid and subject to change at anytime.

0 ready for refurbishment at Acme Revival Denver

Acme Revival has suspended sales of this device indefinitely. Equilibrium pricing reflects historical data from (now) retired model, 'PUFFER val version Dec 1 2023*

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Description

Its Purpose:

The Bio-Rad 680 Microplate Reader is a versatile instrument designed for measuring the absorbance of samples in microplates. It has a wide range of applications in life science research, drug discovery, and clinical diagnostics.

The 680 Microplate Reader can accommodate 96-well plates and has a spectral range of 400-750 nm, making it suitable for a variety of absorbance-based assays, including ELISAs, protein assays, and nucleic acid quantification. The instrument is also equipped with a temperature control feature, which allows for the measurement of reactions at different temperatures.

Acme’s Summary:

The Bio-Rad 680 Microplate Reader has a user-friendly interface and comes with software that allows for easy data analysis and export. It also has built-in quality control features to ensure accurate and precise measurements.

Overall, the Bio-Rad 680 Microplate Reader is a reliable and versatile instrument that can be used for a wide range of applications in the life sciences.

Top 3 Competitors

  1. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Bio-Rad 680 and can also accommodate 96-well plates.
  2. PerkinElmer: PerkinElmer’s EnSpire Multimode Plate Reader offers a broad range of detection modes.
  3. BMG Labtech: BMG Labtech offers a range of microplate readers, including the CLARIOstar Plus.

5 Best Things:

  1. Wide spectral range: The Bio-Rad 680 Microplate Reader has a broad spectral range of 400-750 nm, making it suitable for a variety of absorbance-based assays, including ELISAs, protein assays, and nucleic acid quantification.
  2. Accurate temperature control: The temperature control feature of the Bio-Rad 680 Microplate Reader allows for the measurement of reactions at different temperatures, making it suitable for temperature-sensitive assays.
  3. User-friendly interface: The instrument has a user-friendly interface, which makes it easy to set up and run assays. It also comes with software that allows for easy data analysis and export.
  4. Quality control features: The Bio-Rad 680 Microplate Reader has built-in quality control features to ensure accurate and precise measurements, including an auto-calibration function and a plate-positioning system that ensures the correct alignment of plates.
  5. Versatility: The Bio-Rad 680 Microplate Reader is a versatile instrument that can be used for a wide range of applications in the life sciences, including research, drug discovery, and clinical diagnostics.
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