NanoDrop microvolume spectrophotometers
Thermo Scientific NanoDrop instruments were the first micro volume UV-Vis spectrophotometers and fluorospectrometers designed specifically for the life science market and have fundamentally changed DNA, RNA and protein analysis. With more than 35000 instruments in laboratories worldwide, NanoDrop instruments have become the recognized standard for micro volume instrumentation.
NanoDrop One/OneC
UV-VIS
NanoDrop Eight
UV-Vis
NanoDrop Lite Plus
UV
Reconditioning kits and performance verification solutions
Compare NanoDrop instruments
| NanoDrop One/OneC UV-Vis |
NanoDrop Eight UV-Vis |
NanoDrop Lite Plus UV |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Product summary | Full-spectrum microvolume UV-Vis measurements with a cuvette option in a single instrument | High-throughput, full-spectrum microvolume UV-Vis measurements | Basic microvolume UV measurements |
| Sampling options | NanoDrop One: Pedestal only NanoDrop OneC: Pedestal and cuvette |
Pedestal | Pedestal |
| Measures 1–2 µL sample | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dynamic range (ng/µL dsDNA) |
2,0 - 27500* ng/µL for dsDNA |
2,0 - 10000 ng/µL for dsDNA |
2 - 1500 ng/µL for dsDNA |
| Full-spectra data | Yes | Yes | - |
| Pre-programmed methods for nucleic acids and proteins | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Measures nucleic acid A260 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Measures nucleic acid A260/A280 ratio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Measures nucleic acid A260/A230 ratio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Measures purified protein A280 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Measures protein and peptides at A205 | Yes | Yes | - |
| Measures protein A260/A280 ratio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-programmed methods for colorimetric assays (BCA, Bradford, Lowry, Pierce 660) | Yes | Yes | - |
| Custom methods | Yes | Yes | - |
| Built-in cuvette option | Yes (NanoDrop OneC) | - | - |
| Standalone local control | Yes | Requires computer | Yes |
| High-resolution touchscreen interface | Yes | - | Yes |
| Measures fluorescent-labeled nucleic acid and protein samples using absorbance | Yes | Yes | - |
| Autoblank and Automeasure | Yes | Yes | - |
| Acclaro contaminant identification | Yes | Yes | - |
| 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory compliance | Optional Security Suite Software | Optional SciVault Software | |
| Password-protected access | Optional Security Suite Software | Optional SciVault Software | |
| Embedded technical support ** | Yes | Yes | |
| Enhanced connectivity (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth™) | Yes | ||
| Thermo Fisher Connect (cloud enabled) | Yes |
*Lowest detection limit is 0.2 ng/µL with 10 mm cuvette.
**Instrument is delivered with English software and help. Language packs can be downloaded from our website
DISCONTINUED MODELS:
NanoDrop 1000, NanoDrop 2000/NanoDrop 2000c, NanoDrop 3300, NanoDrop 8000 and NanoDrop Lite
Is your laboratory still utilizing/relying on one of these NanoDrop models? Please note that manufacturer support may have ended since the production of these models are discontinued.
While we continue to offer user support to the best of our ability, we can no longer assure the feasibility of service, repairs, the availability of spare parts, or software functionality for all these models. If you require any form of assistance, please reach out to us for comprehensive information. Our team is also available to provide maintenance advice and recommendations for selecting a suitable instrument that meets your specific needs.
