Compare NanoPhotometer N50-GO and NanoDrop™
Explore N50-GO and NanoDrop ™ key features, specs & customer reviews
| Features | NanoDrop 1000 | Implen NanoPhotometer® N50-GO |
| Built-in Touch Screen | External PC computer/laptop required to operate
No touchscreen |  Built-in 7” LCD glove compatible color touch screen |
| Minimum Sample Volume | 1 µL
2 µl sample size is recommended for protein | 0.3 – 2 μL |
| Illuminated Read Head | N/A | Illuminated read head for an easy sample application |
| Measurement Wavelength | 220 – 750 nm | Full scan from 200 – 650 nm Ratio Calculation |
| Quality Control Warnings | N/A | Sample Control™: quality control technology identifies sample impurities, potential contaminants, turbidity and lint residue Blank Control™: prevents inaccurate readings caused by high background blanks or insufficient cleaning |
| Measurement Time | 10 seconds | 2.5 – 4 seconds (full scan 200 – 650 nm) |
| Detection Range | dsDNA: 2 – 3,700 ng/µl BSA: 0.1 – 100 mg/ml | dsDNA: 5 – 7,500 ng/µl BSA: 0.15 – 217 mg/ml |
| Internal Data Storage | No Internal Data Storage Results must be saved on a computer | 64 GB for storage of thousands of measurements |
| Pathlength | 1 mm (with auto-ranging to 0.2 mm) | Utilizes two fixed path lengths 0.67 and 0.07 mm |
| Enclosed Sample Measurement Surfaces | NO
Column is exposed to surroundings, leading to sample evaporation. | YES Enclosed sample measurement surfaces No Evaporation Ability to measure proteins with detergent buffers without sample build-up |
| Air Bubble Recognition | Not available | Air Bubble Recognition: alerts the user when an air bubble is detected in the applied sample drop |
| Light Source | Xenon Flash Lamp | Xenon Flash Lamp |
| Maintenance-free | NO
Thermo recommends performing a Calibration Check using CF-1 calibration check fluid every 6 months and regular service every year | YES No Recalibration Maintenance-free over the entire lifetime |
| Reconditioning-free | NO
The pedestal of the instrument may become unconditioned over time, especially when measuring proteins or samples that contain surfactants or detergents. This requires reconditioning of the unit’s pedestal. | YES Scratch-resistant inert quartz pedestal that requires no reconditioning |
| Operating System | Information not provided | Linux based NPOS (NanoPhotometer® Operating System) |
| Onboard Processor | N/A | Built-in computer with high-performance Intel Celeron dual core 2.4 GHz processor |
| Software Compatibility | Compatible with Windows XP and Windows 7 only, not compatible with Windows 10 | Compatible with Windows 8, 10, 11 (32 and 64 bit), OS X (Intel x86 and Apple M1) iOS and Android OS |
| Data Transfer and Connectivity Options | The unit includes 1 USB port | The unit includes 2x USB A, USB B, HDMI, Ethernet, WiFi |
| Instrument Control | The device must be connected to a computer via USB cable for operation, control and data storage. The instrument is not stand-alone, no local control. | Easy control of the NanoPhotometer® is possible via Wi-Fi from tablets or smartphones (Android OS & iOS). Control from PCs via LAN, WiFi or USB (Windows & Mac). The HDMI port allows for presentations directly from the device. |
| WiFi Hotspot | WiFi functionality not available | Built-in WiFi hotspot |
| Instrument Dimensions | 14 x 20 cm (5.5 x 7.9 inches) | 20 x 20 x 12 cm (7.9 x 7.9 x 4.7 inches) |
| Warranty | Product has been discontinued – repair, maintenance, and recalibration service no longer available | FULL warranty for one year including parts and labor |
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