Which sample preparation system is right for your lab?
Find out from our Instrument Selection Table.
Different labs have different needs, whether it’s throughput, extraction technology, or sample volume required. There is no magical one-size-fits-all solution, and choosing the right sample preparation system shouldn’t feel like guesswork.
Our Instrument Selection Table is your ultimate guide in finding the right sample preparation system for your lab. Now you can easily compare the key features and capabilities of our automated lab instruments - from benchtop, low - to medium-throughput instruments like the QIAcube Connect or EZ2 Connect, to high-throughput sample preparation instruments like the QIAsymphony SP.
Once you’ve found the right match, take the next step and click on the Inquire button to request a free demo and experience the full benefits of convenient, standardized and efficient laboratory workflows at the push of a button.
Key Specifications |
Cat. No. / ID: 9002864
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Cat. No. / ID: 9003210
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Cat. No. / ID: 9001896
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Cat. No. / ID: 9001297
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Samples per run/ |
1 to 12 | 1 to 24 | 24 to 96 | 1 to 96 (4x24) |
Extraction Technology |
Silica membrane spin column (centrifuge) | Magnetic particle with on-board liquid handling | Silica membrane plates (vacuum) | Magnetic particle with on-board liquid handling |
Pre-filled reagents |
 No |
 Yes |
No |
Yes |
Link to Kits and Accessories |
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Heating |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Active Cooling |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Sample input volume |
~0.6 mL (varies depending on application) | up to 10 mL (varies depending on application) | up to 2 mL | 2 mL (varies depending on application; up to 10 mL) |
Dimensions [W x H x D] |
65 x 58 x 62 cm (25.6 x 22.8 x 24.4 in) |
72 x 57.5 x 56 cm (28.35 x 22.6 x 22 in) |
Instrument: 54 x 45 x 63 cm (21 x 18 x 25 in) Vacuum control station: 49.5 x 52 x 40 cm (19 x 20 x 16 in) |
130 x 103 x 75 cm (51.2 x 40.6 x 29.5 in) |
QIAsphere Connectivity |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Working with diagnostic or forensic samples? The QIAcube Connect MDx and EZ2 Connect MDx are also available for diagnostic use, and the EZ2 Connect Fx is also available for human identification and forensic use.