Multi-Mode Readers Comparison Chart

Compare Multi-Mode Readers with the chart below or contact us to speak with a representative.

	Synergy Neo2	Cytation 7	Cytation 5	Synergy H1	Cytation 1	Synergy HTX	Synergy LX

Key Features
Monochromator-based UV-Visible Absorbance	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Monochromator-based Fluorescence	●	●	●	●
Variable bandwidth monochromators	●	●	●	●
Filter-based Fluorescence	●		●	●	●	●	●
Fluorescence Top/Bottom	●	●	●	●	top only	●	top only
Dual PMT Read Head	●
Luminescence	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Filtered Luminescence	●		●	●	●	●	●
Injectors	●	●	●	●	●	●
TRF & TR-FRET	●		●	●	●	(secondary mode)
Laser TRF & TR-FRET	●
Fluorescence Polarization	●		●	●	●
Standard AlphaLISA/Alpha Screen						●
Laser AlphaLISA/Alpha Screen	●		●
BioStack Compatible	●	●	●	●	●	●
BioSpa 8 Automated Incubator compatible	●	●	●	●	●
BenchCel Microplate Handler compatible	●	●	●
General Technical Details
Microplate types	1 to 1536	1 to 384	1 to 384	1 to 384	1 to 384	1 to 384	6 to 384
Gas Controller Compatible	●	●	●	●	●
Barcode Reader option *	●
Take3 Plate Compatible	●	●	●	●	●	●	●
Temperature Control	to 65°C	to 45°C	to 65°C	to 45°C	to 45°C	to 50°C
Peltier Cooling Module		●	●		●
Condensation Control	●	●	●	●	●	●
Filter Capacity	6 filter sets		2 filter sets	2 filter sets	2 filter sets	4 filter sets	1 filter set
Fluorescence Bandwidth	Mono: variable, 3 nm to 50 nm Filter: dependent	Mono: variable from 9 nm to 50 nm	Mono: variable from 9 nm to 50 nm Filter: dependent	Mono: 16 nm Filter dependent	Filter dependent	Filter dependent	Filter dependent