| Features |
FlexStation 3 |
Spectra Max M5 / M5e |
Spectra Max M2 / M2e |
| Applied and basic research |
X |
X |
X |
| Assay development |
X |
X |
X |
| High throughput screening |
X |
X |
|
| Lead optimization |
X |
X |
X |
| Microplate formats |
6-384 (96- and 384-well with pipetting) |
6-384 |
6-384 |
| Tunable wavelength selection / monochromator |
X |
X |
X |
| Absorbance, fluorescence intensity |
X |
X |
X |
| Fluorescence polarization, TRF, luminescence |
X |
X |
|
| SoftMax Pro-compatible data |
X |
X |
X |
| Fluorescence intensity read speed (384 wells) |
48 sec |
48 sec. |
45 sec. |
| Fluorescence polarization read speed (384 wells) |
123 sec |
123 sec. |
|
| TRF read speed (384 wells) |
48 sec |
48 sec. |
|
| Luminescence read speed (384 wells) |
420 sec |
420 sec. |
|
| Absorbance read speed (384 wells) |
49 sec |
49 sec. |
49 sec. |
| Integrated stacker |
Through robotic partner |
X |
X |
| Integrated reagent addition |
8- or 16-channel pipettor |
|
|
| Cuvette port |
|
X |
X |