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Multimode Readers Comparison Chart

Features FlexStation
3
Spectra
Max M5 / M5e
Spectra
Max M2 / M2e
Analyst HT Analyst GT
Applied and basic research X X X X X
Assay development X X X X X
High throughput screening X X   X X
Lead optimization X X X X X
Microplate formats 6-384 (96- and 384-well with pipetting) 6-384 6-384 96-384 96-1536
Tunable wavelength selection / monochromator X X X Filter Filter
Absorbance, fluorescence intensity X X X X X
Fluorescence polarization, TRF, luminescence X X   X X
SoftMax Pro-compatible data X X X X X
Fluorescence intensity read speed (384 wells) 48 sec 48 sec. 45 sec. 110 sec. 60 sec.
Fluorescence polarization read speed (384 wells) 123 sec 123 sec.   200 sec. 150 sec.
TRF read speed (384 wells) 48 sec 48 sec.   460 sec. 150 sec.
Luminescence read speed (384 wells) 420 sec 420 sec.   110 sec. 110 sec.
Absorbance read speed (384 wells) 49 sec 49 sec. 49 sec. 115 sec. 85 sec.
Integrated stacker Through robotic partner X X X X
Integrated reagent addition 8- or 16-channel pipettor        
Cuvette port   X X