Pipette. Measure. Know.
Quantify DNA, RNA and protein samples in seconds with only 1–2 µL using Thermo Scientific NanoDrop instruments. Whether you choose a NanoDrop UV-Vis spectrophotometer or fluorospectrometer, you can rely on patented* NanoDrop technology for accurate, fast results to assess sample concentration and purity.
Choose the NanoDrop instrument that's right for you
Simplify DNA, RNA, and protein quantitation with direct sample measurement.
NanoDrop One/Oneᶜ UV-Vis |
NanoDrop 8000 UV-Vis |
NanoDrop Lite UV |
NanoDrop 3300 Fluorescence |
NanoDrop 2000/2000c UV-Vis |
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![]() Full-spectrum microvolume UV-Vis measurements with a cuvette option in a single instrument |
![]() Higher throughput, full-spectrum microvolume UV-Vis measurements |
![]() Basic microvolume UV measurements |
![]() Full-spectrum microvolume fluorescence measurements |
![]() Full-spectrum microvolume UV-Vis measurements; cuvette option available |
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Dynamic range (ng/μL dsDNA) | 2.0–27,500* ng/μL for dsDNA |
2.5–3,700 ng/μL for dsDNA |
4–1,500 ng/μL for dsDNA |
< 1 fmol (FITC) |
2–15,000 ng/µL for dsDNA |
Full-spectral data | ✓ |
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Pre-programmed methods for nucleic acids and proteins | ✓ |
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Measures nucleic acid A260/A280 ratio | ✓ |
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Measures nucleic acid A260/A230 ratio | ✓ |
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Measures purified protein A280 | ✓ |
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Measures protein A260/A280 ratio | ✓ |
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Pre-programmed methods for colorimetric assays (BCA, Bradford, Lowry, Pierce 660) | ✓ |
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Measures protein and peptides at A205 | ✓ |
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Custom methods | ✓ |
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Built-in cuvette option | ✓ |
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Standalone local control | ✓ |
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Measures fluorescently-labeled nucleic acid and protein samples using absorbance | ✓ |
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Measures a wide variety of fluorescence assays: RiboGreen™, PicoGreen™, GFP, BFP mutants, Hoechst, 4-MU, Quantum Dots, OPA, DyLite™, Alexa Fluor™, etc. | ✓ |
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Measures multiple fluorophores from a single sample | ✓ |
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Auto-Measure capability | ✓ |
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Contaminant identification | ✓ |
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Embedded technical support | ✓ |
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Password protected access | ✓ |
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Enhanced connectivity (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth™) | ✓ |
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Thermo Fisher Connect (Cloud enabled) | ✓ |
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* lowest detection limit is 0.2 ng/μL with 10 mm cuvette
Move one step closer with next-generation microvolume UV-Vis
Be more successful in downstream applications when you qualify your sample before use with the NanoDrop One UV-Vis spectrophotometer built with novel Thermo Scientific Acclaro Sample Intelligence Technology.
NanoDrop Free Trial Program
Test a NanoDrop instrument in your laboratory with your own samples and convince yourself.
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* Patents US6628382 and US6809826.