DNA Thermal Cycler / PCR Instrument

DNA Thermal Cycler / PCR Instrument Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a workhorse technique of molecular biology laboratories in clinical and basic science. DNA thermal cyclers and gradient PCR units are essential in these laboratories. Selecting a good DNA thermal cycler is important. During PCR analysis, the well or tube capacity will determine the number of samples that can run at one time, including different combinations of temperature gradients (if available), MgCl2 concentrations, and primer levels within a single run. Temperature ranges, temperature ramp speeds, and programmability all influence an instrument’s versatility. PCR machines offer up to 384 well blocks, with temperatures reaching 100C. Some thermocyclers offer gradient capability and heated lids for more precise amplification protocols in PCR testing. The advantage of a PCR thermal cycler without gradient capability is low cost and applicability where thermal or concentration gradients are unnecessary.

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qTOWER iris Series
Analytik Jena
  • Temperature Range:
    4 °C to 99 °C
  • Capacity:
    9 or 384 well
  • Heated Lid:
    30 °C to 110 °C
  • Gradient Capability:
    Linear Gradient Tool
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Analytik Jena
  • Temperature Range:
    4 °C to 99 °C
  • Capacity:
    96 and 384 well models
  • Heated Lid:
    can be set to temperatures of up to 110 °C
  • Gradient Capability:
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Biometra TRobot II &#8211; Automated Thermal Cycler
Analytik Jena
  • Temperature Range:
    3 °C to 99 °C
  • Capacity:
    96 and 384 well
  • Heated Lid:
    30 °C–110 °C
  • Gradient Capability:
    Yes, over 12 rows or 24 rows depending on model

Other DNA Thermal Cycler / PCR Instrument Products

Applied Biosystems™ PowerFlex™ Thermal Cycler
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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  • Capacity:
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  • Heated Lid:
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  • Gradient Capability:
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Biometra TAdvanced
Analytik Jena
  • Temperature Range:
    3–99°C (block control range)
  • Capacity:
    96-well (0.2 mL) or 384-well or 60-well (0.5 mL); interchangeable block modules
  • Heated Lid:
    Yes, 30–110°C (HPSL technology)
  • Gradient Capability:
    Yes (G models); up to 30°C differential across 12 rows (20–99°C range)
Biometra TOne
Analytik Jena
  • Temperature Range:
    3–99°C
  • Capacity:
    96-well (0.2 mL); accepts tubes, 8-well strips, or 96-well microplates
  • Heated Lid:
    Yes, 30–110°C (High-Performance Smart Lid, HPSL)
  • Gradient Capability:
    Yes (TOne 96 G model only); semi-linear gradient, 20°C max differential over 12 columns (20–99°C range)
C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler
Bio-Rad Laboratories
  • Temperature Range:
    4–100°C (with standby to 4°C)
  • Capacity:
    96-well (fast or deep well), 384-well, or dual 48/48-well via interchangeable reaction modules
  • Heated Lid:
    Yes, fully adjustable per module
  • Gradient Capability:
    Yes (all reaction modules are gradient-enabled)
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T100 Thermal Cycler
Bio-Rad Laboratories
  • Temperature Range:
    4–100°C
  • Capacity:
    96 × 0.2 mL tubes, 0.2 mL tube strips, or 1 × 96-well plate
  • Heated Lid:
    Inquire
  • Gradient Capability:
    Yes
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Mastercycler nexus GX2
Eppendorf North America
  • Temperature Range:
    4–99°C
  • Capacity:
    64/32 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes or up to 24/10 × 0.5 mL PCR tubes (asymmetric dual block: 64-well + 32-well)
  • Heated Lid:
    Yes – flexlid® technology with thermal sample protection
  • Gradient Capability:
    Yes – 1–12°C gradient range over 8 columns (0.2 mL block); gradient temperature control range 30–99°C
Mastercycler nexus X2
Eppendorf North America
  • Temperature Range:
    4–99°C
  • Capacity:
    64/32 × 0.2 mL PCR tubes or up to 24/10 × 0.5 mL PCR tubes (asymmetric dual block: 64-well + 32-well)
  • Heated Lid:
    Yes – flexlid® technology with thermal sample protection
  • Gradient Capability:
    No – no gradient block; gradient is only available on the GX2 variant
Mastercycler® nexus Series Thermal Cyclers
Eppendorf North America
  • Temperature Range:
    4 to 99 °C
  • Capacity:
    96 x 0.2 mL PCR tubes, 1 PCR plate 8 x 12 or up to 71 x 0.5 mL PCR tubes
  • Heated Lid:
    Yes, 37-110 °C temp. range
  • Gradient Capability:
    Yes
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QIAamplifier 96
Qiagen
  • Temperature Range:
    3°C to 99°C
  • Capacity:
    96 x 0.2 mL tubes, 96-well microplates, or 8-well strips
  • Heated Lid:
    Yes
  • Gradient Capability:
    Yes — Linear Gradient Tool, 20°C gradient span with 0.1°C increments
GS-96 PRO Gradient Touch Thermal Cycler
Hercuvan
  • Temperature Range:
    4 - 100°C
  • Capacity:
    96 wells (6 x 16 x 0.2 mL, 6 temperature zones)
  • Heated Lid:
    Yes, 30°C - 110°C
  • Gradient Capability:
    Yes
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Thermocycler Module GEN2
Opentrons
  • Temperature Range:
    4 to 99 °C
  • Capacity:
    96-well plate
  • Heated Lid:
    Yes, up to 110 °C
  • Gradient Capability:
    Inquire
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    Was considering the Mastercycler X50 vs a couple other cheaper options. Ultimately went with the X50 and we don't regret it at all. It's super easy to use, and is very easy to maintain. I've always ... Read Review
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