The only portable, real-time devices for DNA and RNA sequencing
Small but mighty
< 450 g
Sequence anywhere, pocket-sized devices
From $1,000
Low-cost sequencing for every lab
Up to 50 Gb*
Real-time sequencing data
* Theoretical max output when system is run for 72 hours at 420 bases / second. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc.
Why MinION?
Powerful
Get up to 50 Gb data from a single flow cell*.
* Theoretical max output when system is run for 72 hours at 420 bases / second. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc.
Portable
Sequence anywhere, including at sample source.
Real time
Immediate data streaming for rapid, actionable results.
Unrestricted read length
Generate short to ultra-long (>4 Mb) reads for ultimate experimental flexibility.
Specifications
Read length
Nanopores read the length of DNA or RNA presented to them — from short to ultra-long (longest >4 Mb)
Dimensions
- Size: W 105 mm, H 23 mm, D 33 mm
- Weight: 87 g
Suitable applications include
- Whole genomes/exomes
- Metagenomics
- Targeted sequencing
- Whole transcriptome (cDNA)
- Smaller transcriptomes (direct RNA)
- Multiplexing for smaller samples
High yields
Up to 50 Gb per MinION Flow Cell / 2.8 Gb per Flongle Flow Cell*
* Theoretical max output when system is run for 72 hours (or 16 hours for Flongle) at 420 bases / second. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc.
Connectivity
Weighs under 100 g and plugs into a PC or laptop using a high-speed USB 3.0 cable
Low cost
- Starter Packs from $1,000 including consumables
- Compatible with Flongle Flow Cells for smaller tests and analyses
- Multiplexing kits for higher sample throughput
Read length
Nanopores read the length of DNA or RNA presented to them — from short to ultra-long (longest >4 Mb)
Dimensions
- Size: W 142 mm, H 33 mm, D118 mm
- Weight: 455 g
Suitable applications include
- Whole genomes/exomes
- Metagenomics
- Targeted sequencing
- Whole transcriptome (cDNA)
- Smaller transcriptomes (direct RNA)
- Multiplexing for smaller samples
High yields
Up to 50 Gb per MinION Flow Cell / 2.8 Gb per Flongle Flow Cell*
* Theoretical max output when system is run for 72 hours (or 16 hours for Flongle) at 420 bases / second. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc.
All-in-one device
- High-resolution touchscreen — simple device control and visualisation of results
- Complete connectivity — LAN and Wi-Fi enabled
- Integrated, powerful compute — pre-installed basecalling and analysis software
Low cost
- Starter Packs from $4,900, including consumables
- Compatible with Flongle Flow Cells for smaller tests and analyses
- Multiplexing kits for higher sample throughput
Product documentation
MinION Mk1B Quick Start Guide
This Quick start guide contains everything you need to install your MinION Mk1B and to check that the device is ready for use.
218 KB
PDF
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MinION Mk1B IT requirements
This checklist represents the minimal requirements for installing the MinION in your institution.
670 KB
PDF
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MinION Mk1C Quick Start Guide
Everything you need to install your MinION Mk1C and to check the device is ready for use.
333 KB
PDF
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MinION Mk1C IT Requirements
This checklist represents the minimal requirements for installing the MinION Mk1C in your institution.
67 KB
PDF
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