Product specifications
Full biology from a single experiment
Nanopore sequencing is a universal technology capable of resolving small to large genomic variants and aberrations in single loci to whole genomes, from individual samples to population-scale analyses. By sequencing native DNA fragments, from 20 bases in length to millions of bases, this single, accurate, and accessible technology provides a more comprehensive insight into the true biology present than any other sequencing technology. Follow the links below to read more
Run one platform at the scale you need
Choose your flow cell type
126 channels
TMO 2.8 Gb
Suitable for:
- Library QC
- Plasmid, viral and bacterial sequencing
- Low-cost, disposable flow cell from $90
512 channels
TMO 50 Gb
Suitable for:
- 10-20 Gb of Ultra-long reads
- Multiplex small genomes
- Low-pass sequencing of larger genomes
- From $500
2,675 channels
TMO 290 Gb
Suitable for:
- The highest output flow cells for nanopore sequencing
- Sequence large genomes to high coverage
- From $600
126 channels
TMO 2.8 Gb
Suitable for:
- Library QC
- Plasmid, viral and bacterial sequencing
- Low-cost, disposable flow cell from $90
512 channels
TMO 50 Gb
Suitable for:
- 10-20 Gb of Ultra-long reads
- Multiplex small genomes
- Low-pass sequencing of larger genomes
- From $500
2,675 channels
TMO 290 Gb
Suitable for:
- The highest output flow cells for nanopore sequencing
- Sequence large genomes to high coverage
- From $600
Choose the right device for you
MinION
MinION Mk1C
MinION Mk1D
GridION
MinION and Flongle Flow Cell compatible
P2 Solo
P2
PromethION 24
PromethION 48
PromethION Flow Cell compatible
Number of flow cells per device |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
24 |
48 |
Maximum number of channels per flow cell |
512 |
512 |
512 |
512 |
2,675 |
2,675 |
2,675 |
2,675 |
Run time |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
| Device TMO †Theoretical max output when system is run for 72 hours at 420 bases / second with all flow cells sequencing. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc. |
50 Gb |
50 Gb |
50 Gb |
250 Gb |
580 Gb |
580 Gb |
~7 Tb |
~14 Tb |
| Maximum number of flow cells per year *72 hours per run, 2 complete runs per week, 52 weeks per year. |
104 |
104 |
104 |
520 |
208 |
208 |
2,596 |
4,992 |
Offer sequencing as a service |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read length |
Nanopores read the entire length of the fragment of DNA/RNA presented to them. Longest read so far: > 4Mb. Accuracy is maintained throughout the fragment. |
Single molecule accuracy |
Kit 14 Chemistry > Q20 (99%) for Simplex reads, ~Q30 (99.9%) for Duplex reads. Read more on our accuracy page |
Consensus accuracy |
Please see our accuracy page for a full explanation of platform performance |
Sample prep time |
Rapid Kit: 10 minutes, Ligation Kit: 60 minutes, other protocols and timings also available |
Modified base detection |
Yes - Base modification information available in raw signal |
Requirement for PCR in sample prep |
No |
Time to first useable data |
2 minutes |
WGS - small genomes |
Yes: Low to medium plex |
Yes: Low to medium plex |
Yes: Low to medium plex |
Yes: Low to medium plex |
Yes: Highly multiplexed |
Yes: Highly multiplexed |
Yes: Highly multiplexed |
Yes: Highly multiplexed |
WGS - large genomes |
Low pass |
Low pass |
Low pass |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Targeted sequencing |
Yes: Low to medium plex, and adaptive sampling |
Yes: Highly multiplexed and adaptive sampling |
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Metagenomics |
Yes: Quantitative species ID |
Yes: Quantitative species ID |
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RNA sequencing |
Yes: Isoform & expression from same experiment |
Yes: Isoform & expression from same experiment, including low abundance transcripts and single cell |
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Epigenetics |
Yes - when native DNA used |
Yes - when native DNA used |
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Power requirement |
Powered by laptop |
25 W |
TBD |
800 W |
60 W |
N/A |
2.2 kW |
2.2 kW |
Dimensions |
W 105 |
W 140 |
N/A |
W 365 |
W 110 |
N/A |
Sequencer: |
|
Weight |
87 g |
450 g |
N/A |
14.4 kg |
1.5 kg |
N/A |
Sequencer: 28 kg |
|
Connectivity |
None |
Ethernet, MicroSD, USB |
None |
1 Gb Ethernet |
None |
N/A |
Dual 10 Gb Fibre or Ethernet |
|
Storage |
None |
1 TB SSD |
None |
4 TB SSD |
N/A |
60 TB SSD |
||
RAM |
None |
8 GB |
None |
64 GB |
None |
N/A |
512 GB |
|
MinION
MinION Mk1C
MinION Mk1D
GridION
MinION and Flongle Flow Cell compatible
Number of flow cells per device |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
Maximum number of channels per flow cell |
512 |
512 |
512 |
512 |
Run time |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
| Device TMO †Theoretical max output when system is run for 72 hours at 420 bases / second with all flow cells sequencing. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc. |
50 Gb |
50 Gb |
50 Gb |
250 Gb |
| Maximum number of flow cells per year *72 hours per run, 2 complete runs per week, 52 weeks per year. |
104 |
104 |
104 |
520 |
Offer sequencing as a service |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Read length |
Nanopores read the entire length of the fragment of DNA/RNA presented to them. Longest read so far: > 4Mb. Accuracy is maintained throughout the fragment. |
Single molecule accuracy |
Kit 14 Chemistry > Q20 (99%) for Simplex reads, ~Q30 (99.9%) for Duplex reads. Read more on our accuracy page |
Consensus accuracy |
Please see our accuracy page for a full explanation of platform performance |
Sample prep time |
Rapid Kit: 10 minutes, Ligation Kit: 60 minutes, other protocols and timings also available |
Modified base detection |
Yes - Base modification information available in raw signal |
Requirement for PCR in sample prep |
No |
Time to first useable data |
2 minutes |
WGS - small genomes |
Yes: Low to medium plex |
|||
WGS - large genomes |
Low pass |
Low pass |
Low pass |
Yes |
Targeted sequencing |
Yes: Low to medium plex, and adaptive sampling |
|||
Metagenomics |
Yes: Quantitative species ID |
|||
RNA sequencing |
Yes: Isoform & expression from same experiment |
|||
Epigenetics |
Yes - when native DNA used |
|||
Power requirement |
Powered by laptop |
25 W |
TBD |
800 W |
Dimensions |
W 105 |
W 140 |
N/A |
W 365 |
Weight |
87 g |
450 g |
N/A |
11 kg |
Connectivity |
None |
Ethernet, MicroSD, USB |
None |
1 Gb Ethernet |
Storage |
None |
1 TB SSD |
None |
4 TB SSD |
RAM |
None |
8 GB |
None |
64 GB |
P2 Solo
P2
PromethION 24
PromethION 48
PromethION Flow Cell compatible
Number of flow cells per device |
2 |
2 |
24 |
48 |
Maximum number of channels per flow cell |
2,675 |
2,675 |
2,675 |
2,675 |
Run time |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
72 Hours |
| Device TMO †Theoretical max output when system is run for 72 hours at 420 bases / second with all flow cells sequencing. Outputs may vary according to library type, run conditions, etc. |
580 Gb |
580 Gb |
~7 Tb |
~14 Tb |
| Maximum number of flow cells per year *72 hours per run, 2 complete runs per week, 52 weeks per year. |
208 |
208 |
2,596 |
4,992 |
Offer sequencing as a service |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Read length |
Nanopores read the entire length of the fragment of DNA/RNA presented to them. Longest read so far: > 4Mb. Accuracy is maintained throughout the fragment. |
Single molecule accuracy |
Kit 14 Chemistry > Q20 (99%) for Simplex reads, ~Q30 (99.9%) for Duplex reads. Read more on our accuracy page |
Consensus accuracy |
Please see our accuracy page for a full explanation of platform performance |
Sample prep time |
Rapid Kit: 10 minutes, Ligation Kit: 60 minutes, other protocols and timings also available |
Modified base detection |
Yes - Base modification information available in raw signal |
Requirement for PCR in sample prep |
No |
Time to first useable data |
2 minutes |
WGS - small genomes |
Yes: Highly multiplexed |
Yes: Highly multiplexed |
Yes: Highly multiplexed |
Yes: Highly multiplexed |
WGS - large genomes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Targeted sequencing |
Yes: Highly multiplexed and adaptive sampling |
|||
Metagenomics |
Yes: Quantitative species ID |
|||
RNA sequencing |
Yes: Isoform & expression from same experiment, including low abundance transcripts and single cell |
|||
Epigenetics |
Yes - when native DNA used |
|||
Power requirement |
60 W |
N/A |
2.2 kW |
|
Dimensions |
W 110 |
N/A |
Sequencer: |
|
Weight |
1.5 kg |
N/A |
Sequencer: 28 kg |
|
Connectivity |
None |
N/A |
Dual 10 Gb Fibre or Ethernet |
|
Storage |
None |
N/A |
60 TB SSD |
60 TB SSD |
RAM |
None |
N/A |
512 GB |
512 GB |
Versatile applications
Users can choose how to run their experiments to generate the data type they need to answer their biological question.
Regardless of the way users choose to buy and run the technology, high data outputs with transparent consumable pricing delivers great value.
A universal technology
Short fragment mode
Highest read counts
Best for:
- Fragments down to 20 bases in length
- Applications such as cDNA
- Modified base information as standard
Standard fragment mode
Highest yields
Best for:
- Maximising total Gbase output
- Read N50s 5-30kb
- Flexible and adaptable applications
- Modified base information as standard
Ultra-long sequencing
Longest reads
Best for:
- The most complete assemblies of large genomes
- Read N50s > 50kb, reads up to 4 Mbases
- Modified base information as standard
RNA sequencing
Full-length transcripts
Best for:
- Single cell sequencing
- Known and novel transcript ID
- Isoform detection
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PromethION
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MinION
PromethION
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