Refurbished & Factory Seconds
Unlocking Science for Everyone
Maximize your research budget with a refurbished or factory-second Bento Lab.
These units may have cosmetic imperfections, but they deliver the same robust performance and reliability.
Each lab undergoes rigorous testing and certification, meeting the same standards as our new units—all while minimizing waste. They are backed by our warranty and support team.
Empower your research without breaking the bank.
For more detail, have a look here.
Choose your Bento Lab
Entry
£1,299.00
From £1,099.00 ex VAT
Choose £200 store credit
or a £120 cash discount
At A Glance
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32-well thermocycler
- fixed speed centrifuge at 2,700 g
- fixed voltage electrophoresis (50 V)
- safe blue light transilluminator
In The Box
- gel tray and casting combs
- gel imaging hood
- world-wide compatible power supply
Pro
£1,599.00
From £1,349.00 ex VAT
Choose £200 store credit
or a £120 cash discount
At A Glance
-
32-well thermocycler
with touch-down support - variable speed centrifuge up to 8,000 g
- variable voltage electrophoresis (30 – 120 V)
- safe blue light transilluminator
In The Box
- gel tray and casting combs
- gel imaging hood
- world-wide compatible power supply
Bento Lab Pro or Entry – which configuration is right for me?
Explore detailed technical specifications for Bento Lab
| PCR Thermocycler | Bento Lab Entry | Bento Lab Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range | 21 °C to 99 °C | 12 °C to 102 °C | Touchdown PCR support | — |
| 32 well block for 0.2 mL tubes | ||
| Ramp rate up to 2.5 °C/s | ||
| Temperature accuracy ± 0.2 °C | ||
| Temperature uniformity ± 0.5 °C | ||
| Memory for 100 PCR programs | ||
Centrifuge |
Bento Lab Entry |
Bento Lab Pro |
| Quick spin mode | ||
| Timed spin mode | ||
| Speed | Fixed | Variable |
| RPM | 7,000 rpm | 3,000 – 13,500 rpm |
| RCF | 2,700 xg | 500 – 8,000 xg |
| Capacity | 6 x 1.5 mL tubes | 6 x 2 mL tubes |
| Compatible with 2×8-strip PCR rotor | ||
Gel Electrophoresis |
Bento Lab Entry |
Bento Lab Pro |
| Voltage | Fixed 50 V |
Variable 30 V – 120 V |
| Gel tray size 91 mm x 78 mm | ||
| Small gel volume 25 mL gel, 30 mL buffer | ||
| Wells 9 and 12 well combs | ||
| Compatible with Add-a-Lane Gel Combs | ||
| Gel Box | included | included |
Transilluminator |
Bento Lab Entry |
Bento Lab Pro |
| Surface dimensions 105 mm x 85 mm | ||
| Blue LED Design | ||
| LED wavelength 468 nm (visible blue light) | ||
| Scratch-resistant acrylic material | ||
| Imaging Hood | included | included |
System |
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| Dimensions: 330mm x 214mm x 81mm (13in x 8.4in x 3.1in) | ||
| Weight: 3.5kg / 123oz | ||
| External tube rack | ||
| Worldwide univeral power: 110 – 240 V, 47 – 63 Hz | ||
| Peak power: 144 W | ||
| Wireless connectivity for software updates | ||
