The Standard for Comparing All Other PCR Instruments

Easy enough to train undergrads on, but powerful enough for a senior research scientist, the Roche LightCycler 480 is the gold standard I use to compare all other PCR instruments to for gene quantification and endpoint genotyping. Fantastic sensitivity and reproducibility both with our in-house primers and when testing other commercial sets when paired with SYBR Green I. Extensive room for expansion with multicolor assay options and high throughput capabilities. It is a high initial investment and has some consumables, but for our lab it's worth the price for high quality results.