Comparing INTEGRA’s manual and hybrid pipettes
INTEGRA’s complete range of EVOLVE manual pipettes has been the trusted choice in labs for many years thanks to their precision, comfort and reliability. Now, labs can also benefit from the SWITCH single channel hybrid pipette, which combines the control of manual pipetting with the added benefit of electronic repeat dispensing.
This overview helps you to compare the EVOLVE and SWITCH, so you can choose the best fit for your lab’s liquid handling requirements. If you’re interested in our other handheld pipetting options, you can find a complete overview of our range of 1 to 384 channel pipettes here.
EVOLVE
SWITCH
Lightweight, ergonomic manual pipettes
Hybrid pipettes for manual control and fast aliquoting
| Manual pipetting for direct sample control | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Electronic aliquoting for faster workflows | No | ✓ | |
| Channels offered | 1, 8, 12, 16 | 1 | |
| Volume ranges (μl) |
0.2 – 2
|
1 – 10 *8 and 12 channel only |
0.2 – 2 |
| Charging | Charging not required | Battery life of at least 1 day, charges using a USB-C port or Flex charging stand | |
| Easy to read display | Decimal volume display | Digital display shows: – Dispense volume and real-time volume measurements when pipetting manually – Repeat dispense settings in electronic mode | |
| Less risk of RSI due to ergonomic design | Lightweight pipette; ultra-low plunger force | Ultra-low plunger force; optimized plunger height; repeat dispense (aliquoting) mode reduces pipetting steps | |
| Save time with fast volume adjustments | Precise one-handed adjustments using 3 quick-set dials instead of a rotating plunger | Quick-set ring enables one-handed volume adjustments; turn the dial rapidly to make large volume changes, or fine-tune the volume with precise, step-wise movements. | |
| Ideal applications | Single sample transfers; low throughput, manual tasks | Single sample transfers; low/medium throughput, manual tasks; volume measurements; repeat dispensing | |