 iSeq 100 |
 MiniSeq |
 MiSeq Series |
 NextSeq 550 Series |
 NextSeq 1000 & 2000 |
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Popular Applications & Methods |
Key Application | Key Application | Key Application | Key Application | Key Application |
| Large Whole-Genome Sequencing (human, plant, animal) | |||||
| Small Whole-Genome Sequencing (microbe, virus) | |||||
| Exome & Large Panel Sequencing (enrichment-based) | |||||
| Targeted Gene Sequencing (amplicon-based, gene panel) | |||||
| Single-Cell Profiling (scRNA-Seq, scDNA-Seq, oligo tagging assays) | |||||
| Transcriptome Sequencing (total RNA-Seq, mRNA-Seq, gene expression profiling) | |||||
| Targeted Gene Expression Profiling | |||||
| miRNA & Small RNA Analysis | |||||
| DNA-Protein Interaction Analysis (ChIP-Seq) | |||||
| Methylation Sequencing | |||||
| 16S Metagenomic Sequencing | |||||
| Metagenomic Profiling (shotgun metagenomics, metatranscriptomics) | |||||
| Cell-Free Sequencing & Liquid Biopsy Analysis | |||||
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| Run Time | 9.5–19 hrs | 4–24 hours | 4–55 hours | 12–30 hours | 11-48 hours |
| Maximum Output | 1.2 Gb | 7.5 Gb | 15 Gb | 120 Gb | 360 Gb * |
| Maximum Reads Per Run | 4 million | 25 million | 25 million † | 400 million | 1.2 billion * |
| Maximum Read Length | 2 × 150 bp | 2 × 150 bp | 2 × 300 bp | 2 × 150 bp | 2 × 150 bp |
| Order | Order | Order | Order | Order | |
MiSeq System |
 MiSeqDx System |
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| Regulatory Status | For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. | For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Contact us for regional availability. |
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| Research Applications | Benchtop sequencing for a variety of applications | Same as MiSeq (when using in Research Mode) |
| System Software | Fully integrated ecosystem including on instrument data analysis. IVD applications not available. | Fully integrated ecosystem including on instrument data analysis. Software partitioned for IVD and Research applications. |
| Explore MiSeq | Explore MiSeqDx |
 NextSeq 550 Instrument |
 NextSeq 550Dx Instrument |
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| Regulatory Status | For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. | For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Contact us for regional availability. |
| Key Applications |
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| Sequencing Applications |
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| Array Scanning | Cytogenomic Array Scanning | Cytogenomic Array Scanning |
| Explore NextSeq 550 | Explore NextSeq 550Dx |
NextSeq 1000 & 2000 |
 NovaSeq 6000 |
 NovaSeq X Series |
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Popular Applications & Methods |
Key Application | Key Application | Key Application | ||
| Large Whole-Genome Sequencing (human, plant, animal) | |||||
| Small Whole-Genome Sequencing (microbe, virus) | |||||
| Exome & Large Panel Sequencing (enrichment-based) | |||||
| Targeted Gene Sequencing (amplicon-based, gene panel) | |||||
| Single-Cell Profiling (scRNA-Seq, scDNA-Seq, oligo tagging assays) | |||||
| Transcriptome Sequencing (total RNA-Seq, mRNA-Seq, gene expression profiling) | |||||
| Chromatin Analysis (ATAC-Seq, ChIP-Seq) | |||||
| Methylation Sequencing | |||||
| Metagenomic Profiling (shotgun metagenomics, metatranscriptomics) | |||||
| Cell-Free Sequencing & Liquid Biopsy Analysis | |||||
See what's possible with the NovaSeq X seriesLarger projects, deeper sequencing, faster than ever. Breakthrough innovations for groundbreaking discoveries. Contact an Instrument Specialist |
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| Run Time | 11-48 hours | ~13–38 hours (dual SP flow cells) ~13–25 hours (dual S1 flow cells) ~16–36 hours (dual S2 flow cells) ~44 hours (dual S4 flow cells) |
~13–21 hours (1.5B flow cells‡) ~18–24 hours (10B flow cells‡) ~48 hours (25B flow cells‡) |
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| Maximum Output | 360 Gb * | 6000 Gb | 16 Tb | ||
| Maximum Reads Per Run | 1.2 billion * | 20 billion | 26 billion (single flow cells) 52 billion (dual flow cells) |
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| Maximum Read Length | 2 × 150 bp | 2 x 250 bp** | 2 × 150 bp | ||
| Order | Request Pricing | Request Pricing | |||
NextSeq 550 Instrument |
NextSeq 550Dx Instrument |
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| Regulatory Status | For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. | For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Contact us for regional availability. |
| Key Applications |
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| Sequencing Applications |
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| Array Scanning | Cytogenomic Array Scanning | Cytogenomic Array Scanning |
| Explore NextSeq 550 | Explore NextSeq 550Dx |
* Specifications based on Illumina PhiX control library at supported cluster densities.
** Specification based on dual flow cell run of SP flow cells.
† For MiSeq V3 kits only.
‡ 10B flow cell available Q1 2023. 1.5B and 25B flow cells available H2 2023.
When determining the best sequencing platform for your lab, you’ll want to ask the right questions to evaluate your needs. These include:
Use this checklist as a framework. For detailed insight on the factors to consider in each area, download the full NGS System Buyer’s Guide.
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Each sequencing platform delivers exceptional data quality and performance, with flexible throughput and simple, streamlined workflows—for every kind of researcher, for every scale of study.
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