Zoikhem Lab 69 ❲2024❳

| Category | Rating (5 max) | |----------|----------------| | Performance | 4.0 | | Ease of Use | 4.5 | | Build Quality | 4.5 | | Software | 4.5 | | Value for Money | 4.2 | | Overall | 4.2 |

| Test | Lab 69 | Dedicated UV‑Vis | Dedicated FT‑IR | Dedicated Raman | |------|--------|------------------|-----------------|------------------| | | 1200:1 | 1350:1 | — | — | | SNR @ 1650 cm⁻¹ (IR) | 820:1 | — | 900:1 | — | | SNR @ 1000 cm⁻¹ (Raman) | 650:1 | — | — | 720:1 | | Baseline stability (30 min) | ±0.005 % absorbance / ±0.2 % intensity | ±0.003 % / ±0.15 % | ±0.004 % / ±0.18 % | ±0.006 % / ±0.22 % | | Repeatability (RSD, n = 10) | 0.12 % (UV‑Vis), 0.15 % (IR), 0.18 % (Raman) | 0.09 % | 0.11 % | 0.13 % | | Sample throughput (max per hour) | 45 (mixed modes) | 60 (single mode) | 55 (single mode) | 50 (single mode) | Zoikhem Lab 69

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.2 / 5) Category: Benchtop Multi‑Mode Spectrometer / Lab‑Scale Analytical Instrument Price point (US): $24,995 (incl. 2‑year service contract) Zoikhem, a relatively new player in the analytical instrumentation market, launched the Lab 69 in early 2025 as a “next‑generation, all‑in‑one spectroscopic workhorse” aimed at small‑to‑medium research labs, quality‑control units, and teaching facilities. It combines UV‑Vis, FT‑IR, and Raman capabilities into a single, footprint‑friendly chassis, promising rapid method development, low sample consumption, and a unified software environment. | Category | Rating (5 max) | |----------|----------------|

Prepared by: Dr. Emily Chen, Ph.D. – Senior Analytical Chemist, Independent Laboratory Consultant Date: 2026‑04‑15 Prepared by: Dr

If your lab routinely needs to cross‑validate data across multiple spectroscopic techniques, the Lab 69 is a compelling purchase that pays for itself in reduced instrument footprint, simplified training, and faster method development. For single‑mode specialists, the Lab 69 remains an excellent backup but not a replacement. Scorecard