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Budgeting for a new microscope should be straightforward, yet securing upfront pricing for advanced scientific equipment is rarely easy. At Discover Echo, we believe the purchasing experience should reflect the same precision and transparency as the science you do. That’s why we’ve made it easy to configure and price your ideal system online, in minutes.
This guide offers a transparent look at Discover Echo Microscope prices, our unique product line, and how you can configure your ideal system and get a quote in minutes.
For decades, labs requiring both upright and inverted microscopy faced a simple but costly dilemma: buy two separate, bulky instruments. You need an upright microscope for fixed samples on glass slides, but an inverted one is essential for viewing live cells in flasks and dishes. This meant double the cost, double the maintenance, and double the bench space. At ECHO, we recognized that a more efficient solution was necessary.
Our core innovation is the world’s first hybrid microscope technology, which seamlessly combines both upright and inverted capabilities into a single, compact instrument. This revolutionary design delivers powerful advantages for your lab:
Saves valuable lab space: By consolidating two microscopes into one, you free up critical benchtop space for other essential equipment.
Reduces equipment costs: Instead of purchasing two separate systems, you invest in one versatile platform that does it all, dramatically lowering your total cost of ownership.
Simplifies workflows: We replaced traditional eyepieces with modern, high-resolution touchscreens and intuitive software. This makes our systems remarkably easy to use with no learning curve, so you can get started right away, while providing more comfortable, ergonomic viewing.
Grows with your research: Our platforms are designed for the future. As your work evolves, your ECHO microscope can expand with you, integrating advanced capabilities like fluorescence, phase contrast, and automated imaging.
The right microscope depends entirely on your lab’s unique imaging needs. Because our systems are highly configurable, pricing is tailored to the specific components and capabilities you select — all easily accessible through the ECHO quote builder. Below is a breakdown of our core models to help you find the perfect fit.
The ECHO Rebel is the ideal entry-level hybrid microscope, perfectly suited for routine cell culture checks, educational settings, and everyday lab tasks. It provides both upright and inverted functionality in an affordable, easy-to-use package. Unlike traditional microscopes that rely on eyepieces, the Rebel features a modern touchscreen interface that displays your images directly on a high-resolution screen — making it effortless to share what you’re seeing with colleagues in real time, collaborate as a team around the bench, and instantly export or share data with cloud integration.
A key feature is its powerful, built-in annotation software, which eliminates the need for separate software. Directly on the screen, you can perform:
Area and length measurements
Labeling and annotations
Cell counting with an integrated tool
Scale bar application that adjusts automatically as you zoom
Pricing for the ECHO Rebel starts at $6,404. You can easily build and price your custom Rebel system directly on our website.
The ECHO Revolve is the flagship hybrid model that established our reputation for innovation. It is the ultimate tool for research labs that need the flexibility to switch between viewing slides (upright) and live cells in dishes (inverted) with ease. Its defining feature is the effortless ability to convert between configurations, empowering you to tackle a wider range of applications with a single, powerful instrument.
Like the Rebel, the Revolve delivers excellent brightfield and phase contrast imaging for everyday cell culture and sample observation. But it takes imaging significantly further with full fluorescence imaging capabilities, allowing researchers to visualize specific proteins, organelles, and cellular structures using fluorescent labels and markers.
The Revolve also supports several advanced imaging features that elevate the quality and depth of your data:
Z-Stack Imaging: Z-stacking allows the Revolve to capture a series of images at different focal planes along the Z-axis (depth) of a sample. These images are then combined into a single, sharp, fully-focused composite image — allowing you to visualize 3D structures and thick samples that would otherwise appear blurry or out of focus in a single plane. This is especially valuable for imaging layered tissues, organoids, or any specimen with significant depth.
Digital Haze Reduction: ECHO’s digital haze reduction technology intelligently removes the out-of-focus background light that can cloud fluorescence images, delivering dramatically cleaner, crisp images. The result is clearer visualization of fine cellular details without the need for physical optical filters or complex hardware — all processed digitally in real time.
The ECHO Revolve starts at $30,231. To get a precise price for your specific research needs, you can build and price your own Revolve system with the exact objectives and accessories you require.
The ECHO Revolution is our automated hybrid imaging system, designed for research labs that demand higher throughput and more complex imaging protocols. It builds upon the Revolve platform with advanced automation, higher-quality optics, and a wider range of imaging modes like multi-point acquisition, timelapse, and mosaic tiling.
As a premium instrument, the ECHO Revolution is fully configurable for your most demanding applications. We maintain our commitment to transparency, and you can explore all options and associated costs with our online Build & Price Tool for the Revolution.
When evaluating Discover Echo pricing, it is essential to consider the total value proposition. Purchasing separate, fully-featured upright and inverted microscopes from legacy brands can often far exceed the cost of a single, highly capable ECHO microscope. While those brands offer a wide array of instruments, achieving the same functional versatility requires a significantly larger investment and more bench space.
The core of ECHO’s value is efficiency. One instrument replaces two, which not only saves money upfront but also conserves precious lab space. You can even use augmented reality to see how an ECHO Revolve microscope fits in your lab right now from your phone. This consolidation simplifies purchasing, maintenance, and training, lowering the total cost of ownership over the instrument’s lifetime.
Our transparent, online process makes it easy to configure a system tailored to your exact requirements and generate a quote in minutes.
Assess Your Application Needs: Start by listing your primary applications. Do you need simple cell checks, multi-channel fluorescence imaging, or long-term automated experiments? This will determine the features necessary for your success.
Select the Right Model: Use the information above to match your needs with the appropriate model—Rebel, Revolve, or Revolution. Explore the Build & Price tools for each to see full pricing transparency as you select components.
Ask yourself: Do you need fluorescence imaging now, or might you need it in the future? Will you be performing advanced techniques like z-stack or timelapse? How many samples do you typically image per session? And will multiple users or varying skill levels need to operate the system?
Get Your Instant Quote: Once you finalize a configuration, our online tools allow you to generate an instant quote. This gives you an accurate, itemized list for grant applications and internal budget approvals without waiting days for a sales representative.
Connect with Our Experts: After building your system, our team is here to help. Reach out to inquire about current promotions, flexible financing programs, trade-in offers, or if you need help with generating a quote based on your research. We are committed to helping your lab acquire the tools it needs to thrive.
Discover Echo offers an innovative solution to a long-standing challenge in microscopy. Our hybrid microscopes are versatile, user-friendly, and designed to save both space and budget. With a fully transparent pricing model, you can configure and price a system perfectly tailored to your lab’s specific needs and financial framework.
Ultimately, the value of an ECHO microscope depends on your lab’s unique requirements. For labs that need both upright and inverted functionality—or anticipate needing it in the future—the hybrid design presents a compelling and cost-effective investment.
We encourage you to use this guide and our online tools to explore your options and change the way you view science.