| Model | GENESYS G5 Vis | GENESYS G5 UV-Vis | GENESYS G5 UV-Vis Pro |
| Optical design | Single beam | Dual beam | Double beam |
| Spectral bandwidth | 5nm | 2nm |
| Light source (typical lifetime) | Tungsten halogen (>1000 hours) | Xenon flash lamp (>5 years typical, 3 years guaranteed) |
| Detector | Silicon photodiode | Dual silicone photodiodes |
| Wavelength range | 325 to 1100nm | 190 to 1100nm |
| Wavelength accuracy | ±2nm | ±0.5nm |
| Wavelength repeatability | <1.0nm | <0.2nm |
| Wavelength scan speed | Slow, medium and fast (up to 1800nm/min) | Slow, medium and fast (up to 3500nm/min) |
| Wavelength data resolution | 0.2nm, 0.5nm, 1nm, 2nm, 5nm | 0.1nm, 0.2nm, 0.5nm, 1nm, 2nm, 5nm |
| Photometric range | -3.0A to +3.0A | -3.0A to +3.5A |
| Photometric display | -3.0A to +5.0A |
| Photometric accuracy | ±0.002A (0 to 0.3A)0.5% of ABS reading(0.301A – 2.5A) | ±0.002A at 0.5A±0.004A at 1.0A±0.008A at 2.0A |
| Photometric repeatability | ±0.002A | ±0.001A |
| Photometric noise | ≤0.001A at 0A≤0.001A at 1A≤0.002A at 2A | ≤0.00050A at 0A at 260 and 500nm, typical <0.00020≤0.00050A at 1A at 260 and 500nm, typical <0.00030≤0.00080A at 2A at 260 and 500nm, typical <0.00040 |
| Photometric drift | <0.002A/Hr | <0.0005A/Hr |
| Stray light | <0.1%T at 340nm and 400nm | < 1.0%T 198nm (KCl) , <0.05%T at 220nm (NaI),<0.05%T at 340nm (NaNO2) |
| Baseline flatness | ±0.003A | ±0.002A |
| Display | 7-inch colour touchscreen, tiltable, high definition, 800 x 1280 pixels |
| Accessory support | Accomodates (optional):- 8-position cell changer- 4-position cell changer (long path cells)- Peltier thermostatted cell holder- Sipper accessory | Accomodates (optional):- 8-position cell changer (included)- 4-position cell changer (long path cells)- Peltier thermostatted cell holder- Sipper accessory |
| Printer | Snap-on printer available |
| Connectivity | PC (optional software available), USB-A, USB-C, USB-B (for PC control), RJ-45, LIMS, Cloud, Bluetooth and WiFi (via add-on dongle) |
| Languages | English, Chinese, German, French, Italian; Japanese, Spanish, Polish, Korean, Thai |
| Dimensions | 376 x 347 x 218 (w x d x h, mm) |
| Weight | 8.1kg | 8.3kg |
| Power | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Warranty | 2 years |