Buchi R-205 vs Waters Acquity UPLC System

Side-by-side used-pricing comparison. Same category, so direct comparison is meaningful.

Metric	Buchi R-205	Waters Acquity UPLC System
Manufacturer	Buchi	Waters
Category	Lab Equipment	Lab Equipment
Complete-system median	$825	$15,558
Complete-system comps	28	28
p25 – p75 range (complete system)	$671 – $1,450	$10,124 – $25,125
Min – max observed	$450 – $2,500	$7,200 – $52,000
Active listings	43	876
Sources	2	4
Coverage	GOOD	STRONG

On observed listings alone, the Buchi R-205 complete-system median is $825 (28 comps), while the Waters Acquity UPLC System median is $15,558 (28 comps). That's a -95% price difference between the two on the secondary market.

FAQ

Is the Buchi R-205 or Waters Acquity UPLC System cheaper used?

On observed listings, the Buchi R-205 has the lower complete-system median ($825 vs $15,558).

What is the used price difference between the Buchi R-205 and Waters Acquity UPLC System?

About 95% on the secondary market, based on 28 and 28 complete-system comps respectively.

How these medians are computed → · Glossary →

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