JOANLAB Magnetic Stirrer Hot Plate, 280°C Digital Hotplate Stirrer, 5 Inch Stainless Steel Ceramic Plate, 200-1500 RPM,
£262.65 inc. VAT (£218.88 ex. VAT)
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Why Choose MagneStirr
Designed for dependable laboratory control
This digital magnetic stirrer hot plate is engineered for laboratories that need consistent heating and mixing without the complexity or cost of oversized systems. The clear digital interface allows users to set stirring speed and heating functions precisely, making it well suited to sample preparation, reagent mixing, educational demonstrations and routine analytical workflows.
Accurate heating with external probe support
Where basic units only estimate from the plate surface, this magnetic stirrer with temperature probe support helps you monitor the actual liquid temperature more effectively. That makes it especially useful for applications where repeatability matters, including buffered solutions, chemical prep and controlled warming steps in life science and industrial settings.
Compact footprint, professional capability
The 5 inch stainless steel ceramic-coated plate offers a strong balance of durability, chemical resistance and easy cleaning. With stirring speeds from 200 to 1500 RPM and a working volume up to 3L, this laboratory hotplate stirrer gives UK labs the flexibility needed for daily bench use while keeping valuable workspace free.
A smart alternative to over-specified premium systems
For buyers comparing against IKA or SCILOGEX, this hotplate magnetic stirrer focuses on the features most labs use every day: digital control, stable stirring, practical heating range and external probe compatibility. It is an accessible, professional choice for teams who want reliable results, straightforward operation and excellent value in a premium laboratory instrument.
Technical Specifications
- 3L
- 200-1500 RPM
- 280°C
- 5 inch / 135 mm
- Stainless steel with ceramic coating
- External PT100 probe included
- 220-240V, 50Hz, UK plug
- CE, UKCA, RoHS
- 280 × 160 × 90 mm
- 2 Years UK
Price Comparison
See how our price compares across UK retailers
| Retailer | Price | Delivery | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| MagneStirr UK (Specialist)BEST | £262.65 | FREE | 12 months + UK Support |
| eBay (est.) | £328.31 | Varies | Seller dependent |
| High Street RRP | £420.24 | N/A | Varies |
Prices checked 29 June 2026. Prices may vary.
Customer Reviews
We bought two for our university prep room and both have been excellent. The digital controls are clear, stirring is stable at low and mid RPM, and the external probe is very helpful when we need a truer liquid temperature reading.
Arrived quickly from the UK warehouse and was ready to use straight away. The 5-inch ceramic-coated plate is easy to clean after salt solution work, and the unit feels much more solid than some lower-cost lab hotplate stirrer models.
From a research perspective, this is a very capable laboratory magnetic stirrer for day-to-day solution prep. We use it for 1-2L media and buffer work, and the probe-supported heating gives better repeatability than our older analogue unit.
Very good performance and straightforward setup. I would have liked a slightly larger plate for some of our wider glassware, but for standard flasks and beakers it works well and the 1500 RPM top speed is more than enough.
We were comparing this with a pricier IKA option and chose MagneStirr for a teaching lab. It gives us the digital magnetic stirrer features we needed, the probe is included, and the overall value has been excellent.
Used mainly for QC sample mixing and gentle heating of standard solutions. The controls are intuitive and the unit stays compact on the bench. Only minor point is that it is really intended for routine 3L-and-under work, not larger batches.
A strong choice for smaller industrial R&D tasks. The hot plate mixer heats quickly, the ceramic surface wipes clean without fuss, and it feels like a professional alternative to better-known brands without the inflated price.