Ultimate Flexibility for Your Next RNA-Seq Project

RNA Sequencing (RNA-Seq) is a widely adopted technique for biological research. While innovations over the past decade have decreased the cost-per-sample, researchers are required to multiplex hundreds of samples together to achieve those low costs, resulting in operational inefficiency and long turn-around times. The G4™ Sequencing Platform addresses these challenges by enabling researchers to generate fast and accurate RNA-Seq results at a low cost without needing to pool large number of samples. 

Innovative G4 Design: Delivering Fast and Flexible RNA Sequencing

Founded on the core principles of accuracy, speed, flexibility, and power – the G4 is a versatile and ecosystem compatible benchtop sequencer that is well suited for RNA sequencing.

Key capabilities:

  • A unique flow cell design and scalable capacity allows labs to process 6 – 48 samples per run across 1 to 4 flow cells at a time and up to 16 independent lanes.
  • Produces accurate RNA-Seq data highly correlated with the industry standard benchtop sequencer in less than 24 hours.

*Assumes 25M reads and run times are for 1 x 50 and 2 x 100 run configurations respectively

G4 Specifications for RNA Sequencing

F2 Flow CellF3 Flow Cell
Reads Delivered / Flow Cell200 M400 M
Reads Delivered / Run800 M1,600 M
# Samples / Flow Cell148
# Samples / Run11632
Price/M Read$3.5$2.2
Run Time16-18 hours16-18 hours
Quality (Q30)80-90%80-90%

The G4 can process up to 4 flow cells in parallel. Number of reads and sequencing output shown is per flow cell.
1Assumes 2×100 read configuration

Performance Characterization of the G4 for RNA-Seq

The RNA-Seq application note highlights the capability for the G4 to plug into existing NGS library preparation workflows and bioinformatic pipelines to produce highly accurate results.

Sample Cost Comparison Tool

Compare flow cell, cost, and run time efficiency against the NextSeq 2000 for your application.

Overview

Click on the flow cell configurations for more read details. Select your application and number of samples to compare flow cell, cost, and run time efficiency against the NextSeq 2000.

Flow Cell Configuration

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  • 4
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  • Unused flow cell space
  • Used flow cell space

G4

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?G4 is capable of running 1-4 flow cells and 8 different configurations. See configuration selector for more details.

G4

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?G4 is capable of running 1-4 flow cells and 8 different configurations. See configuration selector for more details.

1 F2 Flow Cell
200M Reads

G4

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?G4 is capable of running 1-4 flow cells and 8 different configurations. See configuration selector for more details.

1 F3 Flow Cell
400M Reads

G4

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?G4 is capable of running 1-4 flow cells and 8 different configurations. See configuration selector for more details.

1 F2 + 1 F3 Flow Cell
600M Reads

G4

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?G4 is capable of running 1-4 flow cells and 8 different configurations. See configuration selector for more details.

2 F3 Flow Cells
800M Reads

G4

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?G4 is capable of running 1-4 flow cells and 8 different configurations. See configuration selector for more details.

1 F2 + 2 F3 Flow Cells
1B Reads

G4

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?G4 is capable of running 1-4 flow cells and 8 different configurations. See configuration selector for more details.

3 F3 Flow Cells
1.2B Reads

G4

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?G4 is capable of running 1-4 flow cells and 8 different configurations. See configuration selector for more details.

1 F2 + 3 F3 Flow Cells
1.4B Reads

G4

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?G4 is capable of running 1-4 flow cells and 8 different configurations. See configuration selector for more details.

4 F3 Flow Cells
1.6B Reads

  • Flow Cell 1
  • Flow Cell 2
  • Flow Cell 3

Reads
Delivered

NextSeq 2000

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?NextSeq 2000 is capable of running 1 flow cell at a time, with three different flow cell options.

NextSeq 2000

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?NextSeq 2000 is capable of running 1 flow cell at a time, with three different flow cell options.

100M reads

NextSeq 2000

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?NextSeq 2000 is capable of running 1 flow cell at a time, with three different flow cell options.

400M reads

NextSeq 2000

G4
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?NextSeq 2000 is capable of running 1 flow cell at a time, with three different flow cell options.

1.2B reads

Transcriptomes

Select your application and number of samples to compare flow cell, cost, and run time efficiency against the leading benchtop sequencer. Click on the flow cell configurations for more information.

  • Unused flow cell space
  • Used flow cell space

G4

$198/sample

NextSeq 2000

$342/sample
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?G4 is capable of running 1-4 flow cells and 8 different configurations. See configuration selector for more details.
Flow Cell Configuration (Run Sizes)?NextSeq 2000 is capable of running 1 flow cell at a time, with three different flow cell options.

G4 Plug-and-Play Capability

We have partnered with industry-leading library preparation providers and bioinformatic pipelines to ensure the G4 Sequencing Platform seamlessly integrates into existing NGS workflows.

Talk to an expert about RNA Sequencing on the G4 Today

Speak to a member of the Singular team to learn more about the available kits and capabilities for RNA sequencing on the G4. 

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