W&H Lexa Mini vs. Midmark M9
Choosing the ideal autoclave is a critical decision for dental practices and medical clinics. It significantly impacts workflow efficiency and infection control. This guide provides a detailed comparison between two leading sterilizers: the W&H Lexa Mini and the Midmark M9. Understanding their distinct features will help you select the best sterilization solution for your instrument reprocessing needs.
Here we will show you some of the specs to give you an idea of the difference in size and basic functionality.
Or if you’re a more visual learner, we have a video on this subject available here.
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What We Will Cover
Chamber Size – Pretty simple rule: the larger the chamber the more you can clean in one cycle.
Cycle Speed – The bottom line in the game is: How Fast Will they Complete a Sterilization Cycle!
Cycle Logs – How easy it is to keep track of what is being sterilized and when it was done.
…and More – Display, Design, Ease of Use and many other design features.
Dimensions
W&H Lexa Mini
- 5-liter: 17.3” × 7.9” × 26.2” (440 mm × 200 mm × 666 mm)
Midmark M9
-
20.5″ x 15.8″ x 16.6″
Chamber Size
W&H Lexa Mini
- 5 Liters
Midmark M9
- 13.4 Liters
Cycle Types
W&H Lexa Mini
- Vacuum – 3
- Gravity – 0
Midmark M9
- Vacuum – 0
- Gravity – 1
Cycle Speeds
W&H Lexa Mini:
- Unwrapped: ~13-17 minutes.
- Wrapped: ~23-29 minutes.
- Low Temperature: ~47-58 minutes.
*Includes drying time.
Midmark M9
- Unwrapped: ~20-44 minutes
- Wrapped: ~22-44 minutes (for Wrapped 1) and ~25-47 minutes (for Wrapped 2)
- Delicate/Low Temperature: ~40-70 minutes
*Includes drying time.
Power Consumption
W&H Lexa Mini
- 100-125V AC, 50/60 Hz, 12A
Midmark M9
-
115 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 12A
Display
W&H Lexa Mini
- Multi-Color LCD
- Touch Screen
Midmark M9
-
5-inch fingerprint resistent touchscreen
Design
W&H Lexa Mini
- Modern, streamlined, rounded-edge design.
Midmark M9
- Sleek, smooth, modern design
Warranty
W&H Lexa Mini
- 2 Year
Midmark M9
- 1 Year
Connectivity
W&H Lexa Mini
- Wireless and USB
Midmark M9
- USB, Wireless and Ethernet compatible
Price
W&H Lexa Mini
- $$$$
Midmark M9
- $$$
The Choice Is Yours
Here you have seen that both autoclave sterilizers will get the job done… But through design, functionality and ease of use there is one that will help reduce wasted time and resources. This in turn will save you a lot of money in both productivity and staff resources. You can find both the W&H Lexa Mini and the Midmark M9 on our website using the links below. You’ll also find the links to our various programs accessible to anyone, anytime, absolutely FREE.
As always if you have any questions about this process or anything else please feel free to contact us and take advantage of our “FREE TECH SUPPORT.”
We also offer FREE VIRTUAL TECH SUPPORT to “See and Talk” with a “Real Time Live Technician” for any problems you may be in need of help with.
You can also use our “FREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”. Take the guesswork and worrying about what unit is due for maintenance and which maintenance cycle it is time for. We will keep track of all your autoclaves and let you know when it’s time for anything.