Leica LV1 vs Mikroscan SL5 (Comparison)

Portability

Leica LV1
Desktop only, fixed bench installation

Portability

Mikroscan SL5
Ultra-compact and lightweight—ideal for limited lab space. Deploy anywhere in your lab, OR suite, or remote site.

Slide Throughput & Scan Speed

Leica LV1
~90–180 sec/slide at 20×–40×

Slide Throughput & Scan Speed

Mikroscan SL5
~45–140 sec/slide at 20×–40× (nearly 2× faster scans)

Live Telepathology Access

Leica LV1
~15 sec to live view

Live Telepathology Access

Mikroscan SL5
9 seconds to live view with true optics + high-quality remote consultations

Dual-Mode Functionality

Leica LV1
Live-view & WSI, limited slide capacity

Facilitate Subspecialty Review

Mikroscan SL5
True dual-mode: real-time robotic microscopy and whole-slide scanning

 

Image Quality / Monitor

Leica LV1
Standard resolution

 

Image Quality / Monitor

Mikroscan SL5
Native 4K monitor support for ultra-sharp, detailed image visualization

 

Physical Size/Weight

Mikroscan SL5
~11.6″ × 14.2″ × 9.8″, 32 lbs. Compact footprint saves valuable lab space

Physical Size/Weight

Leica LV1
~17.9″ × 15.9″ × 20.5″, 61–77 lbs

 

Regulatory/Support

Leica LV1
Discontinued - Limited future support

 

Regulartory/Support

Mikroscan SL5
Actively supported, maintained and compatible with modern IT/LIS environments

 

Workflow Flexibility

Leica LV1
Fixed, single-lab deployment

 

Workflow Flexibility

Mikroscan SL5
Mobility and flexibility make it perfect for multi-site labs, rural hospitals and surgical suites

 

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