Sanger sequencing Comparisons to other sequencing techniques Performance values for genome sequencing technologies including Sanger methods and next-generation methods. Data is from 2008 and has since changed drastically.

| Technology | Analysis_Time | Average_Read_Length | Throughput_including_analysis | Gel_Pouring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slab Gel | 6–8 hours | 700bp | 67.2 kb/hr | Yes |
| Capillary Array Electrophoresis | 1–3 hours | 700bp | 166 kb/hr | No |
| Microchip | 6–30 minutes | 430bp | 660 kb/hr | No |
| 454/Roche FLX | 4 hours | 200-300bp | 20-30 Mb/hr | No |
| Illumina/Solexa | 2–3 days | 30-100bp | 20 Mb/hr | No |
| ABI/SOLiD | 8 days | 35bp | 5-15 Mb/hr | No |