A low-speed centrifuge is a laboratory instrument that operates at a lower speed compared to high-speed or overspeed centrifuges, typically between 300 and 6000 revolutions per minute (RPM). These centrifuges are used for separating particles with relatively large differences in size and density, as well as applications that do not require high centrifugal force and have lower requirements.

Low speed centrifuges are typically equipped with various types of rotors, including fixed angle and oscillating bucket rotors, to accommodate different types of test tubes and sample volumes.