Gamma-Scout Rechargeable
A compact long-term logger for people who want months of readings. The missing sensitivity figure and high price hold it back.
Amazon $649$649
The Gamma-Scout Rechargeable and the Radiation Alert Monitor 4EC are evenly matched, rated 2.6 and 2.6. The Gamma-Scout Rechargeable leads on features, price and dose-rate range. The Gamma-Scout Rechargeable costs $241.76 less ($649 vs $890.76).
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Radiation Alert Monitor 4EC
An analog survey meter for people who prefer a needle to a number. It costs a lot for what it measures.
Amazon $890.76$890.76
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Gamma-Scout Rechargeable for features (data logging vs none of the listed features), price ($649 vs $890.76) and dose-rate range (reads up to 1,000 µSv/h vs reads up to 500 µSv/h).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every alpha-beta-gamma counters geiger counter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Gamma-Scout Rechargeable | Radiation Alert Monitor 4EC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Sensitivity 25% | 0 sensitivity not published, scored as lowest | 15 100 CPM per µSv/h |
| Radiation types 20% | 100 gamma, beta, alpha | 100 gamma, X-ray, beta, alpha |
| Dose-rate range 15% | 33 reads up to 1,000 µSv/h | 23 reads up to 500 µSv/h |
| Features 15% | 35 data logging | 0 none of the listed features |
| Price 15% | 15 $649 | 4 $890.76 |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Gamma-Scout Rechargeable | Radiation Alert Monitor 4EC | |
|---|---|---|
| Detection | ||
| Detector | Mica window GM tube | Mica window GM tube |
| Tube or crystal | LND end-window GM tube | energy-compensated GM tube with mica window |
| Radiation types | α β γ | α β γ X |
| Sensitivity | - | 100 CPM per µSv/h |
| Max dose rate | 1,000 µSv/h | 500 µSv/h |
| Energy range | - | from 10 keV |
| Gamma spectrum | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Data logging | Yes | No |
| Connection | None | None |
| Battery | rechargeable, USB | 9 V |
| Battery life | - | 2,000 h |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 231 g |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |