GQ GMC-600 Pro
The best value alpha-capable counter, with the same pancake tube as meters costing twice as much. A strong pick for checking surfaces, glass and minerals.
Amazon $298$298
The GQ GMC-600 Pro is the better geiger counter overall, rated 3.4 to 3.0. The GQ GMC-600 Pro leads on sensitivity, price and features. The GQ GMC-600 Pro costs $501.95 less ($298 vs $799.95).
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Radiation Alert Monitor 200
A compact professional survey meter that reads all four radiation types. Hobbyists get more sensitivity for less with a pancake-tube counter.
Amazon $799.95$799.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GQ GMC-600 Pro for sensitivity (348 CPM per µSv/h (Co-60) vs 107 CPM per µSv/h), price ($298 vs $799.95) and features (data logging, phone or cloud connection vs data logging, phone or cloud connection (optional add-on)).
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 | GQ GMC-600 Pro | Radiation Alert Monitor 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Sensitivity 25% | 42 348 CPM per µSv/h (Co-60) | 17 107 CPM per µSv/h |
| Radiation types 20% | 100 gamma, X-ray, beta, alpha | 100 gamma, X-ray, beta, alpha |
| Dose-rate range 15% | 54 reads up to 4,250 µSv/h | 43 reads up to 2,000 µSv/h |
| Features 15% | 70 data logging, phone or cloud connection | 52 data logging, phone or cloud connection (optional add-on) |
| Price 15% | 43 $298 | 8 $799.95 |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| GQ GMC-600 Pro | Radiation Alert Monitor 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Detection | ||
| Detector | Mica window GM tube | Mica window GM tube |
| Tube or crystal | LND 7317 pancake | mica end-window GM tube |
| Radiation types | α β γ X | α β γ X |
| Sensitivity | 348 CPM per µSv/h (Co-60) | 107 CPM per µSv/h |
| Max dose rate | 4,250 µSv/h | 2,000 µSv/h |
| Energy range | from 10 keV | from 10 keV |
| Gamma spectrum | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Data logging | Yes | Yes |
| Connection | Wi-Fi | Optional add-on |
| Battery | 3.7 V rechargeable Li-ion | 2 x AA |
| Battery life | - | 800 h |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 181 g |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |