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
A compact long-term logger for people who want months of readings. The missing sensitivity figure and high price hold it back.
- Mica window GM tubeDetector
- α β γDetects
- 1,000 µSv/hMax dose rate
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- End-window tube reads alpha, beta and gamma
- Stores 32,000 readings for long-term records
- Recharges over USB
- The maker does not publish sensitivity, so it scores lowest on that factor
- Warranty term not published
- Expensive for the features
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its detector type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | Rechargeable |
|---|---|
| Detection | |
| Detector | Mica window GM tube |
| Tube or crystal | LND end-window GM tube |
| Radiation types | α β γ |
| Max dose rate | 1,000 µSv/h |
| Gamma spectrum | No |
| Features | |
| Data logging | Yes |
| Connection | None |
| Battery | rechargeable, USB |
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