# TechLab — Tech & Gadgets (English) > We pull the specifications from each store’s official listing, normalize them to the same units and compare the five models against each other. Advantages and limitations come from that data, not from sponsored opinions. Indicative price range only: the exact price and availability change daily, so check them in the store. ## Comparisons (1) ### Geiger Counter for Radiation Detection: technical comparison of 5 models (2026) URL: https://docuspec.com/tech/en/geiger-counter-for-radiation-detection/ Updated: November 14, 2026 > Top-rated pick: SAF Aranet (rating of 4.7/5). The best-balanced alternative is GQ GMC-500Plus: weight of 50 g, in the $100 – $150 range. | # | Product | Weight (g) | Dimensions (cm) | Price range | Rating | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | SAF Aranet | 221 g | — | $100 – $150 | 4.7/5 | | 2 | GQ GMC-500Plus | 50 g | 12.7 × 7.6 × 2.5 cm | $100 – $150 | 4.6/5 | | 3 | GQ GMC-800 | 249 g | 7 × 12.5 × 1.5 cm | $50 – $100 | 4.6/5 | | 4 | GQ GMC-320 Plus | 170 g | — | $50 – $100 | 4.6/5 | | 5 | FNIRSI GC-03 | 150 g | 14 × 6 × 3 cm | $50 – $100 | 4/5 | #### 1. SAF Aranet - Best for: Anyone who trusts buyer experience most (4.7/5) - Technical limitation: Most expensive in the comparison ($100 – $150) - Price range: $100 – $150 ($$$) - Key data: Weight: 221 g #### 2. GQ GMC-500Plus - Best for: Anyone who wants the lightest model (50 g) - Technical limitation: Pricier than FNIRSI GC-03, the cheapest option in the comparison - Price range: $100 – $150 ($$$) - Key data: Dimensions: 12.7 × 7.6 × 2.5 cm; Weight: 50 g #### 3. GQ GMC-800 - Best for: Tight spaces: the most compact model (7 × 12.5 × 1.5 cm) - Technical limitation: Heaviest model in the comparison (249 g) - Price range: $50 – $100 ($) - Key data: Dimensions: 7 × 12.5 × 1.5 cm; Weight: 249 g #### 4. GQ GMC-320 Plus - Best for: Anyone after a no-extremes balance of features and price - Technical limitation: Weight of 170 g, behind the best in the comparison (50 g) - Price range: $50 – $100 ($) - Key data: Power source: Battery Powered; Weight: 170 g; Material: Plastic #### 5. FNIRSI GC-03 - Best for: Tight budgets: the cheapest pick ($50 – $100) - Technical limitation: Lowest buyer rating in the comparison (4/5) - Price range: $50 – $100 ($) - Key data: Dimensions: 14 × 6 × 3 cm; Weight: 150 g #### Frequently asked questions - **Which model is the lightest?** The lightest is GQ GMC-500Plus (50 g); the heaviest is GQ GMC-800 (249 g). - **What is the main limitation of SAF Aranet?** Most expensive in the comparison ($100 – $150). Its main strength: anyone who trusts buyer experience most (4.7/5). - **Which is the cheapest option?** FNIRSI GC-03, in the $50 – $100 range. Prices change often, so check the store for today’s price.