9 Best EMF Meters and Detectors of 2024

Each of the following EMF meters was chosen based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

Accuracy
Ability to measure all types of EMF radiation
Cost
User Friendliness
Features

Here is a table of the products I’m going to go over:

Best EMF Meters and Detectors of 2024

Rank	Product	Detections	Ease Of Use	Accuracy
1.	Trifield TF2 Absolute Best (I Use This One)	RF/EF/MF	5/5	4.5/5
2.	Acoustimeter Very Accurate	RF/EF/MF	4/5	4.5/5
3.	Cornet ED-88T	RF/EF/MF	4/5	4/5
4.	Erickhill EMF Meter Best Budget	EF/MF	5/5	4.5/5
5.	GQ EMF-390	RF/EF/MF	3.5/5	4/5
6.	Latnex HF-B3G	RF/EF/MF	4/5	4/5
7.	Latnex AF-5000 5G EMF Meter	RF/EF/MF/5G	5/5	4/5

This is a full list of the absolute best EMF and RF meters and detectors that you can buy in 2024. Ratings are based on my own testing and experience as well as thorough research.

You’ll notice that the meters are certainly not ranked just based on most expensive to least expensive, and that is for good reason. For example, the Trifield TF2 is my number one recommendation but is much more affordable than, for example, the Acoustimeter AM-10.

Although the Acoustimeter is a fantastic device, I believe the Trifield delivers just about as good of a product at less than half the price. These rankings are therefore a cumulation of all of the factors bulleted above.

With that in mind, this list, although thoroughly researched and designed, is open to interpretation. I’d encourage you, if you disagree with my review or ranking, to let me know in the comments, or by emailing me personally at Christian@EMFAcademy.com and let me know your thoughts.

I was not gifted any of the devices I reviewed in this article and I was not paid to write any of these reviews. My rankings and reviews are based entirely on my personal use of the products as well as my experience, research, and opinion.

With that mouthful out of the way, let’s talk about my first pick, the Trifield TF2.

1. Trifield TF2

See the Amazon listing here.

If you’ve been around EMF Academy long, you know that I love to recommend the Trifield TF2, and I think it’s for a good reason. The TF2 is Trifield’s follow up to the wildly popular 100XE model that had an analog needle display, but similar functionality. The TF2 brings some much-needed modernization to an already fantastic EMF meter.

I won’t go too in-depth about the product in this post, because I already wrote up a full review of Trifield TF2, however, I do want to give you a good understanding of why I love this EMF meter so much, and why it is the one I find myself using for just about everything.

Let’s start by talking about some of the features.

Trifield TF2 Features

Can measure all three major types of EMF radiation, including Magnetic, Electric, and Radio Frequency/Microwave radiation
*New* weighted mode is specifically designed to measure EMF radiation in the human body.
The “Magnetic” setting uses a 3-axis sensor. This allows you to get accurate readings regardless of which way you’re pointing the meter.
Brand new LCD display offers much more information than the 100XE was able to, making testing a breeze.
Since there is a digital display, there is also a backlight that allows you to get readings even in low-light settings.
The TF2 now has an audio output to help you hear the EMF radiation around you. This can be extremely helpful for locating sources of radiation in your home.

What Can You Measure With The Trifield TF2 EMF Meter?

Cell Phones
Tablets
Cell/Mobile Tower RF Radiation
Smart Meter Radio Frequency Radiation
WiFi Radiation from your router or other sources
Bluetooth Radiation
Radiation from Power lines
Laptop and desktop computer radiation
TV radiation
Home Appliance Radiation such as refrigerators and washing machines
EMF radiation inside of vehicles
Find the location of EMF radiation coming from your wiring via dirty electricity
…And anything else that emits EMF radiation

Ok, now let’s walk over some of the pros, and cons, of the Trifield TF2

Pros Of The Trifield TF2

The Display – I personally love the display of the Trifield TF2 more than any of the other EMF meters on the market. It provides an enormous amount of information in a way that is simple to find and easy to understand.
The Price – The TF2 is very competitively priced, and honestly is an absolute bargain for what you get. Trifield meters are famous for their construction quality, so expect to not have to replace this meter any time soon.
User-Friendly – Whether you are an expert on EMF radiation (perhaps you’ve read all the content on EMF Academy 🙂 ), or you’re just starting out, the Trifield works well for both. Trifield meters have long been popular because they are very simple to operate, making them great for beginners, but also have the accuracy and functionality that professionals are looking for. I personally think with the added LCD display, and “peak” indicator, the TF2 is an even easier unit to operate.
Audio – One of my absolute favorite additions of the Trifield TF2 is the audio output. Although if you’re trying to determine actual EMF radiation levels of certain things, you will want the field indicator, if you are just trying to move around your home and locate EMF radiation sources, the audio is fantastic. Using the audio, you don’t even need to look at the display. Also, since the TF2 is a tri-axis EMF meter, directionality doesn’t matter for the display, or for the audio output.
Measures All EMFs – This was one of the main reasons I recommended the Trifield 100XE in the past because it measured magnetic, electric, and radio frequency radiation, when some other meters did not. If you care about EMF radiation in your home, you need to be able to measure all types of radiation.

Cons Of The Trifield TF2

Audio And Backlight Buttons – I found it a bit frustrating that both of these buttons can only be accessed by removing the battery cover. I think they were trying to maintain a slick and simple look by only having the dial on the front of the unit, however, I wish that they had made these two buttons easier to access.
Weighted Mode – For a professional user, having a weighted mode is handy. However, for the average person using the Trifield TF2 to measure EMF radiation in their home or office, this option might be a bit confusing. (Pro-tip: just ignore the weighted mode unless you know a reason you need it.)

Technical Specifications

I don’t’ want to bore you with all of the specs, if you’re curious about them head over to my full TF2 review, I’ll just give you a few important highlights.

AC Magnetic Mode
Frequency range 40Hz – 100KHz
3 – axis

AC Electric Mode
Frequency Range: 40 Hz – 100 KHz
1-axis

Radio Frequency Radiation Mode
Frequency Range: 20 MHz – 6 GHz
1 – axis

TF2 Battery Life
9V alkaline battery included
Battery life with backlight off > 20 hrs
Battery life backlight on > 12 hrs

Here is a nice video showing the Trifield TF2 in action to give you an idea of how it works.

Final Thoughts On The Trifield TF2

I wouldn’t rate the Trifield TF2 as my top pick in 2024 if I didn’t truly believe in the product. I’ve used many EMF meters, and I always find myself going back to the Trifield. The price is extremely reasonable, and you honestly will love how accurate and simple to operate this device is. There are other great EMF meters on the market that we’ll talk about next, but this is my #1 choice.

2. Acoustimeter AM-10 RF Meter

Check out the Amazon listing here.
The Acoustimeter is probably without a doubt the best Radio Frequency (RF) meter on the market. It is extremely accurate, simple to use, and preferred by professionals. However, it does have its downsides. For example, it only reads RF radiation and is not designed to read electric field or magnetic field radiation. We’ll talk more about the positives and negatives of the Acoustimeter in a second, I just want to say that if you are looking strictly for an RF meter, this is the one you need.

There is a reason that you will see the Acoustimeter AM-10 in the hands of so many professionals, it is extremely accurate and simple to use.

Let’s talk a little bit about why this might be a great meter for you.

Things I Love About The Acoustimeter AM-10

Sensitivity – To start with, the Acoustimeter is one of the most sensitive RF meters on the market, capable of reading even the smallest amounts, of the lowest radio frequencies and displaying them. Not only that, but it also has fantastic directional sensitivity. This will allow you to easily locate the direction that the largest RF radiation sources are coming from by simply moving your Acoustimeter in a circle and watching the display to see peak readings.

I have a great guide on how to see a map of every cell tower near your home. You’ll find that if you pull that map up, and locate the nearest cell tower, your Acoustimeter should show the highest readings when pointed towards it.

This demonstrates the Acoustimeter’s ability to help you locate dangerous sources of radiofrequency radiation. You are also likely going to be able to locate things like your neighbor’s WiFI router, that is how sensitive the Acoustimeter can be.

Frequency Range – The next thing I like about the Acoustimeter is the enormous frequency range that it can measure. For example, the Trifield TF2 is capable of reading up to 6Ghz (which for now is probably plenty) whereas the Acoustimeter can read up to 8Ghz, giving you a wider range than you can measure.

Ease Of Use – Next, the Acoustimeter is simple to use. There is a simple display at the top, as well as two rows of LED lights below. When using the meter, I like to plug a pair of headphones into the audio jack (with or without the headphones) and use the audio to help me locate sources of RF radiation.

Once I hear some noise and know that there is RF radiation nearby, I primarily look at the lefthand row of LEDs, which shows the peak V/m readings.

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Then once I see a spike in RF radiation from the lights, I’ll check the small LCD screen at the top to get accurate readings. If you take a look at the small screen to the right, you can see what will typically be displayed. Here is how you would read this screen:

The 5.29 in brackets shows you the “peak hold” reading in V/m, which is the highest reading that has been recorded since you turned the Acoustimeter on.
The 2.45 is the current peak signal strength measured in V/m, which will correspond to that left row of lights.
The 140 µW/m2 is the average reading measured in microwatts per square meter and will correspond to the right row of lights.

Overall I find the Acoustimeter easy to use, especially once you get used to it.

Things I Don’t Like About The Acoustimeter

Cost – First of all, it is a fairly expensive device relative to its features. At more than double the price of the TF2 (at the time of this writing), you certainly want to make sure this is the device for you before purchasing. I’m not saying that it isn’t worth the price, because honestly for the right person, it is. Just understand that you are paying for the accuracy and quality of the machine, not for bloated features.

Size – Next, the device is relatively bulky. I’m hoping that future models are designed a little bit slimmer and sleeker.

Limitation – It is unfortunate that the Acoustimeter only measures RF radiation, and not magnetic or electric. This is intended, as this meter is entirely focused on being a top-of-the-line radio frequency meter, however, it means that to measure all forms of EMF radiation you’ll need more than one meter.

Final Thoughts On The Acoustimeter

Overall I think the Acoustimeter is a fantastic device and the best Radio Frequency meter on the market in my opinion. It’s simple to use, extremely accurate, and a very sturdy device that should last a very long time.

3. Cornet ED88T EMF Meter

Check out the Amazon listing here.

Other than the Trifield TF2, the Cornet ED88T might be one of the most popular EMF meters on the market. In terms of features and price, it’s actually quite similar to the TF2, but there are a few reasons I’ve ranked it a bit lower. All in all, it’s a quality meter by a great company that I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with.

Let’s jump right into talking about some of the things I like and don’t like about the Cornet ED88T.

Things I Like About The Cornet ED88T

Measure All EMF Radiation – First of all, just like any great EMF meter, the Cornet ED88T measures all three types of EMF radiation, including radio frequency, magnetic field, an electric field. This, in my opinion, is one of the most important features of a good EMF meter, as you’ll want to know the measurements of all three when measuring your home or office.

Frequency Readings – One of the reasons that many people purchase the Cornet ED88T is that it not only gives you a reading of the RF radiation in terms of signal strength like the Acoustimeter did, but will also show you the actual frequency that it is picking up in a range of 100 Mhz to 2.7 GHz. This is an extremely helpful

Radio Frequency Sensitivity – Other than the Acoustimeter, the Cornet ED88T is probably the next best meter for detecting Radio Frequency radiation. It has a similar range of 100MHz – 8GHz and appears to be extremely accurate. This is partly due to its extremely fast sampling rate of 10,000 samples/sec.

Sound Feature – I like that the Cornet does feature a sound output for Radio Frequency radiation readings, which I personally find extremely helpful when measuring radiation in a space like a home or an office.

Reading History – This is one of my favorite features of the Cornet. While you’re using the meter, it displays the last 30 readings, so you can look back and find spikes after scanning a room or a home. This can be especially helpful for getting readings from things that tend to pulsate, such as Smart Meters. Smart meters usually have extremely high spikes or radiation when transmitting information, however, this occurs very quickly and it can be hard to get an accurate reading. With the Histogram feature, this is a piece of cake and you can easily look back at the reading.

Ok, now let’s talk a little bit about some of the things I don’t really love about the Cornet ED88T.

Cons Of The Cornet ED88T

User Friendliness – I don’t personally feel like the Cornet ED88T is all that user-friendly. There are only a few buttons, which you would think would be a good thing, but it is not clear what they do, and I found that when first using the device I was stumbling around a bit. In contrast, I found the Trifield TF2 to be almost impossible to not use correctly, as you simply turn the large dial on the front to what you want to measure, and off you go.

I also felt like the user manual that comes with the Cornet ED88T was not all that helpful in showing you how to properly navigate the device.

Units of Measurement – I prefer to read magnetic fields in milliGauss, however, the primary reading number of the device is in Tesla (it does show the mG, however, it’s the smaller number below the larger Tesla number). This also can’t be changed, you’ll always be looking at the smaller number to find the milliGauss. All of the other units of measurement displays can be changed in the settings luckily.

Final Thoughts On The Cornet ED88T

The Cornet ED88T is a very popular meter and is preferred by many professionals over meters and detectors like the Trifield TF2. It does have some unique functionality, like reading the frequency range of Radio Frequency. I personally don’t find it as user-friendly as the TF2, but it is an extremely high-quality meter with very similar functionality. I certainly don’t think you’ll go wrong if you purchase the Cornet ED88T.

4. Erickhill EMF Meter

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Check out the current price on Amazon.
The Erickhill EMF Meter is fairly new to my top EMF detector list, but it’s quickly taken the spot as the best budget meter that you can buy, and let me tell you why.

First of all, this EMF meter packs a ton of features and ease of use at a really low price. You of course are sacrificing some key features that you’d get with something like the Trifield TF2, but you can’t expect to get everything at this price. Let’s go over some of the pros and cons of the Erickhill EMF Meter.

Pros of the Erickhill EMF Meter

Price – This is one of the primary reasons that this is such a great option as an entry-level EMF reader, the price is affordable compared to some of the higher-end competitors like the Trifield TF2 or the Cornet. They can offer this meter at a lower price for a few reasons, one of them being that it’s manufactured in China, where they can get the parts and labor for lower prices (don’t be discouraged though, I can vouch for the quality of this meter).

Reviews – At the time of this writing, this is one of the best-reviewed EMF meters with nearly 9 out of every 10 reviewers rating it positively. Many of the reviewers seem to rave about how accurate the readings are at such a lower price.

Usability – I have the Erickhill EMF Meter and I can tell you that it is very user-friendly and extremely easy to navigate through the features and use. It has a nice display screen with great visual indicators of the readings. It has some built-in warnings to alarm you of high EMF readings which makes it fantastic for beginners. The screen will flash red and an alarm will sound (you can disable the sound) if the readings are higher than recommended levels.

Customer Service – Another thing that I think makes this one of the best budget meters for measuring electromagnetic fields is the customer service offered by Erickhill for the product. They offer a 36-month after-sale service, lifetime technical support, and contact information that you’ll hear back from.

Cons of the Erickhill EMF Detector

No RF Reading – Although I stand by this product as probably the best EMF reader if you’re on a budget, it does not offer the full spectrum of EMF detection that the Trifield TF2 does. Just about all budget meters are only going to read magnetic and electric field radiation, and not offer radio frequency radiation detection. This is not ideal, because you won’t be able to read the emf levels from things like mobile phones, routers, etc. There are still tons of electronics that you will be able to read, but radio frequency levels unfortunately will not be available.

Single Axis – Another con of the Erickhill EMF meter is that it is a single-axis meter, so it’s only going to get accurate readings when it’s pointed directly at whatever you’re trying to get a reading from. This is different than some of the higher budget meters listed above that offer a tri-axis reading.

Final Thoughts on the Erickhill EMF Meter

Overall, I still believe that the Erickhill EMF Detector is the best budget meter available in 2024. The combination of low price, high accuracy, ease of use, and fantastic customer service make this a great beginner option or first EMF Meter. Although this isn’t what we talk about on this site, I will just throw out that I happen to also know that meter for ghost hunting as well, not sure why, just thought I’d mention it.

If you’re looking for a quality meter to test some of the electronics in your home and where some of your emf exposures are, this is a fanstastic option.

5. GQ EMF-390 EMF/RF Meter

Check the current price here.
This is an EMF meter that has really grown in popularity in the past few years and has become one of the best-selling EMF meters on Amazon.

The main reason that it has become so popular is the sheer amount of data that it is able to display while it’s taking readings. It can also store that data with its built-in flash memory. You can display all that data later and download it to your computer using free software.

One of the coolest parts of the GQ meter is that it can actually display all three readings at one. You can literally get magnetic field, electric field, and radiofrequency readings displayed all at the same time.

One of the popular features of the meter is the “safety suggestion” which will display the danger based on current readings. This is great for people who don’t have a good idea of what a dangerous EMF reading is and are for instance checking out new homes.

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You can of course also turn it to a more classic mode for each type of reading which will just display more information specific to that type of EMF.

If you absolutely love data, then this might be the EMF meter for you. It can do really cool things like track multiple RF radiation sources at the same time.

If you look at the image to the right you can see that the meter is displaying readings from a nearby microwave oven as well as the ambient RF radiation coming from a local WiFi router.

I can’t cover all the features of this meter in a single review, but I’ll just say that I’m glad I have it in my toolkit, and I think it will continue to be a really popular EMF meter for years to come.

6. Latnex HF-B3G Radio Frequency Meter

Check out the Amazon listing here.

The Latnex is a great radio frequency meter and is sort of a budget version of the Acoustimeter. Offering only radiofrequency radiation detection, the Latnex does not offer a full range of detection but does some great quality for a reasonable price.

I’ll just interject here, that in my honest opinion, I don’t think there is much reason to purchase the Latnex over the Trifield TF2, considering the similar price, and extra features you get with the Trifield.

Let’s take a look at some of the features I like about the Latnex HF-B3G.

Latnex EMF Meter Pros

Triple-Axis – The Latnex does have a triple-axis radio frequency detector (the ball on the top of the device) which allows you to get accurate readings regardless of the orientation of the device.

Great Manual – The Latnex comes with a very detailed user manual (see that here) that really comes in handy. I find the manual to be even more thorough than the manuals that come with some of the higher quality meters.

Easy To Use – With a simple display and 7 nicely labeled buttons, the Latnex is a breeze to operate.

Latnex EMF Meter Cons

Only RF Readings – Obviously the largest downside of the Latnex is simply the fact that it only reads RF radiation. Like the Acoustimeter, this is how the device is designed, but it is certainly nice when the meter measure all types of Radiation like the Cornet or the Trifield TF2.

Quality – Latnex, although they make a variety of EMF meters including ones that measure magnetic field radiation, it has not been around as long as some of the other companies. This makes me doubt the reliability a little bit since it has not stood the test of time.

Final Thoughts

The Latnex is a great radio frequency meter with great reviews. However, I’d encourage you to look at some of the other options. If you’re wanting a high-quality RF meter, go with the Acoustimeter. If you’re wanting a reasonable price EMF meter that still has great RF functionality, go with the Cornet or the Trifield. That is just my honest opinion and suggestion.

7. Latnex AF-5000 5G EMF Meter and RF Detector

Check the current price on Amazon.
This is the second Latnex EMF meter I’m including in this list, and this is because it has some features that I think are worth talking about.

First of all, this is one of the newest meters on the market, so I personally think it has one of the best user interfaces I’ve seen, especially from a tri field meter (meaning it reads RF radiation, magnetic radiation, and electric field radiation). Most meters that offer this have pretty simplistic or clunky displays.

This is also one of the few meters on the market claiming to be able to read EMF radiation from 5G sources (I have articles that go into why this is a complicated and difficult task).

So, although the price point is fairly high for this meter, if you’re wanting a meter that can do it all, with an impressive full-color display, and the apparent ability to read 5G radiation sources, then the new Latnex AF-5000 might be a great option for you.

If you’re hesitant about giving it a try, first of all Amazon has a great return policy, but on top of that, they claim to offer a 100% money-back guarantee and a 2-year warranty with this meter at the time I’m writing this article.

Ok, now that we’ve made it through our list of the 9 Best EMF Meters of 2024, let’s talk a little bit about the reasons you might want to get an EMF meter in the first place, and why it is such a valuable tool.

Why Do I Need An EMF Meter?

There is a good reason I’m always suggesting people purchase an EMF meter once they understand how dangerous long-term exposure to EMF radiation is. With a quality EMF meter, not only can you gain a thorough understanding of the type of EMF radiation in your home, but also the amount.

Here on EMF Academy, I have all sorts of guides on how to lower EMF radiation risk in your house, such as my Whole House EMF Protection Guide. These guides offer tons of solutions to lower your exposure, but without an EMF meter, it is difficult to get a real understanding of how much radiation exposure you actually reduced.

You can use the meter to detect large exposures of magnetic field, electric field, or radiofrequency radiation in your home, apply a solution, and test how much the solution reduced the risk.

EMF Meters are also fantastic for testing how well some EMF protection products work. For example, SafeSleeve (see my review) has a line of cases for cell phones, tablets, and laptops.

These are great examples of products that you can test with your EMF meter. Simply start by making a call on your cellphone and measuring the radiation levels. Then, put your phone inside the case, and measure the radiation levels again to see how much radiation it will be protecting you from.

There are so many other reasons that you should consider getting a quality EMF meter that I can’t cover them all here, but suffice it to say that it will be one of the best decisions you make on your EMF protection journey.

Final Thoughts

Phew… You did it! If you made it here then you just read well over 6000 words about EMF meters, good for you! I hope if you’ve read this far you have all the information you need to make the best decision for YOU. That is an important point because although I rated the Trifield TF2 the highest, that does not necessarily mean it is the best option for you and for your needs. That is why I went into so much detail in this post so that you would be able to make your own decision.

Ultimately there are many good EMF meters on the market, and honestly, it can be a bit intimidating to select the right one, which was my driving force behind creating this guide. I wanted to cut out some of the confusion and fear from buying an EMF meter, and just help you to get one into your hands!

A quality EMF meter is without a doubt one of the most important tools you will ever own for the fight against EMF radiation. With the upcoming rollout of 5g and more and more smart electronics introduced around us, you can be certain that it will be a fight. You need to be armed with the right education, and the right tools.

From the bottom of my heart, I hope this guide was helpful to you. If for any reason it was not, please leave a comment, or email me at Christian@Emfacademy.com and let me know what I can do to improve it.

Christian

I created and currently manage EMF Academy, one of the premier sources for EMF safety knowledge. I am so passionate about spreading this crucial information. If you need anything, just shoot me an email at Christian@emfacademy.com and I'll do everything I can to help.

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