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Head-to-head · Updated September 2026LATNEX AF-5000 vs CORNET ED88T Plus
The CORNET ED88T Plus is the meter most often recommended in EMF forums, and the LATNEX AF-5000 is the one we recommend most to first-time home testers. Both are true multifield devices at similar prices, so the choice comes down to top-end RF reach, how much data you want on screen, and how simple you need the workflow to be.
Specs side by side
| Spec | LATNEX AF-5000 | CORNET ED88T Plus |
|---|---|---|
| RF frequency range | Up to 10 GHz (5G mid/high band) | 100 MHz – 8 GHz |
| RF sensitivity | Down to 0.1 µW/m² class | 0.1 µW/m², captures 100 µs bursts |
| Frequency counter | — | Yes, 100 MHz – 4.2 GHz (identifies 5G C-band) |
| AC magnetic (LF Gauss) | Yes, multifield auto | Yes, 50 Hz – 10 kHz |
| AC electric | Yes, multifield auto | Yes, 50 Hz – 50 kHz |
| Light flicker mode | — | Yes (LED flicker %) |
| Data logging | — | Up to 50 h, USB to PC |
| Alerts | Audio + visual, one-look display | Audio + LED bar; dense multi-mode screen |
| Price | $189.99 | $179.99 |
Where the AF-5000 wins
- Top-end 5G reach. The AF-5000's RF sensor extends to 10 GHz, comfortably above the ED88T Plus's 8 GHz ceiling as high-band small cells spread through neighbourhoods.
- Simplicity. Multifield auto operation shows RF, magnetic and electric readings without hunting through modes. First-time testers get a usable number in seconds.
- Room-to-room source hunting. Combined audio and visual alerts make it faster to walk a house and pin down the hot spot near a router, smart meter or panel.
Where the CORNET ED88T Plus wins
- Diagnostics. The built-in frequency counter tells you what you're measuring — Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G C-band — not just how strong it is.
- Logging. Fifty hours of recording plus USB export lets you capture overnight bedroom exposure and graph it on a PC.
- Extras. A light-flicker mode for LED fixtures, and a ten-dollar lower price.
Other head-to-heads
- LATNEX AF-5000 vs TriField TF2
- LATNEX AF-5000 vs CORNET ED98 QPro5G — the ED88T Plus's bigger sibling.
Frequently asked
Does the CORNET ED88T Plus measure 5G?
Yes. Its RF mode covers 100 MHz – 8 GHz, which includes every sub-6 GHz 5G band in use today (including 3.5 GHz C-band). It does not reach the 24 GHz+ mmWave bands, and neither does any consumer meter in this price range.
Is the AF-5000 accurate enough for a home survey?
For finding sources and comparing rooms before and after mitigation, yes. Both meters are screening instruments, not laboratory-calibrated analysers; a building biologist would use a professional analyser such as the Gigahertz Solutions HF59B for certified reports.
Which is easier for a beginner?
The AF-5000. Its multifield auto mode shows all three field types without switching modes, whereas the ED88T Plus rewards users who are comfortable reading a dense multi-mode display.
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