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Head-to-head · Updated August 2026LATNEX AF-5000 vs TriField TF2
These are the two meters home testers cross-shop most. Both read all three EMF field types and sit within a few dollars of each other, so the decision comes down to RF reach, how the magnetic sensor works, and how you like to read the numbers. Here's the honest breakdown.
Specs side by side
| Spec | LATNEX AF-5000 | TriField TF2 |
|---|---|---|
| RF frequency range | Up to 10 GHz (5G mid/high band) | 20 MHz – 6 GHz |
| RF power density | Yes (mW/m²) | 0.001 – 19.999 mW/m² |
| AC magnetic | Yes | 40 Hz – 100 kHz, 0.1–100 mG, 3-axis |
| AC electric | Yes | 40 Hz – 100 kHz, 1–1000 V/m |
| Body-current weighting | — | Yes (frequency-weighted mode) |
| Alerts | Audio + visual | Audio indicator |
| Price | $189.99 | $186 |
Where the AF-5000 wins
- 5G reach. Its RF sensor goes to 10 GHz vs the TF2's 6 GHz ceiling — meaningful headroom as high-band 5G expands in neighborhoods.
- Source hunting. Combined audio and visual alerts make it faster to walk a room and pin down the hot spot.
Where the TriField TF2 wins
- 3-axis magnetic. Its magnetic reading is 3-axis, so you get a true value regardless of how you hold the meter — no rotating to find the peak near panels and appliances.
- Body-weighted mode. A frequency-weighted setting scales magnetic/electric readings to the current they'd induce in the body — a favorite of building-biology learners.
- Price. A few dollars cheaper, though the two are close enough that price shouldn't decide it.
Our verdict: If your priority is wireless and 5G — cell towers, small cells, Wi-Fi — buy the AF-5000 for its 10 GHz reach and dual alerts. If you're focused on wiring/appliance magnetic fields and want the classic 3-axis, body-weighted reading, the TriField TF2 is the pick. For most homeowners worried about 5G, we still lead with the AF-5000.
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