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Helect Infrared Thermometer Gun vs Lasergrip GM400 Side-by-Side Comparison

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Helect Infrared Thermometer Gun

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Lasergrip GM400 Infrared Thermometer

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Helect Infrared Thermometer Gun vs Lasergrip GM400

Overall Verdict

The Helect gets a thumbs-up for its reliability and sturdy build. It aced our tests, ranking among the most accurate IR thermometers we've ever tried.

On the other hand, the Lasergrip GM400 struggled with accuracy and has some design quirks, like a dim laser and fewer measurement options compared to the Helect.

That makes the Helect the better choice overall. It not only outperforms the Lasergrip GM400 but also offers better durability and far more features for the money.

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Pros & Cons

  • Affordable
  • Accurate IR sensor that produces very good readings
  • Decent build quality
  • Bright, single-dot laser emitter
  • Loud speakers
  • Passable measurement performance in the hot test with cooking oil
  • One of the lightest IR thermometers in our database
  • The thermometer itself feels quite cheap
  • Lacks many measurement modes
  • The display panel is dim
  • Poor measurement accuracy in the cold test with ice
  • Lackluster build quality
  • Dim laser emitter
  • Lack of extra measurement modes

Key Specs

Dimensions
L4 x W1.7 x H6 inches
L4 x W1.57 x H6.3 inches
Weight
5.73 ounces
4.36 ounces
Display type
Backlit LCD panel
Backlit LCD panel
Measurement modes
0
0
Audio cues
Yes
Yes
Temperature range
-58 to 1,022°F (-50 to 550°C)
-58°F - 752°F (-50°C - 400°C)

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$19.32
$14.43
$14.99 at Amazon
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
8.1
5.3

Cold Test with Ice

7.5
2.9
Helect Infrared Thermal Gun Cold Test with Ice Video
The Helect IR thermometer measuring temperature of an ice bath from 12 inches away. The screen displays 33.4°F.
The Helect IR thermometer measures the temperature of an ice bath from 16 inches away. The screen displays 34.5°F.
Lasergrip GM400 Infrared Thermometer Cold Test
The Lasergrip GM400 measures the surface temperature of an ice chest from 12 inches away. The screen reads 38.3°F.
The Lasergrip GM400 measures the surface temperature of an ice chest from 16 inches away. The screen reads 39.2°F.
Ice Temperature
32°F
32°F
Temperature at 12”
33.4°F
38.4°F
Temperature at 16”
34.5°F
39.2°F

Hot Test with Cooking Oil

8.4
7.0
Helect Infrared Thermal Gun Hot Test with Cooking Oil Video
The Helect IR thermometer measuring the temperature of boiling from away 12 inches away. The screen displays 367.5°F.
The Helect IR thermometer measures the temperature of boiling oil from 16 inches away. The screen shows 361.6°F.
Lasergrip GM400 Infrared Thermometer Hot Test
The Lasergrip GM400 measures the surface temperature of a pan of cooking oil from 12 inches away. The screen reads 370.5°F.
The Lasergrip GM400 measures the surface temperature of a pan of cooking oil from 16 inches away. The screen reads 364.4°F.
Oil Temperature
361°F
361°F
Temperature at 12”
367.5°F
370.5°F
Temperature at 16”
361.6°F
364.4°F

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.0
6.1

In the Box

The Helect IR thermometer in the center, with its plastic sleeving to the left, manuals and battery to the right.
The Lasergrip GM400 IR thermometer in its plastic packaging on a slate grey concrete table top.

Dimensions

The dimensions of the Helect IR thermometer. The length is 4 inches, width is 1.7 inches, and height is 6 inches.
The dimensions of the Lasergrip GM400 IR thermometer. The length is 4 inches, the width is 1.57 inches, and the height is 6.3 inches.
Weight
5.7 oz (162 g)
4.3 oz (122 g)
Length
4.0" (10.2 cm)
4.0" (10.2 cm)
Width
1.7" (4.3 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Height
6.0" (15.2 cm)
6.3" (16.0 cm)

Build Quality

8.0
6.0
Helect Infrared Thermal Gun Build Quality Video
The Helect IR thermometer on its side on a slate grey concrete table, presenting its full side profile.
The Lasergrip GM400 IR thermometer on a dark grey concrete tabletop against a blurry blue background.

Laser Emitter

9.0
5.0
The Helect IR thermometer in the black-gloved hand of a reviewer. The thermometer is in scanning mode and there’s a laser dot in the background.
The laser emitter on the Helect IR thermometer is very bright and can be easily tracked even in harsh studio lighting.
The Helect IR thermometer in the black-gloved hand of a reviewer. The thermometer is in scanning mode and there’s a laser dot in the background.
The red laser dot of the Helect IR thermometer gun’s laser emitter in a dark room.
A close-up view of the laser emitter and the sensor head of the Helect IR thermometer.
The single, red laser dot of the Lasergrip GM400 IR thermometer in a dark room.
The single, red laser dot of the Lasergrip GM400 IR thermometer in a dark room.
The laser emitter and the IR sensor of the Lasergrip GM400.
Laser Pattern
Single-dot
Single-dot
Brightness
Good
Bad

Display Panel

7.0
7.5
The LCD display panel of the Helect IR thermometer with the backlight turned off. The screen reads 28.7°C
The Helect IR thermometer’s screen with the backlight off.
The LCD display panel of the Helect IR thermometer with the backlight turned off. The screen reads 28.7°C
The LCD display panel of the Helect IR thermometer with the backlight turned on. The screen reads 28.7°C.
The Lasergrip GM400 IR thermometer’s display with the backlight off (left) and on (right).
The Lasergrip GM400’s display with the backlight turned off (left) and on (right).
Display Type
LCD
Backlit LCD panel
Backlight
Yes
Yes
Display Size
1.25
1.18

Battery Compartment

A view into the open battery compartment of the Helect IR thermometer. Inside is a label with the print “9V 6F22.”
The open battery compartment of the Helect IR thermometer.
The Lasergrip GM400 with its battery compartment opened. To its right is one AAA battery.
Battery Type
9V
AAA

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
5.3
4.3

Handling

7.5
7.0
The Helect IR thermometer in the black-gloved hand of a reviewer.
The bulbous handle can be uncomfortable to hold for people with smaller hands.
The Helect IR thermometer in the black-gloved hand of a reviewer.
A close-up of the curved, bulbous grip of the Helect IR thermometer.
The white-gloved hand of a reviewer holding and using the Lasergrip GM400, with a finger on the trigger of the thermometer.
The white-gloved hand of a reviewer holding and using the Lasergrip GM400, with a finger on the trigger of the thermometer.
The ridges at the front of the Lasergrip GM400 IR thermometer.
The handle of the Lasergrip GM400, with the patterning at the front of the handle in view.

Measurement Modes

0.0
0.0
Emissivity
No
No
Average Mode
No
No
Min Mode
No
No
Max Mode
No
No
Calibration
No
No
Alarm Mode
No
No

Audio Cues

8.0
4.0