Which Is BEST? Comparing The Typhur Sync and The MEATER 2 Plus

[@philluebben6356]

Bought the Typhur Sync today on Amazon for $159, thank you for your very thorough review.

[@SmokestackJoes]

Thats a great price, this is by far the best wireless thermometer i have

[@brianpreston5206]

Can you reverse sear with the Typhur

[@NicksStuff]

How precise were the predictive timers? Do they take the carry over into account?

[@emmetharte3718]

Great video👍I just got the Meater 2 and used it yesterday on a New York strip, and I am very impressed with it.

[@SmokestackJoes]

Thanks, the meater 2 is a great thermometer

[@bananaman1961]

So...just a follow up on my last comment. I received some Amazon gift cards for my birthday, "free money", so I bought the Typhur Sync probes. I absolutely love them. So handy. I reach for them before my wired Thermoworks probes 90% of the time. We'll see how the lift span thing goes, but highly recommend. Thanks for the review!

[@SmokestackJoes]

No problem glad you like the review. The sync is just so easy to use and having the option to be able to run out and still monitor the cook is a game changer.

[@yyzdnl]

I don't know if it was available when you made your video but there is a single probe version of the Typhur Sync I picked one up for $79. Economical option to get the wifi native to the unit.

[@SmokestackJoes]

That was not an option when I made this but I have seen it. looks like a great option

[@greg2865]

FYI. You can add custom alerts in the Meater app. That means you could have put one at 95 and/or 100 to pull off the PR and monitor the internal temp while bringing the grill up to a sear temp. I just learned that trick and it is a game changer for things like this and time to wrap, etc.

[@SmokestackJoes]

Thats good to know, thank you for the comment

[@joechong2096]

Great video! Was very well put together. I like how you showed the apps in detail because that is a big deal for a lot of people, including myself. I bought the meater 2 plus and then found the typhur 100$ . Im very torn on what to do. Lol ..... I still haven't even done a cook.

[@SmokestackJoes]

I'm glad it was helpful. Honestly whichever one you go with will be fine. If you want the capability of being able to monitor the cook anywhere over wifi without the use of another device, go with the typhur, plus you get 2 probes with it.

[@donaldotsig6818]

How do these base stations work when outside with the smoker in -35f and how well does the probes send out signals through the walls of a steel insulated smoker

[@SmokestackJoes]

They both worked well in my offset which is pretty thick. as for the temps I cant say because I have not tried them in that cold of weather. the coldest I have used them is probably 20*F with no issues

[@christoffernilsson1738]

I'm using my meater 2+ for the first time now, and I am not having an accurate reading of the ambient temp. Right now its stabilized to around a 15°C difference, but in the beginning it was as much as 25°C. Im using the Thermaworks ChefAlarm to measure the ambient with a probe at the grate right next to the Meater 2+

[@SmokestackJoes]

With any wireless meat thermometer you are going to have the ambient temp off until the meat starts to warm up. since the ambient temp sensor is attached to the internal sensor it draws the cooler temp from inside the meat to the ambient sensor. Its just a flaw that all wireless thermometers have so youll just have to know early on that your ambient temp is probably higher then what you are seeing.

[@AlexeyDnepr]

@@SmokestackJoes and the ceramic zirconium insert (separator) can't separate the external sensor? And it's also interesting, somewhere I saw a comparison of the accuracy of external sensors on such wireless thermometers and TempSpike showed itself best. Perhaps its sensor is installed at the very end on the end of the probe, and in others it is closer to the meat.

[@63blanco]

Thanks for the comparison. Not sure if the price has changed since your video but it's on their site at $229.

[@SmokestackJoes]

I think it did change. At the time of the video they had a sale going on. If you wait it will probably go on sale again

[@rfischer1984]

I got it for about 189 on Amazon. Edit: actually got it for 183.

[@ejotcham]

Out of curiosity now MEATER have came out with the Pro XL (the new block) with the wifi capability. Which would you choose? if you've seen or had any experience with one i believe the probes. I'm torn between the new Meater Pro XL or the Typhur sync Quad. Thanks Elliot

[@gabrielgalvan140]

Just bought the sync gold quad today. I'll let you know how it goes if you like.

[@SmokestackJoes]

I have not seen the Pro XL so I cant really comment. If the Pro XL doesnt have a temperature readout on the base I would definitely go with the Typhur

[@AlexeyDnepr]

In the Typhur thermometer app, can you view the temperature of each of the five internal sensors? Or is only one temperature shown (the sum of these five sensors)?

[@SmokestackJoes]

You should be able to see all sensors. there is a toggle to go into "pro" mode which shows all the sensors separately

[@randyg8251]

Excellent video! I do have a couple of additional points, though. You mentioned that the Typhur has an advantage in that it comes with 2 probes whereas the Meater 2 Plus comes with only the one. True, but the Meater App handles up to 4 probes so if more than one is desired, they can be added. And yes, I know it will end up costing more, but it can be done. Also, the Typhus actually comes with either 2 or 4 probes, again, for more money, of course! So yes, the equivalent capacity will cost more for the Meater than the Typhur ... agreed. There is one problem with using multiple Meater probes that I don't like. The probes are identical and are not labeled with a number or anything like the Typhur. That makes is harder to keep them apart when grilling multiple cuts of meat. Myself? I bought two Meater 2 plus units mainly because of the thinner probes as I often grill thinner cuts and they mess up the meat less. Also, I personally like the Meater App user interface better. That, of course, is only personal preference.

[@SmokestackJoes]

Great comment thank you. I agree that I do like the meater probes better then the typhur.

[@Chicoerock1]

​@@SmokestackJoesjust a note about the probe diameters. The Typhur Quad probes are smaller in diameter ( 4.82mm) than those in the Typhur Sync 2-pack (6.1mm). That also makes them even slightly more slender than the Meater 2 (5mm)!

[@SmokestackJoes]

Thanks for that info. I just got the new Typhur gold to try out (new video will be coming soon) but the probes are much smaller then the previous model

[@flodjibril2852]

@@Chicoerock1 👍👍👍👍

[@incognito4065]

With the Typhur Sync base, can you view the ambient temperature? And can you set a low and high ambient temperature benchmark? I don’t have a pellet grill, I have an offset and that would be very helpful for me

[@SmokestackJoes]

With the base you can view the ambient temp but you cant set any benchmarks, you have to do that through the app.

[@markrodgers4615]

Great video! Looking for a thermometer for prime day and I think I’ll go with the Typhur

[@SmokestackJoes]

The typhur is great. Its on the more expensive side but if you can get a good deal i would go with that one. I dont use wireless thermometers that often but when I do I am always using my typhur

[@righteyeartistry156]

Sent my Typhur back for a replacement unit as the probes were way off. Supposedly they were certified as accurate, not in any of my testing. Ice water to boiling, way off. Hopefully the next unit will be better. We shall see.

[@SmokestackJoes]

Yeah thats not right. They are suppose to be accurate within 0.5 degree I believe. Hopefully the new probes will be better for you

[@waynegranzin3824]

dos the typhur have both high AND low (downward) alarms on the meat part of the probe? or just final target? the meater does, via the alarm button. but brands like thermo-pro do not.

[@SmokestackJoes]

I believe it does

[@waynegranzin3824]

Can you confirm one way or the other? Coming from the meater, I just assumed they all would. But so far the meater is the only one (I’ve found) that does

[@Chicoerock1]

Do either of the apps show the individual temp readings for the multiple sensors within the probe? Or do they just use all of the sensors to give you 1 temperature?

[@SmokestackJoes]

Neither of the apps will show you the different temps as far as I know. The temp reading you get is usually the lowest of the temp sensors I believe.

[@Chicoerock1]

@@SmokestackJoes I just found out today that Typhur's latest software update brought something called "Pro Mode" which does indeed show you the streaming temp values for all of the sensors in the probe. I tested in a glass of hot water and it's freaking awesome!

[@SmokestackJoes]

Thats awesome to know. Ill have to get the new update for mine

[@gabrielgalvan140]

If you click on the temp on the meater app it shows all temps as well.

[@DanHarper-y9m]

if you link the Meater through a separate device then view on your phone via email, can you adjust settings via you phone or do you have to go to the separate device to make adjustments?

[@SmokestackJoes]

You can only view the cook, adjustments need to be made from the separate device

[@papalednik]

Does this only work on the newest version of the meater I've got the 2nd Gen not 3rd gen

[@dimitristamatis4462]

Can you have more than 2 sensors linked in the Typhor app? Looks like it only supports 2 sensors, max. The Meater app supports 4 sensors. Is my understanding right?

[@SmokestackJoes]

I am not sure because I only have 2 sensors for the Typhur. I know the MEATER does support 4 because there block has 4.

[@T2_Sug]

I have 2 typhur syncs for a total of 4 probes and I can run all of them at the same time.

[@tyger4417]

The same thing with the meater. I have two blocks and a couple single probes and they all can be run and connected on the app.

[@greg2865]

@@tyger4417 Wow! You are big time. I was considering adding the M2+ to my kit even though I have a good selection and this made me feel like that would not be over the top. 😁

[@TheGuyFromDenmark95]

Really think the Meater 2 missed the mark with not having wifi within the base

[@SmokestackJoes]

After using the Typhur sync the built in wifi is such a great feature. Being able to just sync the base to wifi is awesome because the range becomes a non issue

[@Bigheadedwon]

The original Meater block has WiFi. Hopefully they’ll be releasing a block version of this one soon

[@irynakirtak-craig1890]

@@Bigheadedwon I asked Meater support if they are planning to offer Mater 2 Plus Block, and they said "The MEATER Block will be getting a refresh in late 2024".

[@msaunders300]

@@irynakirtak-craig1890 at a price of $600 probably. It is so over priced

[@n2skiing76]

They have it on the site now for pre order for 349$. Comes out in September

[@sitisitiveni650]

Great video Is there a option on both models to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius in these Apps?

[@jgsimonian]

I have the Typhur model, and yes you can switch to Celsius. I would guess that the meater does also.

[@andrewthomson8457]

Confirmed - I have the meater 2 and it also does celcius.

[@SmokestackJoes]

Thank you I am glad you enjoyed the video! and Thank you for the great replies from the people below or above!

[@ikonikhunter]

I’m going to say this based on this review, this is probably better than the Meater Block. The Meater Block, and I have several units, has been nothing but trouble. In multiple units that I have I must add. Customer service with Meater (apption labs) is absolutely horrible! So if Typhur’s customer service is better than Meater, which shouldn’t be difficult to achieve, then I’ll roll with the Typhur.

[@SmokestackJoes]

I havent had any issues with mine so I dont know how customer service has been but the people I have dealt with from typhur have been very helpful

[@why1696]

Great video. Thanks

[@SmokestackJoes]

Thanks I am glad you enjoyed it

[@JamesLloydKeyboardist]

Thank you for sharing this. 🥘♥️

[@SmokestackJoes]

No problem!

[@TReZxDrEaMz]

Too bad they only have a sale going on in the US for the typhur and not in the EU. Otherwise I would have gone for that but I have a discount for the meater..😅

[@SmokestackJoes]

the meater 2 is a great thermometer so you will be fine with that

[@bananaman1961]

What no one talks about is when the life of the rechargeable battery in the probe itself goes out, as all batteries do, they can't be replaced. You're left with a boat anchor. I guess I'm old, but having to buy new again in 5 to 7 years is unacceptable.

[@SmokestackJoes]

This is a great point that not many people think about

[@michaelbrand4654]

In 5-7 years the technology is usually obsolete and it’s time to get the latest and greatest.

[@TheKongWizard]

$119 / 5 years = $24 a year for the use of the thermometer. It’s a consumable like errrrrr BBQs, charcoal, meat, gloves and just about everything else. It’s your choice, if $24 / year ($2 / month) is too much for you then do without; no-one’s forcing you. How long should a such a tiny battery last anyway? Forever for you $119???? Idiot. What a dumb comment you made 😂😂😂😂

[@ikonikhunter]

I’m going to say this based on this review, this is probably better than the Meater Block. The Meater Block, and I have several units, has been nothing but trouble. In multiple units that I have I must add. Customer service with Meater (apption labs) is absolutely horrible! So if Typhur’s customer service is better than Meater, which shouldn’t be difficult to achieve, then I’ll roll y with the Typhur.

[@unreconstructed9172]

Unless youre using the meater in a skillet, it sucks! As far as ambient temps as well, i get 40°f off the real temps. Most underwhelming $70+ device. What a hunk of @#$t (junk)!

[@SmokestackJoes]

The connectivity issues when using in a smoker is a big issue. You will have lower ambient temps with most wireless thermometers because the ambient temp sensor is attached to the probe which is inside the cold piece of meat, this allows the cold temp to be pulled into your ambient temp sensor. once the meat starts getting to a higher temp your ambient will be more accurate