The Best Digital Instant Read Thermometer | $35 - $150 Thermometers And The Best Will Surprise You

[@classicdell]

This is hands down the best head-to-head comparison video I have seen in a while. Keep up the good work.

[@gkmandymoo]

I’ve owned the pop for 6 years. Given as gifts over the years. Can’t go wrong. Love the channel. Great content.

[@chrishail3505]

I own a Yoder YS640S Pellet Smoker with built-in Fireboard control AND a Fireboard 1 standalone unit. For me, the Fireboard Spark is an excellent tool that integrates seamlessly with my other units and the Fireboard app to give me complete temperature coverage. It would be great as a standalone, but is EXCELLENT as part of the Fireboard system!

[@swanoflove6833]

all i want, is a meat thermometer that DOESNT fall apart after only 5 uses! every thermometer ive had breaks so fast no matter how gentle and careful i am cleaning and storing, i need something made out of titanium haha

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I’ve only had one thermometer break on me in 5 years of testing, and that was when I was cleaning it. I was cleaning the probe, and the metal probe just pulled right off the end. I sent it back postage prepaid to the manufacturer and they fixed it. Although, if there was a titanium instant read, I’d love to test that.

[@joeguammusic]

Thanks so much for this great video and tests, really appreciate it. I'm going with the Thermopen ONE.

[@R0NxBURGUNDY]

I think to justify the Spark you’d need to really want the leave-in probe. I use it frequently to just make sure my pellet grill is getting the right temps on long cooks. Great video, and I get why you did it the way you did, but the spark is so much more than an instant read that it’s hard to classify it as just that. The phone app is incredible and the interconnectivity to a main Fireboard unit make it an amazing piece of tech.

[@gosman949]

I've got the original thermopen before KZbin! Had to send it in one time under warranty to fix. The battery door now is broken but a quick tape on it, and it still works for me!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Talk about a long term investment. Nice!

[@balfantz]

Buying the thermapen one now. Thank you

[@waynecole1918]

Thermapen One - Winner hands down! And if your budget can't really handle the C-note cost, well the POP is an excellent buy at $35. bucks!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Yeah, I can't believe the value of the ThermoPop 2 for $35, and the Thermapen One is having such great holiday sales right now, it's the best time to pick one up. Thanks for taking the time to comment Wayne!

[@ivanblack2270]

I have a thermapen one and had a thermapen MK4, an excellent thermometer I upgraded due to the 3 second read time to 1 second excellent thermometer. Also, thermoworks is always running sales on them. Just subscribe to their website they will alert you on their sales. The Fireboard is nice as well. The magnet and type c changing and lithium battery is nice as well. Fireboard is also a great temperature controller. Also, I subscribe and thank you for great review it was needed.

[@henrylewis7652]

Thermopin is the way to go. I have 2 of them and have never had an issue with either extremely fast. For 100 bucks and a five year warranty, you just can't beat.

[@AWH9009]

Came here to learn about instant read thermometers, subscribing for detail and quality of video.

[@Cerulean0987]

Excellent review. Very thorough.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for watching!

[@shaylaster1607]

Awesome info thank you! I’m ordering the maverick now!

[@mrcbreakable3092]

Excellent thorough review. I'm going to get the thermapen for the warranty.

[@J7..0]

I'm sick, my thermometer is not working and youtube recommends me this outta nowhere. 👏

[@kaivonmortazavi8656]

Interesting and entertaining segment. I enjoyed your multi-test method vs just testing in boiling water or ice bath. I think your tests really demonstrates that all the probes in the test were accurate and would need the needs of 99.999% of people shopping for a digital instant read thermometer - the cheapest is 100% fine. No one watching these blogs cooks anything where a 0.5F or 1F variation or 1 .7 seconds vs. 2 seconds makes one biit of a difference. Where differences come in maybe the feature differences such as lefty vs righty or needing to attach a probe etc. Great segment. Thanks.

[@ryandotchapman3391]

I’ve been eyeing the magnetic silicone sleeve for my Thermapen One to help with that category.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I haven't played with the magnetic sleeve yet, but I do love the idea of being able to stick it to the side of the grill...

[@spydergkh6337]

Love the glow in the dark magnetic sleeve!! Keeps my Thermapen handy inside on the fridge for indoor use, and I attach it to one of my other Weber's when smoking on my WSM!! Handy! But; I never attach it to the dome of the Weber that I'm currently cooking on! Lol!

[@engineerncook6138]

I have the silicone sleeve for the Thermapen ONE but the magnet got weak, perhaps it got too hot, I had been stored it close to my range on the vent hood. I replaced the magnet with one from Amazon. I like protection the sleeve give from dropping and it is easier to grip than the smooth plastic body.

[@mikejonce1]

Another great video. Camera work, video and audio quality is spot on too! This is becoming my new favorite bbq and review channel! Great job!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for your kind words Michael. We work hard to put out videos that are worth watching, and it's always nice to hear that they're hitting the mark. What else would you like to see? We're about to hit publish on the website quiz form, but feel free to post here in the comments as well. Thanks!

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Complete review, thanks from Colorado

[@BrisketMedic]

Outstanding reviews/tests! Thanks!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thanks for watching!

[@dvcr8tor]

Love my Thermopop! Would like a Thermopen One for quick reads over a hot grill.

[@dupajasio4801]

This is how to do reviews! You touched all important points including type of batteries. No rechargeable for me. Those always fail. Excellent!

[@engineerncook6138]

No rechargeable for me either, Internal, non-replaceable Li-ion batteries will eventually die in 5-10 years. I used my Classic Thermapen for 10 year by replacing coin batteries twice. Finally upgrade as the Classic calibration was drifting and the ONE was so much improved.

[@curtisrogers4190]

Suprise suprise, the two most expensive were the top two. Personally I am not into spending $100 for an instant read thermometer and I don't think you could go wrong with any you tested. Like everything else in life it is personal prefernce and personal budget. Thanks for giving us lots of solid options.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Certainly lots of options out there, glad it was helpful.

[@jameshobbs]

My Thermapen MK3 is still going strong after a decade and reads within .5C of my new Thermapen One (a gift), though a tiny bit slower. I've had cheaper units die during my ownership of the MK3. My takeaway? It may cost more initially, but it's worth it. Accuracy, longevity, reliability and ease of use make it a better deal than cheaper devices I've tried.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I'm with you there James. I had my first instant read thermometer given to me for Christmas or a birthday, but by the next Christmas, it wasn't working well and wasn't reliable. Haven't had my original Thermapen die yet, and it's been years.

[@tomm9493]

I just purchased the Fireboard Spark after watching your video. Thanks!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I really think you’ll enjoy it Tom. Thanks for watching!

[@tomm9493]

@@TheBarbecueLab 👍

[@bcfran3g844]

I have quite a few, Pop, Mark 4. I would buy the Fireboard Spark.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I admit I do really like the Spark. I told my wife if I was marketing this thing and I could get Marvel’s blessing, I’d say this was Ironman’s thermometer. It’s so techy.

[@overripe]

How about setting the high temp alarm?

[@Smoke_N_EmbersBBQ]

@barbecuelabs I own the original thermoworks pop, thermapen and now because of you the fireboard spark as it sync with my fireboard 2 pro.

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Are you eyeing the new Pulse? I'm certainly curious about it.

[@Smoke_N_EmbersBBQ]

@thebarbecuelab absolutely, I'm so looking forward to it that I sold meater block waiting for the pre-orders to open up.

[@mikeruizesparza1514]

Thermapen and thermopop2 all da eay

[@radcpuman]

I have used the InkBird IHT-1P. I liked it because it was USB rechargeable. But I've had 2 of them that the probe broke off at the hinge.

[@rollofffrank2008]

Excellent review!

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Thank you kindly!

[@markbernhardt6281]

I had a thermapen and broke it trying to pry the CR2032 out that the first models used to have. Thermoworks is a scientific company first, grill tool company second. I'm going to get a thermopop to replace it. I like the size.

[@engineerncook6138]

Thermowork sells many different thermometers to the food service and food processing industry for food safety and food quality purposes, not just scientific.. I agree that changing the CR2032 can be difficult (how do I get it out? which side goes up?). However, the last two Thermapens (Mk IV and ONE) use a single AAA alkaline battery that is easy to change.

[@patobrien6523]

Great review.

[@timandrews4722]

We bought the Thermopro kit from Sam's Club and it works well

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Glad to hear it!

[@praecantrix]

very nice test

[@fofyfloraart7197]

Thank you so much

[@arnold-moger]

Maverick is no longer available on Amazon.

[@rcg3496]

Thermopen 👍🏾

[@TheBarbecueLab]

Can’t go wrong.

[@BPRescue]

I've only had the TP620 about a week, however I am cooking on the Blackstone nightly. So far I am having mixed results. It does help me make a better steak/chicken, however I find myself watching and waiting for the final temp after inserting the thermometer. The claim is 2-3 seconds, but I believe it is more like 6 or 8. I know, still better than old school analog, however I lose confidence since I can watch it climb until it finally stops 6-8 seconds later, even longer. I do like the large digital reader and it works well until you get that angle where reflection voids it. Seems like an unreasonable complaint on the surface, but when you are trying to position thermometer and holding for 5 or more seconds over a 36" griddle, it can be annoying. I paid $29, so while I think it is par for the course at that price point, the normal price of $50 is not even close. So, while I probably will keep it, I imagine my frustration me to search for a better primary. So, save money where it makes sense; I am not sure this is it...

[@kaydee3195]

What about small pieces for kebob and those getting over food phobia from post surgery? Hypersensitive stomach went through range after range and overcooked is just as painful to eat for me ( gastritis) as uner which we never do in our house. How can we see tender withoutgetting a hockey puck on grill pans, foremams, woks and i used to cook on them all till the gallbladder surgery destroyed my confidence ...would a wired probe the digital models, be best for cubed pieces? Thanks. Hoping to crack the perfect grilled chicken.

[@johnstromain4349]

Thermapen One ..!

[@Reddylion]

Hmm

[@brandon_cave]

I'd be curious where the ThermaPen IR would rank within this list, and if you have any cons on the unit. I don't have one but I am considering it. As an all-around the cooking areas unit, I would think it would rank pretty high and maybe higher than the Spark at about the same price. Of course, that is subjective if you needed the probe, but if you are running a griddle that TP IR unit seems super handy.

[@engineerncook6138]

Thermapen IR has the specs of the Thermapen Classic, slower, not as accurate and less water resistant (NOT splash proof or waterproof) than the Thermapen One. The IR has a spot ratio of 5:1 (will measure a 1" circle if held 5" away from surface). Most IR guns are 12:1 or 30:1. If you need to measure a 1" spot of something at 650 F (max of that Thermapen), your hand may get very hot. I have stand alone IR guns from Thermoworks and love them. Pizza ovens go to 900 F so the Thermepen IR won't do but it will do fine for flat tops that run between 300 F and 500 F usually.

[@rose.offcameracantseecenna4465]

Thermo pen 1

[@michaelbauerjr5672]

Can you do a review of range thermometers?

[@TheBarbecueLab]

What models in particular are you considering?

[@lchow-o9x]

You know, these thermometers are all great, but they're from two years ago. Nowadays, there are even better performers out there, like the iProbe and Typhur brand thermometers. They've got high-resolution color screens and can measure temps in just a second or less. Plus, they're rechargeable, which is something the older models didn't have. I'd definitely recommend adding these to your comparison list. They're the real deal!

[@AshtonnnM]

IMO, Fireboard thermometer's rechargeable battery is a huge con. I assume it is soldered, thus once that battery is degraded it cannot be replaced without soldering expertise, i.e., out of $150 whereas with the others you just pop in a new $1 battery from your local dollar store.

[@frankswartswelder5179]

Damn I have all ink bird stuff and it didn't even get in this lol

[@Anseny]

Nice

[@joelcopeland3018]

Just bought a thermapen one for $69

[@cristrivera]

One of the best investment, I made many batches of peanut brittle this holidays using mine🤤

[@mikeb9984]

Thermoworks looks generic but theyre the best ive used

[@chipsammich2078]

Being color blind a thermometer is a must

[@tomworkman3219]

I swear by ThermoWorks products - Thermo Pop, Thermo Pen and Smoke.

[@spydergkh6337]

I used to. I do love my Thermapens. But; I am finished with the Smoke-X & Billows. In the past year or so, a few minutes into a smoke, the main unit's display would would black out, and while not always affect the cook (since I could verify temps on the remote receiver, lately, the fan on channel 4 was affected to where, the temperature setting would set, but then change rendering the Billows inoperable! After sending everything back to Thermoworks for eval, they said nothing was wrong. The batteries in the main unit were dead. That was BS! Receiving everything back the problem not only persisted, it got worse. I'm done with them I'm now seriously the Fireboard products. 👍

[@babyeater42]

He has a smile on his forehead

[@puddytat62]

Not sure who needs a $100 plus thermometer who is just a home cook. Everyone likes the spark but here in Canada it’s $200. Laughable . There is a thermaworks model that has a 10 year warranty and is IP65 rated plus supposedly one second readout and rotating screen. Here in cdn it’s $80 so much cheaper states side. I’d say anyone wanting a good one just wait till cyber Monday. Mid summer these things are jacked up in price. Get a cheap for now and keep for backup

[@carvedwood1953]

Thermapen is insane to me. And I cook and smoke a LOT. For the average cook, you shouldn't need a 100 dollar instant read. For the cook that does more, you probably still don't need that because you should likely have a decent leave in probe. Makes no sense to me.

[@TerryBollea1]

Name is Barbacue LAB. Bloke says we are not a lab. Classic m8.

[@aungzayhlaing1387]

U shoudve jus used a sous vide for testing method

[@TheBarbecueLab]

I did use a sous vide at the 13-14 minute mark in the video. The sous vide I had wouldn't do 32° or 212°, so I had to resort to other methods for those temperatures.

[@planecrazyish]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@truthseekerKJV]

These are designed to give the temp of meats, and this video wasted my time testing water.

[@TerryBollea1]

Yall needed instructions for how to throw ice into a cup??!!???

[@ToddTurd]

What’s ice

[@TerryBollea1]

@@ToddTurd something you cant afford

[@TerryBollea1]

@@ToddTurd internal combustion engine

[@davidfournier3355]

Thermopens are the worst, good luck changing the battery on the One. $100 bucks, and you have to use a coin to replace the cheap plastic battery cover which is easy to strip.

[@myNEONCITY]

“you have to use a coin to replace the cheap plastic battery cover” what are you talking about? You’ve clearly never owned the Thermapen One.

[@davidfournier3355]

@@myNEONCITY I've owned one, your clearly missing the point and my message!

[@myNEONCITY]

@@davidfournier3355 What even is your point? Nothing you said makes sense

[@derrelferguson4594]

Tp one

[@CyberSurf1980]

Themopen