Thermometer reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 224 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Thermometer brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/smoking, r/grilling, r/Cooking, r/MeatThermometers, r/webergrills. Top-rated brands include ThermoWorks (4.8/5), Thermoworks (4.8/5), ThermoPro (4.3/5).
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Reviews224
Subreddits32
Posts53
Brands67
Products51
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#1
ThermoWorks
4.8
(53)
"Have many ThermoWorks products all excellent. Top notch customer service!"
"Anything Thermoworks for instant or leave in"
"ThermoWorks Signals"
"Thermoworks is the gold standard for thermometers."
"Thermoworks Signals or the new RFX."
"Thermoworks brand. Pick whichever one has the features you want."
"They make the Thermopop that only costs $20 last time I checked. It's definitely the best meat thermometer for the money that I've ever used."
"My last one finally died after 11 years of very regular home use. Immediately placed an order for a new one."
"Another vote for thermapen, buy once, cry once."
"The thermopop is great, I love mine."
#2
Thermoworks
4.8
(26)
"I have both, and the Meater hasn’t been used since I got the RFX."
"I REALLY want to get the ThermoWorks RFX, and judging by the comments here, I will when I can. I live my Thermapens!"
"The Thermoworks RFX is SO much better than the Meater. I love it and it works!"
"Family gave me RFX for Christmas. Love it."
"If you need wireless, ThermoWorks RFX. Spendy but worth the money."
"Another redditor pointed me toward the Thermoworks Thermapen One."
"Thermoworks RFX"
"Thermoworks RFX for a true wireless experience."
"I received my RFX order just before Thanksgiving."
"Thermoworks RFX or Combustion Inc CPT."
#3
ThermoPro
4.3
(20)
"I will vouch for thermopro!"
"I got a ThermoPro TP829 on amazon, on sale, for dirt cheap. Been working great so far."
"ThermoPro TP829 is exactly what you’re looking for."
"I have a 4 port ThermoPro that works really well."
"I just bought the thermoPro t20 based on amazing reviews on different specialized sites."
"Great Gift Idea! Thermopro is the way to go."
"ThermoPro is amazing."
"I have a thermopro tp19 and it works great."
"I've used thermopro for a while. Overall I like them. The probes do go bad over time."
"I am also a noob and think that the thermopro seems totally fine for noob level stuff."
#4
Meater
2.9
(16)
"I use a Meater brand probe. Was a gift and I love it."
"MEATER Plus are pretty good. 165 ft range (per their website). They have an app that you download that gives you various options for meat, cut, and suggested temps."
"It seems like this thermometer will give me some flexibility."
"I love my Meater thermometer for long cooks."
"I have the new Meater probe. No issues in the few months I’ve had it."
"The Meater 2 works fine under the lid as well."
"I use the Meater Block"
"I’ve been using a MEATER 2+ as well as a Thermopro Temp Spike."
"I like the Meater."
"Meater block. Done."
#5
Govee
4.5
(8)
"Digital are best, i personally like the govee brand"
"+1 to this. I got Govee's for both my fridge and freezer after the last time my fridge went out and I lost a ton of food. They work great."
"I use the Govee WiFi thermometer that sends an alert to my phone if the temp is below or above what I set. It’s about $35."
"I bought a Govee probe for $25 and it's very accurate."
"Haven’t tried the Govee sensor but have a Govee WiFi kettle which is awesome."
"I bought the 2-pack, and it also has a high and low temp range and supposedly has an alarm to alert for going out of that range."
"It really does give a sense of relief and peace to have a WiFi thermometer as a second set of eyes."
"If you want a truly wireless option with a phone app, check out the Govee Bluetooth Meat Thermometer. It connects to your phone, so you get alerts when your food reaches the right temp."
#6
Fireboard
5.0
(7)
"Love my Fireboard!"
"Happy with FireBoard"
"Fireboard"
"Fireboard for probes + fan control if you use one. Thermoworks thermopen for quick checks/grilling Thermoworks RFX for wireless"
"Fireboard!"
"They are very accurate and durable."
"FireBoard."
#7
Inkbird
4.3
(8)
"I have an inkbord 4 probe setup. Works great, no complaints."
"Inkbird has some great thermometers."
"I got a cheap InkBird that I’ve been using for years."
"It's not instant read but I have an Inkbird that was fairly cheap and works well enough."
"I've been rocking an InkBird. No problems at all with the Bluetooth range, and four channels is pretty nice."
"Inkbird less than 100 4 probes"
"Inkbird"
"Very happy with this inkbird Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer IBT-4XS"
#8
Chef IQ
4.7
(6)
"Got the Chef IQ as a gift last year and havent been disappointed. Been reliable and accurate."
"Yes, it definitely handles heat well. The CHEF iQ Sense can withstand up to 752°F, which should be more than enough for steaks and burgers."
"It’s really user-friendly with features like three probes for monitoring multiple dishes at once. You can track each food's time and temperature through the app, and it even provides real-time alerts."
"Consider this twin pack from Chef IQ. Two probes for $80."
"I moved to the chefiq and I like it a lifetime better. It has been great for a wireless probe."
"Tried Chef IQ on the advice of a friend. Much cheaper and works extremely well."
#9
ThermoMaven
4.0
(5)
"Yes, the ThermoMaven F1 is waterproof, so cleaning it is a breeze."
"The ThermoMaven F1 is pretty quick. it gives you a reading in around 2-3 seconds, so you won’t be waiting around while grilling."
"If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, check out the ThermoMaven F1 Meat Thermometer. It’s very affordable, yet it gives reliable and accurate readings."
"The ThermoMaven F1 provides temperature readings in just a few seconds, perfect for quick checks while grilling."
"The ThermoMaven F1 Meat Thermometer is a great option for under $30. It’s compact, accurate, and quick, making it perfect for grilling and everyday cooking."
#10
Typhur
4.8
(4)
"Absolutely live my Typhur Quad. The guys at work have some fancy Fluke thermometers that are regularly checked for calibration and all four probes were within 0.3f."
"Typhur
Never looked back."
"Typhur.
Fireboard.
Meater's new versions with the block that has Wifi is solid."
"Really liking the Typhur Sync Gold."
#11
Lavatools
5.0
(3)
"It’s accurate! The Lavatools Javelin PRO Duo has a high degree of precision, so it’s perfect for checking large, thick cuts."
"Hi, for grilling large cuts of meat, the Lavatools Javelin PRO Duo is a good choice. It’s known for its precision, so you’ll get accurate readings even with thicker steaks."
"The Lavatools Javelin PRO Duo is an excellent option for under $50. This thermometer delivers ultra-fast readings (2-3 seconds), which makes it perfect for quick cooking."
#12
MEATER
3.8
(4)
"Absolutely! The MEATER Pro XL Smart Meat Thermometer is perfect for that. It comes with thinner probes and five sensors per probe."
"I have a few different cuts of meat to cook, and I want something that can handle all of them. Can the MEATER Pro XL Smart Meat Thermometer monitor different types of meat at the same time?"
"The MEATER Pro XL’s ability to handle different types of meat makes it a great option for your variety of cuts."
"NO MEATER! I had the Duo and one probe never charged reliably, the base unit charging tab broke after 2 uses."
#13
Thermopen
4.7
(3)
"Any thermapen honestly. I’ve had mine 8 years or so now."
"Thermopen DOT is excellent."
"Thermopen"
#14
Combustion
4.7
(3)
"Combustion inc gen 2. Imo, it’s the best of the handful I’ve tested."
"I have a Combustion smart thermometer and I really like it."
"Combustion"
#15
Braun In-Ear Thermometer
5.0
(2)
"I don’t need to make another comment recommending the Braun."
"Braun in-ear works great for us."
#16
Thermoworks Signal
5.0
(2)
"Thermoworks Signal."
"Probes in the meat/on the grill are connected to a base unit."
#17
Safety 1st
4.5
(2)
"It’s a 3 in 1 (can be used armpit, oral, or rectal) and takes temp in 8 seconds, and costs 10 bucks."
"It's pretty accurate as it read her temp as 101.5 rectally."
#18
Braun
4.0
(2)
"We spent the 60 (iirc) on a braun that actually works."
"Look into Braun."
#19
Vicks
4.0
(2)
"I have a Vicks one that reads temp in 8 seconds I think!"
"My go to is the Vicks SpeedRead (a mouth thermometer)"
#20
SmartPro
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had the SMARTPRO ST54 for a little over two years now and love it."
#21
Enzoo
5.0
(1)
"Enzoo 4 probe set. No crappy app. Probed are wired bit comes with a wireless base that has decent range. Phone apps are annoying to me. The wireless base has temp control with alarms, after 5 years the probes are still accurate. Very cheap ($30). Nice case."
#22
YoLink
5.0
(1)
"I got this one from YoLink. Really like it...comes with 2 monitors and a Hub so that I can track wherever I'm at."
#23
Bella PRO DoubleUp Oven with Probe Thermometer
5.0
(1)
"Best Buy has bella PRO DoubleUp Oven w/ Probe Thermometer"
#24
Thermoworks Smoke
5.0
(1)
"Thermoworks "Smoke" series are the best I have ever owned."
#25
Thermoworks Thermapen
5.0
(1)
"I finally just sucked it up and bought a thermoworks thermapen and recently I got their Signals BBQ alarm."
#26
Thermoworks Signals
5.0
(1)
"Personally, I invested 150 in Thermoworks Signals and never regretted it."
#27
iHealth PT3
5.0
(1)
"It's a really reliable infrared forehead thermometer."
#28
Kinsa
5.0
(1)
"It comes with an app that I have found extremely helpful with managing illness!
10/10"
#29
Plant Warrior
5.0
(1)
"I've been using a wireless meat thermometer and have had no issues"
#30
chefIQ
5.0
(1)
"Have a chefIQ, hasn’t failed me yet."
#31
Monnit
5.0
(1)
"We have a Monnit system. I'll get text and email notifications if the temperatures ever go out of range."
#32
Braun ThermoScan 7
5.0
(1)
"It’s been great."
#33
Frida Baby Rectal Thermometer
5.0
(1)
"It’s worked great."
#34
Kinsa Thermometer
5.0
(1)
"Still has original battery."
#35
ThermoPro TP19
5.0
(1)
"Has been great for me."
#36
ThermoWorks IRK-2
5.0
(1)
"I have had one for many years—flawless."
#37
Welch Allyn Thermometer
5.0
(1)
"Zero complaints. I fully trust it."
#38
Withings Thermometer
5.0
(1)
"Easy to use. Beautiful design. Very accurate."
#39
Thermapen
5.0
(1)
"I’d suggest it."
#40
SnS Grills
5.0
(1)
"This one from SnS grills is what I’ve used for several years now and it’s excellent."
#41
ThermoPen
4.0
(1)
"You can get an original thermopen for around $70"
#42
Ninja
4.0
(1)
"My son bought the wireless ninja thermometer and he's pleased with it"
#43
SmartFire
4.0
(1)
"I bought a Smart Fire recently. Have ~7smokes under the belt and although not top of the line, it works as advertised."
#44
Maverick
4.0
(1)
"I bought a cheap Maverick one at Home Depot, fully planning to use it for a little while until I got a Thermoworks or other high end one. It is still working fine, and I still use it 6 yrs later."
#45
Smak
4.0
(1)
"For an instant read probe, same thing, I bought a Smak one from amazon for cheap and it works well and has lasted a few years."
#46
Digital Meat Thermometer
4.0
(1)
"Better get a cheap chinese digital meat thermometer. You can probably find one of those black ones with an lcd screen for less than 2 usd"
#47
iProven Thermometer
4.0
(1)
"IProven Thermometer works pretty well for us. $30 on Amazon."
#48
Inkbird IBBQ-4T
4.0
(1)
"Inkbird ibbq-4t is usually available for 40 on Amazon."
#49
Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer
4.0
(1)
"We use an Exergen temporal artery thermometer, it seems to be pretty accurate."
#50
DOT Thermometer
4.0
(1)
"The DOT is sufficient, it will have one alarm."
#51
Govee Thermometer
4.0
(1)
"Govee ones work pretty well, I also have an inkbird one"
#52
Yummly Thermometer
4.0
(1)
"You can still use the Yummly Thermometer on the “Meat It 3” app."
#53
Bluetooth/Wifi Enabled Thermometer
4.0
(1)
"They do sell really cheap ones on Amazon. Even Bluetooth/Wifi enabled ones."
#54
Unknown Product
4.0
(1)
"Any thermometer that goes to the 100th will be good!"
#55
Frida
4.0
(1)
"I liked the Friday baby one because the probe is small so you can be assured you’re not going to put it in too far."
#56
Ridda
4.0
(1)
"Ridda TM08 Wireless (Amazon)"
#57
Combustion Inc
4.0
(1)
"Combustion inc multi sensor thermometer"
#58
LavaTools
4.0
(1)
"I find myself reaching for my LavaTools Javalin Pro Duo."
#59
Generic Oral Thermometer
4.0
(1)
"Get an oral thermometer. Honestly most of them are all pretty close to each other and pretty accurate including your generic brand ones."
#61
ADC Hypothermia Thermometer
4.0
(1)
"Cant beat it for size weight and prize."
#62
Braun Precision Digital Thermometer
4.0
(1)
"Braun ear is the best."
#63
Etekcity
4.0
(1)
"So far it has done me really well."
#64
Eve Weather
4.0
(1)
"We have this one"
#65
Atkins 352
4.0
(1)
"Has an aluminum casing and a number of different probes."
#66
Meat Thermometer
3.0
(1)
"Tbh i use a $20 meat thermometer lol"
#67
Thermapro
3.0
(1)
"It works well, but the cord is awkward."
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