Best Baking Thermometer Infrared

👤It seems great so far. It works perfectly, and with a 16:1 spot ratio, it's the best you can do for a product like this. 100% endorsed!

👤The 980G version had a 9V battery and advertised a 16:1 distance spot ratio. It seems to do the job. After 30 days, there have been no issues or complaints. It is helpful to have a basic item. I bought things on Amazon and eBay. The model was selected because of the advertised spot ratio. The 9V battery might be better than the 1.5V batteries.

👤It's the best value out there. The backlight is bright. Every feature you would ever need is there. Just buy it.

👤It's cheap, but it's accurate and comes with a battery, I don't like the auto off function or the fact that you have to press the Trigger once to turn it on and again to start measuring, it also feels cheap.

👤When it was new out of the box, it gave a non-sense readout. Multiple battery brands tried, but all the instructions were followed. Only buy it if you use it once, out of the box. Otherwise, waste of money.

👤It's very inexpensive with a lot of options. It's easy to use the 9volt battery.

👤It was what I needed for my welding job. I make steel up to 2 inches thick. I heat it up to 150 degrees. Thank you.

👤I had to place the battery in and begin using the thermometer, but it is very accurate and easy to use.

👤This is the best I've ever used and it has it all. And sadly. I've had to throw out a lot of the stuff I've bought here on Amazon. It sucks but not anymore. I've been cooking for over 4 decades and have dealt with many poor performing, poorly designed thermometers. The meat therm is from a long time ago. The candy therms were bought here on Amz. The manual therms are difficult to use and make things worse. They can't get an accurate temp because the clips that keep them attached to a double-boiler can cause chocolate to cool and harden around the bulb. It was bad! The chocolate is cooled on the bulb and not in the cooking pan. stirring isn't enough. You have to remove the bulb and it is very painful. The el-cheapo was a metal probe based unit that was inaccurate. This has a metal probe for poking. Both can be used and confirmed. Both are very close. The chocolate is in a double boiler. If you aim the thing for the surface of the melted chocolate, you can quickly aim the IR and the temp will be taken and held for a few seconds for you to read. This is amazing. No chocolate wasted, accurate and quick as well. They are close and I have confirmed it. The probe is slim and little food product is wasted so it's an easy wipe down to clean. I use the IR on everything now. It's cool to see the temp of my bread. I can tell you the correct temperature for the yeast to grow. Just aim, click and voila.

👤The probe is not secured very well and the scanning feature is not so good. The probe broke the wires after I wiped it down after testing the bread. I wouldn't recommend this product because of the flaw, the price, and the one year warranty. Amazon has similar units that work just as well, and with a lifetime warranty.

👤I was looking for a gift for my boyfriend. I thought it was cool that this was used in a video by a pastry chef. My boyfriend only had one of those digital ones. He uses it all the time. He said that it is a professional tool.

👤I had to search in my Amazon purchases to locate the best thermometer I ever used. I'm buying another one because my 5 year old one has disappeared in the renovation of my kitchen. I'm sad. Someone mentioned that they have to replace batteries frequently. I don't replace the battery and the thermometer gets used a lot. It's cheaper now than it was 5 years ago.

👤I love having this in my kitchen. The "Scan" feature is useful for determining when a hot pan of oil is hot enough to brown whatever you are about to throw in, but I was skeptical that it would be useful. The probe helps you hit the right temperature without over cooking and making it tough. This is not right in my kitchen. I was not sure why I waited so long.

👤I just got my unit and I'm impressed with the build and heft. It has a nice bright laser dot that you can turn off if you don't want it, and a bright display with all the information you need to read. A quick read for either a single shot or continuous scans of a spot temperature. I'm going to use this to keep track of my beer fermentations, freezer efficiency, fry pan temperatures, and any other things I need a quick, accurate temperature reading for. It's hard to find another IR Thermometer that feels good at this price. I might buy another one as a gift.

👤When I purchased this product, I thought I was buying a product that I would only use for smoking and grilling. The temperature was on point when I had two cooks. I always want to have more than one use for a product review. I used the thermometer several times during both cooks. It was easy to use and the screen was clear, which caught my attention. I want people to appreciate the screen color and look at the photo of the thermometer. The screen is clear and accurate. This was a win for me.

👤The unit feels good in the hand and will serve its purpose, but there are a few flaws. The instructions are a bit vague. The plastic body has C and F marking etched into it. When tested with boiling water, the accuracy seems a bit off. I would like to have a way to calibrate it without having to adjust the emissivity.

👤I received my gun a few days ago. This thing is cool. It was easy to setup. It was easy to change from Celsius to Fahrenheit. The instructions were good, but not necessary. I've taken the temperature of a lot of things. I plan to use it this weekend to check the temperature of my beer. It will be useful in my brew room. I'm going to find all the cold areas in my house with it. I used it to verify my charcoal BBQ. I know if I need to close or open the vent. Very nice! A very useful device.

👤I bought this to make sure I have my current model. It worked for 30 seconds and then stopped reading. I'm not sure how this company tricked America into thinking they were good. I own several ink bird items and they are the same junk from the same crappy factories.

👤It's great in your hand. The plastic feels strong. The unit has a 9V battery that fits in the unit. The screen works by pressing the button on the grip. You can change the temperature unit by pressing a button. It's easy to use a thermometer. Before you use the unit, you should read the manual to know what distance to hold it for the most accurate readings and what surface or medium you are using it for. The temperature reading can be influenced by all the variables. This unit is definitely worth it.

👤This was used twice. The meat was cooked to a temp of about 90 degrees when it was given the reading. The results were the same after following the directions. We bought this based on the reviews, but were disappointed and returned it. The customer service is excellent. They reached out to me after they noticed my review. They sent a free replacement as well as refunding the entire cost. The replacement works better than the old one. The first one must have been bad. I am very happy with the new Thermometer.

👤When I was working, the Thermometer was working well, but now it is having problems. It only works intermittently and often shows all the numbers on the thermostat reader. I changed the batteries, but they are still malfunctioning. I only used it 10 times. I bought a Webber Thermometer 5 years ago and it still works. I would give it 5 stars if it was reliable. The company immediately contacted me after I wrote the review and told me that the product had a lifetime warranty. The replacement showed up a few days later and I was very happy. Great customer service.

👤I have used the Kizen instant read thermometer for a few months and have mixed results. It is easy to use the thermometer. It's easy to clean. The magnetic backing makes it easy to stick places and not have to reach to find it. The Kizen instant read thermometer is not at all "instant" or even fast, which is a problem for me. I wanted a very fast temperature. I was able to get quick readings while holding the door open. I like to cook with heat and smoke so I picked the Kizen because it claims to read in less than 2 seconds. The Thermometer climbs slowly for a short time before giving a reading. Watching it climb and then probing different areas in the meat, or different pieces of meat, really is a killer. If I have to probe 5 times and it takes 7 seconds per probe, I have the smoker door open for more than half a minute. I had hoped that the door would open for a third of the time I had bought it, but if it took just a few seconds, I would have the door open for a third of the time. I'll continue to use open pan grilling but I'm going to be looking for something else.

👤I have only had this product for a month and it already has condensation over the temperature. The money was wasted. It is not the same as it says in the picture, and it is not the same temperature inside my house.

👤My husband loves it, he was given a bbq basket. He just tested my daughter's bath and it was 102.4 degrees.

👤We were very pleased with the Kizen meat thermometer. It was perfect for cooking a 16-pound prime rib on Christmas. Customer service has been excellent. I received a follow up email with suggestions for most effective use and another reminding me that the product is under warranty should we have any issues. We would recommend both the product and seller.

👤The apartment had heat issues. We have been looking for a good way to read the temperatures in the apartment. We need a reliable, easy to use, and accurate thermometer which can be used remotely. The smart sensor came to our attention. The price was reasonable and it came with a digital meat thermometer. We were really happy with the batteries for the thermometer. You don't need to get a box of batteries in the future. It's very handy to have an IR Thermometer. Press the light button on the right to light the screen up. Simply turn it on and press the button on the handle to take temperatures. A red circle will appear, which is the laser, to get temperatures. We tried it in our apartment. The readings make sense. I think it is very accurate. Since this is an IR thermometer, don't use it to measure body temperature, especially if you want to aim it at someone's eyes. I love the meat thermometer. If you are tired of having to wait for a long time to get a reading on your meat, then you need to look at something else. The digital meat thermometer is for you. It reads the temperature very quickly. It is light weighted. We were going to buy another set for my father-in-law since he was very into gardening and cooking. He will be happy to receive a nice and high-quality product for Christmas.

👤I didn't know how to use it, but it taught me how to. It was easy to use. It is safer when you test the temperature. If you were measuring the temperature of something, it would be safe. It doesn't take long for the temperature to rise with no burns. I really like this and I think it is very useful.

👤OK! I have to go straight to the point. This item is a five star item. Why is the 1 star review important? Clears throat. ANSWER: in order to make sure any human being who might experience what I have in the future; read past all the highly accurate reviews and at least know this per chance might happen to you as well. I went through a thorough review of all IR thermometers, with no price range other than WORK! I decided to buy this one because of everything I read. I was told that this was the best one. I mentioned it came with a meat thermometer probe. I couldn't believe it when I saw that it came with a free extra probe thermometer, but now I know why. I tried and tried, but it was just my luck! The return process was started today. I was about to find another ir Thermometer on Amazon to part ways with, I believed it to be a great product, but I had horrible luck, so I was going to part ways with it. I just got a dud and I don't know what went wrong. I went to tinker with it again. The LASER started sputtering.

👤It was good while it lasted. I used a lot at the beginning. Only from time to time. I was given the battery indicator that the battery needs to be replaced. I tried to replace the battery with multiple batteries, but nothing came of it. I was almost relieved to find out that it has a 2 years warranty. I'm out of warranty until I find out. The original battery lasted almost 2 years. I used it very little. I was disappointed that I couldn't replace the battery without it breaking. I couldn't find any cables that were loose. It died. For under 20 dollars, I should have been happy, but for the amount of time I used it, I'm disappointed. I will look at other brands and see if I can find something that lasts a bit more.

👤I was happy with the item at first. When it was time to replace the battery, it would no longer work. I tried several new batteries and nothing worked. I tried the old battery again, but nothing. Reviewers have stated similar problems. I have to buy a better unit because this item is disposable.

👤Not sure about the accuracy. I wanted to check the temp for pizza stone. They recommend checking the temp of the stone and dome with one of these. I put ice water in my yeti cup. It read 32.9 after a few minutes of sitting. After a few more minutes, I check it again. I checked it from 12” away, which should measure a spot roughly 1” diameter, according to the instructions. A cup opening of 4” should suffice. It settled in at 33.9 several times. I can live with that on the low side. I boiled water to check the bench mark. Same thing. I moved it away from me. It was different every time I checked it. The water had barely reached boiling point when I turned down the stove. Same thing. Never the same twice. Sometimes it might be 15-20 degrees. I wish they included some steps or ways to make sure it's accurate, like ice water or boiling water. Some will say that it is only a few degrees off. Since the whole point of measuring the temp is to be as close to exact as possible, 15-20 is more than a few. I can guess at the temp without this device. It is too hot if your pizza burns.

👤I bought 2 of these handy bad boys because they sounded like a cool thing to do, but I wasn't sure what I'd use them for. I've used this device almost everyday. I insulated the compressor pipe on the outside of my house because I wanted to make sure my pizza was safe to eat without getting pizza palate. The temperature difference was seen with and without the insulation. A friend is borrowing it for AC issues. Just buy this. I bought one for my dad and grandpa.

👤The dual laser is worth a few extra dollars, because this thermometer really works. By using two lasers, you can not only aim the thermometer, but also gauge the distance and spot size, so you know exactly how much area you're averaging. The best result is recommended by the unit's documentation and label, which is 14 inches. I found this one to be very accurate. It feels like a much more expensive instrument because of the details. There is a delay of just under a second while the device calibrates and then the lasers and backlight come on. The display shows the current spot temperature and the maximum so far. If you don't need the lasers or screen backlight, you can turn them off, and the display will hold for the right amount of time after you release the Trigger. It's great that it's instantaneous and there's nothing to clean after, but it's educational to walk around your house and measure the temperature of ordinary things. You would be able to spot issues if you know the temperatures. Is the fridge at the right temperature? What is the temperature on the stove?

👤I bought this to check the temperature within my freezer as I was concerned that it was cooling correctly. I own a no contact temp sensor that the laser has stopped working on. I used it to verify the accuracy of the unit, it still reads accurate temps, but lacks the sight guide. My old sensor would read 32-33 F in the fridge, but this sensor would read 0-10F depending on the emissivity setting. My reliable sensor would read 0F in the freezer. This one reads -40 F. It's not that cold there. I need to consider a different option for replacement after returning it.

👤Pizza stone was purchased for general mechanical diagnostics. It doesn't indicate that the temperatures are realistic.

👤It seems to read right. I had an issue with the laser pointer and had to email customer service. Within an hour, I received a solution to my issue. It solved my problem. It wasn't an issue with the laser, but an error on my part. Customer service was excellent.

👤My daughter used this to measure the heat absorbed on the colored roof tiles. It worked well.

👤If you pull the Trigger point and hold the screen, it will show your temperature reading and shut off after a few seconds.

👤I bought a heat press to make sure I got even presses. It seems accurate when I look at each corner. It is expected that it will vary by 1 or 2.

👤I really like this gun. I use one at work. I wanted to use one for measuring soap temperatures. It is in my hand. It is easy to use. The colors are bright. It looks professional. I like this items a lot.

👤Helped me keep an eye on the temp of my garage and floor as I was coating it. Great tool.

👤There are a lot of Infrared Thermometers on the market. I decided to buy a cheaper one. I use a small dial packet temperature to measure the accuracy of Laser one. When I tested the temperature of the copper pipe, I was surprised. The reading is closed, 82.4F(k1 type) and 83.8F(Infrared). Ambient temperature reading 80F and 81.9F are the next tests. The test result is good enough for me. I feel confident using theInfrared Thermometer to measure Superheat, indoor duct and outdoor ambient temperature. Anyone who needs quick reading and accuracy should use this product.

👤The IR002 took a fall and died. I mostly use an IR thermometer in the kitchen or grilling, even though I have workshop uses for it. There are many ways to test a pan. An electric skillet is the easiest to use because you just set the temp and it stays there. Even though hardly any recipes ever quantify what they mean by "hot pan", an IR reader is very helpful, even though I usually cook on a stove. When frying, a 350 F pan is usually just right. When pans get to 425 F, they will smoke or spatter like crazy. The thickness of the bottom makes a difference when it comes to the heat of the pan. It is very helpful to use an IR reader. It's great when grilling or smoking. The tool is better than the one I used before. The laser is bright. You know where you are measuring. The circular pattern is a good reminder that it's reading a cone. Love that. There are a lot of features I haven't used. Looking forward to reading the manual. The IR temperature readout is what I needed, and it is a good price. If you use this on a piece of meat, make sure it shows the surface temperature. This can be useful when starting to cook something. It's good to make sure the temp is correct. If you want to check if meat is done cooking, use an internal thermometer. If butter is at room temperature, you're not guessing by using the thumb smoosh test. Measure it. It's a good idea to check a freezer or refrigerator right after a power outage. If the contents stayed cold, then you don't need to throw it away just to be safe. You don't have to guess if you can measure the temp. If power is out, don't open those doors, but once-per-day is helpful information. Amazon asked three questions about the tool. Is it accurate? 5 stars. It was tested on many things, some of the known temperature and everything matched. 2. Is it easy to use? 5 stars. Point and shoot. The manual is required for some settings. 3. Is there value for money? 5 stars. I used this tool to compare similar items. Features and cost are the best combination. A good tool. It would make a good present for a cook or a handyman. I didn't try the protective case. It's perfect for Father's Day, a birthday, or Christmas. The ideas in this review are useful. Be well. Cook with care.

👤I've used instant read thermometers before, but needed a replacement for my Thermapen. Didn't want to spend a lot, so found this solution. The battery on the thermometer lasts a long time. It's convenient to not find those CR batteries. The laser temp gun comes next. I don't know how I've lived without this for so long. Maybe I don't need it, but now that I have it, I'm measuring everything! It's great to sear a steak. A quick sear is important in Sous Vide. I don't know how hot the pan is when I sear it. I can see it now. Works great so far! The pricing for both is cheaper than for my old therm. So even better!

👤The shipping was very fast. It arrived 2 days early. The packaging was well packaged. The box was opened and there was a thermal device in it. The pen was a thermometer. The products were larger than I thought. It is very easy to use the thermal thermometer. Set the temperature to either Fahrenheit or Celsius. The laser dot can be seen when you use it. You can think of any object it works on. The pen is just as good. It has a auto shit off that helps save battery and it is also ausb rechargeable. The therometers are accurate. No more guessing while cooking. This set is great for the cook in the family or fathers day gift. I don't recommend any other brand. They look great and are built to last. It was built to last. They come in very handy, so get yourself one asap.

👤The ink Bird product is a 10 Star rating and is superior as well and well constructed, excellent value for your money.

👤A fresh 9vdc battery came in the package. The unit is easy to setup and works well. There is a clear color readout. It is accurate on temperature sources. It worked very well at first handling. There is a The instant read kitchen jab thermometer is top of the line and comes with a cord, but no mini C to charge it. The phone charge will work. Simple to use, unfold, jab, read, auto off. Both items should be recommended.

👤At first, the thermometer was very accurate. It was the sink one day. It stopped working when water got on it. I have a lot of inkbird's devices and they work well. Are you going to support your product?

👤I bought this a year ago and am trying it out. It is a piece of junk. I tried it on my skin and it read 84 degrees F. Instructions are not very detailed. Do not buy.

👤I'm happy with the products. I use a laser to find the hot spots. The bonus in this package was the Quick read thermometer. I use it to cook chicken. The display is easy to use. The 2 units are a good starter package for the griller.

👤The instant read probe is very accurate and I love that it is rechargeable. My other instant reads have been replaced by this. The temperature of my griddle is great at the infrared temp.

👤I bought this gun to double check my aquarium temperatures and to check plant leaf temperatures. To begin, I put masking tape on the side of my aquarium to make sure I'm getting an accurate reading. It takes some time for the temperature gun to find the right reading, it isn't instantaneous, but I was amazed to see it agreed perfectly with my digital thermometer, which is 80.2 degrees. It worked well for leaf temperatures, which are important to monitor when using indoor lighting. A lot of people wrongly think that their plants have all sorts of calcium and magnesium deficiencies because they don't need to bring their leaf temperatures up to 80 degrees. The gun is highly recommended.

👤The device is easy to use. It's accuracy is less than 5%. The only thing I don't like about it is the beeper. I clipped the case out after I got the case open. I used to operate a lab-grade microscope that had a fixed emissivity of 1.0. It needed to be cooled with liquid Nitrogen to get readings at room temperature, but seeing something like this is amazing. To get good readings, you need to be able to use the emmisivity setting. If you want to see what the temperature is in your oven, put a cast iron skillet in it and let it cook for 30 minutes. You can get a pretty accurate temperature reading by focusing the laser beams on the skillet. Most ovens are not accurate. The oven was actually 330 F, which explains why cake mixes took longer than normal. The error can be non- linear if the oven was at 450 F. It's fun to play around with it. The technology used to cost $100,000 and require liquid Nitrogen.

👤The piece was tested against many higher priced items. This is a must have tool for leaf surface temp checking. It can burn with light or not have enough heat.

👤The item was well packaged and arrived on time. The point and shoot work well. I use mine to get the temperature off a pizza stone.

👤Can't go wrong with inkbird products. If you're in the market for one, I'll buy it again. They are a great deal. The garage man cave is the 3rd picture. I connected it to the inkbirds temp controller so it will kick the heater on when the temp is right. I used the IR temp to measure the temp probe on the controller. You can't tell since it only displays a 6.

👤The house is at 73F degrees and it shows within a half degree of the actual temperature. I filled a glass with icewater and it showed 34.5F, which seems reasonable to me. I'm not sure I could recommend this for critical applications, but I would say it's fine for general use around the house.

👤This is the same product I've used before and it works. No setup is needed to use the non-contact thermometer. I used my inkbird probe to check its accuracy and it was within a whisper of the temperature I was cooking at.

👤It's a great tool to find thermal leaks. It was bought to be able to find hot/cold spots. Since it is spring/summer now, we tested it to find the reverse of where the cold drafts are coming from. I went around the house and found a few doors and window edges that could use some insulation to keep the air-conditioning inside. As soon as I got it, I went around the house and measured the temperature of everything. All of the items measured out as expected. I didn't use the laser spot around the angry-wife, but it is more useful than I thought. It was configured to measure Celsius, which was an insult to the American in me. There is no need for a manual to find the magic combination of button presses. The display is backlit. Laser can be turned on/off helpfully around angry wives. The other features are auto shut-off and continuous reading. The manual doesn't show how to open the battery compartment. The handle is obvious on the black cover around the gun. The above are from the first look. As time passes, I will update review.

👤It works as designed, but with one exception. It doesn't read correctly, like pointing at your forehead, and it doesn't like to read something with a shiny surface. If you put a piece of tape on the item to be measured and wait a few seconds for it to reach the temperature, you can get accurate temp readings. I paid the same price for an older model and it did everything well. I don't like the fact that I have to take on something that is glossy to read the temperature correctly, but it is what it is. I was a little pissed off that I didn't return this, but I wish I'd known.

👤This is a small laser device. I have had a similar product in the past, but the Astroai has taken over. The packaging arrived in perfect condition to protect it in transit. I operate a small machine. When roasting coffee, I use this thermometer to get an on-the-fly snapshot of bean/air temperature. It works well. The best thing about it is that it keeps track of temperature when you hold down thetrigger. I can be aware of temperature fluctuations. A video shows that feature in action. The quality of the screen is appreciated. If you prefer, you can turn the laser indicator on or off. The only downside for a few is the size. This unit is larger than my previous one. I use it in a static location and that is not a deal breaker for me. A great little laser Thermometer. I will use it. I would buy again in the future with such a reasonable price point.

👤I have used this for a lot of things. 1. Baking bread. I use the oven door to preheat the oven to 100 to-110 F, but I also use the oven door to measure the temperature. It works very well. After it started baking, I checked the oven temperature. I checked the temperature immediately after the oven signaled that it had reached 350 F. 2. I put the fridge and freezer in the freezer. The temperature was within 1 degree of room temperature after the refrigerator was re-hung. After cooling down, I could easily measure the temperature and it had reached the final temperature after 24 hours. The freezer compartment was temporarily below 0 F and then stable at the set point. The temperature in the fridge is not always the same. 3. I measured the temperature in my house by pointing the temperature gun at the furniture and the inner wall. It was within 1 degree of the thermostat set point. I don't know how they compensate for the different surfaces, but this thermometer works well for me.