I have several models from ThermoPro and through testing I find them to be a solid brand in the meat thermometer space. This particular model is no exception. Its built well, if a little bigger than my other models. It has all the usual features, large display, highly visible readout, auto rotating display etc etc.. So the real question is is the quick temp reading feature worth the extra money, given that the cheaper units do essentially the same thing, but just take longer. My cheaper models do indeed take several seconds to get a accurate reading (usually 7-10 sec), but this one hones in much quicker, usually within the 2-3 second range. The answer to that will ultimately fall to the buyer, but I would say that this model should be a contender if you are looking for one.

This thing is solid. Feels good in the hand and feels well built.Very fast and seems accurate. For fun, I switched from ice water to boiling water and each reading took less than two seconds. Read the ice water at 34.5F consistently and the boiling water at 210.5F consistently (correct for my altitude). The fast reading time will be great for the grill so my hand isn’t holding it over the fire while the thermometer figures out what temperature my steak is at.The box it came in is also substantial. Great carrying case although it’s a little difficult to remove as it sits tightly in the foam.The magnet sticks well to everything.The grip is comfortable and the readout intuitively flips around based on how you are holding it so it’s always easy to read.It is pricey though. We had a $20 quick read thermometer that we got about a year out of. Didn’t feel as nice, didn’t read as quick and it only lasted a year. Nonetheless, I could have five of those or one of these.

This thermometer does exactly what it says that it does. As soon as you pull the probe out (like a pocket knife) it starts reading the temperature. It read the meat we were cooked accurately and swiftly. When I was through checking the meat, I cleaned the probe off, folded it back in place and it turned off. I plan on getting a couple of these for Christmas gifts for my sons. I am very happy with this thermometer.

I’ve had a lot of quick reading thermometers over the years, one a year for many years. I have yet to see how long this one will last, but it is noticeably higher quality than most. The readings are much faster, the housing is sturdy, It’s very professional feeling. I’m hopeful this will be the last one I buy for at least 5 years, that’s about what it will take to make it worth the money.

This meat thermometer has an update rate that’s much faster than any other I’ve used (and I’ve used quite a few). It’s very accurate, and it’s easy to use.Many of the cheap ones (there are thousands out there, mostly no-name stuff manufactured as cheaply as possible) try to lure you in with extra features like setting the meat type and alarms that sound when it’s “done”, but these things are always more trouble than they’re worth. I have one like that – it gets in its own way. You’re not supposed to be leaving it in the food, it’s a quick read thermometer, so why does it need an alarm? Just read the number, and when it’s high enough, it’s done.The ThermoPro does it right. It’s simple to use, The sample rate is quick, much quicker than any other I’ve seen. The numbers are illuminated, which is nice. One of my other thermometers has no illumination at all, and another one requires finding and pressing a button to turn on a backlight. The ThermoPro is also light weight.Ultimately, there are only a couple of things that I wish were different. First, the size. It’s pretty big, and the light weight combines with the size to make it feel kind of “empty” inside. I haven’t disassembled it so I don’t know if that’s true, but I had an older ThermoPro years ago that was more compact and I prefer that form factor (of course, that one didn’t have the quick update rate or the improved display). The only other thing is the magnet. I use the magnets on my thermometers to stick them on the side of the range hood when I’m not using them so they’re always available. The magnet supplied with this model is weaker than the others that are currently stuck up there, to the point where it’s not perfectly stable when on a vertical surface.I almost docked a star for that, but ultimately I couldn’t because I really like this device too much. Feel free to dock a star from my rating in your head if that’s something important to you.

I think I speak on behalf of most reviewers when I say it is a very well built digital thermometer. Magnetic back with the back and sides coated in what appears to be a durable rubber.It is pretty fast, as others have pointed out it takes just a few seconds to find the temp. Not as fast as it says, but it is pretty fast. I don’t think you’ll use it and think it’s slow, but the marketing for it is a bit misleading so as long as you’re not expecting 1 second instant temperature reading, I think you’ll like it.I found out accidently that it also will flip the display depending on how you’re holding it.Between that and the fact it turns on and off automatically when you open the probe, it is pretty feature rich for a thermometer.At $99, it is a hard sell for some people, rightfully so. A lot of good options at that price and even cheaper.If price is not really a concern, I think this will be a safe bet for people who want a reliable and durable thermometer.Would recommend.

This product performs exceedingly well. It’s a true instant-read thermometer and is accurate. I haven’t had a need to calibrate it with ice water yet (the factory did a good job already) but the manual describes a short and easy procedure; I’m really glad it has this feature as a future need. I tested it against a slow-read thermometer and they both had the same readings.This product is relatively compact and easy to use. A magnet is embedded at one end so I’ve hung it on the side of an appliance. This thermometer is well-designed and built to last so I truly recommend it.

I appreciate that this thermometer comes with a small screwdriver to be able to insert the battery. There is a small rubber gasket which protects the interior components so long as your plate is screwed on tightly. Given that typical straight thermometers have one read out having the rotating display as well as 180 degree arm is helpful in reaching different parts of what you are measuring, such as a cornish hen in an air fryer.Readout change is fast and a bit fun. I now know that my faucet caps out at 115 degrees F and is about 45 degrees F for cold, so that’s something I know now.Never have to search in the drawer of doom again, that baby lives on the fridge, magnetic, though it only rests upright as the magnet is only in one end.

I had my first Thermopro thermometer for about 2-1/2 years and I guess I used it so much that I broke the button that flicks out the probe like a switch blade (I can hear a small bit of plastic rattling inside). I paid $22 for it. Still use it but I have to manually flick out the probe. Still love it. (Top of photo)Enter this new Thermopro lightening thermometer for $99 I found on Amazon Vine (Bottom of photo.) It’s bigger, it’s heavier, it’s a manly man’s thermometer and it IS ridiculously fast at reading the tempt. I like that it uses only one AAA battery vs two. I like that there is a sleep mode so when you pick it up again to check the temp of something, it wakes up immediately instead of having to long press the power button like my old one. The thing that I don’t like? There isn’t a switchblade button which is very handy when your other hand is covered with an oven mitt and holding a hot potlid or pulling out a hot oven rack. For a very expensive thermometer, I don’t think that should be too much to ask to engineer it Into the design. I would give up the waterproofing for it because I never immense more than the probe into food anyway.For my money, I would chose the $22 thermometer and wait the extra 1-2 seconds it takes to tell the tempt in exchange for the auto open button and a smaller, lighter thermometer that fits my hand better. Although, I WOULD reco this version for gift giving to someone you want to impress with a very professional, heavy duty kitchen tool. Reviewed in the United States on November 18

I’ve been wanting an instant read meat thermometer for awhile, and this product seems to fit the bill. I used this right after I received it on a bunch of chicken thighs and legs I was grilling. Not all of the chicken was done at the same time, and using this thermometer allowed me to quickly check each piece for hitting the right temp (165 and above). I’ve also compared the temp readings to another “fancier” thermometer and found the readings to be identical.I like the fact that it is waterproof. It got left outside overnight and was covered in snow by morning. I dug it out, and it continues to work fine. I would recommend this for travel, as it is small and doesn’t weigh much. It would be a great gift for anyone you knows that grills or roasts.

I like the features such as Auto On/Off, Auto-rotate Display, view from wide angles , and single button to control Celsius / Fahrenheit, lock/unlock of the reading. The temperature reading if locked will be auto unlocked in 5 seconds. I tested it with boiling water and it seems accurate, about 100 degree C. This unit has a calibration feature, well built, nice looking, comes with a nice box for storage. A battery and a screw driver is included so you could get started right away. The Instruction manual is clear and helpful. To me this is a 5-star product, good for measuring temperature of meat.

The ThermoPro Lightning One-Second Instand Read Meat Thermometer is an expensive kitchen device, no two ways about it. When there are other devices that read temperature at a fraction of the price, I want this to look and feel special. And yeah, it does. It’s larger than most consumer thermometers, with a decent weight, and feels solid in my hands. There are rubberized grips on the bottom to avoid sliding on the counter. It uses a AAA battery instead of button cells, and the display is bright enough to see in direct sunlight. The magnet on the back is not visible, but was strong enough to easily hold on our magnetic knife holder; I decided to hang it up using the built in hole instead so we don’t accidentally scratch the screen while putting knives away.The thermometer is fast – really fast. I often think that “lightning” is misappropriated as an adjective, but it fits here. Once the probe has solid contact with whatever you’re measuring, you know its temperature almost immediately. It was particularly interesting to watch the temperature of food in a pan rise and then to see it fall as the food was moved to a plate. For my pulled pork, I was watching the temperature of the meat on my bun consistently drop about 0.2 degrees F per second. I haven’t performed extensive calibration testing yet, only sampling it against water at a rolling boil. It tested similarly to my old thermometer in a number of applications, but provided a reading MUCH faster.Even held underwater, at provided an accurate read and the IP67 waterproof rating is a relief. I haven’t held it underwater for extended periods of time to fully test this, but it was under about 3″ for a minute or so without any issues while I was trying to get a decent picture.$100 seems like a lot for a thermometer, but I’m pretty sure this is the last one my kitchen will need.

I am a tad bit paranoid when cooking chicken, I check the temperature several times. I’ve had many different thermometers over the years, I use one just about every day when cooking dinner. The digital thermometer I have been using takes a very long time to read the temp, so I wanted a better product. As soon as this arrived I put it to use. The first thing I noticed was the quality, it is very nice in your hand with a good feel because of a rubber grip around the entire surface edge and very solid construction. You can tell immediately that this is a high quality product! Nothing about it feels cheap. I really like that the probe tucks away when not in use and remains protected. When extended, you can easily adjust the angle to best suit your needs. The one second read time is a bit misleading. Yes, a temperature displays almost immediately, however the reading adjusts for a few seconds before it lands on the current temperature reading. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fast, but to say it reads at one second doesn’t mean you are getting the accurate temp. at one second. More like 3 seconds, which is still amazing! The display is big and bright and the lock button (so you can remove the probe but keep the reading visible) is extremely helpful. One of the most simple features is one of my favorites, the magnet. Seriously, my old thermometers were always getting knocked around my utensil drawer. The strong magnet allows me to keep this on the side of my fridge for quick access. It’s something you may not even think about until you use it and then you realize how great it is. For someone like me who uses a meat thermometer almost every day, the ability to have this magnetize next to my work area made me giddy. Another nice feature is a handy guide right on the back that tells you the proper temperature for different meats (see photo).I knocked one star off my rating for one simple reason, the price. It is quite high and will automatically turn some customers away. I can understand the high price point because it is a very high quality product, but I also feel it’s too high to justify a purchase for some people.

Very nice meat thermometer. Sturdy and well made, also waterproof and comes in a nice box. Perfect for gaging your meats doneness. Experimented with a hamburger, from raw to fully cooked. Typically prefer mine medium rare but wanted to test the accuracy of this thermometer. It passed the test 100%, 5 minutes, no pink in the hambuger at 172.5 degrees. Would make a nice gift for the cook in your family or a friend.

I’ve had several instant read thermometers, including an expensive well-known brand that is usually described as a bench-mark that others strive to reach.This ThermoPro unit just raised that benchmark, it is solid, it’s fast and is so easy to read.it is the best hand-held meat thermometer I’ve had or ever used. It has quite a high price point, but if it lasts as long as is claimed, it’s an investment, not just a purchase.Recommended!