Recommended handheld meat thermometer?

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MikeAqua

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#311340 8-Jan-2024 12:34

HNY all. I'm looking for a recommendation for a quality instant read digital meat thermometer. I'm looking for a handheld/pocket-sized unit, not something you leave in.

Accuracy and durability are the key criteria.

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#3178980 8-Jan-2024 13:31

Inkbird are good. I have/use the bluetooth one, but it can be used without the probes.

https://inkbird.co.nz/products/bluetooth-food-thermometer-iht-2pb

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#3178981 8-Jan-2024 13:37

I have a Thermopro TP03H. I think it came from AliExpress (but it may have been Amazon).

Works really well. Very fast read.

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#3178990 8-Jan-2024 14:31

Inkbird are a reliable brand. Thermapen is the gold standard.

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#3179052 8-Jan-2024 15:17

Thanks all. I think I'll try an Inkbird for now. I'm in the US later this year, so I'll see if I can find a deal on a Thermapen then.

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#3179058 8-Jan-2024 15:51

I went through this purchase decision ealier this year. I went with a chefstemp x10. Good price, some good reviews and for me it seems to work well.

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#3179059 8-Jan-2024 15:53

I have owned PureQ and Inkbird and now a thermopen. There is very little temp difference between them, but I just 'trust' the thermapen mk1 more probably because of confirmation bias.

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#3179192 8-Jan-2024 22:17

I use the inkbird instant read - absolutely magic. I got it from the inkbird Nz site last year real cheap, about $15. Keep an eye on the website as they were doing pretty good sales on there from time to time.