Instant Thermometer Backlight Calibration Foldable Reviews Summary

Design and Ease of Use

Pros:

• "I like the size and design, and that the display is very easy to read."
• "I like the angled feature as it makes reading the temp easier."
• "My favorite feature is that the back of the thermometer is magnetized, so I can keep it on the refrigerator right next to the stove!"
• "The bonus is that all of the appropriate grill temperatures (beef, chicken, pork, beef, ham) are inscribed on the handle."
• "Automatic on and off when probe is opened and closed, means better battery life."
• "I initially thought the light was a stupid, useless feature but I actually use it almost every time."
• "The backlight feature makes it extra easy to read."
• "It's convenient that this folds and has a magnetic backing, so no losing it in a drawer."

Cons:

• "Most people won’t care, but it’s made for right handed folks, being left handed I have to switch hands to read it."
• "I don't really like 3 buttons on it... Bunch of buttons in such a simple need device are just confusing."
• "It's pretty heavy or maybe the magnet is located not in the best spot... this one is sliding down."
• "I find it pretty ugly, but who cares right? It's just a thermometer."
• "The reading seems accurate... but the backlight stopped working after two uses."

Accuracy and Reliability

Pros:

• "It works well, the temp reading is virtually immediate, it seems accurate."
• "This thermometer is easy to use and gives an accurate reading every time!"
• "Accurate and temperature is backlit for the night time grilling. I tested this against a calibrated meat thermometer and it was spot on!"
• "It gets a one star because of this. I would return but frankly by the time I spend $6 on gas getting to and from UPS (I live in a rural area) it's just not worth it."
• "Bought this Feb 2023 and used almost once a month with no issues at all."

Cons:

• "Around new year's 2024, I went to use this thermometer and the display was messed up. Still not working."
• "This is the third one I've had of this company. The display fades and eventually stops displaying."
• "This thing didn’t even make it through its first battery."
• "The probe snapped in half with regular use and no extra force."
• "Update:I’ve had this thermometer a little over a month and it’s starting to crap out."

Battery and Durability

Pros:

• "So they sent a nice spare battery - excellent idea."
• "It came with a CR2032H battery already installed, a spare battery."
• "Has a magnet in case you want to store it on the stove or fridge."
• "Been using it for a few weeks now without issue."

Cons:

• "But it won't turn. Plastic gives way. So I will never change the battery this is now a throwaway."
• "This meat thermometer is being sold on Amazon in part for its effective backlighting. Well, the backlighting stopped working after two uses."
• "Received this as a wedding gift from our friends... and it's been perfect. However, I haven't had it for very long, so I cannot speak to the longevity of it."
• "When it finally died, I looked at lots of replacement options, and liked the reviews for this one."
• "Took the meat off the grill, temp was 140. Still too done for rare. Ruined an expensive cut of beef."