Infrared Thermometer Forehead Digital Contact Reviews Summary

Accuracy

Pros:

• "From what I can tell it is accurate with the reading."
• "It was super affordable and we find it to be very accurate after some dedicated testing to be sure."
• "It seems to be very accurate for a forehead thermometer."
• "Thermometer is very simple to use, seemed to be accurate and comes in a nice little case."
• "Works great! Seems accurate (Compared forehead & ear readings to my old school under the tongue thermometer. Not any large variations.)"
• "This product is amazing! It is hassle-free to get an exact temperature from your sick child."
• "I was surprised how precise and accurate this was."

Cons:

• "After less than 3 weeks, it’s now reading very high (103-106 on myself & when I use a different oral thermometer, I’m 98)."
• "Would not recommend! Very first reading said 108.1, then took again and it said 97.8 and the next time said 104 and then again at 98.8 ... all taken in the exact same spot within seconds of each other.... very inaccurate and waste of money."
• "The temperature is way off consistently and no way to calibrate it."
• "Worked good for a few months now the reading is extremely off."
• "This item gives a different temp every time you use it."
• "Completely inaccurate, my daughter had a fever and it consistently said 98.2, 98.3, 97.7."
• "This thermometer is garbage, it keeps reading completely different numbers."

Usability

Pros:

• "You don’t have to touch any part of their body!"
• "Easy to read and use."
• "The Elera Ear Thermometer features dual mode functionality, allowing you to measure temperature via both the ear and forehead."
• "It's easy to use and has a few different settings."
• "This thermometer is awesome! It is very fast at taking a temperature and it is definitely contactless."
• "Great product at a great price. It works amazingly, easy to use and even comes with a little pouch to store."
• "It's super accurate and is consistent and is super fast."

Cons:

• "The only thing I didn't like is that the beep is a little loud, but the beep can be turned off."
• "We have to dig out the manual every time we use this because of the complicated sequence of buttons we have to push just to get a reading."
• "Although the thermometer has an excellent design and is easy to use. It did not work for long."
• "It wasn’t really easy to use at first but, after I played with it a few times it was easy."
• "I was a little confused because in the instructions it says to pull the cover off for ear Temps but there is no cover to pull off."
• "I also have poor vision and find the instructions very hard to read."
• "It says 1 second reading more like 10 + seconds."

Design & Features

Pros:

• "I like the different modes on it."
• "This works great! I use thermometers at work daily and I take this with me now."
• "Comes with batteries."
• "I love that this thermometer comes with batteries!"
• "You can switch it from F° to C°."
• "Love the different settings and that it can be used multiple ways."
• "It does adult, baby, ear and household temps, and it keeps the last few temps taken."

Cons:

• "This item comes with a 1 yr warranty as well! Customer service related questions from the buyer is willing to help at any time when it comes to concerns or issues with this product they are quick with responding!"
• "This thermometer has saved us so many tears."
• "Really good value for the money and compact for storage."
• "I love that it has baby, adult & room temperature modes!"
• "Equipped with advanced infrared sensor technology, the Elera Ear Thermometer delivers quick and accurate temperature measurements with minimal hassle."
• "It shuts off after not using it for 10 seconds as to conserve the battery life."
• "Also came with an extended 1 year warranty!"

Reliability

Pros:

• "This product is amazing! It is hassle-free to get an exact temperature from your sick child."
• "This thermometer is awesome! It is very fast at taking a temperature and it is definitely contactless."
• "Works great honestly and it’s fast my kid isn’t scared of it so that is a plus most of the time he runs from them it’s a good one too have nice quality."
• "Overall the product is good. Accuracy is good, lightweight."
• "I tested this morning and used it on my forehead and then waited a minute and used the ear mode and they were super close (98.2 and 98.4)."
• "It's super accurate and is consistent and is super fast."
• "Love that its a no touch and is ACCURATE and compares to the one at the doctor's office."

Cons:

• "Would not recommend! Very first reading said 108.1, then took again and it said 97.8 and the next time said 104 and then again at 98.8 ... all taken in the exact same spot within seconds of each other.... very inaccurate and waste of money."
• "The temperature is way off consistently and no way to calibrate it."
• "Worked good for a few months now the reading is extremely off."
• "This item gives a different temp every time you use it."
• "Completely inaccurate, my daughter had a fever and it consistently said 98.2, 98.3, 97.7."
• "This thermometer is garbage, it keeps reading completely different numbers."
• "Spent the whole night with my newborn baby in the A&E because of this thermometer. What a disaster. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. Unreliable and inaccurate readings."