Meat thermometers
We last tested meat thermometers in 2018. There are no updates planned.
Avanti
Tempwiz Meat Thermometer 12891
score
Avg price
$20
This analogue meat thermometer is very accurate and easy to use. But it isn’t oven safe.
Test results
- 80Performance
- 75Ease of use
Good points
- Very good accuracy.
- Easy to use.
- Easy to clean.
- Good size display with cooking guidelines.
- Probe is easy to insert.
- Silicone cover around the display can reduce the risk of accidental burns.
Bad points
- Not oven safe.
- Small grip area.
How we test
Overall score is based on:
Accuracy (60%) We assess accuracy using a calibrated thermal bath. When the thermal bath reaches 70℃ a reading on each thermometer is taken. A reading of -/+ 1℃ gets an accuracy score of 8.0, a reading of -/+ 2℃ scores 5.0.
For thermometers that claim to be oven-proof, we check how accurate the reading is at 70℃ while cooking scotch fillet. All were within 2℃ of the calibrated reading. This didn’t contribute to the overall score.
Ease of use (40%) We check how easy it is to use and read the thermometer, insert the probe, and clean the thermometer.
Price is from an October 2018 survey.
Model
- Avg price
$20
Specifications
- Type
Analogue
- Probe length (cm)
10
- Weight (g)
27
- Battery type
n/a
- Temp range (℃)
54 - 88
Features
- Oven safe
- Alarm
- Timer
- Programmable
- Smartphone compatible
More info
- Notes
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- Availability
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