Equipment Review: The Best Digital Instant-Read Thermometers & Our Testing Winners

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We tested 11 digital instant-read food thermometers to find the best one (listed in alphabetical order):
EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Food Thermometer
Lavatools Javelin
Lavatools Javelin PRO Duo
Maverick Rain Drop Waterproof Digital Thermometer
OXO Good Grips Thermocouple Thermometer
Palermo Instant Read Meat Thermometer
Polder Stable-Read Instant Read Digital Thermometer
Taylor Rotating Display Thermometer
ThermoPro TP03 Instant Read Thermometer
Thermoworks Thermapen Mk4
Thermoworks ThermoPop

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WINNING TRAITS OF A GOOD THERMOMETER
- Accurate within 1 degree of target temperature
- Reads in 3 seconds or less
- Comfortable to hold with multiple grips
- Easy to turn on and off
- Highly visible digital display
- Probe at least 4 inches long to reach into foods
- Automatic backlight display for low-light situations
- Sleep mode with motion-sensored auto-on so thermometer wakes up when you move it
- Rotating display
- Highly durable

WHAT WE TESTED

We tested 11 digital thermometers priced from $11.95 to $99.95. We ran a series of accuracy and speed tests and evaluated each model's comfort, ease of use, and durability while making caramel, roasted beef, seared steaks, and grilled chicken. We asked a series of testers to evaluate each thermometer's comfort and usability. Temperature ranges were reported by manufacturers; we calculated the average margin of error from all three accuracy tests. All thermometers were purchased online.

RATING CRITERIA

Accuracy: We evaluated the accuracy of each thermometer in an ice bath at 32 degrees, in a sous vide water bath set to 125 degrees (the temperature of a medium-rare steak), and in boiling water at 212 degrees; models that were within 1 degree of accuracy at each temperature rated highest; any thermometer within 2 degrees received a fair rating, and those that were more than 2 degrees off the target temperature received a poor rating.

Speed: We timed how long it took for each thermometer to read the temperature in ice water, boiling water, and a sous vide water bath at 125 degrees (medium-rare for a steak); those that read in 6 seconds or less rated highest.

Ease of Use: We rated how easy and comfortable each model was to use. We preferred those with spacious, grippy handles; long probes; and minimal buttons. Models with automatic wake-up, easy-to-read displays, and a single step for turning on and off also rated highest.

Durability: We monitored the thermometers throughout testing for both functional and cosmetic damage; those that emerged looking and operating like new rated highest.

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