Thermoworks introduced a new version of the Thermapen

[Major Nikon]

I have the older Mk4 and have no desire to upgrade, but it's interesting to see the improvements. If a $100 thermometer isn't your thing the same company offers several instant read alternatives in the $20 or less range that still perform quite well and I would recommend them over pretty much anything you'll find at local retailers.

[Dream Girl]

1. I love my Thermapen!

Might have to eventually upgrade, but my current TP works just fine and I’m not running a restaurant. I’m such a sucker for kitchen tools and gadgets.

[MontanaMama]

2. I've got a Thermapen that I bought last year.

I’ve spent far more than $100 over the years on crappy kitchen thermometers. This thing is worth every penny and more.

[Kali]

3. son has absolutely mastered cooking meats

with our older model - and the last model is on clearance for about $70

[Major Nikon]

4. I think the biggest improvement is the 1 second update

It takes about 3 seconds for mine to stabilize which doesn't sound like much, but when you're trying to find the coldest spot in a cut of meat it's a big improvement. I'm not sure if it's worth a 50% premium in price to everyone, but for some it will.

[Kali]

5. I had been going back and forth in my mind for more than a year to get the one with a light

but he has adapted and keeps a small flashlight in his pocket for grilling (no light near the grill because of bugs out here) maybe when the new ones start going on sale.

for anybody thinking about a good thermometer - it seems like a lot of money but the savings on a few ruined meals will add up to that fast!

[Major Nikon]

6. Before I switched to the brand I went through a succession of thermometers which were junk

Their $20 models actually perform quite well. They still read very accurately after about 5 seconds or so and are as reliable as they come. I have bought 3 of them over the years. The first eventually failed, but not until I had it for something around 5 years or more.

[Kali]

7. I have spent a few buck from them

who knew thermometer products could get addictive?

I have bought a dot with a couple probes, several hot mats and spatulas, a thermopop, a couple of the little zipper pull thermometers and the thermopen. I can easily see getting all carried away with the multiprobe wifi bbq devices. LOL

[Major Nikon]

8. It gets worse

I have a multi-channel thermometers which accept K and T type probes and a multitude of probes to go with them. In addition to that I have a data logger which can be programmed to record temperature readings over time for two channels. I also have a few different BBQ temperature devices with remote wireless capability and alarm.

[mitch96]

9. I like mine but it eats batteries like crazy. It seems like ever other time I pick it up it's dead

The $20 one on the other hand is golden... YMMV

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[Major Nikon]

10. Do you have the earlier version that doesn't turn itself off?

The batteries last forever in mine

[mitch96]

11. HUmmm.. I've never seen it turn off... I just flip it on, jab and flip it off... nt

[Major Nikon]

12. The Mk4 version will turn itself off even if you leave the probe out

I haven't replaced the battery in mine since I can't remember. Probably 2 years or so.