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To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon Customers sayCustomers find the thermometer works right out of the box and is highly accurate with fast readings. They appreciate its clear display and ease of use, with one customer noting it automatically turns off when not in use. The device comes with two batteries, and customers consider it good value for money.AI Generated from the text of customer reviewsSelect to learn moreFunctionalityThermometer qualityEase of useAccuracyReadabilityReading speedValue for moneyBattery life4,705 customers mention “Functionality”4,103 positive602 negativeCustomers find that the thermometer functions well, working right out of the box and instantly providing accurate readings.”I have had one of these for over a year and it still works great. My friend liked it so much that I got one of them for their birthday, very pleased….” Read more”Works well; pretty straight forward. Stick it in the thickest part of your meat for accurate reading. Able to convert between C/F and digital reading.” Read more”Works perfectly! Comes out of the box easy to use. Con: wish it had magnet on the back so it could stick to fridge or other metal surfaces.” Read more”Works very well. Nice, large display and a good, compact size. Great price too. Temperature agrees with my others so I have to presume it’s accurate.” Read more4,214 customers mention “Thermometer quality”4,084 positive130 negativeCustomers praise the thermometer’s quality, describing it as the best they’ve used and a great cooking tool.”This is a great product, very fast temperature reading, the built magnet and the recommended temperatures for different types of meat was very handy.” Read more”Great thermometer. The folding design is especially great for the grill, as I’m extending my distance from the flames. Love the large bright display.” Read more”…It’s backlit if you use it for night cooking. Good product. Good price. I went back and reordered to have a second one to use in the kitchen….” Read more”Alpha Grillers Instant Read Meat Thermometer is an excellent product. It is waterproof, fast, accurate, and magnetic for easy storage….” Read more3,989 customers mention “Ease of use”3,928 positive61 negativeCustomers find the thermometer easy to use and read, describing it as a handy tool.”easy to use, easy to read and reliably accurate. It’s also magnetized so you can store it on the side of your grill table for use whenever you need it” Read more”Outstanding product for the price. Very easy to use & read and even comes with extra battery. Would definitely buy again and highly recommend.” Read more”…Second- super sleek looking- kinda felt like a pro using it. Easy, accurate, super helpful to have in the kitchen and ready to access by the grill…” Read more”…I like the ease of use and accuracy of this thermometer. I have used it cooking steak, chicken, fish, and bread and wish I had purchased it sooner….” Read more2,854 customers mention “Accuracy”2,592 positive262 negativeCustomers find the thermometer highly accurate, with fast and reliable temperature readings.”Have used it on meat cooked in the air fryer and oven, very fast and accurate. Love how it comes on when you unfold the probe. Easy to wipe clean too.” Read more”Works like a champ! Very accurate and precise when it come to grilling my favorite meats! Definitely a must have! No more under and over cooked meat!” Read more”Nice product. Reliable and reads the meat quickly. I broke the first one I ordered…because I liked it so much, I brought the same one….” Read more”Outstanding product for the price. Very easy to use & read and even comes with extra battery. Would definitely buy again and highly recommend.” Read more2,150 customers mention “Readability”1,917 positive233 negativeCustomers find the thermometer easy to read, appreciating its clear display and accurate temperature readings.”Dead on and easy to read. I calibrated and that was easy too. Read the instructions for everything you buy. So good I bought two more as gifts.” Read more”…Has a nice and bright display that’s very easy to read and all the temperatures you need to know for your meats are already on the thermometer there…” Read more”…This one is much better. Easy to read display, comes up to temperature pretty fast. I like the red color, it stands out in my drawer, easy to find.” Read more”…It IS easy read. HOWEVER, it is not “instant”. It takes several seconds to get up to its full reading….” Read more2,089 customers mention “Reading speed”1,904 positive185 negativeCustomers appreciate the thermometer’s quick temperature readings.”Accurate, quick, durable. I’ve bought many instant read thermometers and use them grilling. None of them lasted more than a year except this one….” Read more”There aren’t enough stars to rate this meat thermometer. Instant read is an understatement. It comes with a battery installed and a second battery….” Read more”Have used it on meat cooked in the air fryer and oven, very fast and accurate. Love how it comes on when you unfold the probe. Easy to wipe clean too.” Read more”This is the first time I have used an instant read thermometer after about 50 years of grilling and found this unit to be very accurate and easy to…” Read more1,805 customers mention “Value for money”1,712 positive93 negativeCustomers find the thermometer to be a great value, describing it as a nice item that’s pretty cheap.”Works very well. Nice, large display and a good, compact size. Great price too. Temperature agrees with my others so I have to presume it’s accurate.” Read more”works great, easy to read, accurate and great value. I bought this to replace a digital Taylor which kept flickering and turning on and off….” Read more”…It’s backlit if you use it for night cooking. Good product. Good price. I went back and reordered to have a second one to use in the kitchen….” Read more”…I feel it was a good value (purchased for ~$18, now less expensive). HOWEVER, as others have reported, the unit just quit in the middle of use….” Read more772 customers mention “Battery life”646 positive126 negativeCustomers appreciate the thermometer’s battery life, noting it comes with two batteries and is easy to replace.”…Has a long probe, came with an extra battery, and durable construction. He likes that the meat temps are on it as well. Great gift and fast shipping!…” Read more”Simple instant read thermometer. Comes with an extra battery. Used it to check on food and also the temperature of water from the hot water heater….” Read more”Fast reading and easy to use because of the thin probe tip. Extra battery and lifetime warranty are OK but double the price if these features are…” Read more”This thing works great. It is so easy to use and comes with extra battery. Just pull out metal part and it turns itself on. Push back to turn off….” Read more View Image Gallery Amazon Customer 5.0 out of 5 stars Images in this review Reviews with imagesSee all photosPrevious pageNext pageAll photosAmazon Customer5 out of 5 starsAccurate, relatively fast and excellent customer serviceThis review covers the original Alpha Grillers Instant Read Meat Thermometer I purchased in February of 2017–and the new upgraded model you see here (June 2020 anyway). The original thermometer was purchased for $15 based on users reviews on Amazon. You can’t find images of it here anymore (although you can see it in my picture comparing the 2017 model to the 2020 model), but it worked well enough and I’ve been mostly happy with it for the last three years. Recently it went from unreliably turning on, to not turning without removing the AAA battery and futzing with it (no corrosion) for 10 minutes. I was disappointed but $15 for three years of service and left out in the elements, I can’t complain too much. I started to browse for a replacement and see that Alpha Grillers’ has a “lifetime warranty” so I email them pictures of the unit, invoice info, etc. I kid you not: two days later, a replacement arrives from Amazon, and it’s the latest version. So none of that “pay for shipping” the dead unit back to them, and we’ll see what we can do run around. This alone, should convince you that it’s worth buying this thermometer since we all know most of the hardware on Amazon is sourced from a giant factory making and selling units to other resellers. It’s probably not a question of the difference in the label–it’s a difference in the customer support and there, Alpha Grillers gets 5-stars. Accuracy and response Since I have the new unit, I wanted to see how accurate it was so I compared it to my Fluke 52 thermocouple thermometer with a Fluke 80PK-2A immersion probe that I had calibrated with a GE Druck DPI-822. I then filled a narrow mouth Pyrex 1,000ml flask with water from our hot water pot that had been set to 208 F and tried to hold both probe tips near each other in the hot water while trying to take a picture with the hand on a phone. The Fluke 52 and 80PK-2A read out at 184.4 while the Alpha Grillers displayed 184.1. As you know, water cools off fast and it’s you don’t uniform temperature in the container so the 0.3 degree difference could be the actual temperature difference from the probe positions in the hot water or even the probe shaft differences. Basically, the accuracy is excellent for a $20 meat thermometer. I also wanted to see how fast the Alpha Grillers unit responds so I filled a second small glass container with ice and water and recorded the display as it was dunked from the ice water back into the hot water (which had now cooled off further). You can watch the video above (it goes from removal from ice bath to hot water, and then back to ice bath and again back to the hot water) but it does respond extremely fast but not necessarily “instant.” To be fair, “instant” is more of a marketing term and open to interpretation anyway. “Instant” coffee still takes time to add to water and stir for example. I’d say it takes about 3.5 seconds to respond to the ice bath to hot water–which is “instant” for most of us. For example, the Fluke 80PK-2A is far slower by design because it’s a non-tapered, thicker, stainless immersion probe that absorbs a lot of the heat and can take a lot more abuse. The more slender tapered Alpha Grillers tapered tip is designed to pierce meat and also responds far quicker since you don’t have to heat up a lot of metal. As far as the design of the unit, like the previous model, it features a hidden magnet to let you stick it to side of your grill which is a great feature, and the hole lets you hang it from a hook as well if your grill’s hooks are large enough. The package also comes with four small hook and loop (Velcro) with adhesive on the back if you want to Velcro it to something. The new model’s rubber buttons are also far easier to press than the previous design’s plastic bubble-type. New to this model is very even white LED backlighting. Yes, it looks blue in the official marketing pictures but that’s the digital camera color temperature at work–it’s actually white. Hold function Also new is a hold, and min max function. The function is unlike most typical thermometers which typically cycle from room temperature to max temp and min temp. It’s pretty thought out here for a meat thermometer. On the older model which doesn’t have the old function, I would stick the thermometer in to the meat on the grill and twist my head over to see the current temp. On meat on the rear of the grill this means getting your head into odd angles and also pretty close to the grill. With the new model, you insert the probe, press the Hold button to activate the hold (it will display HOLD) and read the temp without all the head craning and heat on your face. Press Hold to release the hold function. One thing I want to point out: the UI for the hold function might be a little confusing because the hold function first requires that you turn on the hold function before you can use it. This occurs from off state to on. So like most, if you have it folded shut, and open to use, you will have to press the Hold button to turn on the mode. That means the first time you want to use it, you’ll have to press it twice: Once to activate the hold mode, and once again to do the first hold. After its in its hold mode, it operates the way you expect it to: Into meat, Hold button to read, and Hold button to release. It doesn’t turn off until the thermometer is switched off. Max Min Function The same Hold button also activates a max and min temp. This again is unlike the typical user interface of a temperature gauge with room temp / max / min cycle with a single click. To read the maximum temperature, you press and hold the Hold button for 3 seconds and it will display the maximum temperature with MAX in the display. Press again and will see the minimum recorded temperature since the unit was on and MIN in the display. One more press and you exit back into the standard mode. Note: you CANNOT the Max/Min function if it is currently in HOLD. You have to do this from the normal operations. Undocumented feature: Alpha Grillers’ documentation say to clear the recorded max/min by turning the unit off (folding the thermometer shut) but if you are in the MAX or MIN mode, you can simply press and hold the Hold button for three seconds and it will reset both recorded max and min memories. Calibration Mode Unlike the 2017 mode, the 2020 version features a calibrate feature. On the button that lets you switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius, pressing the button for 5 seconds will let you calibrate the unit. The instructions say to put the probe into a container of ice and water by using the Cal (f/c) button or the Hold button to set the calibration point to 32 degrees F or 0 degrees C. Obviously out of the box accuracy is excellent and for meat grilling do you really need this kind of accuracy or to even calibrate? I dunno. I was more afraid of accidentally pressing the calibrate button and throwing it out of whack so I went ahead and pressed the Cal button for 5 seconds which causes the display to show “CALL” (yes there’s only one L in calibrate) but rather then letting me accidentally mess up the calibration, the thermometer displayed “ERR” and then went back into normal operation. My guess is the unit won’t even let you calibrate it unless it’s in an ice bath first so my worries about screwing up the calibration are pretty unlikely since you’d have to accidentally dunk it into an ice bath first. Build quality and battery Unlike the original Alpha Grillers I had which runs off of AAA, the new unit uses (which comes pre-installed) a CR2032 coin cell. I think this is an improvement as AAA kinda stink. They seem to be the most prone to leaking of all the cylinder cells I use (looking at you Kirkland). Lithium coin-cells, though more expsnsive, are more reliable, far less likely to leak (and ruin your unit) and operate at lower temperatures. The higher voltage also means more power for the the advanced functions in the unit too. I can’t say anything about battery life as I haven’t had the unit long enough, but I’m sure the LED backlight is the largest consumer of power so if you use it sparingly, it’ll probably last quite a while. Water resistance Alpha Grillers calls it “water proof” and in the documentation, it’s stated that you can “fully submerge” it in water for a short-time so long as the battery compartment is screwed on tightly. I didn’t dunk my unit but I have no reason to doubt the water resistance of it. There are no visible screws anywhere on the unit and there is a gasket in the battery compartment (the gasket could be a little larger though to increase the seal as there are no ridges to mate with the gasket on the actual battery cover, just a flat surface). The only ingress of water would likely come through the gasket flattening over time or through the pivot point of the probe. The previous 2017 model used a small nub switch that the temperature probe boom depresses to switch off or on. This switch has moved to the inside of the unit which also adds to its water resistance. The probe boom itself is very stiff to open and close which also adds to water resistance. I have no idea how the probe is connected to actual controller board inside or how water resistant that is. The 2020 unit actually switches off at about a 45 degrees angle too which is an improvement over the 2017 model which required closing it firmly to switch off. I would often not switch off if you didn’t close it correctly. I think this is plenty of water and dirt resistance for a meat thermometer unless you’re a Navy Seal Griller who needs to scuba up from a sub before grilling on the beach. The main take away is you can probably leave this on your grill during inclement weather without worrying about it being killed. The previous model I had did not have any weather resistance claims and also no gasket in the battery compartment which might be how I killed it. Improvements Coming from the previous model, it’s a big improvement but it’s not without complaints. I think the Hold feature is great, but the button is too close to the temperature scale and backlight button. This means you have to angle your thumb to hit it straight on. You’re also going to almost always hit that button from an angle which will put more stress on it over time. The other complaint is the hold button should be activated from power on without having to press it once. I suppose this is done to prevent someone from reading the wrong temperature but I’d rather have it on. Overall the 2020 model is a big improvement over the 2017 model. Currently it’s quite a bit more expensive ($15 for 2017 model vs $20 for 2020 model) but I think the improvements are worth it. And let me again point out the customer service Alpha Grillers provides. My old one let go three and half years later and they stood behind it. For a $15 thermometer. Even if they didn’t and they said, “it’s been three years bud,” I’d buy another one with the improvements, accuracy and speed the new model has over the old one. And yes, I received this unit free, because my old unit died. Alpha Grillers sent it to me as a warranty replacement not to have it reviewed. It did not ask me to write my review, I did it because a company that stands behind its products deserves recognition and is worthy of my time spent.MoreHideThank you for your feedbackCloseSorry, there was an errorCloseSorry we couldn’t load the reviewTry again Top reviews from the United States There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page. Heather5.0 out of 5 stars After a year this is still the best thermometer Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2025Verified Purchase I bought this over a year ago and it still works great! Fast and accurate. I wanted to come back on here and add to my review after a year. This thermometer has surpassed my expectations. I have not had to replace the battery or had any problems whatsoever. I use it once or twice a week and this thermometer is quick to display the temperature. Faster than any other one I have owned. Another feature is the backlight function, which is extremely handy when the meat is still in the oven and you want to check the temperature. Simply, push the lightbulb icon and the backlight turns blue making it super easy to read the temperature with no light. From candle wax to cooked meat and yeast temperature it has replaced all my thermometers. Read more Heather 5.0 out of 5 stars After a year this is still the best thermometer Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2025 I bought this over a year ago and it still works great! Fast and accurate. I wanted to come back on here and add to my review after a year. This thermometer has surpassed my expectations. I have not had to replace the battery or had any problems whatsoever. I use it once or twice a week and this thermometer is quick to display the temperature. Faster than any other one I have owned. Another feature is the backlight function, which is extremely handy when the meat is still in the oven and you want to check the temperature. Simply, push the lightbulb icon and the backlight turns blue making it super easy to read the temperature with no light. From candle wax to cooked meat and yeast temperature it has replaced all my thermometers. Images in this review 12 people found this helpful Helpful Report james dawson5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic thermometer. Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2025Verified Purchase I like this thermometer. Easy to use. Easy to read. Quick to get a reading. Good size to fit my hand. Accurate. Great food thermometer for a great price. Read more One person found this helpful Helpful Report Iara weiman5.0 out of 5 stars Love it !! Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2025Verified Purchase A meat thermometer is one of those kitchen tools that actually works — no guessing doneness by feel or color. A good one gives you a quick, accurate internal temperature so you don’t undercook (food‑safety risk) or overcook (dry meat) your food. Most reliable digital instant‑read thermometers get readings in just a few seconds and are accurate within about ±1–2 °F, which is plenty good for everyday cooking. If you want to take your grilling or roasting up a notch, a thermometer is worth having — simple, fast, and genuinely helpful for perfect results every time Read more 2 people found this helpful Helpful Report Lori P4.0 out of 5 stars Good Value Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2025Verified Purchase It works great and it has an extra battery included. It doesn’t have a magnet on the back so you can secure the meat thermometer on your grill or on a refrigerator. The display is large and clear. Good value. I only had the thermometer for a couple of weeks. Read more Lori P 4.0 out of 5 stars Good Value Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2025 It works great and it has an extra battery included. It doesn’t have a magnet on the back so you can secure the meat thermometer on your grill or on a refrigerator. The display is large and clear. Good value. I only had the thermometer for a couple of weeks. Images in this review 2 people found this helpful Helpful Report egourley5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it so much we bought another one. Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2025Verified Purchase I bought this for my husband recently since our old one stopped working. As soon as he took it out of the package he said that this a very nice one and he likes that the temps for which meat is on the front by the screen. Very fast temperature reading and accurate. We bought another one for his dad that likes to cook on the grill often as a Christmas gift. Great value for the money, I bought on black Friday sale. It is easy to use and seems easy to clean then fold up into the kitchen drawer. Read more 5 people found this helpful Helpful Report MyLittleBit5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and easy to read. Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2025Verified Purchase Works great. I was looking for a power button…not needed, just open the probe and it powers up. Very cool. Read more Helpful Report Joe5.0 out of 5 stars A truly terrific meat thermometer Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2025Verified Purchase Hands down the best meat thermometer I have ever owned. Easy to use, accurate, and large easy-to-read illuminated digits. It has a wonderful optional button to press that holds the temperature exactly so you can take your time to look at it closely. Magnetic and looks terrific on my refrigerator door. Read more 5 people found this helpful Helpful Report MD Ochoa5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and easy to use, always works, magnetic and sticks to the side of the refrigerator Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2025Verified Purchase I have had such bad luck with meat thermometers, no matter the price, but this one is different. It is effortless and easy to use, just pop out the probe and insert in the meat and you will very quickly receive the temperature. Fold the probe closed again and it’s turned off automatically. There is a handy meat/temperature guide right on the device as well as a small printed chart to keep for reference. Now comes the really cool part, it is magnetic and sticks to the side of my refrigerator. I can easily find it without rumaging in my drawer and it always works! This item is a clear winner especially for the price. I plan on gifting some of these this Christmas. Read more 10 people found this helpful Helpful Report See more reviews Top reviews from other countries Translate all reviews to English Kristina 5.0 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!! Accurate, quick, reliable and fits nicely in your hand. Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2025Verified Purchase This meat thermometer exceeded my expectations. It gives an accurate reading within seconds, which makes cooking so much easier and stress-free. The quality is excellent, it feels sturdy and well-made, not flimsy like some cheaper ones I’ve tried. I love how easy it is to read the display, and the quick response time ensures my food is always perfectly cooked. Whether I’m grilling, baking, or roasting, this thermometer has become one of my go-to kitchen tools. Highly recommend it for anyone who wants precision and convenience. I also love that it came with an extra battery. Read more Report Oscar Bernal5.0 out of 5 stars Termómetro para carne. Reviewed in Mexico on March 8, 2024Verified Purchase Faci, rápido y comodo para proporcionar lectura C/F de temperatura. Read more Report Translate review to English Javier L.5.0 out of 5 stars genial Reviewed in Spain on March 3, 2019Verified Purchase muy exacto… ideal para controlar las temperaturas de las cocciones…. muy util Read more Report Translate review to EnglishSL865.0 out of 5 stars Very impressed with this thermometer!! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2016Verified Purchase First of all it came in a surprisingly like nice box that would be perfect for sending as a gift. Inside the box are some instructions and a meat temperature guide which is a nice touch.The thermometer seems accurate and is really fast, generally taking around 5 or 6 seconds to read the temperature. It has a magnet on the back which I love as it means I can store it on the fridge 🙂 I like how it auto turns on when you flip out the probe then auto turns off when you flip it back to closed position. There is a calibration feature and a couple other features but I haven’t really used them Read more SL86 5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressed with this thermometer!! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2016 First of all it came in a surprisingly like nice box that would be perfect for sending as a gift. Inside the box are some instructions and a meat temperature guide which is a nice touch.The thermometer seems accurate and is really fast, generally taking around 5 or 6 seconds to read the temperature. It has a magnet on the back which I love as it means I can store it on the fridge 🙂 I like how it auto turns on when you flip out the probe then auto turns off when you flip it back to closed position. There is a calibration feature and a couple other features but I haven’t really used them Images in this review Report Joneil A.5.0 out of 5 stars great product Reviewed in Saudi Arabia on October 22, 2023Verified Purchase i even tested the accuracy, i compared it with the thermometer from hospital, it reads the exact body temperature as the hospital thingy Read more Report See more reviews Product summary presents key product information Keyboard shortcut shift + alt + opt + D Product Summary: Alpha Grillers Meat Thermometer Digital – Instant Read Food Thermometer for Cooking and Grilling Stocking Stuffers for Men Gifts for Men From Alpha GrillersMulti-Use | From bbq thermometer to baking thermometer, our digital food thermometer for cooking is perfect for meats, liquids, deep frying and candy making. For Air fryer, oven, grill, BBQ, Griddle, smoker, kitchen and outdoors.Easy-Read Digital Thermometer For Cooking | Large instant thermometer dial with bright blue backlight means you can always read the temperature, whether you are grilling in the dark or baking in your kitchen. Perfect must have grilling accessory for kitchen essentials.Water-Resistant | Perfect digital cooking thermometer for meat, our digital meat thermometer for food of any kind is water-resistant IP67 rated and can be washed and cleaned under running water.Grilling gifts for Him or Her | Our meat thermometers for cooking and grilling are delivered in an elegant box, making it the ideal gift for husband or wife. Makes for the perfect food thermometer for cooking.
{“isProductSummaryAvailable”:false,”device”:”desktop”} Instant Read Food Thermometer | Our instant read thermometer features a temperature probe and advanced, highly accurate technology with 1-2 seconds response time; Instructions, meat temperature chart, comes pre-calibrated for your convenience, and recalibrating feature if needed. Multi-Use | From bbq thermometer to baking thermometer, our digital food thermometer for cooking is perfect for meats, liquids, deep frying and candy making. For Air fryer, oven, grill, BBQ, Griddle, smoker, kitchen and outdoors. Easy-Read Digital Thermometer For Cooking | Large instant thermometer dial with bright blue backlight means you can always read the temperature, whether you are grilling in the dark or baking in your kitchen. Perfect must have grilling accessory for kitchen essentials. Water-Resistant | Perfect digital cooking thermometer for meat, our digital meat thermometer for food of any kind is water-resistant IP67 rated and can be washed and cleaned under running water. Grilling gifts for Him or Her | Our meat thermometers for cooking and grilling are delivered in an elegant box, making it the ideal gift for husband or wife. Makes for the perfect food thermometer for cooking. See more product details
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