We compared two meat thermometers from the ThermoPro family: the folding instant-read TempPro TP03H and the dual-probe ThermoPro TP17 with a timer and alarm.
What we looked at
Probe type and count, read speed, waterproofing, display and alerts, and price.
The verdict
If you want a folding instant-read probe that gives a reading in 1 to 3 seconds, is IPX6 waterproof and has a lock function, the TempPro TP03H is the quick-check pick, at £8.45. If you would rather pay £10.49 more for a leave-in thermometer with two probes, a large backlit display and a timer alarm that beeps when your target temperature is reached, the ThermoPro TP17 is the hands-free option, at £18.94.
An £8.45 instant-read probe that gives a reading in 1 to 3 seconds and folds away.
A £18.94 leave-in thermometer with two probes, a timer alarm and a large backlit display.
TempPro TP03H Meat Thermometer with IPX6 Waterproof, Foldable Food Temperature Probe with LCD Backlit, Calibration and Lock Function — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an instant-read food thermometer with a 10cm stainless steel probe accurate to within 0.5°C, an IPX6 waterproof rating, a lock function, a foldable design, a backlit display, calibration, auto shut-off and a one-button °C/°F switch.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the ThermoPro TP17 on these listings, at £8.45
- Reads within 1 to 3 seconds, stated accurate to ±0.5°C
- IPX6 waterproof, so it can be washed under running water
- Lock function keeps the last reading displayed after the probe is removed
- Foldable design with a magnetic back and hook for storage, and auto shut-off after 10 minutes
Worth knowing
- Single probe, so it must be held in the food while checking
- No timer or leave-in alarm
Best for
- Quick spot-checks while cooking
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a foldable, easy-to-store thermometer
Not ideal for
- Anyone smoking or roasting who wants a leave-in probe
- Buyers who want a timer alarm
ThermoPro TP17 Digital Meat Thermometer Cooking Grill BBQ Thermometer with Dual Food Temperature Probes for Smoker Kitchen Oven, Large LCD Backlight with Timer Alarm — Dual Probe Pick
Intended for: Marketed as a leave-in digital meat thermometer with dual probes for monitoring two pieces of meat or the grill at once, USDA preset temperatures, a large backlit LCD showing food, oven and timer readings, a flip-out stand and magnetic back, and a stated range of -10°C to 300°C.
What we liked
- Dual probes let you monitor two foods, or food and grill temperature, at once
- USDA preset temperatures, with adjustable HI/LOW alerts, per the listing
- Large backlit LCD shows food, oven, grill and timer together
- 100cm stainless steel mesh cables rated for 380°C, per the listing
- Flip-out stand and magnetic back for hands-free use
Worth knowing
- Costs £10.49 more than the TempPro TP03H on these listings
- Leave-in design is bulkier than a folding instant-read probe
Best for
- Smoking, roasting and grilling where the probe stays in
- Anyone who wants to monitor two foods at once
- Buyers who want a timer alarm
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a quick, single-hand instant check
- Budget-conscious buyers
