Pros & Cons
Pros
Seared steak, as opposed to grilling, seems to measure accurately for surface temps. Now find this little device to be indispensable in my kitchen.
Cons
Product operates fine but you can't hold it, all the rubber is sticky so you can’t touch or hold it. No change with a third new battery.
It says that it's not good for measuring temperature of stainless steel cookware. It's often off from 10-12 degrees. Always lower than a thermometer.
Mostly sat on shelf. It is in the garbage where it belongs.
Out of the box this item was reading 400+f after trouble shooting and reading of all the manuals there is no way to calibrate it. Manual also the lasergrip is meant for high-emissivity surfaces, and may not accurately measure polished, shiny, or refle... Read More
Highlights
Quality
It feels sturdy and well-made, which gives me confidence that it will last for years.
Goodly made with nice touch and good working
The new one is a hard slippery plastic - including the buttons.
Hard to see in daylight but works well.
Price
I did not expect something so handy and technologically advanced to be so affordable!
Value for money: given its performance and versatility, the etekcity infrared thermometer offers excellent value.
Shipping
It arrived safe and in one piece.
Competitiveness
I compared it with my old ir gun as i know old one is accurate.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Just point click and you have the temp
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont know how accurate it is but its good enough for the women i go with
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Took readings before thermostat and after thermostat then compared them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have to be up close to work correct
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Bad wire connection generating heat
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Initially i thought if its not accurate i will return it but now after comparing i have decided to keep it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I cant believe i have cooled this long without one of these
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The temperature readings seem to be accurate if you use it correctly