For the precise home cook, a food thermometer is essential when it comes to getting a dish just right. Instant-read thermometers are great for quick tasks, but when it comes to meats, a wireless probe thermometer helps to achieve the ideal temperature for a roasted, seared, grilled, or smoked cut of meat. After testing 20 models, we named the ThermoPro TP20 as our favorite budget pick. It’s accurate, fast, easy to operate, and, now that it’s only $45, we’d say it’s well worth grabbing ahead of your holiday roasts.
ThermoPro TP20 Wireless Meat Thermometer
Amazon
Why It Won Our Review
In all our high-temperature tests, this thermometer was impressively accurate every time. From measuring boiling water to tracking the internal temperature of a grilled pork loin, the ThermoPro TP20 was precise and fast. It reported temperatures within six to seven seconds, and while it displayed an error message when we put it in cold water, we still feel it’s a great affordable option for those who want to reliably track the temperature of their meat in the hot oven or grill.
We especially appreciate that this wireless thermometer communicates using a radio frequency instead of Bluetooth or WiFi, which gives it an impressive 500-foot range. This makes it less finicky and allowed us to maintain a connection even if we stepped into another room with the remote. This feature is particularly useful if you’re cooking something for an extended amount of time, like roasting a pork shoulder overnight, since you don’t need to camp out by the oven.
This ThermoPro thermometer is also just plain easy to use. There are large, clearly labeled buttons on the remote and the backlit screen is bright enough to give a clear reading at a glance. There’s no phone application, so if you’re looking for the most straightforward option for tracking your cooking meats, the TP20 will get the job done. Plus, it’s a steal on sale at $45.
Key Specs
- Temperature Range: 14˚F to 572˚F
- Number of Probes: 2
- Probe Length: 8 inches
- Cable Length: 41 inches
- Dimensions: 3 x 3.5 x 1.5 inches
FAQs
How much range does the ThermoPro TP20 have?
Thanks to the radio frequency, the ThermoPro TP20 has a 500-foot range.
How many probes come with the ThermoPro TP20?
The TP20 comes with two probes.
How is the ThermoPro TP20 powered?
The TP20 operates with four AAA batteries, which are included.
Why We’re the Experts
- An Uong is a writer for Serious Eats.
- We roasted several pork loins and boiled stockpots full of water to find the best wireless meat thermometers, and the ThermoPro TP20 came out as our favorite budget pick.
