I'm amazed at your video output. The quality you keep while putting out so many is incredible

I got the chefs temp about a month prior to you posting this video. I really like it and an added benefit is that it’ll fit nicely in my left hand when rotated at 270 degrees like you mentioned. I hope other lefties can benefit from this. Great video as always!

Hi James, just placed an order for the chefstemp. I didn't need because I have a thermapen one but honestly I liked the upgraded functionality. 270 swinging probe. As a left hander this is much appreciated. I also like that it has a built in magnet vs thermapen you have to pay extra for the case with magnet. And I like that its water rated. I get really anxious about cleaning the tip of my thermapen and having water run into the plastic. Overall no brainer upgrade and don't mind supporting you by buying through your link. The Thermapen will be relegated to baking duty.

The FinalTouchX10 is the finest thermometer I've ever used. I was a professional chef for 30+ years, and have used many thermometers and the Chefstemp Final Touch X10 is my go to thermometer

The problem with the cheaper units is not that they read incorrectly it’s that they take a long time to get to the said temp, and they often bounce around a lot deciding on what actual temp it is. I noticed a bit of creative video work in this one cutting out the actual vid of getting to temp and cutting back in when it is at the temp. I had many bargain thermos and I got tired of them jumping all around, a cheaper alternative that i liked was the lava tool pro duo. Not quite as fast at the thermapen one but a pretty good performer. Also when you took the thermapen out of the ice bath you can see it climbing in temps from the ambient air temp although that’s not what they are for you see the cheaper one stuck on 36 and not climbing

Great video. I got my ChefsTemp close to a year ago now, and I've been SUPER happy with it. Feels like a super well made and durable product and it's so fast to get to temp.

Great test James. You already know I agree!

Really appreciate you spending the time and using your experience to weed out the results for us. Real world facts plus your knowledge of the subject is invaluable.

Glad I got the ChefsTemp per your suggestion a while back, I love it!! Got to go back and watch some of your previous videos though on getting the Joe ready in 15 mins. With the gun it still takes me forever to get up to temp and clean smoke lol.

I got a Thermapen One on a BF sale. Don't regret spending the cash one bit. Only has to save you one cook to pay for itself. I recommend using it on EVERYTHING, even foods you don't think you need it for, just to put a number to the result. It's interesting to find out what your ideal temperature is on stuff like soups, sauces, and teas. It's also good to put a number to the "feel" of how done/tough meats are so that eventually you can rely on it less.

I really appreciate that you put these products through the paces for several months before reviewing.

Good one James! I have been using the X10 since it first came out and 100% agree with you. The X10 is a better value and actually in my opinion as well, a better instant read! We did a stopwatch type test for the ice bath and the X10 was faster as well! Cheers!

Great comparison. The X10 seems to be a great choice.

as always, great vid, pretty work! That said, I got to say, and I realize this is in everybody’s situation, what is an almost completely blind cook summer Works has come to my rescue many times over. They are the only company that I know of that makes a rocksolid talking thermometer, of which I have several. Their customer service is absolutely the best, so much so that I bought the blue dot in the signals. So maybe there is a tool out there that’s a little bit cheaper, but this company has gone the extra mile to try and make this kind of technology accessible for a market that usually isn’t even considered.😊

I love your honest approach. I can always take what you say to the bank. Thank you

I love my Thermopen IR. I honestly think I use the IR part the most. I have another cheap brand that seems to work fine, but the feel of the thermopen is great. Most cheap instant read thermometers are plenty accurate for most home chefs though.

Australians - Bunnings have the BBQ Buddy. AUD$20 which is about CAD$18 USD13. Just as good as more expensive thermometers.

I actually found your channel from buying the thermapen, and Honey put your code in, so decided to check it out

I have largely switched over to my Fireboard Spark instant read. It has a rotating display that lights up like that one, it's hard to tell since yours is on camera, but I think the one on the spark is even bigger and even easier to read. I don't know if it has a hold button, but if you're using the Fireboard app it does log the readings in that, which is effectively the same. Spark costs more than the thermapen though, but it also has a single wired probe port so you can use it as a leave-in as well in a pinch.

I would have purchased one but sadly the shipping is $36 USD to Canada which brings the total to $95.48 USD. Might as well just go buy a Thermapen for that money.

I have now switched from Thermapen to Thermopop. Same company but the Thermopop is half the price. Plus I’ve had issues with my Thermapen reading disappearing at times (loose connection). Thermopop is supposedly not as instant as Thermapen but to be honest we’re talking a second or two difference.

Good video, I use a cheap Inkbird instant read that has more features than the thermapen at a fraction of the cost, paid less than $20. Just paying for the name with those.

POP! Always a good video from you! Thanks!

Another great video, well done James! have you tested Instaprobe yet?

I can't stress enough that accurate and reliable temperature readings has been the number one factor in improving my cooking. From BBQ to baking and everything in between. I actually say that a quality thermometer is more important than a quality knife (a bold statement, I know) I personally love Thermoworks and have purchased lots of products from them, and recommend them to absolutely everybody. However, if somebody does their research and finds an option that they prefer in terms of price or features, go for it. Just a couple notes though, the boiling water should be a fully violent rolling boil to get that 212. at 6:45 the water was boiling a little too gently which is why it didn't get the full 212. The ice test also cant have ice floating in water. The vessel has to be filled to the brim with ice, with just enough water to fill the gaps with no floating. Sit for a minute, and then take a reading. Thermoworks has a video on their channel for doing an ice test.

Just bought one thanks to your great review.

I use the expert grill thermometer I got at Walmart don't know how accurate it is but turn out good bbq with it

Great content and I thank you for it!!! 👊🏼🙏🏼

From Canada Montreal where I coud but the Chefstemp the web site is US thanks for your Yelp I Watch all your vidéos

I love and appreciate your research!

Do you have any videos that go over the Fireboard Spark?

Thermapen is trued and tested British Engineering. How is the other going to hold up, and is it made in China?

Nice comparresion James, great video once more

Awesome head to head! I own a Thermapen but I think I'll grab a ChefsTemp here soon since my wife, much like yours, steals the Thermapen constantly.

How about a comparison with the cheap $8 Walmart thermometer?

Hi James, do your codes work in the UK 🇬🇧?

Got a Thermapen with the Timberline bundle that I bought. Kept the Thermapen and sold the Timberline :)

Sorry thermapen is better Han these. If you want to argue if a Thermapen One is worth the upgrade, that’s fair. The device combined with the technical support aspects are legit. I’m a big fan of the other stuff they sell as well. Grab yourself the Square Dot if you really want to measure oven temperature

Next challenge: Find a better wireless thermometer. I have never had a good experience with Meater. I know you're a fan of its data collection. I want one that has a smooth and consistent user experience. I prefer a Wi-Fi approach for use over longer distance, but I'll only use it within the house. I don't need to check from across town.

Not sure if you're aware, but not all Thermapens can change between C and F like yours. Sadly I made that mistake.

where is the Chefstemp made?

Auh, not so so sure you don’t get a little mfg marketing help. You really figured out how to take a unit apart and figure out the tiny buttons/program’s in a dream?

Any opinions decided by payoffs?