Thanks for the review. Just bought the TP620 on Amazon for $26 which was the same price as the TP19. I'll take the free upgrade and a display that is great for old people...

I think I see a couple gifts for cooks in my family! Thanks for the test - I agree, it might not have the precision of a more refined test, but for my purposes, it shows the speed of the devices in a realistic scenario.

Now that I watch this again, I see disparity in testing. Not only do the temps vary around 2 degrees for all pens from same mfg, it seems you crop off the reader and I can't see the functionality and complete temp reading. Additionally, You pull it out of the water so quickly that you can't confirm it is the final reading, and it could easily still be trying to find the final temp. I bought the TP620 about a week ago with this review a big factor, however I am cooking on the Blackstone nightly. So far I am having mixed results. It does help me make a better steak/chicken, however I find myself watching and waiting for the final temp after inserting the thermometer. The claim is 2-3 seconds, but I believe it is more like 6 or 8. I know, still better than old school analog, however I lose confidence since I can watch it climb until it finally stops 6-8 seconds later, even longer. I do like the large digital reader and it works well until you get that angle where reflection voids it. Seems like an unreasonable complaint on the surface, but when you are trying to position thermometer and holding for 5 or more seconds over a 36" searing hot griddle, it can be annoying. I paid $29, so while I think it is par for the course at that price point, the normal price of $60 is not even close. So, while I probably will keep it, I imagine my frustration will force me to search for a better primary. So, save money where it makes sense; I am not sure this is it...

Thanks John. I still love my Thermapen MK4 but can be a clutz and am always worried I’m going to drop it on a stone paver one too many time. Thermopro and the Javelin Pro have been in my head to consider getting as an alternative that won’t make me cry if broken.

Just finished checking a bunch of chicken parts on a hot grill with a slower thermometer, and suddenly I could see the benefit of this :)

I was not sure if I should pay 10 more for the 19 over the 19h. Ill go with the 19h. I suspect the H has a longer battery life due to its less glowing display.

I've got a Thermapen MK4 and a very cheap Taylor thermometer that set me back $10. While the Taylor may be a tad slower it's just as accurate. It's maybe 2 seconds slower on a bad day. I may add TP19H to my collection and see how it compares. For me, the value just isn't there with the Thermapen and I wish I hadn't spent that much on it.

very important information. do you do grass growing videos?

Mine has four lines and a f on the screen

The design is a 100% rip off of the Thermapen.

I have the TP-19 based on a recommendation from @ManCaveMeals from a few years back. So far, I've been very pleased with its quality. Probably wouldn't hurt to add the TP19X to my "cooking tools" . Good review ! ThermoPro picked the right person to promote them. 🌡♨ 🧊