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Instant Read Meat Thermometer Best Waterproof Ultra Fast Thermometer with Backlight Calibration Kizen Digital Food Thermometer for Kitchen Outdoor Cooking BBQ and Grill

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)

9.3

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563

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Food Items

meat, meat thermometer, cooking, cooked, thermometer

+100%

" ... Everybody’s rating was correct the instant read meat thermometer is awesome ... "

" ... keeps my food getting cooked completely. ... "

" ... Perfect meat every time. ... "

" ... The thermometer works great for all of my cooking needs. ... "

" ... This is just a really nice thermometer and it arrived in time for our anniversary dinner used it to check the temp of a smoked brisket I had made and trusted it a lot more than our old thermometer. ... "

" ... The only thing that irks me is to get a good temp at the grill I have to remove the meat to a plate as temperature jumps all over the place when attempting to get a temp while meat on the grill. ... "

" ... Juicy and perfectly cooked. ... "

" ... It works just like I wanted, we did a major steak cookout and all steaks were cooked exactly how we wanted without worrying about undercooking or over cooking! ... "

Ease of Use

easy to read, easy, easy to clean, thermometer, quick

+98%

-2%

" ... easy to use . ... "

" ... Quick reading and very convenient. ... "

" ... This thermometer is so quick and easy to use. ... "

" ... It's so convenient to use, I use it for all my grilling with the exception of my low and slow cooks where I use a remote thermometer. ... "

" ... It is very easy to use. ... "

" ... It does seem a bit confusing at first, but its actually quite easy to use. ... "

" ... I have had another kind, but this one is easy to use, turns off when you click it back into place, lights up when you press the button. ... "

" ... It is accurate, and the digital read out is easy to read. ... "

Accuracy

thermometer, easy to use, readings, accuracy, fast and accurate

+97%

-3%

" ... Fast reading, the accuracy seems spot on compared to other thermometers I have. ... "

" ... I did calibrate it as they said to, so I am confident in it's accuracy. ... "

" ... It is so practical and accurate! ... "

" ... Work fast and accurate ... "

" ... It seemed to work really well and provided accurate results. ... "

" ... It is super easy and now the device has showed the degree accurately. ... "

" ... This is fast and accurate. ... "

" ... Easy to use and accurate ... "

Battery Life

extra, comes, spare, came, plus

+98%

-2%

" ... I love how it turns on and off when you open it so you don't forget and drain the battery. ... "

" ... Easy to use, the probe turns the thermometer on and off so you do not use up battery it also comes with an extra battery. ... "

" ... It is sturdy, came in a nice box and with a spare battery ... "

" ... Great range and spare battery plus you can calibrate it yourself. ... "

" ... It also includes a spare battery. ... "

" ... Like how the thermometer shuts off with out having to be all the way closed for easy cleaning and it conserves the battery. ... "

" ... It auto turns on when you open it, it comes with a battery AND an extra battery. ... "

" ... It comes with an extra battery. ... "

Product Reliability

months, years, last, worked, ago

+74%

-26%

" ... Replaced a Weber and it’s better. ... "

" ... I have used it a couple of times so far while grilling and it has worked perfectly. ... "

" ... So far it’s worked perfectly. ... "

" ... We've had countless brands and models over the years. ... "

" ... I had purchased ThermoPro TP03A for $10 and it stopped working reliably within 1 hr and I had to go back to my manual thermometer - you get what you pay for. ... "

" ... Got this thermometer last week and while I have only used it once so far, I LOVE it! ... "

" ... No problems so far but I thought I had ordered the red one and got the black one- it is working great. ... "

" ... Bought it for my mom for Christmas, still going strong a few months later. ... "

Baking

cook, thermometer, grilling, meat, baking

+100%

" ... The thermometer works great for all of my cooking needs. ... "

" ... I am so pleased with this that it will be used in all our cooking, throwing the old one out. ... "

" ... Recommend for anyone who isn't sure how well you want food to cook. ... "

" ... I have always been using a timer to cook my steaks, burgers, ribs etc. ... "

" ... This thermometer has made getting a grill and learning to cook with it a breeze! ... "

" ... Save from over cooking steaks ... "

" ... In a chef perspective, Works good! ... If your not a chef or maybe you cook more at home. ... "

" ... I was cooking thick burgers and didn't want to have to cut into them to see if they were done (medium well for my husband, well for me), so I saw that the thermometer had a handy cooking guide right on the handle and the temps given helped me to FINALLY cook the burger exactly as my husband liked his. ... "

Water Resistance

water, water proof, rain, easy to clean, thermometer

+97%

-3%

" ... Works great, needed a water proof one as the young adults keep putting it in the sink. ... "

" ... As advertised, it is waterproof and worked in the rain and no issues washing it after using it. ... "

" ... So far the waterproofing seems to be working as well. ... "

" ... I know it says it's waterproof but for the price I'm not willing to test that. ... "

" ... Tested in boiling water and found it within a half degree, that is just great. ... "

" ... Also, it is definitely waterproof . ... "

" ... I have not dunked it in water but we have cleaned it a few times without any issues. ... "

" ... But it worked after after the rinse, so yes, it is waterproof too! ... "

Marketplace

described, seller, replacement, expected, advertised

+100%

" ... I used to own an instant-read thermometer from another manufacturer. ... "

" ... Very quick response. ... "

" ... Nice Thermometer and works as promised . ... "

" ... Thank you very much for the quick help Kizen CS! ... "

" ... So it's nice to find one that had the waterproofing and works as expected. ... "

" ... Thank you for a great product! ... "

" ... When the manufacturer saw my review, they quickly responded, and quickly replaced the unit. ... "

" ... The seller proactively contacted me and shipped me a replacement. ... "

Display Clarity

easy to read, large, backlit, lcd, thermometer

+100%

" ... Screen is easy to read and overall helped me make sure I was cooking the chicken to the safe temperature it needs. ... "

" ... Display is very readable. ... "

" ... The backlight is specially useful. ... "

" ... The thermometer feels very well study and the LCD is large with back lit light is very easy to read. ... "

" ... The screen turns color to see it better and has a lot of detail. ... "

" ... The size and clarity of the display made it easy to quickly read the numbers. ... "

" ... The digital display is large enough to be easily read. ... "

" ... The screen lights up nicely. ... "

Programs

cooking, cook, thermometer, stove, grilling

+100%

" ... This thermometer has made getting a grill and learning to cook with it a breeze! ... "

" ... Save from over cooking steaks ... "

" ... Keep it right by the stove. ... "

" ... It worked out box and now my chicken always cooked regardless boiled, oven or bbq. ... "

" ... It has taken all the mystery out of grilling. ... "

" ... I would like a longer probe for the grill, but stove cooking is perfect!!! ... "

" ... Both times it gave a reading of the meat being at a temp of about 90 degrees when in fact it was done cooking. ... "

" ... Leave on top of my stove. ... "

Overall performance

works, read, job, far, seems

+96%

-4%

" ... Fast reading, the accuracy seems spot on compared to other thermometers I have. ... "

" ... Good at its job. ... "

" ... Wow, that's fast! ... "

" ... Works fast as described. ... "

" ... It us fast and I can calibrate it. ... "

" ... Works great so far ... "

" ... Fast and dependable. ... "

" ... Fast reading time. ... "

Build Quality

probe, feels, well made, metal, magnetic

+83%

-17%

" ... Well worth the money compared to cheaper knock-offs ... "

" ... It’s nice solid product. ... "

" ... It looks good and comfortable to handle. ... "

" ... It is magnetic and waterproof, so I stuck it to the metal shelf on the grill and it will always be handy. ... "

" ... Nice thin probe and construction feels solid. ... "

" ... It works, it includes useful extras (like the stick on pads for cushioning/not scratching the refrigerator, and an extra battery), and it's inexpensive. ... "

" ... Very well made. ... "

" ... This product is well made! ... "

Price

worth the money, thermometer, money, worth the price, expensive

+87%

-13%

" ... worth the money ... "

" ... Well worth the money compared to cheaper knock-offs ... "

" ... I highly recommend this thermometer and it was half the price of another brand with similar features that I was looking at. ... "

" ... This has everything I could ever think of for an instant read thermometer and at an unbeatable price. ... "

" ... Other than that little nusance, it is worth the money ... "

" ... The Kizen is not quite as fast as the MK4, but for the difference in price it works just great for me,the kizen is a very good cooking thermometer. ... "

" ... Great utensil and great price. ... "

" ... Worth the money . ... "

Features

light, features, auto, probe, thermometer

+100%

" ... I like it auto shutoff. ... "

" ... Also nice feature of turning on & off when opening & closing the probe. ... "

" ... The instant read feature is great ... "

" ... Best thermometer on the market auto off and the light is a bouns, get this one ... "

" ... turns on when opening the probe. ... "

" ... It did have nice features like the backlight, and ease of changing from F° to C°. ... "

" ... The backlit feature is pretty nice as well. ... "

" ... Super quick results and the LED back light is probably my favorite feature on it. ... "

Storage

utensil drawer, stick, magnet, magnetic, drawer

+100%

" ... It is good quality and has a magnet on it so you can stick it to the side of the refrigerator. ... "

" ... Hanging on the fridge now. ... "

" ... This is a good feature when your bent down in a hot oven and working with a small space. ... "

" ... The open ring in the end allows it to hang easily if needed around any cooking space. ... "

" ... I really love how waterporrof it is for the batteries and that it comes with magnets to put up on your fridge! ... "

" ... It is magnetic and waterproof, so I stuck it to the metal shelf on the grill and it will always be handy. ... "

" ... It folds up and the probe snaps into place for easy storage. ... "

" ... The needed folds in for easy storage in the utensil drawer. ... "

Delivery

arrived, shipping, fast, came, two days

+100%

" ... Product came very quickly and worked right out of the box. ... "

" ... Great product ready to use right out the box. ... "

" ... Received as expected. ... "

" ... I'm also impressed that I received a follow-up email 2 days after receiving the unit. ... "

" ... Very fast delivery. ... "

" ... Works as promised. ... "

" ... Product got here in two days! ... "

" ... Shipping was also very quick. ... "

Cleaning

waterproof, also, super, probe, cleaning

+100%

" ... Easy to use and read and the clean up was easy too. ... "

" ... It is easy to use, easy to clean and with a built in magnet can be attached to your frig. ... "

" ... Like how the thermometer shuts off with out having to be all the way closed for easy cleaning and it conserves the battery. ... "

" ... Quickly gives temperature and easy to clean since it can be wiped down and rinsed. ... "

" ... I have not dunked it in water but we have cleaned it a few times without any issues. ... "

" ... Also, the metal probe is easy to clean. ... "

" ... It is pretty easy to clean and the probe is amazing. ... "

" ... Easy to read, quick digital response and easy to clean off. ... "

As Gift

christmas, bought, son in law, buy, another one

+100%

" ... Bought this for my husband's birthday. ... "

" ... My son-in-law was very happy to have it. ... "

" ... Bought another one as a gift. ... "

" ... Worked so well I bought some for friends and family for christmas. ... "

" ... Would buy again or as a gift. ... "

" ... I bought this for my son as a gift and he says he loves it. ... "

" ... purchased for my son in law. ... "

" ... It came in a nice gift box so it would be great to give for gift. ... "

Design

solid, quality, product, nice, kitchen

+100%

" ... It’s nice solid product. ... "

" ... It looks good and comfortable to handle. ... "

" ... It’s alao red and matches my apple kitchen. ... "

" ... It looks great. ... "

" ... Nice thin probe and construction feels solid. ... "

" ... Quality of the product also looks good! ... "

" ... This thermometer has a great build quality and a great fit, finish, and feel. ... "

" ... This is a well thought out design. ... "

Product As Described

described, expected, advertised, exactly, promised

+100%

" ... Nice Thermometer and works as promised . ... "

" ... So it's nice to find one that had the waterproofing and works as expected. ... "

" ... Received as expected. ... It works as described. ... "

" ... Works fast as described. ... "

" ... Works great as described! ... "

" ... does exactly as is says ... "

" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "

" ... Works as promised. ... "

Fit

magnet, place, turns, stick, probe

+93%

-7%

" ... The unit fits comfortably into my hand. ... "

" ... My husband already left it out in the rain and it still works 😂! ... "

" ... I love how it has a magnet in it! ... "

" ... I love that it is magnetic too! ... "

" ... It folds up and the probe snaps into place for easy storage. ... "

" ... Also love how it turns off when it is folded or closed. ... "

" ... I also like the built in magnets. ... "

" ... pull down probe to turn on. ... "

Capacity

family, bbq, used, home, best

+100%

" ... Used this for a family BBQ and it worked wonderfully. ... "

" ... I can't wait for my next bbq. ... "

" ... This was great for our barbecue! ... "

" ... I bought this one for home. ... "

" ... It's seriously the best tool to have in the kitchen. ... "

" ... Great for outdoors. ... "

" ... I have already used it inside and outside the house. ... "

" ... Excellent kitchen addition. ... "

Heating

thermometer, temp, thermometers, temperature, meat

+100%

" ... so she goes through food thermometer's like no other! ... "

" ... I can never go back to the regular food thermometers. ... "

" ... I tested it in cold items and hot items and it was precise in both. ... "

" ... You can see what the air temp is, how hot your face is, the exhaust heat on your laptop, etc. ... "

" ... I thought I would make sure that I'm not eating undercooked food. ... "

" ... I don't have to worry about under cooking or over cooking my food . ... "

" ... Product worked great so far with chicken, pork, and testing soup heat. ... "

Size

size, love, lightweight, folds, like

+100%

" ... Love that it's compact too. ... "

" ... Yet it's still small enough to fit in your pocket. ... "

" ... Perfect size too ... "

" ... This is quite the nifty, lightweight gadget. ... "

" ... I like how this one folds up and automatically turns off when folded up as well, very convenient. ... "

" ... i love that it folds up too ... "

" ... This has been so handy. ... "

" ... I used two decent sized steaks. ... "

Comfort

use, one, comfortable, would, unit

+100%

" ... The unit fits comfortably into my hand. ... "

" ... I love the large digital numbers and the hand grip. ... "

" ... It looks good and comfortable to handle. ... "

" ... It will be very useful for my night-time smokes of a brisket or pork shoulder. ... "

" ... I love this one because of it's big digits and shape (it fits my hand very well), on top it is magnetic (no more searching for it when you need it), ... "

" ... Also, when cooking out and it's dark, the backlight on the unit comes in very handy instead of holding a flashlight in one hand and a meat thermometer in the other. ... "

" ... Feels sturdy and simple to use. ... "

" ... Convenient and comfortable. ... "

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