Last Updated: October 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Lavatools PT12 Javelin Digital Ultra Fast Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Kitchen Outdoor Grilling BBQ Brewing and Frying Butter
Last Updated: October 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.0
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Total Reviews
999
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Review Analysis - 928 recent, verified reviews
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Usage
192meat, cook, fridge, cooked, thermometer
+95%
-5%
" ... It's saved many a meal - indispensable for anyone who cooks. ... "
" ... High quality and easy to store on the fridge! ... "
" ... I have owned countless numbers of meat and grilling thermometers. ... "
" ... Love how it’s magnetic too and I stick it on the side of the oven. ... "
" ... Works great, easy to read, and has a thin probe so you aren't leaving big holes in your steaks. ... "
" ... I've been cooking in commercial kitchens for 15 years and this is the best thermometer I've ever used. ... "
" ... Used this once for some steaks. ... Managed to cook the steaks properly after several reads and took inside to read again. ... "
" ... This is such a huge help to ensure meat is cooked to the proper temperature, not overcooked or dry. ... "
Ease of Use
116easy, easy to read, easy to clean, accurate, quick
+99%
" ... Very useful but easy to burn yourself with deep pans. ... "
" ... Thermometer is super easy to use, literally just open and go. ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to use and clean. ... "
" ... It is well made and easy to clean. ... "
" ... It also works really well and is easy to use and to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Professional tool and easy to read/use = Great Tool!! ... "
" ... Fast reading easy to use ... "
Cleaning
78easy to clean, clean, oven, easy to use, cooking
+96%
-4%
" ... My hubby is a chef level cook and relies on a good thermometer. ... "
" ... instant read temp, easy to clean and use. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, easy to fold away and store. ... "
" ... You have to take care to wipe and clean the probe after you use it. ... "
" ... This unit reads temperature quickly and makes using my Traeger grill very useful. ... "
" ... Great for the grill and inside. ... "
" ... can stick to frig and cleans, stores easily. ... "
" ... Really useful to have when cooking poultry and pork on the grill! ... "
Product Reliability
69years, thermometer, stopped working, lasted, 2 years
+43%
-57%
" ... The one down side is mine only lasted 2 years. ... "
" ... I've had this unit for a few years now. ... Based on my experience with only occasional use, it died in about 2 years. ... "
" ... Great little thermometer which I would have recommended to anyone, but it stopped working after a year and half. ... "
" ... It's now been 3 weeks, no replies to the mails, no confirmation of a replacement being sent and no replacement. ... "
" ... To be fair, this lasted me almost 4 years before failing, but I was extremely careful with it. ... There's no reason it should have failed. ... It just stops turning on when you open it. ... "
" ... Again, worked once, and then it didn't. ... "
" ... Second one in a year that has gone bad. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that after a couple years it is erroring out sometimes. ... "
Size
58handy, feature, compact, love the magnet, fridge
+97%
-3%
" ... Love the magnet. ... "
" ... I especially like the magnet feature for quick use. ... "
" ... Magnet keeps it handy. ... "
" ... The probe folds in so it's rather compact. ... "
" ... It has a built in magnet so I put it right on the outside of the crock pot that I make the yogurt in so I always will know where it is when I'm getting my supplies around to make another batch. ... "
" ... a slip underneath or something would make it easier. ... "
" ... I love the magnetic feature allowing you to stick it somewhere convenient. ... "
" ... This is nicely compacted when folded up. ... There is a magnet which seems to hold it securely to the appliance. ... "
Price
50money, thermometer, waste, price point, cost
+92%
-8%
" ... As good as my Thermopen for 1/3 the price ... "
" ... This thermometer is a great value for price! ... "
" ... Send just as good as the other similar thermometers that cost $60+. ... "
" ... Amazing quality at a great price. ... "
" ... Unbelievable quality for the price. ... "
" ... And less expensive. ... "
" ... Best thermopen out there at this price point. ... "
" ... Great thermometer for the money. ... "
Build Quality
48plastic, broke, thermometer, probe, base
+77%
-23%
" ... They seem fairly durable. ... "
" ... Putting the metal probe back down into position turns it off - a great way to remember not to wear down the battery. ... "
" ... You simply unfold its metal spike and it immediately turns on. ... "
" ... It came well packaged in cardboard and plastic, easily recycled. ... "
" ... The material feels like you need to be extra careful with it, so as not to break it. ... "
" ... It looked convenient, so i ordered one when our mechanical one broke. ... "
" ... It's handy, has a magnet so it sticks to the refrigerator, just close the prong and it turns off, easy to read, and at a good price. ... "
" ... First thought when unboxing was it felt solid. ... "
Design
34display, design, screen, nice, love
+88%
-12%
" ... The larger display allows for a quick read of the temp. ... "
" ... Love how its magnetic. ... "
" ... The large numbers and the red color is pretty and functional. ... "
" ... For starters, it has no light on its display and its total length (open) is a couple of inches shorter, which brings your fingers that much closer to the heat (ouch! ... "
" ... First, it's attractive with a bright yellow color that hasn't faded. ... "
" ... Love that it's magnetic. ... "
" ... Nice to have a few colors to choose from! ... "
" ... Also I like the color because it is different from everyone elses. ... "
Family
23kitchen, bought, son, family, kids
+96%
-4%
" ... Have ordered multiple products for family ... "
" ... No problems and I like the fact that I can stick on my refrigerator which is less than 2 feet from my range. ... "
" ... Bought this from a recommendation by my son. ... "
" ... Very easy t use, we have many 14 year old kids in the shop and it is nice for them ... "
" ... Very nice addition to the kitchen. ... "
" ... I have one at home so i bought one for our cabin. ... "
" ... Bought one for my daughter also. ... "
" ... I buy these for all my friends and family. ... "
Marketplace
22original, item, amazon, pt12, product
+82%
-18%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as advertised ... "
" ... The product works exactly as described. ... "
" ... This item arrived the next day. ... "
" ... Fast shipping nice product ... "
" ... It actually works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank You Lavatools!!! ... "
" ... Thanks very much for a pleasant transaction! ... "
Water Resistance
17boiling water, waterproof, tested, sink, accurate
+88%
-12%
" ... Tested it in boiling water. ... "
" ... works as it should dont get wet ... "
" ... I use it all of the time, even to check the water in the fish tank. ... "
" ... It's a big a help when your hand is over a pot of near-boiling water. ... "
" ... Seems to be very accurate with the boiling water test. ... "
" ... This is actually our second, as we dropped our other in a sink full of water. ... "
" ... Works great, just listen to them about not submerging it in water and you will have it for many years to come. ... "
" ... Works well, I like it especially for how inexpensive it is, but wish it was more waterproof ... "
Heating
12heat, cooking, temperatures, several, read
+100%
" ... Love the quick read so I don't loose heat/temperature on my grill when I open it to check my food. ... "
" ... Very easy to use and provides a quick read to know when to take meals off the heat. ... "
" ... Bought it to help me get my food cooked to proper temperatures. ... "
" ... It reads temperatures of my food. ... "
" ... Simply the best food thermometer I have every used. ... Highly recommend this to anyone needing to manage food. ... "
" ... Works faster and better than previous food thermometers. ... "
" ... Use it for regular cooking and smoking food several times a week. ... "
" ... This is a great check to get fish off the heat. ... "
Returns
10sent, returned, replacement, lavatools, respond
+20%
-80%
" ... It never worked again and the seller refused to respond after the first attempt to return it. ... "
" ... It's now been 3 weeks, no replies to the mails, no confirmation of a replacement being sent and no replacement. ... "
" ... trying to figure out how to return for credit. ... "
" ... That's a return! ... "
" ... I returned the first one , got another, and this one is inaccurate also. ... Would like to return but too late. ... "
" ... Attempted contacting Lavatools, no reply. ... It was too late to return to Amazon. ... "
" ... The return time has run out so I did not try to return it. ... "
" ... They wanted me to ship the product back (with insurance) at my expense (probably 1/3 the price on the unit itself) and then they would take 1-2 weeks to make a decision. ... "
Delivery
9fast, arrived, shipping, quickly, nice
+100%
" ... Arrived quickly, and was exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... This item arrived the next day. ... "
" ... No issues or complaints, the product was as described and was delivered on schedule. ... "
" ... Shipping and ordering were both very fast. ... "
" ... Does what it says on the box. ... "
" ... Fast shipping nice product ... "
Product As Described
8exactly, advertised, works, product
+100%
" ... It works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... The product works exactly as described. ... "
" ... Just as shown on the show! ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... This is exactly as advertised . ... "
" ... It actually works as advertised. ... "
Coffee
4water, use, thermometer, temperature, pour
+100%
" ... Use it for everything from coffee water, syrups, fish, and meat. ... "
" ... I use a kitchen thermometer for one of the nerdier purposes imaginable - checking water temperature for pour-over coffee. ... "
" ... I even use it in water to make coffee in the morning. ... "
" ... I keep it magnetized to the fridge so I can test my coffee water for my french press each and every morning. ... "
Original Product
4pt12, loved
+50%
-50%
" ... May as well buy a cheap knockoff . ... "
" ... So disappointed as I loved the original product prior to this. ... "
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