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Medical Oral Thermometer for Adults Thermometer for Fever Oral Underarm Rectal Temperature Thermometer for Adults and Kids Fast and Accurate C F Switchable by Femometer
Last Updated: September 20, 2020 (Refresh Now)
5.7
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Product Reliability
127work, weeks, stopped, month, error
+16%
-84%
" ... We purchased two of these and both were faulty. ... "
" ... It worked for only 3 days. ... On the 4th day just kept saying err when turning on. ... "
" ... It was slow to register and then it stopped working all together. ... "
" ... The item was defective and no longer worked within 48 hours of use. ... "
" ... Beeps and registers Error most of the time. ... "
" ... I had this thermometer for less than a month and it stopped working. ... "
" ... The first thermometer I ordered quit working in less than a month. ... The second thermometer also quit working in less than a month. ... "
" ... Then an error message. ... I assume that's the reason it's not working. ... "
Ease of Use
111use, easy to use, read, accurate, simple
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to use thermometer, temp in about 30 seconds. ... "
" ... Use is self explanatory. ... "
" ... Quick delivery and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Works well and easy to read ... "
" ... It’s easy to use, simple stick thermometer. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... Easy to store. ... Very Easy to read. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Accuracy
98thermometer, easy, accuracy, readings, inaccurate
+61%
-39%
" ... Easy to use, accurate and reliable and excellent value for money - very pleased with the performance of this product! ... "
" ... The quality is super cheap as well, and I’ve wondered how accurate it is. ... "
" ... I need a thermometer that is quick and accurate. ... "
" ... The thermometer consistently read faulty (low) readings. ... We compared the readings to an accurate mercury thermometer and this digital thermometer always produced a very low, erronious reading. ... "
" ... I like the fact that it is easy to use, and the temp seems to be pretty accurate. ... "
" ... It is accurate. ... "
" ... Accurate each use! ... "
" ... Give accurate readings quickly. ... "
Battery Life
92low, thermometer, dead, arrived, new
+9%
-91%
" ... Then it won’t turn off and stays on until battery dies. ... "
" ... two of them just flat don't work and that's after I put in new batteries, which didn't seem to help any. ... "
" ... I opened the end of the thermometer to remove the battery and the battery had corroded. ... I replaced the battery but the battery acid from the corroded battery had ruined the thermometer. ... The thermometer no longer works even with a new battery, and it only worked for less than a month. ... "
" ... I then opened the battery compartment cap and discovered that the batteries were heavily leaking all over the interior of the thermometer. ... Essentially I paid $10 for a piece of plastic with battery leakage rendering the product unusable. ... "
" ... Opened this one up and the battery had leaked brown acid everywhere, including on my hands, so I guess that explains it, and then the whole mechanism fell out, so it didn't even seem worth it to replace the battery even if I did have one. ... "
" ... Arrives with dead battery so no idea if it works. ... "
" ... like so many other reviews, this one came with the battery already warning it was low. ... "
" ... We had this for all of maybe a week and the battery was leaking yellow fluid. ... "
Price
84price, waste, waste your money, worth, waste of money
+44%
-56%
" ... Sadly I missed the time to return due to a lot of COVID restrictions that kept me home, so it was a waste of money. ... Don't waste your money on this one, get one you can depend on. ... "
" ... What a waste of time and money. ... Totally inaccurate and a waste of time. ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money on a product that works once ... "
" ... Complete waste of money! ... "
" ... This thermometer is inaccurate, don’t waste your money ... "
" ... Don't buy this and waste your time. ... "
" ... Not worth the money! ... "
" ... I guess it's true that you get what you paid for (we paid $9.99) ... "
Returns
61would, replacement, window, received, like
+8%
-92%
" ... I could not get this thermometer to work so returned it. ... "
" ... Too cheap to make a stink about, came too far to return. ... "
" ... Given lack of accuracy, I had to return it. ... "
" ... Will be returning the product. ... "
" ... I use sit today for the first time and I have to return it. ... "
" ... I threw away the packing so cannot return. ... "
" ... Sending back - no good. ... "
" ... It's not returnable now. ... "
Marketplace
41right, made, item, china, work
+56%
-44%
" ... Important item to own during a pandemic. ... "
" ... Contacted the seller and they promptly offered a replacement. ... "
" ... Good thank you ... "
" ... Got this on a lightning deal. ... "
" ... Thank you very much. ... "
" ... Thank you, Luv. ... "
" ... Great product, does exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... shipped on time ... "
Build Quality
34thermometer, protective, plastic case, plastic, comes
+26%
-74%
" ... terrible, it came broken. ... "
" ... I broke out our other thermometer and it was 98. ... "
" ... It was not sealed in plastic, not even the tip. ... "
" ... I got this thermometer and it immediately broke. ... "
" ... It feels cheap, and stopped working in two uses. ... "
" ... This is flimsy and doesn't work well. ... "
" ... The part inside doesn’t securely sit and rattles, even tends to slip out when open the lid to see the battery. ... "
" ... It broke right away. ... "
Delivery
32item, box, arrived, use, easy
+72%
-28%
" ... I tested it the day it arrived and it worked fine. ... "
" ... It arrived quickly after I ordered it. ... "
" ... Item arrived intact. ... "
" ... Fast delivery and sadisfied. ... "
" ... I ordered this and used it once (by the time it arrived, I was nearly well). ... "
" ... I came on time, so no shipping issues. ... "
" ... Delivered on time ... "
" ... I received this quickly, well packaged and working perfectly. ... Could not get one locally but good price and fast delivery! ... "
Display Clarity
27screen, thermometer, temperature, clear, beeps
+33%
-67%
" ... The screen stopped showing the numbers clearly. ... "
" ... Just bought this and have used it maybe three times in the past 2 weeks - the screen fades out quickly and the numbers are completely gone while you're waiting to take your temp. ... "
" ... Within a week of use, the screen has dimmed so substantially that I have to tilt the thermometer to see the number. ... "
" ... Since I dried the battery, it works, but the display is hard to read and still outputs temp readings of 96-97 degrees. ... "
" ... The display became so faint I couldn't read it. ... This time the display was completely dead. ... "
" ... I had this for one day and it worked fine but second day of having it the screen faded and eventually would not turn on. ... "
" ... Display kept fading in and out. ... "
" ... The display screen was very faint and the thermometer would not function. ... "
Overall performance
16fast, reading, job
+75%
-25%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... It seems to have accurate readings at a decent speed. ... "
" ... Does it job efficiently. ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... This one did the job. ... "
" ... It reads very fast. ... "
" ... But at the price it cost, it does the job. ... "
" ... Easy to use and does the job. ... "
Defective Delivery
16item, defective, damaged, box, arrived
+13%
-88%
" ... Item is defective. ... "
" ... Therefore the unit is faulty. ... "
" ... Received broken, would not work and request for return was denied. ... "
" ... I am not sure if I got a defective item, but I thought I have been having a fever for days now. ... "
" ... I received a damaged box with no thermometer inside. ... "
" ... Convinced this product is faulty. ... "
" ... Did not work upon arrival. ... "
" ... terrible, it came broken. ... "
Controls
15press, would, turn, temp, take
+20%
-80%
" ... I press the button to read but the screen is so faded, it doesn’t show anything! ... "
" ... It does not switch to Celsius no matter how long you press the on/off button. ... "
" ... I push the button and it just beeps, doesn't light up or do anything. ... "
" ... The button would not reset to take temp. ... "
" ... The button won't depress and brown liquid is now leaking out of it. ... "
" ... hard to read, very small readout, small buttons ... "
" ... Might also explain why the button only intermittently works. ... "
" ... The button on this is so hard to press. ... "
Software Platform
15works, says, message, longer, item
+7%
-93%
" ... I just received this and already receiving error message. ... "
" ... Tried to calibrate it and kept getting an error message. ... "
" ... Then got error message. ... "
" ... Then an error message. ... "
" ... All I get is an error message. ... "
" ... Kept getting error message. ... "
" ... Beeps and registers Error most of the time. ... "
" ... The thermometer kept on giving an error code even after resetting and removing and replacing the battery as described in the troubleshooting portion of the instructions. ... "
Comfort
14takes, reading, mouth, long, used
+29%
-71%
" ... It takes so long to finish reading my mouth hurts. ... "
" ... Ultimately, I decided to buy a Braun’s ear model instead which was way more expensive, but better overall. ... "
" ... The material feels very cheap. ... "
" ... Also, it rattles and just feels janky. ... "
" ... It's a pain because it wants to slip out so I have to bite it a little. ... "
" ... When it arrived I was suspicious as it felt so lightweight and frail I wondered if it actually worked or if I had gotten ripped off by some mock thermometer since they're in high demand. ... "
" ... ALSO, over the years, Things like this me point out time hasn't just past, BUT I'M GETTING OLD, having never needed to wear glasses, it like my eyesight gets worse daily . ... "
" ... Told me twice that I had a 102 fever, which was odd because despite feeling exhausted and achey I didn't feel warm. ... "
Sound Quality
10beep, tone
+20%
-80%
" ... Takes forever to get a temp reading and the beep sound when it's done sounds like a sick goat. ... "
" ... The beeps are really harsh too. ... "
" ... After 1 week, it started emitting a horrible digital screeching noise that wouldn’t stop even after the reading was done. ... "
" ... That engaged sound. ... "
" ... Hard to hear the beep. ... "
" ... Once, since we’ve had it, the beeper actually went off and you could barely hear it. ... "
Water Resistance
10waterproof, thermometer, button
+10%
-90%
" ... Out of the box it had a tone that sounded like it was underwater and the battery compartment is full of rust after two weeks. ... "
" ... This is a terrible thermometer and definitely not waterproof. ... "
" ... Not just a little drop- TONS of WATER. ... "
" ... Days later I can still hear water sloshing inside when I shake it. ... "
" ... I opened it up to pull the battery out as instructed and found water inside. ... "
" ... Cheap piece of junk, not waterproof as it says! ... Took it out of the box to wash it and try it, the case is NOT waterproof and it filled up with water making the display flicker on and off. ... "
" ... It’s not waterproof. ... "
" ... It doesn't seem waterproof and stopped working after a wash with soap/water. ... "
Cleaning
9used, thermometer, works, read, easy
+44%
-56%
" ... This time, I used alcohol (very hard to find) and tissue to clean it, but the case leaked AGAIN. ... "
" ... I only wash the tip after use so I assume something broke inside and leaked. ... "
" ... After cleaning it with Alcohol, it reads only Hi . ... "
" ... When I cleaned the tip of this thermometer I got a little water inside of it. ... "
Product As Described
8+88%
-13%
" ... Product was as described. ... "
" ... Came as expected and advertised. ... "
" ... Item is exactly as described. ... "
" ... It works just as advertised. ... "
" ... Works fine, does as advertised. ... "
" ... It was affordable and worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Great product, does exactly as advertised. ... "
Storage
8bad
+88%
-13%
" ... Like the convenient storage case. ... "
" ... One thing I like about - it comes with clear plastic storage box. ... "
" ... Fits well in my medicine cabinet. ... "
" ... Standard size works well with store bought probe covers. ... "
" ... Comes in a protective container. ... "
" ... Comes in a case for storing. ... "
" ... I do like the case it comes in--makes it nice for storage. ... "
Size
8plastic case, easy to use, easy, comes
+100%
" ... Like the convenient storage case. ... "
" ... I can keep it handy at home or in a bag. ... "
" ... A little smaller than expected, but still easy to use. ... "
" ... Comes with a handy plastic case as well. ... "
Setup
7easy, works
+43%
-57%
" ... The second question in the included instructions are what to do if it doesn't work. ... "
" ... The instructions tell you to leave it under your tongue for several minutes more. ... "
" ... I followed the directions to reset and now it says Lo. ... "
" ... I read every word of the instructions and followed them exactly but it does not work. ... "
Screen Protection
7thermometer, screen, plastic, day
+29%
-71%
" ... The screen stopped showing the numbers clearly. ... "
" ... I had this for one day and it worked fine but second day of having it the screen faded and eventually would not turn on. ... "
" ... Just bought this and have used it maybe three times in the past 2 weeks - the screen fades out quickly and the numbers are completely gone while you're waiting to take your temp. ... "
" ... Then the display broke and green liquid came out. ... "
Call quality
5beep
-100%
" ... Product is difficult to hear or read—if at all. ... "
" ... hard of hearing person might find this a challenge. ... "
" ... Hard to hear the beep. ... "
" ... Once, since we’ve had it, the beeper actually went off and you could barely hear it. ... "
For Kids
4temp, sure, purchased, one, kids
+25%
-75%
" ... Broke on the second day of school. ... "
" ... Not good for small children or adult. ... "
" ... I imagine it would be hard to get a child to sit still for it, it’s just annoying as an adult. ... "
Speed
4takes, get
+50%
-50%
" ... About 3 minutes. ... "
" ... Also takes several minutes. ... "
Fit
4slip, plastic, open, case, break
+50%
-50%
" ... The part inside doesn’t securely sit and rattles, even tends to slip out when open the lid to see the battery. ... "
" ... Stays stuck on 96.8. ... "
Design
4-100%
" ... Also, it rattles and just feels janky. ... "
" ... Don’t buy, look elsewhere. ... "
" ... The material feels very cheap. ... "
" ... Seems like design is fine, but accuracy is terrible. ... "
Capacity
3dead, cooling, already, according
+67%
-33%
" ... I use this product to take daily temps for my family. ... "
" ... Great for taking temperatures for the whole family. ... "
Volume
3beep
-100%
" ... Not a very loud beep either. ... "
" ... The beeping is loud. ... "
Freebies
3+67%
-33%
" ... Glad I now have it in my first aid kit. ... "
" ... Comes with very detailed instruction sheet. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
3read, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... It's easy to use and keep clean. ... "
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