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ThermoPro TP03 Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer Kitchen Cooking Food Candy Thermometer with Backlight and Magnet for Oil Deep Fry BBQ Grill Smoker Thermometer
Last Updated: November 27, 2021 (Refresh Now)
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3.9 meters
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Usage
229easy to read, easy, button, accurate, thermometer
+94%
-6%
" ... Great product and easy to use. ... "
" ... Works great, easy to use and read, and seems to read accurately. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and accurate! ... "
" ... Easy to use & accurate ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... The product is simple and straightforward. ... "
" ... I really like the size and easy to read ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to read. ... "
Body
206fridge, magnet, plastic, probe, magnets
+67%
-33%
" ... they seem to stand behind their product ... "
" ... Magnets make it easy to keep handy. ... Sturdy so far. ... "
" ... It's sturdy, well designed, and works flawlessly. ... "
" ... Easy to keep close with magnetic back. ... "
" ... Useful little gadget. ... Easy to use and handy. ... "
" ... Easy storage too. ... "
" ... Like how small it is, and how the probe goes back into the case. ... "
" ... Looks good so far ... "
Usage / Ease
199easy to read, easy, accurate, accurate and easy, use and read
+99%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... simple easy to clean easy to use good value ... "
" ... The thermometer is easy to use and provides a reading quickly. ... "
" ... Good value and easy to use. ... "
" ... Cheap, effective, and easy to use ... "
" ... It’s light and easy to read with the light. ... "
" ... super easy to read. ... easy to push the button and fold it up as well. ... "
" ... Easy to use and works great! ... "
Accuracy
148easy to use, thermometer, accurate and easy, quick, easy to read
+92%
-8%
" ... Easy to use, compact, accurate. ... "
" ... I bought this for candy making and have found it helpful for other cooking uses also.it seems very accurate. ... "
" ... It measures accurate, reliable and quick. ... "
" ... I expect and like the instrument to be accurate, and it is. ... "
" ... Works great and the temperatures are always accurate. ... "
" ... This thermometer read quick and accurate. ... "
" ... Thermopolis is accurate and very handy to have on hand. ... "
" ... Accurate for many kinds and temperatures of food. ... "
Food
139meat, thermometer, chicken, meat thermometer, cook
+91%
-9%
" ... Use it all the time when I am grilling as well as roasting things ... "
" ... I have had this unit for 6 months now and use it several times a week mostly while cooking outside. ... "
" ... This little meat thermometer is perfect. ... "
" ... makes cooking a breeze. ... No more pink chicken! ... "
" ... This is the way to go when checking temps on meat! ... "
" ... When I cook a roast or thicker meats and foul, the temperature for rare, medium rare and so on comes out great with this thermometer. ... "
" ... Tested it out last night while grilling. ... "
" ... Glad we found this now that we're cooking more often. ... "
Reliability
128stopped working, lasted, working, thermometer, worked great
+26%
-74%
" ... Truly bummed this lasted me 3 months before screen started malfunctioning. ... "
" ... Mine lasted two months before the display went out - not due to moisture or anything. ... Right at the two month mark the display went out. ... "
" ... Broke after 6 months. ... "
" ... Cheapy but just the same, received in early Dec and was fine until it just stopped working in April. ... "
" ... I purchased at the end of Nov 2020 and it stopped working in Sep 2021. ... "
" ... I’ve gone through two of these models in one year. ... "
" ... I used it 4 times and the numbers were beginning to be unreadable. ... "
" ... Stopped working after a few weeks. ... "
Body / Build Quality
86plastic, probe, thermometer, metal, months
+33%
-67%
" ... The plastic is too cheaply made. ... "
" ... will break if not careful. ... "
" ... Metal probe pulled off easily. ... "
" ... This has been a good instant thermometer up until the plastic hub cracked. ... This is a design flaw - some plastics undergo stress cracking when exposed to fats, and this is obviously one of them (I hold a masters degree in Materials Engineering . ) ... "
" ... When it came in I opened it and was instantly disappointed in the build, the locking stem with the switchblade function is not necessary and its action feels like junk. ... "
" ... it seems that moisture made it in even though we tried to be careful. ... "
" ... Plastic part on probe broke on first thermometer. ... "
" ... The first one broke at the plastic part when it was being close. ... "
Body / Fit
71magnets, handy, magnetic, fridge, love the magnet
+86%
-14%
" ... The magnets on the back were a great idea. ... "
" ... I keep mine on the refrigerator, the magnet works great to keep it where I can easily reach it. ... "
" ... Magnet base allows for keeping it nearby and easy to find. ... "
" ... Great price, does the job & love the magnet so easy finding it ... "
" ... Folds to cover sharp point. ... "
" ... It has strong magnets on the back to allow you to affix it to a metallic surface. ... "
" ... I love the strong magnet on the back (it’s on my fridge). ... The end folds neatly into the case so no surprise jabs. ... "
" ... Magnet works great ... "
Battery
57batteries, changed, changed the battery, replaced, fix
+25%
-75%
" ... Replaced the battery with two different new batteries and it still did not work. ... "
" ... I changed the battery thinking it was that but nope. ... "
" ... Changed battery no joy. ... "
" ... I thought it was the battery and that seemed to fix it but I realize it's the on-off switch sometimes it stays on and sometimes it stays off. ... "
" ... Gotta take out the battery to get to it to power up again which is a pain in the ass. ... "
" ... Then it quit working (battery was replaced but still didn't work). ... "
" ... I thought it might be the battery so I replaced it. ... "
" ... Now I have to remove the battery and put it back in every time I want to use it. ... I changed the battery thinking it could be low, but that wasn't the issue. ... "
Marketplace
49trash, replacement, replace, product, another
+51%
-49%
" ... I highly recommend this product and this seller. ... "
" ... Arrive in a timely manner ... "
" ... Works well and quick delivery ... "
" ... But it served me well enough that I decided to replace it with the same model. ... "
" ... Was easy to return first one. ... "
" ... My recent purchase is a replacement for an earlier ThermoPro. ... "
" ... I bought this on a whim from a black Friday sale. ... "
" ... This works so well I bought the exact same one for a replacement ... "
Price
48money, waste of money, worth, thermometer, waste your money
+67%
-33%
" ... Spend a few more bucks and buy a good one. ... "
" ... 1/3 of the price of some. ... "
" ... And a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... Great producing & price ... "
" ... This little banger is totally worth the money. ... "
" ... I recommend and price is right! ... "
" ... Can’t beat this for the price! ... "
" ... Otherwise you just can’t beat this one for the price! ... "
Display
43easy to read, read, months, thermometer, temp
+40%
-60%
" ... Turned it on last night to use and the screen was wonky. ... "
" ... After just under 1 month of ownership, this screen just bugged out where I can't read the temp. ... "
" ... Worked for a while then the display started to become erratic. ... "
" ... Mine lasted two months before the display went out - not due to moisture or anything. ... Right at the two month mark the display went out. ... "
" ... Lasted about 6-9 months than display would not work . ... "
" ... Screen lights up, but no numbers displayed and the orange screen just flashes. ... "
" ... The light is flicking and nothing on the screen. ... "
" ... The display is impossible to read. ... "
Cleaning
43easy to use, easy to clean, cleaning, probe, use and clean
+84%
-16%
" ... I love how it folded up for easy clean storage and used it for deep frying, and testing the inner temperature of food. ... "
" ... Easy to use, read and clean! ... "
" ... Accurate, simple to use and clean, my hands don't get burned. ... "
" ... It’s quick, simple to use & clean and reasonably priced. ... "
" ... It works, is easy to clean and folds up perfect. ... "
" ... That being said, I cleaned the thermometer very well and it works. ... "
" ... like the accuracy and easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean, and handy with a magnet. ... "
Body / Storage
42magnets, stick, refrigerator, sticks, magnet
+98%
-2%
" ... Always stick to fridge so it's easy to find. ... "
" ... Also makes it easier for storage as my kitchen drawer space is limited. ... "
" ... Small storage space, easy to ready, magnetic ... "
" ... Like that the probe folds in and is protected when storing. ... "
" ... So easy to use and love that it sticks to the fridge with the magnets 🧲 ... "
" ... They put it in the dishwasher. ... "
" ... Easy to read a takes up Minimal space. ... "
" ... Easy to store with magnet sticks to side of refrigerator. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
29trash, replacement, replace, another, replaced
+38%
-62%
" ... Of course, it broke after the return period. ... "
" ... It’s too late to get my refund now ... "
" ... Never worked from day one…returned it ... "
" ... Contacted ThermoPro and got zero response. ... "
" ... It would not work and I had to send it back. ... "
" ... The return policy was one month. ... We can't return it. ... "
" ... Too late to return, very disappointed ... "
" ... The tip would not go back on, so I had to trash it. ... "
Body / Size
23folds, compact, space, easy to use, pocket
+100%
" ... Compact and easy to use. ... "
" ... Small storage space, easy to ready, magnetic ... "
" ... Folds up for easy storage. ... "
" ... We have 2 of these, one for home and another for travel. ... "
" ... There is a magnet so it's easy to keep handy. ... "
" ... Easy to read a takes up Minimal space. ... "
" ... Built-in magnets great for keeping it handy. ... "
" ... I really like the size and easy to read ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
20described, amazon, advertised, thermopro, sale
+70%
-30%
" ... My recent purchase is a replacement for an earlier ThermoPro. ... "
" ... Item as described i ... "
" ... It does just what it says it will do in the Amazon description. ... "
" ... As advertised and expected ... "
" ... Arrive in a timely manner ... "
" ... I highly recommend this product and this seller. ... "
" ... Love it, just as described. ... "
" ... Saw this on a lightning deal and jumped. ... "
Performance
17job, works, well, reading, read
+100%
" ... It did the job it was made for. ... "
" ... It's hard to misplace though, so the fact that it is basically a solid performing thermometer makes up for that cheesiness. ... "
" ... It's sturdy, well designed, and works flawlessly. ... "
" ... fast shipper and this thing works great ... "
" ... Had the original for many years and thought highly of it's performance. ... "
" ... Very fast read out. ... "
" ... Has a very fast reading. ... "
" ... Reading is very fast. ... "
Usage / Controls
16probe, push, open, push the button, release
+44%
-56%
" ... When I pushed the button to turn it on, nothing happened. ... When I pushed the button to turn it on, nothing happened. ... "
" ... Button that unlocks the probe for use not working after a few months of light use. ... "
" ... After about a week of use, the on/off/light button stopped working. ... "
" ... Worked great until I pressed the button, heard a snap, and the thing wouldn't turn off. ... I opened it up and found that the button has a flimsy piece of plastic on the back side that had snapped off, rendering the entire thermometer worthless. ... "
" ... If I am checking more than one item, I quickly get tired of hitting the button to turn the light back on. ... "
" ... I would push the on button and get nothing. ... Also, when I push the button to release the probe it gets stuck and I have to help it out. ... "
" ... Button that you push to open is a set up for eventual failure of the moving parts. ... "
" ... I never misused it or was careless with it but one day the button stopped working. ... I can't press to remove backlight or hold to turn it off anymore. ... "
Usage / Capacity
12house, second, one, family, bought
+92%
-8%
" ... Had one for my house and purchased a second one for my boyfriends house. ... "
" ... Second is my family's fault . ... "
" ... I found this this thermometer to be very handy in the kitchen. ... "
" ... I got one for the RV at Christmas and ordered a second for the house. ... "
" ... Excellent for the home kitchen. ... "
" ... Perfect tool for the kitchen. ... "
" ... This was recommended on Southern Living. ... "
" ... Why we waited so long to add this to our kitchen remains a mystery. ... "
Body / Water Resistance
12waterproof, version, use, therm, put
+33%
-67%
" ... It should have had a long life but it not being waterproof did it in. ... "
" ... The second, water got into the device and shorted it out. ... "
" ... It is difficult to clean b/c it is not waterproof. ... Next probe i get is not this one, I found one that is higher rated, and waterproof. ... "
" ... I now have sampled about 5, and they are okay to use, but are very easily damaged by water. ... "
" ... I put it in boiling water to check the accuracy and this thing is dead on. ... "
" ... Never put it in water. ... "
" ... exposed to water and stopped functioning ... "
" ... Unfortunately when washing the probe I splashed water on the unit and It never worked after that. ... "
Usage / As Gift
10purchased, one, would, two, gifts
+100%
" ... This was a gift for my grandson and no photo is available ... "
" ... I have bought three and given two as gifts. ... "
" ... nice to gift for the griller in your life. ... "
" ... I would get another one for a party gift. ... "
" ... I liked it so much I have purchased 3 for gifts. ... "
" ... I should have just purchased two, one for me and one as a gift. ... "
" ... So handy, I had to buy a second one for a family member's Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Would also make a great gift. ... "
Body / Design
9well, perfect, magnetic, looks, look
+100%
" ... Was cute magnetic and easy to read. ... "
" ... The fabric and design is beautiful and the fit is perfect. ... "
" ... Looks good so far ... "
" ... I Love the fact that its magnetic. ... "
" ... Will look for something better. ... "
" ... Like how small it is, and how the probe goes back into the case. ... "
" ... It was still slightly pink inside, perfect doneness. ... "
Heating
8heat, temp, meat, heating, cook
+75%
-25%
" ... I know the temp of my food. ... "
" ... It has saved me from eating undercooked food serval times. ... "
" ... My oven heats unevenly so a good thermometer is crucial and this one has been very good. ... "
" ... Super easy to use, this helps a lot with grilled food awesome. ... "
" ... Reassuring as I had no idea if my microwave was heating things sufficiently. ... "
" ... Your temperature of your food is very important when you cook it and eat it ... "
Cable
7exposed, wire, anymore, pulled, probe
+14%
-86%
" ... Now the wire has came out too much and the plastic has cracked and you can't really get it back in. ... "
" ... It slid out and exposed the inner wires. ... "
" ... It broke because the metal part that you stick into the meat pulled out of the plastic case revealing the wires in the probe and I can't trust it anymore. ... "
" ... It's finally completely cracked so wires are exposed and I can't use it anymore. ... "
" ... Second, the metal probe that goes over the wires came detached from the base and then it wouldn’t read anymore. ... "
" ... Two of them the metal part that is inserted into the meat pulled off, just leaving a wire. ... "
Body / Comfort
7like, hand, feels, thing, really
+57%
-43%
" ... I liked that it instantly reads and handles nicely in the palm of my hand. ... "
" ... Thermopolis is accurate and very handy to have on hand. ... "
" ... Now it looks like I have one big arm and one small arm. ... "
" ... Hands down Thermapro was faster and more accurate. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
6advertised, product
+83%
-17%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Item as described i ... "
" ... As advertised and expected ... "
" ... Product was as described. ... "
" ... Love it, just as described. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
6works, well, delivery
+83%
-17%
" ... Arrive in a timely manner ... "
" ... Shipping was fast! ... "
" ... Works well and quick delivery ... "
Features
6feature, flashing, works, use, probe
+67%
-33%
" ... Works great, the light feature is helpful! ... "
" ... It’s light and easy to read with the light. ... "
" ... ThermoPro works well, locking probe tip nice feature. ... "
" ... The light feature will be nice this fall/winter when it gets dark earlier. ... "
Software
5error, update, battery
+40%
-60%
" ... It did last two years, but just started flaking out more and more with an 'EEEE' error, despite battery change. ... "
" ... Update: 7/23 contacted Thermopro and they were quick to send a new one out! ... "
Wash
4water, careful, wash, tip, probe
+25%
-75%
" ... Doesn't hold up with limited use and careful washing. ... "
" ... I have always been careful to wash by hand. ... "
" ... Unfortunately when washing the probe I splashed water on the unit and It never worked after that. ... "
Usage / For Travel
4one, home, another, 2
+100%
" ... I ordered 2 more, 1 for my smoking at home and an extra for when I go camping. ... "
" ... I packed it inside an empty toilet paper tube and it survived a week-long camping trip. ... "
" ... We have 2 of these, one for home and another for travel. ... "
" ... Lightweight for camping too. ... "
Cooling
4temperature, ice, room, degrees, thermopro
+75%
-25%
" ... and it went up over 350 degrees F. Pretty cool. ... "
" ... You can measure the internal temperature in approximately 2 seconds. ... "
" ... I keep it clean and stored inside when not in use and test it in ice water once a month to make sure it’s still reading accurately. ... "
Color
4red, love, plastic
+100%
" ... I bought the red one and love the color. ... "
" ... And the bright orange case color shows off the fact that it is made with cheap plastic. ... "
" ... Loved the red color. ... "
Body / Door
4use, oven, like, fridge, easy
+100%
" ... I like that I can just stick it on my fridge door and it is so easy and convient to use. ... "
" ... I especially like the magnet that allows me to place it on the fridge door. ... "
" ... And protects the device and my fingers when I inevitable fumble in the drawer for it while juggling the oven door and the million kid questions about when dinner is done. ... "
Usage / Setup
3simple
+67%
-33%
" ... The product is simple and straightforward. ... "
" ... Instructions were great! ... "
Storage
3space, easy, ready, magnetic
+100%
" ... It is a 5 star product, but only gave it 4 since it is so much bigger than my last one (storage space is always an issue at my house). ... "
" ... Small storage space, easy to ready, magnetic ... "
" ... Easy storage too. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 3.9 meters
Display
Type: LCD
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