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Ultra Fast Accurate High Performing Digital Food Meat Thermometer Lavatools Javelin Thermowand Sesame
Last Updated: August 12, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
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0
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Review Analysis - 930 recent, verified reviews
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Usage
187meat, cook, fridge, chicken, cooked
+95%
-5%
" ... I use it for chicken, pork and beef on grill/stovetop and in the oven ... "
" ... This thermometer is making me a better cook. ... Now I can take the meat out of the oven or off the grill at the right moment and not have to worry if it's undercooked or overcooked. ... "
" ... The results I have gotten in my meat grilling since I got this thermometer have been great! ... "
" ... Meat is the correct temp now. ... "
" ... Not having to make several unsightly cuts in meat to determine if they are cooked is a revelation. ... "
" ... You will never have overcooked or undercooked foods again. ... "
" ... This item is really fast and I use it all the time because I eat a lot of chicken. ... "
" ... Quickest and easiest way to get the temperature on meat or chicken. ... I use it every time I cook ... "
Ease of Use
104easy to read, easy, easy to clean, use, quick
+99%
" ... Perfectly easy to use. ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to use and clean. ... "
" ... It is well made and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy on and easy off. ... "
" ... I’m a culinary student and I love how easy this is to use. ... "
" ... It's quick and easy to use and the wife loves it! ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, easy to fold away and store. ... "
Cleaning
78easy to clean, clean, easy to use, oven, grilling
+96%
-4%
" ... I do a lot of cooking and grilling inside and outside. ... "
" ... This was given as a gift to me along with a charbroil smoker, roaster, grill. ... "
" ... I use it for checking temperatures whether using the grill, oven or stove top. ... "
" ... Easy to clean after. ... "
" ... I do not cook without it in the oven or on the grill. ... "
" ... It is well made and easy to clean. ... "
" ... You have to take care to wipe and clean the probe after you use it. ... "
" ... Wipe the probe clean after using and stick it to a metal surface like the fridge for the next time you need it. ... "
Product Reliability
70years, thermometer, stopped working, 2 years, failed
+41%
-59%
" ... Does not work. ... "
" ... I've had this unit for a few years now. ... Based on my experience with only occasional use, it died in about 2 years. ... "
" ... Used four times over a period of three months. ... "
" ... Second one in a year that has gone bad. ... "
" ... The one down side is mine only lasted 2 years. ... "
" ... Three weeks or so later I wanted to use it with poultry--I found it was dead as a doornail, didn't work at all. ... "
" ... Died after about a year, like clockwork. ... I'd probably only used it about 30 times. ... "
" ... Worked fine in the beginning but after 6 months(maybe used three times a month) I started receiving inaccurate temp readings. ... "
Size
57handy, compact, fridge, stick, love the magnet
+98%
-2%
" ... Works very well, love the magnetic handle. ... "
" ... love the magnet for storing on fridge. ... "
" ... Magnet keeps it handy. ... "
" ... The magnet is a really nice feature. ... "
" ... Magnet feature is super handy as I can keep it on the hood of the range where I use it most. ... "
" ... Small and easy to use. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Bet function is the magnet keeps it at the ready at all times instead of fumbling through a drawer ... "
Price
52money, thermometer, waste, point, worth the price
+92%
-8%
" ... was tops on reviews in my price range ... "
" ... Great thermometer for the price ... "
" ... This thermometer is really nice and you can't beat the price. ... "
" ... Works awesome, fantastic price. ... "
" ... As good as my Thermopen for 1/3 the price ... "
" ... Great product, service, price! ... "
" ... And less expensive. ... "
" ... Great product and a fraction of the cost of thermapens. ... "
Build Quality
46plastic, durable, broke, probe, base
+76%
-24%
" ... Seems sturdy enough for my needs too. ... "
" ... It gets a reading very quickly, and it feels solid (my last thermometer in this style was flimsy). ... "
" ... Turns on/off by simply opening or collapsing the probe. ... "
" ... I suggest this winds up in everyone’s knife roll. ... "
" ... It's made in California, feels more durable, and the results come in fast. ... "
" ... Feels durable and it’s easy to store! ... "
" ... I am glad I spent a bit more for this product which is much nicer and more durable than other thermometers I have tried. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Design
38color, design, colors, screen, nice
+84%
-16%
" ... I got her the purple one, thats her favorite color! ... "
" ... The larger display allows for a quick read of the temp. ... "
" ... Looks cool, works well, doesn’t last. ... "
" ... I love how quickly it registers (maybe 1-2 seconds) and how simple the design is. ... "
" ... The color options are nice so you can make it match your other assorted kitchen gadgets. ... "
" ... First, it's attractive with a bright yellow color that hasn't faded. ... "
" ... Nice to have a few colors to choose from! ... "
" ... easy to handl,e easy to read when facing the read panel ... "
Family
23bought, one, son, family, mother
+96%
-4%
" ... A must have item in everyone's kitchen. ... "
" ... I will be buying these for my adult children. ... "
" ... I own two and bought 4 others for family members. ... "
" ... Bought one for my daughter also. ... "
" ... It is an indispensable part of our kitchen. ... "
" ... Definitely one of our best kitchen purchases in a while. ... "
" ... My son bought us this thermometer for Christmas and it is wonderful . ... I loved it so much I bought one for my other son. ... "
" ... Very nice addition to the kitchen. ... "
Marketplace
23works as advertised, product, original, item, pt12
+74%
-26%
" ... I read the reviews before ordering. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... I bought this as a lightening deal for about $19. ... "
" ... Awesome item, fast shipping! ... "
" ... Thank You Lavatools!!! ... "
" ... The product works exactly as described. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Fast shipping nice product ... "
Water Resistance
15waterproof, boiling water, tested, sink, wet
+87%
-13%
" ... This is actually our second, as we dropped our other in a sink full of water. ... "
" ... I like it, reads fast, cleans well, not sure how waterproof, but I am not planning on just dropping it in the sink to find out. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... works as it should dont get wet ... "
" ... We use it in the bathroom to check water temerature for baby's bathtime and it has held up well for the past month getting splashed on and being handled with wet hands. ... "
" ... Tested it in boiling water. ... "
" ... Works great, just listen to them about not submerging it in water and you will have it for many years to come. ... "
Heating
12heat, cooking, temperatures, several, read
+100%
" ... It's my go to for checking temps on all my food. ... "
" ... Very easy to use and provides a quick read to know when to take meals off the heat. ... "
" ... Simply the best food thermometer I have every used. ... Highly recommend this to anyone needing to manage food. ... "
" ... Use it for regular cooking and smoking food several times a week. ... "
" ... This is a great check to get fish off the heat. ... "
" ... Love the quick read so I don't loose heat/temperature on my grill when I open it to check my food. ... "
" ... It is small so you will need to wear a glove when reading meats on a grill as you will be close to the heat. ... "
" ... Makes cooking much easier when needed temperatures of food. ... "
Delivery
11fast, shipping, arrived, 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 ... "
" ... Excellent product and received on time ... "
" ... Excellent product and received on time ... "
Returns
8returned, lavatools, replace, late, identical
+25%
-75%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... We contacted the seller and he has just ignored us. ... "
Product As Described
6exactly, works, product, advertised
+100%
" ... 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
3pt12, loved
+33%
-67%
" ... May as well buy a cheap knockoff . ... "
" ... So disappointed as I loved the original product prior to this. ... "
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