InkbirdInstant Read Meat Thermometer IHT-1P, Digital Waterproof Rechargeable Food Thermometer with Calibration, Magnet, Backlight for Cooking, Grill, Smoker, Kitchen, Turkey

works exactly as described. i have other thermometers that I tested this against and I feel it is very accurate. the charge holds for a long time, and the magnetic is very convenient. so far and easy to use. I would recommend this product.

I bought two and will buy a replacement for the one that just died. Obviously a battery malfunction, but it did last for a long time. Excellent cost/feature unit. Love the super fast response. I have tested it against lab thermometers and it's dead on and reads in less than a second and is extremely localized in measurement, and super low mass so it does not corrupt reading. Buy one. Hope it lasts a long time.I buy other InkBird stuff and like the outfit and their products. My review is mixed due to one failure, but this is a well designed, ergonomic, decent product.Update: I disassembled the device to see what was going on. It was a cold solder joint from the USB-C connector to the circuit board. Destroyed the case in the process, but a soldering iron would have fixed it. In the course of this, I was able to inspect the design. It's great work. High quality parts, extremely well assembled, with the minor exception of this particular connection. Very decent device. They really did not cut any corners. No idea how they can sell it for such a low price.

I had originally purchased the Inkbird instant digital thermometer Inkbird HET-F001 and recently I purchased their newer generation, the Inkbird IHT-1P.The Inkbird IHT-1P instant digital thermometer is a much better thermometer than the previous generation in so many ways.The response time is a great improvement and I noticed that it typically takes about 4 seconds to settle on a temperature. I live in an area that’s 1,214 feet above sea level. The boiling point for water at this elevation is 209.572 °F. Although I have not calibrated this thermometer yet, my test results were pretty good.Through a special menu, you can calibrate it anywhere from ±0.1 °F/°C increments up to ±5 °F/°C. This is an excellent feature for those that live in areas above with higher elevation.The thermometer is more ergonomic than the previous model, easier to handle and it’s a bit smaller. One thing will stand out as soon as you open it is the new color that’s complemented by an excellent bright display.There is now a dedicated button to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius as opposed to the previous model that had a switch inside the battery compartment and like its predecessor, it has a 10 minute auto shut-off timer.As soon as you extend the probe the thermometer turns on with a nice bright display. As soon as you collapse the probe at 45 degree or less it will turn off which is really nice. I only wish that the probe movement was a bit smoother.The thermometer also comes with a temperature hold button. Press once and it will stop reading and will hold the last read temperature. Press it again and it will resume.I also want to mention that the probe sends a reading every half a second, not that it matters during grilling but I thought I would mention that.This thermometer has two magnets in the back, both are strong and well positioned to hold this thermometer against a metal object in any angle.The new thermometer is also IPx5 waterproof which means it will not get damaged when sprayed/soaked it with a water hose/rain.This thermometer has an internal rechargeable battery that you can charge using the included USB-C cable which is a good selling point in my opinion.Overall, this is an excellent instant thermometer for the money. With all its features and excellent price point I can’t think of a reason not to get one.

I've bought a number of meat thermometers over the years, mostly from local shops, but I did not know how good a thermometer could be until I bought Inkbird's IHT-1P. Is it the best thermometer in the world? I'm not naive enough to say yes, but for the price point and its functionality it is the best I have found in that range. The fact that is it rechargeable (USB-C) is a major plus. The reading of the temperature is near instant, making monitoring your cook stress free. Even thermometers with probes readings take time usually, but the IHT-1P is super easy to poke and read -- done.Recharging takes about an hour, but the battery itself will last for months (at least it has for me, and I use it 2-3 times a week). The auto-power is nifty as well so the thermometer isn't on when it doesn't need to be. Simply pull the probe open and it's on -- close the probe and it's off. There is a magnet inside the thermometer, making storage optimal (it stays on my knife rack that is magnetic).In conclusion, if you're in the market for a meat thermometer that won't break the bank but does the job really well and quickly, you won't go wrong with the IHT-1P. As said, I am sure there are better thermometers out there. So, if you're an aspiring professional smoker, trying to read temperatures without opening the hood -- this isn't for you, but if you are just trying to check whether or not your fillet is rare or medium rare quickly or the chicken you're cooking is at the right temp -- buy it.