Everything under control! Meat thermometers at a glance
Trust is good, control is better - this old saying also holds true when it comes to perfectly cooked meat or fish. When the grilled food should not be overcooked or still raw when served, which is not recommended for taste and/or health reasons. The perfect doneness of a steak is also not the same for everyone and can put the grill master under a lot of pressure if he wants to meet every guest's individual wishes exactly.
Of course, if you grill a lot, you will gradually get an idea of whether the right cooking level has been reached. But this really takes a lot of practice. Therefore, it is advisable to use a core temperature gauge, which gives reliable information about the cooking level of the respective dish. After all, it is annoying if you have treated yourself to a high-quality piece of meat and then cannot enjoy it 100%. There are different systems on the market. Some, such as the Steakchamp, show the three most important cooking levels for the steak: "medium rare", "medium" and "medium well", others measure the core temperature to the exact degree throughout the entire cooking process and transmit the result to your cell phone or tablet via Bluetooth and/or WiFi. With a probe thermometer, you can temporarily check the core temperature in the shortest possible time. A quick response time of the thermometer is important so that the lid does not have to be left open for long and the cooking chamber does not lose unnecessary heat. The needle should be thinner so that too much meat juice does not leak out. Two or more sensors are useful, as this allows you to check several pieces of meat at the same time, or you can use one of the probes to check the cooking chamber temperature, as the lid temperature of the grill can differ considerably from the grill grate temperature. FIRE&FOOD shows the most popular thermometers on the market with their specifications and advantages.
Overview of grill thermometers:
Meater Block
Model | Meater Block |
scope of delivery |
1 wooden charger including OLED display, 4 Meater probes |
Battery life |
over 24 hours of continuous cooking, |
Possible probes |
up to 4 |
Measuring range |
Core temperature of food up to 100°C, ambient temperature up to 275°C |
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi |
both/increased range through built-in WLAN repeater |
Miscellaneous |
“Stand-alone” mode (cooking without a smartphone via touchscreen), no cables, electronics are located in the sensor, accompanies you step by step through the cooking process, 2-year guarantee |
Price (RRP) |
299 euros |
Website |
www.meater.com |
GrillEye Pro Plus
Model | GrillEye Pro Plus |
scope of delivery |
GrillEye Pro plus, Grill Eye sensors, Li-Ion battery with 2500 mAH, USB Mini charging cable, 2 holding clips for sensors, quick start guide |
Battery life |
up to 48 hours per battery charge |
Possible probes |
up to 8 |
Measuring range |
-50 °C to 300 °C |
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi |
both/cloud service |
Miscellaneous |
The thermometer is magnetic and can be attached to the grill |
Price (RRP) |
99.90 euros |
Website |
FireBoard 2 Cloud Thermometer
Model | FireBoard 2 Cloud |
scope of delivery |
FireBoard 2 thermometer, charger, 1 ambient sensor, 2 food sensors, grill clip, quick start guide |
Battery life |
up to 30 hours per battery charge |
Possible probes |
up to 6 |
Measuring range |
-18 °C to 300 °C |
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi |
both/cloud service |
Miscellaneous |
1 year warranty |
Price (RRP) |
219 euros |
Website |
Maverick XR40
Model | Maverick XR40 |
scope of delivery |
1 wireless thermometer transmitter, 1 receiver, 2 hybrid sensors, 2 grate clips |
Battery life |
not specified |
Possible probes |
up to 2 sensors |
Measuring range |
0 °C to 300 °C |
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi |
Transmission range up to 160 m |
Miscellaneous |
Easy programming, preset temperatures for the most popular types of meat, alarm when the target temperature is reached, easy-to-read display |
Price (RRP) |
69.90 euros |
Website |
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Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub
Model | Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub |
scope of delivery |
1 Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub, 2 sensors, charging cable, mounting clamp for the grill grate |
Battery life |
up to 20 hours |
Possible probes |
up to 4 |
Measuring range |
up to 300 °C |
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi |
both |
Miscellaneous |
Notifications for turning and serving, cooking level countdown, up to 80 selectable recipes, integrated magnet for attachment |
Price (RRP) |
157.49 euros |
Website |
MiniX by TMS
Model | MiniX by TMS |
scope of delivery |
1 Mini Stick, 1 MiniX charger |
Battery life |
up to 8 hours, charge level can be checked in the app |
Possible probes |
the app supports up to 8 thermometers simultaneously |
Measuring range |
inside up to 85 °C |
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth range up to 80 m |
Miscellaneous |
With a length of 9.5 cm and a diameter of 5.5 mm, this very compact Bluetooth meat thermometer can be combined with its big brother The MeatStick |
Price (RRP) |
104.95 euros |
Website |
www.themeatstick.de |
SuperFast Thermapen MK 4
Model | SuperFast Thermapen MK 4 |
scope of delivery |
thermometer |
Battery life |
Up to 3000 hours battery life, low battery status is displayed in good time |
Possible probes |
1 |
Measuring range |
49.9 °C to 299.9 °C, |
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi |
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Miscellaneous |
available in 10 bright colors, display automatically rotates 360 degrees, reacts to the existing lighting conditions by switching the lighting on and off, intuitive operation, fast and precise |
Price (RRP) |
69.95 euros |
Website |
Moesta Thermometer No.2
Model | Moesta Thermometer No.2 |
scope of delivery |
thermometer |
Battery life |
not specified |
Possible probes |
1 |
Measuring range |
-50 °C to 300 °C with a deviation of +/- 1 °C, response time 3-4 seconds |
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi |
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Miscellaneous |
good readability due to illuminated display, quick handling, practical magnetic holder |
Price (RRP) |
29.90 euros |
Website |
3-Color LED Steak Thermometer
Model | 3-Color LED Steak Thermometer |
scope of delivery |
1 sensor, 1 activator |
Battery life |
modern LED and battery technology for 10–20 years of use at 1–2 steaks per week |
Possible probes |
1 |
Measuring range |
the 3-colour LED flash shows the 3 most important cooking levels (medium rare, medium & medium well) |
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi |
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Miscellaneous |
Can be used on the grill at high temperatures (up to 500 °C for a short time). Robust and safe thanks to the high-quality stainless steel housing. The black activator is magnetic and can be stored on the refrigerator door, for example. |
Price (RRP) |
39.95 euros |
Website |