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ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 Special Instant-read Thermometer (various colors)

+ $5 S/H

$69

$99

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ThermoWorks has ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 Special Instant-read Thermometer (Various Colors) for $69. Shipping is $4.99.

Thanks to community member nouserhere for finding this deal.

Available colors:Features:
  • High accuracy to ±0.7°F (±0.4°C)
  • Includes NIST-Traceable calibration certificate with test data
  • Foldaway thermocouple probe protects probe when not in use
  • Use in either hand, display rotates for best viewing angle
  • Includes Biomaster silver ion technology to reduce microbial growth
  • 3,000 hour battery life (AAA Battery)
  • Display temps in °C or °F
  • Protected from dust and immersion in water to 39" depth for up to 30 minutes. The probe should not be rotated while the body is submerged or under a stream of water
  • Not dishwasher safe

Editor's Notes

Written by brisar
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches this popular Frontpage deal.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $30 lower (30% savings) than the list price of $99
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.9/5 from over 4,056 ThermoWorks customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Unused products may be returned within 30 days of purchase for a refund, minus shipping charges. All boxes, packaging materials, accessories, manuals and certificates must be in new, re-sellable condition or a fee equal to the cost of the damaged and/or missing item(s) (such as manuals, documentation, and certificates) will be deducted from the refunded amount.
    • Return policy details here.
    • All warranty claims will be handled by ThermoWorks, regardless of where the item was purchased (do not return product to a retail store).

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ThermoWorks has ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 Special Instant-read Thermometer (Various Colors) for $69. Shipping is $4.99.

Thanks to community member nouserhere for finding this deal.

Available colors:Features:
  • High accuracy to ±0.7°F (±0.4°C)
  • Includes NIST-Traceable calibration certificate with test data
  • Foldaway thermocouple probe protects probe when not in use
  • Use in either hand, display rotates for best viewing angle
  • Includes Biomaster silver ion technology to reduce microbial growth
  • 3,000 hour battery life (AAA Battery)
  • Display temps in °C or °F
  • Protected from dust and immersion in water to 39" depth for up to 30 minutes. The probe should not be rotated while the body is submerged or under a stream of water
  • Not dishwasher safe

Editor's Notes

Written by brisar
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches this popular Frontpage deal.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $30 lower (30% savings) than the list price of $99
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.9/5 from over 4,056 ThermoWorks customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Unused products may be returned within 30 days of purchase for a refund, minus shipping charges. All boxes, packaging materials, accessories, manuals and certificates must be in new, re-sellable condition or a fee equal to the cost of the damaged and/or missing item(s) (such as manuals, documentation, and certificates) will be deducted from the refunded amount.
    • Return policy details here.
    • All warranty claims will be handled by ThermoWorks, regardless of where the item was purchased (do not return product to a retail store).

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My $5 thermometer and my thermopen always give the same reading. Hell my espresso thermometer gives the same readings.
bad example.

is this the trusty corolla that refuses to die? or the Rolls Royce that's opulent for the sake of opulence?

I have the MK4 after having several no-brand and some better brand thermometers. I can toss them all and keep this, because it'll last longer, and will be accurate.
It's got a lot of nice to have features. If I'm poking 5-6 pieces of meat, waiting 2-3 seconds adds up when I don't want to keep the lid open very long. But what I really love about it is the big numbers on the screen, they rotate how you are holding it, and they also light up at night. It's got a magnet so I can stick it on the fridge when I'm not using it. It has a lot of nice to have things in addition to being more accurate or faster than a cheaper one. If someone is only grilling or checking meat temps once in a blue moon, probably not worth it. For some though, those little features are absolutely worth $70 over the course of 5+ years.

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May 25, 2021
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May 25, 2021
Justin1983
May 25, 2021
1,759 Posts
Quote from Andy_H :
I don't mean to sound glib, but if you have to ask, then it's definitely something you don't need. I have the earlier iteration of the Thermapen that has a coin battery and no backlight or rotating display. It works fine, though it seems to me that it sometimes takes longer than the speed it is supposed to have. I bought mine originally due to the Cook's Illustrated recommendation. Since then I think they recommend something that doesn't cost as much.
I think many of the less than $20 digital thermometers are way better than the old analog methods used in the past. We live in amazing times when you can spend $12 and get a perfectly adequate cooking tool but if you want the professional grade version of that tool it's on daily deal for $69.
May 28, 2021
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Joined Jun 2008
May 28, 2021
Peakmaster
May 28, 2021
1,824 Posts
If these are so great why do they have such a shitty warranty?
I've had one for 6 years. Yes it worked great up until few months ago. Now it flickers on and off even after a new battery. There are plenty on Amazon for far less that are as good with better warranties. Another poster that has tested several of these suggested this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S93E...UTF8&psc=1

Side x side with the Thermapen, it's as fast and accurate. I bought 2....one for each home.
I'm not falling for the Thermapen scam again. Others have replicated the technology at a far better price. Fact
Last edited by Peakmaster May 28, 2021 at 03:30 AM.
May 29, 2021
1,702 Posts
Joined Sep 2013
May 29, 2021
VonV6621
May 29, 2021
1,702 Posts
Quote from Andy_H :
I don't mean to sound glib, but if you have to ask, then it's definitely something you don't need. I have the earlier iteration of the Thermapen that has a coin battery and no backlight or rotating display. It works fine, though it seems to me that it sometimes takes longer than the speed it is supposed to have. I bought mine originally due to the Cook's Illustrated recommendation. Since then I think they recommend something that doesn't cost as much.
I still have one. Red. It's getting a little long in the tooth, but it was my first. I can't justify the Bluetooth one. I have it but it is impractical. That's the only thermoworks product that I can't recommend.
May 29, 2021
1,257 Posts
Joined Apr 2009
May 29, 2021
mland0821
May 29, 2021
1,257 Posts
Quote from prismx :
I may need to look into it finally as I grill 5 days out of 7. Gas and Charcoal, but Charcoal preferred. I have literally used every single cheap thermometer out there that Amazon can offer. I also have the nice expensive digital ones, from the ones with their own two devices, to bluetooth, to the weber app ones.

After trying what seems like 30 different types, I have settled on one for the last 3 years now that has been instant, reliable, and dead on every time (no worry, I still been testing others over that time frame). Sure, the guys here owning one of these will tell me I don't know wtf I am talking about. Fine. Money wasn't the issue, testing different thermometers was the challenge.

I will purchase one of these, maybe this deal even. Just so I can say I have the golden standard everyone here is raving about. For the rest here reading and wondering why we would want to spend all this money on this I will offer you, what I consider the golden standard of made in china cheapos suggested by a guy that has spent well over $500+ on such a silly, yet essential tool for the sake of trying them all: https://www.amazon.com/Thermomete...00S93EQUK/ . Give the Alpha Griller a spin. I have the original from many years back, they seem to have changed names, but this is the ultimate cheap thermometer in my book. I am still surprised it works without missing a beat or asking for a battery. 3 years 5 months is what Amazon tells me was the date of purchase. How is this thing still going on such a daily use? I may have to open it and check for a Chinese nuclear reactor.

Roast me, grill me, but please do reverse sear me for this post if you must. Just some friendly advise from a grill fanatic who obsessed over thermometers way more then he should. Don't FIRE me if it doesn't work out for you, it is a cheap tool after all, but mine has been solid.
Wanted to get one for my son-
Amazon shows a "newer model" that is slightly cheaper but seems to be a different brand w/only 34 ratings. Any opinion? Have you tried it?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCHG...UTF8&psc=1
Amazon also shows Thermapro- $10 w/>84000 positive reviews or $20 for newer version also w/good review:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IHHL...9814370901
May 29, 2021
2,025 Posts
Joined Oct 2004
May 29, 2021
prismx
May 29, 2021
2,025 Posts
Quote from mland0821 :
Wanted to get one for my son-
Amazon shows a "newer model" that is slightly cheaper but seems to be a different brand w/only 34 ratings. Any opinion? Have you tried it?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCHG...UTF8&psc=1 [amazon.com]
Amazon also shows Thermapro- $10 w/>84000 positive reviews or $20 for newer version also w/good review:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IHHL...9814370901 [amazon.com]
I have not tried that new version as the one I have is still ticking without any issue.

As far as that second one you posted I can tell you that Amazon says:
Last purchased Jun 8, 2017. I own that one. I do NOT RECOMMEND that one. I have used it a dozen times and it is slow, sluggish and just nowhere near as accurate as the Alpha Thermometer.
Jun 1, 2021
581 Posts
Joined Jan 2018
Jun 1, 2021
JustinH5872
Jun 1, 2021
581 Posts
Is there a coupon code, or is this dead at $69? As far as I can see it's $99 now.

Was about to buy a $50 therma pro set from Sam's club, more gadgetry, but apparently lower quality

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