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Platinum Medal Winning Thermometers
Published On: 9/27/2019 Last Modified: 6/16/2025
Ah, the best of the best! Here are our favorite cooking thermometers, both instant-read and leave-in varieties. Our experts have tested over 200 units, and rated them in our searchable database. Use the search features on this page to narrow your search to the type of thermometer you want.
Click Here To Search 200+ Thermometers Tested, Rated, and Reviewed
Below you’ll find what we consider the best of the best, our Platinum Medal winners. We give Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals to thermometers based on criteria ranging from ease of use and durability to performance and price. Once a year we review the Gold Medal winners and select the absolute cream of the crop. These products receive our highest accolade, a Platinum Medal (***** 5 Stars).
These outstanding Platinum Medal winners are the best in class and will provide excellent performance in each category. The following thermometers have been selected as the cream of the crop from over 150 products tested. Check out the individual reviews, and click on the Where to Buy link to pick one up.
ThermoWorks Smoke X4 Four Channel Wireless Food Thermometer Review
Read our review of the ThermoWorks Smoke X4, a long-range remote four-channel digital food thermometer that will satisfy the pickiest chef.
FireBoard Drive Review
The FireBoard Drive is an accessory for the FireBoard remote digital thermometer that received a top award for its performance and features.
ThermoPro TP-15 Instant Read Thermometer Review
The ThermoPro TP-15 is an excellent thermometer with a remarkably low price, a great warranty, and accurate readings within 4 seconds.
ThermoWorks IR-IND Industrial Infrared With Leave-In Option Review
The ThermoWorks IR-IND Infrared Thermometer is the company's high-end unit in this category. It got our top rating for quality.
Maverick XR-50 Remote Four-Probe Thermometer Review
The Maverick XR-50 is a remote food and cooker thermometer. It wins a solid top rating for performance and construction.
ThermoWorks Thermapen IR Review
The ThermoWorks Thermapen IR has both an instant-read temperature probe and an infrared sensor in one package. It earns a solid top rating!
Auber SYL-2615 Thermostatic Controller Review
Auber Instrument's latest entry into the barbecue temperature controller market is the SYL-2615. It gets our top rating.
BBQ Guru CyberQ Cloud Review
The CyberQ Cloud is BBQ Guru's new entry into the thermostatic controller market intended for use on grills or smokers. It gets our top rating
OXO Chef’s Precision Thermocouple Thermometer Review
The OXO Chef's Precision Thermocouple Thermometer is a high-end instant thermometer. Its unique features and construction rate our top award.
FireBoard FBX11 Review
FireBoard set a new standard in food thermometry. It is a remote read, cloud connected, data logger, with connections for up to six probes.
ThermoWorks Smoke Review
The ThermoWorks "Smoke," is a two-channel, in-food/in-oven, wireless remote thermometer that is well made, easy to use, and performs well.
ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk 4 Review
The ThemoWorks Thermapen Mk 4 is the latest version of a product that has long been considered the gold standard thermometer.
ThermoWorks DOT TX-1200 Review
The ThermoWorks DOT TX-1200 is intended for use in food while cooking. It has a large readout, an easily-set alarm and a long probe cable.
CDN Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometer Review
Read our quick review of the CDN Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometer that received an Amazingribs.com Gold Medal.
ThermoWorks ThermoPop (TX-3100-XX) Review
The ThermoPop is an inexpensive, high-performance, rapid-read handheld thermometer for food usage. We tested it and gave it a top rating.
ThermoWorks ChefAlarm (TX-1100-XX) Review
The Thermoworks Chef Alarm is a leave-in thermometer. It gets a top rating for its construction, features and performance.
Maverick ET-733 Redi-Check Review
See the complete review of the ET-733 Redi-Check, a dual-probe transmitter/receiver designed for monitoring from a remote location.
FireBoard FBX11 Review
FireBoard set a new standard in food thermometry. It is a remote read, cloud connected, data logger, with connections for up to six probes.Related articles
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