Taylor Pro 9842N Review

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By: Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer

Published On: 5/7/2014 Last Modified: 6/13/2025

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This is an inexpensive thermometer that has good accuracy and modest performance. It cannot be left in the oven while cooking.

It features the basic controls: on/off and F/C. The response time is on the slow side for a quick-read thermometer at 17 seconds. There is a control to allow you to calibrate the unit in an ice bath should it drift over time.

The manufacturer’s contact info is printed on the packaging and the operating pamphlet. It comes with a one year limited warranty.

This unit gets a bronze medal for its relatively slow response time. It’s not a bad value given that it is at the low end of the price scale, but there are better performers from Taylor at only a slightly higher cost.

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Product Information:

Thermometer Function:

Hand Held/Instant Read
Item Price :

12.99
*Price Subject To Change
Where to buy (buying from this supplier supports this website):

Amazon
Probe:

Length: 4.87" (123mm), diameter: 0.15" (3.8mm), tip: 0.097" (2.5mm)
Battery Type:

LR44 (included)
Battery Life:

not specified
Safe Operating Range:

not specified
Min & Max Temp:

-40 to 450ºF (-40 to 232ºC)
Display Precision:

0.1º
Actual Temp at 32 Degrees:

30.9
Actual Temp at 130 Degrees:

129.6
Actual Temp at 225 Degrees:

225.5
Actual Temp at 325 Degrees:

329
Speed from 32 to 212 Degrees:

17
Speed from 32 to 212 Degrees:

18
Numbers Display Size:

0.275" (7mm)
Water Resistance Rating:

Yes
Weight:

~1 oz (30g)
C/F Switch:

Built in CF switch
Backlight:

No Backlight
Adjustable Options:

1
Color Options:

Yellow, black
Thermometer Sensor:

Thermistor
App:

No
Logging:

No
Included:

Thermometer, probe sheath
Available Accessories:

none
Alarms:

none

Manufacturer:

Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs.com Chief Thermometer Reviewer - Bill McGrath is AmazingRibs.com's Thermometer Maven. He has sophisticated equipment, an electrical engineering degree from Cornell University, and an MBA (almost) from UC Berkeley.

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