HoldPeak HP-1300 Infrared Thermometer

Should you buy this : YesWhy should you buy this : Good value for an infrared temp measurement device that is reliable. (HP-985C)The package is secure and arrived without damage. The package comes with a bag for you to put the device in for easy storage and carrying. What I love the most is that it comes with a 9V battery so you can use your device right away and not have to take a trip to the store to buy one.What I recommend is to read the instruction manual before using so you are not overwhelmed with too many buttons and functionality. What I also like is the instruction is pretty clear compared to other products on Amazon.The model I bought has multiple laser points for a more accurate measurements. I checked the measurement with my fridge settings.It has a lot of functionality including memory. But for what I need it for, I doubt I’ll use all of the functions that’s available.

First off and right out of the gate (I have had them an hour), I bought both the HoldPeak 1800 and HoldPeak 985C-APP. The HP-1800 is off by +0.3 compared to my existing ThermoWorks unit (very VERY old LCD is fading and needed to replace it however since it is still very accurate I might just look for a new screen). The HP-985C-APP is off but within spec at +2.0 compared to the HP-1800. It would be great if there was a way to calibrate one unit to the other, but at +2.0 I am pretty happy. With all the negative statements about units being off at extremes I was very concerned.The reason I purchased the 2 different units was because I wanted the best chance of having three unique units to compare temperatures, and because I love a Smart Phone App. I am going to be mounting the HP-985C-APP to a ceiling and using the App to monitor temperatures on my work surface. I AM GOING TO BE USING THE APP, so of course I find a bug. If you have the Bluetooth connection active and use the App to toggle the laser markings, the App will not register the changes until you toggle the back-lighting. That ought to be an easy fix, then when you release the HP-1800-APP. As is, it was very easy to get working, but this is the first App I ever installed on my phone that did not come through Google Play for Android, so there was some serious nausea until it finally loaded and worked. My virus software said this app did not have a good reputation, but so far so good.Price wise, buying directly from HoldPeak you can save about $30, seriously. But given all the issues people have, I am not risking getting bad units or units calibrated further apart. Compared to all the other units out there, the HP-1800 has the second highest range compared to the "Perfect" competitor, but since they had 4 reviews, no stated warranty, and wrong images for the unit I wanted, I was not willing to risk it. All in all, I would have liked to save the $30, but since both units included 20% discounts on my next order, I will look at your other Smart Phone enabled products and make up some ground.I did not expected the included screw driver, nor the included case on the HP-985C-APP so I was pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately, as in another review, the instructions are a little tough to understand and contain improper English. On the HP-985C-APP some mode settings will disable the Light and Laser On/Off features because the buttons get reassigned, that was difficult to understand given the instructions.So other than the price difference and the App not reporting the Laser state unless the back light is toggled, I am pretty impressed. Both units are hefty without being heavy, use the same plastic encasement, come with a 2 year warranty, and lifetime technical support. If anything changes I will let you know, but I would definitely recommend both units.I was tempted to give this 5 stars, but with the price not matching the company website and the Smart Phone App bug, it did not quite earn it.

Very nice meter, good response time, nice clear LCD and bright backlight, but not washed out. The wake-up time is reasonable as well.I haven't had a chance to test the higher end of the measurement range, but everything I've tested from 40f-500f has seemed reasonable accurate.

I am really enjoying this thermometer. I bought it to check temperatures on my Blackstone griddle and my Austin XL pellet grill. It is very accurate and quick to get a reading. This unit has helped me to understand where the hot spots are at. I can now use both units with peace of mind for cooking. No more wondering what the temps actually are!

Did not work straight out of the box. Can tell it had been returned because it was not packaged correctly. Not the first time got used or totally not the ordered product. It will be going back.

It works, but I'm still disappointed.I received the wrong color (I ordered black, but received an all yellow? Which wasn't even an option??) and the variance seems wider than 3% mostly.The price is better than most, so I guess you get what you pay for.

Good thermometer, very accurate but very big and bulky.. For the price i like it.

I was unable to download the app on my Samsung Galaxy Note 8 because it was not in the app store and my phone does not allow apps to be downloaded from unsecured websites. Even the gun itself did not seem accurate compared to other temp guns I used alongside it, and the temp displayed on the screen would fluctuate while holding it in the same spot.