Lavatools PT12 Javelin Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer (Grape)

This is my 4th one. 2 got dropped too many times. One given as a gift, and then this one. It's fast, it's accurate, and the price is great. I use it for determining meat temperature, so I don't need to be super precise. I don't care if it's .5 degree over 165, just need to know if it's 165. I use it pretty much daily, but I don't require extreme accuracy.

This is my second one of these. They work GREAT. The warranty is for 3 years, and mine lasted 4 before it failed. Symptom of failure was sudden and undeniable: when I tried to use it on something, the temperature reading was flashing and kept changing random numbers like 48 degrees to 189 to 400 to 72, completely unrelated to the room or any other temperature. I tried inserting a new battery but got the same result, so yup: it was done. I used that one between 3-5 days/week and sometimes several times a day, on everything from bread dough to meat to whatever. (Yes, I wipe it clean well between uses, don't be silly, lol.) A couple of instructions: This one came pre-set to C, though the last one came set to F. Not a problem... Just use a nickel to open the back, take the battery out (a partially opened paperclip works wonders to gently get that out), and use said paper clip to slide a tiny toggle switch from C to F. The battery goes back under a small clip first, then slides right into place. Use the same nickel to put the battery cover back on and boom, done. I'm looking forward to another 4 years of great use! I would definitely buy this product from this seller again, delivery was swift and product is exactly as expected.

Temperature readings are fast, but the magnet is not strong enough to hold it well on the fridge, it keeps sliding

Speed is excellent compared to cheap models. No buttons to fiddle with, turns itself off when closed. I wish all food probes were like this. Had mine for a year and whenever I check in boiling or iced water it's always accurate to within 0.1°

The perfect food thermometer. No buttons to press, instant and accurate read. I use it for meats on grill, stove top, from oven. Cleaning super easy. I've bought these as stocking stuffers for many friends. Recommended to others. Love this!