GDEALER DT11 Meat Thermometer Digital Instant Read Thermometer Cooking Candy Food Thermometer with Long Probe Backlight & Calibration Ultra Fast for Kitchen BBQ Grill Smoker Oil Fry Temperature

I had to take a butter knife to open the battery compartment, but other than that it works great! Like the manual says, it comes calibrated. I tested that by taking my temperature (careful not to poke your tongue though lol). I'm usually around 36.4 C and that's exactly what the thermometer showed. Plus I love that it comes with a probe cover, meat temperature guide, and *eight* batteries! And lastly, I like that it comes in a variety of colors. For the price, I think this was a great purchase.

When I first started researching digital thermometers, I looked to the known brands, and I thought they seemed to be a bit pricey. Then I discovered this one while searching here on Amazon, and considering the sheer number of reviews with almost 80% 5-star ratings, I figured that at the price point, it wouldn't be a huge risk. It was fortuitous that the day it arrived, I was cooking a roast so I got to use it as soon as I got it. The first thing that got my attention is that as soon as I unfolded the probe, it turned on. No switch. Love it. It's also super-responsive and gives an accurate reading within a few seconds. This is absolutely awesome because it means that if I'm taking the temp of something on my barbeque, I won't lose much heat. It's so important to avoid temperature fluctuations and with the speed by which this thermometer provides a reading, I can be assured of maintaining an even heat.Finally, this is not some cheaply made item. Though it has a plastic body, there's nothing about it that screams "cheap." On top of that, along with good documentation and a handy temperature chart, GDealer includes a spare battery! So... what's not to like about this? NOTHING!

This thermometer is very good at the intended task. It replaced another unit that went missing: I'm still looking for it! Getting back to the GDEALER DT7. Waterproofing: A good idea that I do not plan to put to the test. Probe: I find the probe's length a little short; it is something of an issue when I am grilling. Also, GDEALER warns to avoid touching the tip of the probe while it is hot. Good advice. Folding the probe back into the at rest position is a little clumsy while avoiding the probe's hot end. Razor design: I very much like the fact that there is no separate case to use when the unit is not in use. I also very much appreciate the red color; this unit stands out when it is in its resting place in a drawer and when in use.

I do a lot of cooking, and have used a number of thermometers over the years to try to temp my food, meat in particular. This has a wide range of functions, but is very easy to use and in its basic form. Gives me accurate temperature readings of meats so that I can make sure that they are fully cooked, or not overcooked. Cutting into a London broil that I thought was perfectly done, only to find out that it is largely raw in the center, and having to put that cut meat back on the grill or grill pan leaking precious flavor and moisture is a thing of the past. This thermometer makes it possible so you can get an accurate temperature reading without a lot of invasive probing and prodding into the meat. I've had other thermometers that would give you temperatures all over the place, even with multiple probing. And the printed temperature and temp guidelines that are printed on the thermometer help make sure that you are getting things cooked to the right doneness that you desire. Easy to clean. And the price is considerably less than thermometers costing $50 or more. Great value.

We have had several different kinds of these types of units by other suppliers. This by far the best we have had. It was easy to use and operate. We are not chef’s but this makes our efforts much easier. Only thing that we can say negative is that the temp guide on the unit is very small and not so easy to read.

Good quality product. I am satisfied!

Stopped working after a couple uses.

Loved it but I must have gotten too much water on it when I cleaned it. It died, I ordered a 2nd one I will be more careful. Thank you.