Top 10 Best Ear Thermometers Reviews in 2016

Having the ability to take temperature measurements at home is essential, as it can help to detect if a family member or friend actually has fever or not. It is even more important for parents with babies or young children. Previously, thermometers with mercury were used for taking temperature measurements, but today, there are infrared digital thermometers that can be used to quickly take temperature readings with high accuracy. Since there are so many companies offering so many different brands of these ear thermometers, this review is meant to help you in quickly making the correct choice of the perfect product for you. The Top 10 Best Ear Thermometers in 2016

10. Digital Infrared Ear Thermometer from DigHealth

The first product in this review is this simple, yet affordable, and highly accurate ear thermometer from DigHealth. It can read and display temperatures in just 1 second. The display features a back-light and it can display the read body temperature either in Fahrenheit or in Celsius. Although the temperature reading takes just a second, it maintains the reading in its memory, so that you can always take a second look. It comes in its own bag, and includes a 3 volt coin-type lithium battery.

9. Braun Thermoscan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology

When it comes to small home appliances, the name Braun doesn’t need much introduction. Also in the world of ear thermometers, Braun products are very widely used. They are in fact arguably, the most widely used ear thermometers. This Thermoscan with ExacTemp Technology continues to be one of the best ear thermometers ever made. Although currently discontinued for newer models, it is still available for purchase, before stock completely runs out. It features professional level accurate readings, it saves the last eight readings in its memory, and uses a beep and flashing lights to confirm correct positioning while taking readings.

8. Infrared Digital Ear Thermometer from Enji Prime

This infrared thermometer from Enji Prime is affordable, and yet quite accurate. You can take temperature readings with it in just 1 second, and it keeps a record of the last 10 readings in memory. It also does not need any caps, all you have to do is just wipe it clean, and it is ready for use again. Package comes with storage case and an included battery. It has a large display for easy reading, and back light so that you don’t even need to put on the light when it’s dark.

7. AVANTEK High Precision Ear Thermometer

The Avantek high precision ear thermometer ranks on position 7 in this top 10 ear thermometer review. It can be easily switched between Celsius and Fahrenheit displays, and the display itself will automatically switch off after an idle period of one minute. It is also a very precise instrument, and can measure the body’s temperature through the ear in less than a second. It has an alarm system that will alert you with a continuous beep if the read temperature rises into the fever range.

6. Bluetooth Ear Thermometer from Pyle

On position 6 is this smart’ ear thermometer from Pyle. Smart because it has a bluetooth function, with which you can send its data to any smartphone running the free Pyle Health’ app. Asides from that, it includes a battery saving functionality, and turns off automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity. It also has the memory functionality of saving your last 10 readings for easy recall, and switching between Centigrades and Fahrenheit is easy.

5. Generation Guard 2-in-1 Ear and Forehead Thermometer

This Generation Guard delivers professional grade temperature measurements either as an ear, or as a forehead device. Using it is simple, you just have to push either the ear button while holding it in the ear, or you press the forehead button while reading from the forehead. It has a cover which can be removed to reveal the ear-piece, or put back on to use for the forehead. It also comes with a pull-string storage bag and can store the last 20 readings in memory.

4. Infrared Digital Ear Thermometer from Easy@Home

In the fourth position is the simple, yet effective EET-302 from Easy@Home. It has a time display, which can be helpful for taking records of temperature readings, of which it can store the last 10. Its LCD is large and colorful, and so can be read easily. It also features a fever alarm and comes with 2x AAA batteries and 15 probe covers.

3. iProven Medical Ear and Forehead Thermometer

The iProven DMT-489 is an FDA approved ear and forehead thermometer for professional use. It comes with a very reliable temperature calibration system that can be trusted by any medical professional, like doctors, nurses and pediatricians. Its dual mode is also simple to use. For ear measurements, you press the ear button, and for forehead measurements, you press the head button. It also has a large LCD with back-light. The back-light is normally blue, but when the thermometer beeps 7 times and this back-light turns red, then a fever has been detected.

2. Innovo Ear and Forehead Thermometer

Innovo is a popular brand when it comes to thermometers and for a god reason. This model too, does not disappoint. It features a dual mode functionality for measurement. Simply press the F1 button to take forehead measurements or the F2 for ear measurements. It also has a large memory, and can store up to 20 previous readings, working either in Celsius or Fahrenheit mode. It’s display is also large enough and it uses 2x AAA batteries, but it makes it only to position 2, because another product is number #1.

1. Braun Thermoscan 5 Ear Thermometer

The Braun Thermoscan 5 with ExacTemp technology is the ultimate ear thermometer. It is used by more doctors than any other thermometer, simply because of its precision when it comes to measuring body temperature. It also features a guidance system so that you will know when it is properly positioned. Although it has just enough memory space for only the last reading, its pre-warmed tip guarantees you the most accurate readings every time. It additionally comes with a protective case, 21 lens filters, and 2x AA batteries. It is the number one ear thermometer in this review because of its affordability, precision and reliability in measuring temperature.

When it comes to ear thermometers, the Braun Thermoscan 5 is simply the best product and therefore the top-pick here. It’s possible anyway, that you could be interested in other features apart from accurate readings, features like dual mode forehead temperature measurements and bluetooth functionality. In both cases, the Pyle bluetooth thermometer on position 6 or the dual mode Innovo on position 2 will make great choices too.