I have had a Thermapen for over 20 years and it has been great, but it is starting to fail as it is hard to get a connection as you rotate the pen to turn it on. Therefore, I was looking for either a new Thermapen or alternative. I decided that for the Amazon under $20 price of the Alpha Grillers pen I would give it a try. When it arrived I compared it to the failing Thermapen.
Temperature measurement - at meat temperature (130 degrees) the two pens were within 1 degree of each other. At room temperature (72 degrees) the Alpha Griller pen was accurate, the Thermapen was 3 degrees low.
Timing - both pens got to stabilized readings in about 5 seconds and were within a degree or two of the stabilized readings within 3 seconds. They performed very similarly.
Design - The Thermapen comes in colors and designs. The Alpha Grillers pen doesn't. Functionality is similar.
Features - The backlight, calibrate, hold, and max/min are all nice features that the Alpha Grillers pens have and the Thermapens (either new or old) don't have .
Cost - The Alpha Grillers pen was less than 1/3 the price of the Thermapen
Durability - My Thermapen lasted wonderfully for over 20 years. The Alpha Grillers pen is new, so I don't know how long it will last.
So far I am pleased with the Alpha Grillers pen and bought some for gifts.
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Product Description
WE ROAST THE COMPETITION
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COMPLEX THERMOMETERS ARE DEAD MEATMost thermometers are too complicated; packed with features you'll never use. Our thermometer is straightforward and reliable, so you can focus on the grill. |
HOLD THAT READING WHERE I CAN SEE ITThe Alpha Grillers thermometer has a hold button that allows you to lock the screen, so you can remove the thermometer and read the temperature with ease. |
QUICK READINGS WILL SAVE YOUR BACONOur thermometer reads the temperature within 2-4 seconds, giving you more time to spend chilling with friends instead of grilling with burnt ends. |
COVNENIENCE TO KEEP YOU HIGH ON THE HOG
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GRILL ALL DAY AND NIGHTBarbecue happens in all conditions, so we made our screen readable in the afternoon sun and at night. Now you won't have to squint and guess at the temperature. |
KEEP YOUR THERMOMETER IN ARM'S REACHYou can hang our thermometer using the hole on the side. Or use the magnet on the back to stick it to the fridge or grill. |
A PRECISION TOOL FOR ULTIMATE CONTROLOur thermometer has only a 1 degree variance for most temps, so stickler Uncle Dan will know the steak IS in fact medium rare. |
THEY'LL WANT TO KISS THE COOK
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FOR COMPACT STORAGE AND TOUGH REACHESOur probe folds away just enough for those hard-to-reach places you need to measure. |
FOR ANY TYPE OF FOODOur thermometer has a wide temp range (-58F to 572F / -50C to 300C) to cover all your grilling (and even freezing) needs. |
FOR YOUR FAVOURITE MEAT HEADOur thermometer is packaged in an elegant foam-lined box, so it's perfect for gifting. Turn someone you love into an Alpha Griller. |
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| Alpha Grillers Instant Read Thermometer | Alpha Grillers Grilling Tool Set | Alpha Grillers Grill Brush & Scraper | Alpha Grillers Garlic Press | Alpha Grillers Meat Claws | |
| Features | Easy to read, multi-use digital food thermometer for meats, liquids, deep fying & candy making. | Includes serrated spatula, scalloped tongs, basting brush & fork with hanging hoops. | Triple-head stainless steel wire bristles with built in scraper & ergonomic handle. | Multi-clove chamber, easy to squeeze handle with ergonomic design. Includes silicone peeler and cleaning brush. | Ultra sharp tips with ergonomic handles that lock together. Pull, shred, lift, grip, carve & serve. |
| Quality | Water resistant design with probe. | Extra thick, solid stainless steel with comfortable silicone grips, rust proof. | Rust proof stainless steel with reinforced heavy duty handle. | Stainless steel, rust proof. | Made with 430 stainless steel that's lightweight, melt proof & dishwater safe. |
| Giftable | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
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| Customer Rating | (31598) | (22) | (95) | (1227) |
| Price | $16.99 | $7.99 | $12.99 | $18.99 |
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| Sold By | Accelerator Store | Amazon.com | AIMILAR | Umedo |
| Brand Name | Alpha Grillers | TempPro | AIMILAR | Umedo |
| Lower Temperature Rating | 1.00 degrees_fahrenheit | — | — | -58.00 degrees_fahrenheit |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 150.00 degrees_fahrenheit | — | — | — |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | 1.00 degrees_fahrenheit | — | — | — |
| Power Source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 300.00 degrees_fahrenheit | — | — | 572.00 degrees_fahrenheit |
Customer reviews
While preparing a dish the other day, my Alpha Grillers thermometer failed. It became erratic and I tried pulling the battery to reset the device to no avail. I email support at Alpha Grillers and got an instant response from Sarah who acknowledged their warranty replacement option, which I opted for and within a few days a brand new thermometer was sitting at my doorstep. The new one works as good as the original did before it failed. If you have any reservations about ordering this thermometer...don't as it works great and their customer service is awesome!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2019
While preparing a dish the other day, my Alpha Grillers thermometer failed. It became erratic and I tried pulling the battery to reset the device to no avail. I email support at Alpha Grillers and got an instant response from Sarah who acknowledged their warranty replacement option, which I opted for and within a few days a brand new thermometer was sitting at my doorstep. The new one works as good as the original did before it failed. If you have any reservations about ordering this thermometer...don't as it works great and their customer service is awesome!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2017
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Christine Maker
customer follow up and an excellent product at a good price
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2017Paul R. Chalmers
Fastest thermometer I've ever used
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2016SL86
Very impressed with this thermometer!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2016
SL86
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2016
The thermometer seems accurate and is really fast, generally taking around 5 or 6 seconds to read the temperature. It has a magnet on the back which I love as it means I can store it on the fridge :) I like how it auto turns on when you flip out the probe then auto turns off when you flip it back to closed position. There is a calibration feature and a couple other features but I haven't really used them
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