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The best wireless meat thermometer worth buying

Our pick is the MEATER wireless thermometer. Below: why, what actually matters when buying one, what to get for less, the step up, and whether today's price is a good one.

The leave-in thermometer

MEATER wireless thermometer

A probe with no wire, so it goes into the smoker, the oven or the rotisserie and reports to your phone. It pairs with the Thermapen: one lives in the meat, the other checks it.

Buy it for
Long cooks: brisket, pork shoulder, the Thanksgiving turkey.
Skip it if
You only grill steaks and burgers. The Thermapen alone is quicker.

What actually matters when buying a wireless meat thermometer

  1. Range. A signal that drops when the smoker lid closes is no use.
  2. A probe rated for the heat of your cooker, including searing.
  3. An app that estimates when the cook will finish, so you can plan the sides.

Either side of the pick

Discounted today, if you would rather

Not our pick. These are the wireless meat thermometer offers live right now at stores we track, ranked on the evidence behind the price.

Govee’s sleek wireless meat thermometer cuts the cord and is down to $34 right now (Reg. $50)
Tech & Gear · checked 9m ago

Govee’s sleek wireless meat thermometer cuts the cord and is down to $34 right now (Reg. $50)

from $34
1 current offer 1 merchant up to −32% claimed
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