This thermometer is fast and accurate. I tested it with boiling water and it is spot on. The temperature stabilized in a few seconds.

It could be made with sturdier materials. The magnet is a little weak so I don't use it to hang from metal. Also, the arm base is plastic so to reduce stress while extending the probe, I grab metal probe close to the base. Also, when fully closed, the handle will hold the probe snugly, however, I'm concerned that repeated opening would bend the probe and the swing base is so stiff, I just close it far enough to turn off the display and I worry less about breakage.

It does make a little hole, which is nice and reduces moisture loss

I recently purchased this as an Amazon Prime deal and my guess is red isn't a very popular color for this thermometer because that's the only color they had available for the deal. After being an owner and frequent user of the smaller and less equipped lavatools javelin I jumped at the deal because color is trivial and I'm a "form follows function" kind of guy. If you grill frequently and aren't using a different type of probe thermometer just buy this. If you work in a restaurant and can't make up your mind between this or the thermapen, BUY THIS! Being an owner of both the thermapen and the javelin Pro I can say this is the better buy and I wish I wouldn't have wasted the money on the thermapen.

The javelin Pro Duo is a must for anyone working in a restaurant environment or frequently grilling in the dark. My favorite feature is the 2 inch antifog, light up display that automatically changes orientation for easy reading no matter how you're inserting the probe. The light on the display can be activated simply by shaking the thermometer which is great if you're wearing oven mitts. The thermometer also has a hold button which allows you to insert the thermometer into hard-to-reach places and take an accurate temperature without sticking your face in a grill or an oven. The auto shut-off with motion sensor wake is great for saving battery when you get in a hurry and throw the thermometer down to pull your food out which I've done more often than I care to admit. Last but definitely not least the thermometer is water sealed which is another feature I've "tested" after my girlfriend knocked it into a sink full of water and it still works as good as the day I bought it.

TL;DR this thing is a Workhorse that will last you a lifetime. If you don't need the features of the javelin pro Duo the javelin is great at a cheaper price point but if you want a professional grade thermometer spend the money and get this because you won't be disappointed.

I was extremely dubious about whether this was worth the price. It's an instant read thermometer. I already have an instant read thermometer. Can you really make an instant read thermometer that's worth 5 times more than a basic one?

Yes. Yes, you can.

This is a big honker of a thermometer. It's almost certainly bigger than you think it is, if you've never held on before. It fee ls like it's built like a tank. But other than that, what makes it worth the price?

1) Fast. My old thermometer takes about 5-8 seconds to settle on a read. Is 2-3 seconds really that much different? Yup, it definitely is when you're standing over a bed of hot coals or practically sticking your head into a blazing oven. This thermometer reads so fast that sometimes it doesn't even feel like 2 seconds. The first few times I used it, I actually sat there waiting for the temperature to keep changing before I realized it was done. Great!

2) Smart. When open the thermometer (by rotating the prong out), the LED comes on and orients itself. This last feature if fantastic: if you aren't paying attention and insert the prong in a way that the handle is "upside down" the LED display will reorient itself. I was surprised by how often I did this, and how often I *didn't* need to crane my neck to get a read.

3) Accurate. Very. 'Nuff said.

4) Feature rich. It has a hook hole in case you want to hang it. It has a magnet, in case you need to stick it someplace while you fiddle a hot pan around. It has nice, soft grip in case you're handling it with slick hands.

This is just a super easy, and extremely well-engineered design. They put a lot of thought into this thermometer, and I cannot recommend it enough as an upgrade from the $10-20 cheap designs if you do a lot of cooking.

This review is a combined review for the PT12 model and the Pro, I purchases the PT12 back in 2015 because I wanted a accurate instant read thermometer but based on my use case I couldn't bring myself to spend the $100 on a Thermoworks (although I thought long about it...). This seemed like a good substitute for the price point so I went with it. I'm glad I did, as it quickly out performed the CDN device that I was using, as well as other thermometer gadgets around the house. After making sure that it was accurate (boiling water test) I found it to be much faster than those other devices, and more accurate, taking anywhere from 3-5 seconds to come within a degree or two of the food temp, and then another 5 seconds or so to to level out at the final temp. Not really instant, but good enough for my uses. And once the probe/sensor is "warmed up" (meaning its not starting from 60 degrees) subsequent checks go much faster (like when you're moving from burger to burger or steak to steak on the grill). The small size made it perfect for having in a pocket and the built in magnet makes it easy to store on the fridge or side of the grill. Overall I was so happy with this that I purchased a second one (one to keep by the grills, one for the kitchen), and was equally satisfied with that purchase. So much so, that when the original went missing for several months (it eventually turned up) I went to purchase a third one. By this point Lavatools had introduced their Pro model, so I went with that one. Again, happy I did, as this model was a worthwhile upgrade to the PT12's. Much faster return on food temps, providing a temp within 2 seconds and leveling out at 5. Much closer to what I would expect an instant read to perform. The large display, backlight and longer probe are great additions. It's certainly much beefier feeling than its little brother, but not so that its cumbersome or clumsy to use.
All in all I'm very pleased by these purchases and would highly recommend them for the products that they are, in this price point. And, of course, the Amazon experience in researching, purchasing and delivery of these was also great

Purchased this product in Dec 2015, and has worked quite well since then. Unfortunately, the hinge with the needle decided to snap and break. Given I don't use this more than once or twice a week, it should have lasted significantly longer. I would have expected this from a cheaper thermometer, but when you spend $50, you expect it to last a long time.