I am very careful when choosing body temperature thermometers as the temperature range for the body is narrow and just a degree of error is a lot. I chose this thermometer because reviews before mine were positive and it has both ear and forehead modes. At the time of purchase, the price for the thermometer was $25.99. I received no incentives from Amazon or the seller for this review; I just care a lot about my thermometers. :^)

METHODS: To assess the precision of this thermometer, I took measurements in various locations and modes all in one sitting. I measured temperature from my right ear (in ear measurement mode), the center of my forehead (with contact), different locations across the forehead (with contact), across the forehead with the recommended sliding method, and at the center of my forehead (without contact, ~1 cm between the tip of the thermometer and my forehead). I did not test the mode for measuring objects.

RESULTS: With the exception of measuring different locations, this thermometer is very consistent with a standard deviation of 0.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures measured without contact are consistently lower! Across different locations on the forehead, variation in readings was the greatest. The correct way to measure forehead temperatures with contact (as specified in the included quick guide) is to hold the scan button down while sliding the thermometer from center of forehead to either temple, then releasing the scan button. I assume this averages readings while sliding to produce a more consistent reading.

OTHER COMMENTS: As advertised, the thermometer has settings for Celsius or Fahrenheit (a switch in the battery compartment), memory for 35 readings, a setting for noise alerts or muted, and different modes for measuring forehead, ear, or object temperatures. Forehead mode is the default when the cap is left on, and thermometer automatically switches to ear mode when the cap is removed. Object-measurement mode is set by holding down the memory/mute button with the device off.

The product comes in a single box with documentation, a drawstring pouch, two AAA batteries, and the thermometer. The exterior of the thermometer is plastic. The thermometer is easy to hold and surprisingly light. The ear probe cover is a little difficult to take off and there are not instructions for how they recommend removing it. I've found it helps to press both sides of the cover before pulling which helps disengage the clips that keep it on. This review is based on a few days of use. I will update this review if my experience with the product changes over time.

My nephew lives far away from me. He texted that he wasn't feeling well and asked for some tips on how to deal with his cold symptoms. These days, though, a cold can be a cold, or it can be something else, so, we went through all his symptoms, and what he should check every day, medicines he could take for the symptoms, hydration, all the regular cold and flu things. He checked his temperature with their old thermometer, but, had difficulty getting a reading. I ordered this one for him, and, he received it the next day, he said it was much easier to use and read, so, for the money, it worked great! He is well now, but, the thermometer made me feel better right away as well, knowing he had a working thermometer that he could use quite easily.

I'm not a huge fan of the temple thermometers, but this one went on sale so I decided to try it. It's fairly accurate and great for a large household. I would definitely purchase this at regular price knowing it works as great as it does. It reads the temp very quickly too for squirmy kids

Like a lot of people I have to take my temp before every shift and as a nurse a good thermometer is important to me. I want it to be fast and accurate. This fits both of those needs, plus some! I had one by Safety First, but it was clunky and inaccurate and difficult to use correctly. This is simple to use in all of its functions. You can do touchless forehead which is great for my two year old or myself for work, inner ear temp by just removing the forehead cover, or even ambient temperatures by holding the memory button for a few seconds.

My only complaint about this thermometer is that it doesn't seem like you can use covers for the first ear thermometer, which means you have to make sure to clean it really well after using the ear probe.

Otherwise, it's lightweight and only two buttons. The instructions are easy to follow, the screen is large and easily readable and you can mute the beeps for middle of the night temperature checks.

Definitely a great value.

It's easy to use as far as pushing the button to get a reading. My issue is with knowing where to aim to get the best reading. As a hospice nurse, accuracy is important, but I'm not sure I'm getting it here. If I get an odd reading, I move it to another area and try again. It's just trial and error. It's still a big improvement on the similarly priced super cheap version from Walmart.