Features:

  • BETTER ACCURACY: The distance to spot ratio is 12: 1; measure surface temperature ranging from -58°F ~1022°F / -50°C ~ 550°C; With higher precision ≥100°C2% / ≤100°C2°C, meaning the Laser grip 1022 assure greater accuracy; Response time: ≤500Ms
  • ADJUSTABLE EMISSIVITY: Emissivity is the measure of an object's ability to emit infrared energy. Emitted energy indicates the temperature of the object. Adjustable emissivity improves measurement accuracy across different surface types, just regulate the emissivity of your 1022 according to the instruction（0. 1-1. 0）
  • MULTIFUNCTION: 1022 features with maximum measure function; the LCD screen is back-light, it also has an auto-off function and a low battery indicator to extend the battery life so you never accidentally run out of juice (battery included)
  • VERSATILE DESIGN: Infrared Technology makes this thermometer handy to measure the surface temperature of various objects especially temperatures above boiling points and below freezing points; Use it when you are cooking and barbequing, performing auto maintenance, doing home repairs, and a host of other tasks
  • NOTE: For best accuracy, the distance between the thermometer and object of measurement should approximately be 14. 17 inches (36cm); Temperature readings from this devices are inanimate objects, the measured temperature for humans or animals will not be correct; FDA, FCC, CE compliant; Class 2 laser, optical power 0. 5-0. 9mW; 2-Year by Etekcity
Accuracy Reviewed

Overall this is an excellent product. The grip is nice, the display screen has a backlight and you can't beat the price. A simple way to test the accuracy of this thermometer is to measure the temperature of a pot of boiling water. This will roughly give you a temperature of 212 F. Boiling water, in equilibrium (or the entire fluid being the same temperature) will maintain 212F no matter how quickly the water is evaporating. The reason this is a rough estimate is that the boiling temperature of water changes with salinity and altitude. The thermometer I received was reading around 208-212 F. So how does this compare to the top end model? I am an engineer who provides safety related components to nuclear power plants. We use the $200+ model which is calibrated by a separate vendor. Our calibration standard is 1.5C which is 209.3F as our lower end tolerance. So this thermometer would NOT be suitable for qualifying safety related components for nuclear plants. Except you aren't trying to qualify safety related components. In practice, these are used for taking a quick, general measurement of fluid temperature or identifying heat losses. I wouldn't expect many people to need to use these to get exact temperatures. I have used this at my home to identify what rooms are cooler then others, draughts around doors or windows and leaks in the HVAC system. I would greatly recommend purchasing this over the higher end thermometers. Very solid product and definitely accurate.

Accurate and consistent

This is an accurate and consistent device. I used it to measure the temperature in my freezer since it was having problems. Readings were fast and spot on. If I left the freezer door open a bit longer and remeasured, the readings would go up as expected. When I left the freezer shut for an hour and remeasured, it reported 0 F as expected. Measurements taken closer to the door were warmer. Multiple measurements in the same spot resulted in the same reading. The deviation was less than 2 degrees C (advertised deviance) so I am very happy about this device and getting it for a great price. Note I did NOT receive this product free or discounted.

Well-made and works wonderfully

Gadgets like this seem like magic to me, and I've worked with electronics my whole life. This sub-$20 device will accurately read the temperature wherever you point the laser, to within a degree or two. The farther away the source, the larger the footprint it tries to measure, but I've pointed it at ducts 30-40 feet overhead and gotten accurate measurements of the air coming out of them. This feels well made, with a rubberized covering and grip, and a solid trigger button and display. I was surprised by the fit and finish on this because, well, it didn't cost much. Heck, it wasn't that long ago that a handheld laser alone would cost what this does, but now you can get a non-contact thermometer AND the laser for the same price. This works well for measuring the temperature of opaque surfaces, and will not measure things like bath water, glass panes and other translucent materials. It also won't measure your body temperature, since it measures surface temperature only. Still, you can measure approximate temperature of things like HVAC systems by measuring the temperature around the duct. If you're like me you'll walk around the first days after you get this, just pointing at anything and everything near and far to measure the temperature and being repeatedly amazed that someone figured out how to make such a device.

More useful than expected

I have to admit that I really did not have a particular use for this when I ordered it, but it was cheap and as an architect I have been curious about energy loss in houses. But I also started a rowboat project in my unheated workshop in October in the Seattle area. The project includes a lot of fiberglass and resin work over wood, and the resin requires "room temperature" for 24 hours to cure properly. My solution was to cover the boat with plastic sheeting and use a couple of electric heaters to heat it. This little digital thermometer turned out to be the perfect solution to monitoring the heat for curing the resin.

One of the few five star products I've purchased at Amazon

At the suggestion of a few people in a cooking thread at the-boneyard.com, I purchased this infrared thermometer. I had asked a question about the best pan to sauté mushrooms and onions, and was told the temperature which the butter/oil is added is far more important. Sticking with my good old cast iron pan, and used this infrared thermometer to wait until the pan was at the right temperature. It seriously makes all the difference. Too low, and everything smokes up and sticks to the pan. At the right temperature, I need less butter/oil, and everything cooks perfectly, without the smoke alarm going off.

Surprisingly useful.

I bought this for my husband when it was on sale. He said, "What do I need that for?" Well, I was thinking his BBQ or something... but, whatever. This just meant I kept it. Shows him for not being appreciative. I NOW use it to double check the temperature on my heat press for doing vinyl, and I have used it to double check the temperature in rooms compared to my house thermostat. AND my kids have swiped it and had a grand old time before I took it away. I hope they didn't fry their tiny retinas with the laser... Point being, it survived the toddlers and still works.

Easy to operate

Love it love it love it! Simple operation of point, pull the trigger and read. Fits well in my large hands. You will be testing temperatures of everything in the house initially. I tested my body temp by shooting inside my mouth and it was only .5 degree off from a medical thermometer. I’ve used on cold drink in a thermos, coffee, insulated windows, televisions, fireplace, etc If you want to read a single temp just pull the trigger, put the laser on it and let go of the trigger. The temp will be on the display. If you’re looking for a draft like a leaking door seal, just keep the trigger pulled and move the laser along the edges and the display temp will change As you move along the edges. Great item!

Amazeballs!!!

I'm a single lady with a house and I bought 2 of these handy bad boys because they sounded like a super cool gadget, wasn't sure what i'd use them for bought it anyway. WOW - i've used this gadget almost everyday! I've checked that the air coming out of my AC is cold, what the temperature is in different rooms in my house, and 25 ft ceilings, if my pizza is safe to eat without getting pizza palate, I also insulated the compressor pipe on the outside of my house. Used this gadget to see what the temperature difference was with and without the insulation. Right now a friend is borrowing it for AC issues as well. All in all - just buy this!!! I bought one for my dad and grandfather too!

Funny way to use it but, HEY, it works great!

Works as expected. It's original purpose is to measure temperature on computers and air conditioner appliances, and food, why not? Incredibly it's first debut was on a kid with fever. Here is the funny story! On a family meeting we found that a nephew wasn't playing with the other kids, so my wife sensed she was warm and she attempted to find the oral thermometer to no avail. Here is where my gadgets come to play it's part, funny to say but: I turned off the laser pointer, asked her to look away then pointed in the forehead, about 7 to 10 inches away. 1st reading was 35.7 C and raising, after 1 minute made a 2nd reading of 36.5 C, a 3rd reading was 37.2 C, while I was shouting my wife, "bring the medicine and some ice in a towel, quick!" Pros: - senses immediately - able turn off blue backlight - able turn off laser pointer - auto off Cons: - none so far

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