The 6 Best Body Temperature probes (2023 reviews)

Welch Allyn line of probe come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. These lens filters are the perfect fit and work just like the original. To ensure that each person's temperature is accurately taken without sharing germs or wax (eww) these covers definitely are handy and are needed. They are not sterile as they do not need to be sterile because it is going into the ear.

Love how easy the ThermoScan is to use and how quickly it takes the temperature, and love that these lens filters keep the thermometer clean and minimize germ spreading. These are great to have on hand to be able to keep it sanitary. It recognizes this cap and works great. They are a great way to ensure you're not transferring flu germs from one person to another.

Why We Like This:

Comfortable & doesnt bother the ear
Within seconds which is perfect for a fussy sick child
Very effective and rendered accurate temperature

Best With Probe cover: Braun Body Temperature Probe

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The braun body temperature probe's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. This product is great, very simple to use and accurate. It is perfect for the little ones that likes to wiggle around. It comes with an extra box of two cases of “tip” covers for the reader. They work just fine, and they are even proud enough to emboss the Hillrom logo where the Braun logo should be. This takes your temperature fast. It was very handy to have during Covid. This is a great value because it comes with an extra box of two cases of “tip” covers for the reader.

Why We Like This:

Gauge for age runs from baby to adult so it covers everyone
Can be used in babies all the way to adults
Gives a reading in 2 seconds, easy to use
A good investment to your health and peace of mind

Best For Fast Covid testing: Amplim Body Temperature Probe

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Compared with other probe in this category, the amplim body temperature probe has a convenient design. When babies are ill, they do not want to be still but this Amplin forehead & Ear mode is perfect for young kids that are ill or sick. It is perfectly to take temperatures without touching tahe skin. This one is easy to use, even on yourself, and has very little if any variation in temperature. It works well for hands off and quick temp reads for the kids.

This thermometer requires that you swipe the forehead, not just point at it. It is acclimated and it works great. It is used for adults is one of its good features. This one is easy to use, especially on yourself, and has very little if any variation in temperature.

Why We Like This:

Easy to use and a nice pouch for storing it
Comes with handy storage and carrying case
Easy to use, accurate, important item for family health

Best For close: Reliefcare Body Temperature Probe

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The reliefcare body temperature probe's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. This is the digital dual mode thermometer designed to be both an ear thermometer and a forehead thermometer only, but it can also measure room temperature, milk bottle, food, and bath water. The infrared thermometer sensor makes it possible to read kids or adults temperature even as they are asleep, using mute mode. The recommended area is the area in the middle of the forehead above the eyebrows approximately 1-2 cm (0.4 -0.8 Inch) from the forehead. The screen light, that's the advantage of this digital thermometer, if a fever is detected, the thermometer uses visual and auditory cues to capture your attention.

This thermometer is easy to use and only has 2 buttons. The immediate view of seeing your temperature is dependent upon the memory buttons whether it is for the ear or forehead. It is easy to use. It comes with a backlight, the thermometer for fever can also measure room temperature, milk bottle, food, and bath water.

Why We Like This:

Accuracy can be off as with all forehead devices
Easy to use with small children
Waiting, no fighting or having to worry about placement
The best and most accurate thermometer ever

Best For On The go: iproven Body Temperature Probe

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If you want nothing less than best desirable probe, then iproven body temperature probe is the one you should definitely consider. This product provides you with easy temperature readings, that can be done either using your forehead or ear. It's aesthetically pleasing enough for being a thermometer with a comofortable weight and shape to hold. The forehead function is pretty straight forward, minimum touch, and most of all, very quick. It has a cute little drawstring bag to keep the instructions and the thermometer in together.

The iproven thermometer also has an easy to read lcd screen, a mute button, and a memory. It has a silent mode and color code so you can take temp without waking your child. You do not have to worry about shutting down the thermometer, it will shut down automatically in 10 seconds. It is so easy to use on infants and small children.

Why We Like This:

Light weight, easy to use, and accurate
Comes in a very nice case to keep it clean and safe
Works great in ear and on forehead
Comes with a little storage bag which was nice

Best For Quick READOUTS: Owlhealth Body Temperature Probe

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The owlhealth body temperature probe might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year. The thermometer can measure in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. Removing the top cover, there is a tiny switch so it knows you want to use "ear mode" and there are small led's that light up making it easier/safer to insert into a child's ear. The easy-access mute switch is also a godsend for those trying to measure their sick, sleeping child without disturbing them.

The thermometer gives off three different lights that show after temperature reading is complete. It turns itself off after 30 seconds of non-use. There's no setup and its easy to use.

Why We Like This:

Batteries and a small storage pouch are included
Ear thermometer forehead thermometers for adults kids, non contact infrared thermometer for babies
Brightness and size of the digits easy to ready, day or night