Thermometer Pen Comparison - TP19 Still Going Strong

It has been 3 years since I began using the ThermoPro TP19, and despite also having the ThermoWorks ThermaPen MK4, the TP19 has been my trusted go-to thermometer pen for all of my cooks to date. In this video I do a quick unboxing of the new ThermoPro TP620 which is supposed to be a successor to the TP19. Is the new model worth the extra $20? It's not bad, but not good enough to make the switch IMO.

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[atomdraco]

Thanks for the review, was wondering if I need to go with the 620 or not. Buying with you link.

[BPRescue]

I've only had the TP620 about a week, however I am cooking on the Blackstone nightly. So far I am having mixed results. It does help me make a better steak/chicken, however I find myself watching and waiting for the final temp after inserting the thermometer. The claim is 2-3 seconds, but I believe it is more like 6 or 8. I know, still better than old school analog, however I lose confidence since I can watch it climb until it finally stops 6-8 seconds later, even longer. I do like the large digital reader and it works well until you get that angle where reflection voids it. Seems like an unreasonable complaint on the surface, but when you are trying to position thermometer and holding for 5 or more seconds over a 36" searing hot griddle, it can be annoying. I paid $29, so while I think it is par for the course at that price point, the normal price of $60 is not even close. So, while I probably will keep it, I imagine my frustration will force me to search for a better primary. So, save money where it makes sense; I am not sure this is it... BTW, I expected a nice carrying case, but they no longer include it, at least on the Amazon model.

[elsos]

I didn't know thermapen didn't have a magnet.
That's a no bueno then