(checked 2026-10-10)Honey-color listing, 5,157 ratings; 1-star 19%, 2-star 6%.
CNET's top pick and a Serious Eats favorite for its polished app and fast, accurate probe. On Amazon, though, 25% of ratings are 1-2 stars, citing dropped connections, poor battery life and probes failing within months.
Top complaints
- Connection drops
Amazon's review summary says customers report significant connectivity issues, along with accuracy complaints and doubts about value.
- Short lifespan and battery problems
Amazon's summary says it shows poor durability, lasting only a few months for some, and has battery problems, with owners saying it never stays charged.
- App-only readout; simple for hobbyists
Serious Eats says there is no temperature readout anywhere but the app, the probe is shorter than the Combustion's, and the simple app may leave hobbyists wanting more.
Source: Serious Eats (wireless)
What owners love
- Fast and accurate in testing
Serious Eats found it fast and reliable, with some of the most accurate ice-water readings, and the fastest recovery when moved between pieces. CNET calls it accurate with a wide temperature range.
Source: Serious Eats (wireless), CNET - Polished, easy app
Serious Eats says the probe connected right away and the user experience is great for beginners. Amazon owners praise its ease of use and cooking results.
- Deep-fry capable
CNET lists that it can be deep fried, has an excellent connection, and charges from a single AAA battery in the case.
Source: CNET
- You want a temperature display without your phone
- You need rock-solid connection at a distance
- You expect it to last for years
- Beginners who like a guided app
- High-heat cooking (rated to 1000°F)
- A neat, cable-free setup
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What experts say
- CNET: Best overall meat thermometer: accurate with a 1,000-degree maximum and an excellent connection; the bamboo case can get grimy.
- Serious Eats (wireless): Best-looking Bluetooth pick: fast, reliable and accurate in ice water, but app-only, with a shorter probe and a simpler app than the Combustion.
- Wirecutter (NYT): Did not test the MEATER Pro itself; its sibling Meater Pro Duo gave better beef results but left chicken vastly undercooked, and the Meater SE wouldn't read above 200°F in boiling water.