Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR
  • Thermapen® IR

Thermapen® IR

Built for both surface and internal temperatures.

SKU:THS-228-065

$173.00
Color: White
In stock

Thermapen® IR combines two essential kitchen tools in one compact device: a fast, high-accuracy instant-read probe thermometer and a professional-grade infrared surface thermometer. With a single tool, you can measure pan, grill, and oil temperatures without contact — then verify internal doneness seconds later with a precision probe.

Searing a steak? Scan the pan to confirm it’s hot enough before the meat goes in, then probe the center to nail doneness. Frying? Check oil temperature safely from above, then confirm the chicken is cooked through. With one-second infrared readings, a foldaway thermocouple probe accurate to ±0.7°F, and adjustable emissivity for more reliable surface measurements, Thermapen IR gives you the right information at every stage of cooking — without cluttering your kitchen drawers.

  • One Tool, Two Intuitive Functions: Check pan or oil temperature before food goes in, then verify doneness inside — so you don’t overheat, undercook, or guess.
  • Start Cooking at the Right Temperature: Scan pans, grills, or oil to avoid weak sears, soggy frying, or food sticking from uneven heat.
  • Fast Doneness Checks: Get internal temperatures in 2–3 seconds with ±0.7°F accuracy, so food comes off the heat exactly when it should.
  • Check Surface Heat Safely: One-second infrared readings quickly measure ovens, griddles, and pans safely — no burnt hands.
  • Get More Accurate Surface Readings: Adjust emissivity to better match different materials, helping prevent false readings on cast iron, stones, or grills.
  • Read Results Instantly, Any Way You Hold It: The auto-rotating display keeps numbers clear whether you’re reaching into the oven or working at the stove.
  • Stay Ready Without Wasting Batteries: Motion-sensing sleep and wake means the thermometer is on when you need it — and off when you don’t.
  • Verified Accuracy: Each unit includes a NIST-traceable calibration certificate, so you can rely on the numbers when results matter.

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Overall rating: 4.3116884 / 5 from 154 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Thermapen® IR is a versatile kitchen tool praised for its quick and accurate temperature readings, both for surfaces and internal doneness. Customers appreciate its ease of use, high accuracy, and water-resistant design. However, some users noted the lack of a backlight on the display, which can affect usability in low-light conditions.

Summary topics

  • Temperature Accuracy: 7%
  • Thermometer Accuracy: 12%
  • Tool Usability: 13%
  • Readings Accuracy: 7%
  • Infrared Feature: 7%

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Review highlights

  • "I just point the IR light at the glass and get an accurate reading of the water temp!" — Joel R.
  • "This is two tools in one - normal thermapen along with IR at a reasonable cost." — D O.
  • "Good Tools Are Worth The Cost" — Robert S.

Reviews

Thermapen IR--Superior Food Safety Professional Tool for TCS Validation

"I could not be more impressed with my Thermapen IR purchase from ThermoWorks. As someone who takes food safety assessments seriously, this thermometer has quickly become one of the most reliable and valuable tools in my kit. The ability to check both surface temperatures with the infrared sensor and internal product temperatures with the foldaway probe makes it incredibly efficient, practical, and professional. What truly sets the Thermapen IR apart is the confidence it provides during temperature verification. It delivers fast, easy-to-read results and allows me to assess hot holding, cold holding, cooking, cooling, equipment surfaces, and other critical control points with greater speed and precision. Instead of carrying multiple tools or second-guessing readings, I can move through assessments more effectively while staying focused on what matters most: protecting food quality and guest safety. ThermoWorks clearly designed this product with professionals in mind. The Thermapen IR feels durable, accurate, and dependable, and it performs at a level that supports high standards in food safety and operational excellence. If you work in food safety, retail food operations, quality assurance, culinary operations, or simply want a superior thermometer you can trust, I highly recommend the Thermapen IR. It is a standout product and absolutely worth the investment."

— Brandon M. (5/5)

I love it. Only IR

"I love it. Only IR isn't accurate. I have double check. I think I will buy another thermo 9nly IR. I am working with chocolate, need for tempering."

— Ganache I. (5/5)

As I expected. Another first

"As I expected. Another first class product from Thermapen"

— JACK T. (5/5)

The lack of an aiming

"The lack of an aiming light is a design miss. Reading the temperature window is challenging at times due to the lack of a backlight. The logic that provides the orientation of the temperature data seems inconsistent. The pad that allows the user to change from the IR reading to the temp probe does not seem to work smoothly."

— Steve A. (2/5)

Quick response. I like one

"Quick response. I like one therapies as a probe and infrared"

— John J. (5/5)

Need backlight

"Need backlight"

— Robert W. (3/5)

"Perfect"

— aundre (5/5)

very good but

"It would need a magnet !"

— Vincent C. (4/5)

Does not work

"This is my second pen and I love the product. I up graded to IR pen but unfortunately is is not work and does not have a light which is very useful."

— Robert B. (1/5)

Fandiddlytastic!!

"I have only used it once to cook sugar for buttercream filling and already threw out all my other thermometers! It is so quick and accurate, and I can tell it will be great for baking, chocolate, and cooking - I'm in love."

— Christina S. (5/5)

Q&A

My IR seems to be stuck in an "On" condition and does not respond to any button pushes. What should I do? I invested a fair amount in this and I need it to work.
Give our Tech Support team a call at 800-393-6434, and they can help!
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$173.00