Lavatools PT12 Javelin Ultra Fast Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Grill and Cooking, 2.75" Probe, Compact Foldable Design, Large Display, Splash Resistant – Sambal

I bought this so I could check the internal temperature when cooking a lot of mixed food items on the bbq. I normally use a Meater probe which is brilliant for large single pieces of meat that require a longer cook. This is great for when you have lots of different items on the bbq. The advantage of the Javelin is that you can quickly jump between burgers, steaks, sausages, and anything else you happen to be cooking. The response time is fairly quick and the build quality seems good. The temperature reading can be toggled between Fahrenheit and Celsius by changing the tiny switch in the battery compartment. I've used cheaper meat thermometers but I think this hits the sweet spot with a good combination of quality and value.

This is the second one of these thermometers I’ve purchased. First one is still going strong on original battery. As a left hander I do have to read it upside down, but it’s easy to read either way. Being of US origin it’s set to F’ and changing to C’ requires the battery to be removed. This is my only criticism. Once the compartment is opened the battery is buried deep inside the unit it does not drop out, fall out, or even pull out with the aid of a piece of tape. In the end I had to tap the body of the thermometer on the edge of a wooden table several times to get the battery to drop out of the compartment. I’d forgotten this issue when I purchased first one. Makers really need to offer instructions on how to take battery out without use ‘violence’.

Instant temperature readings which seem to be accurate and reliable. It has definitely helped with cooking meat so it's not overdone and dry. I like that it comes in a range of colours and has a magnet so it can attach to the fridge/front of oven. The hinge mechanism is still working, which is what broke on a slightly cheaper different brand I had before. I paid £15.29 for this in August 2024. I would buy this again if it did break.

quick and accurate, 2 months old and accurate still , the hinge mechanism is still ok and solid, this is fine for domestic use , feels cheap but proving me wrong so far , VFM item and loads better than some of those around the £10 mark . I would buy again

I’m so glad I bought this meat thermometer. And not just because it has a cool name… JAVELIN! It really gives me peace of mind when cooking meat, particularly chicken and turkey which I’m always concerned about cooking thoroughly. As well as using it for checking the progress of roast meats in the oven, I have also found it excellent for cooking steaks to perfection on a George Foreman grill. Similarly, it’s great for checking individual items on the barbeque or in the air fryer. The fact that you can not only check that meat is properly cooked through but that it is also done to your preference, is great. You can avoid drying out your roast dinner out by judicious use of the Javelin. If I’m in doubt I just check the “cooked” temperatures of various items on the internet but I also keep them listed in a notebook for quick reference. Obviously this isn’t as sophisticated as a meat probe such as Meater which comes with its own app (that does work very well with joints of meat) but it is quite sufficient for stabbing into various smaller items and getting a pretty quick internal temperature reading. The confidence that this device has given me (as I generally like to avoid poisoning people!) is brilliant. The thermometer is activated by folding out the probe and you can turn it off by folding it back in. It has an easy-to-read display, is easily wiped clean after use, can measure temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit, comes in a variety of colours, can attach magnetically to the fridge and has a really long battery life. The price is really good considering how much of a game-changer this has been for me in the kitchen.

The temp read comes up quickly. It turns on/off automatically when you pull the probe out/in or leave it laying around a while. Its magnetic so can stick to fridge etc. The probe is nice and thin so can poke in quite easily. Build quality feels good, has a little bit of weight. Solid temp probe.

Super useful tool and such a small cost to reduce errors in cooking meat to correct temperature. I purchased one of these a couple years ago and is still on its original battery.

Please buy this not a cheaper alternative. I bought 2 cheaper ones. Buy cheap buy twice. My cheaper ones pin came out. This seems solid but still learnt the lesson be gentle when cleaning the probe.

Fast read, nice large display, long probe. Turns on when you fold out the probe and off when you fold it in again. Pretty accurate as far as I can tell and so easy to store because it folds.

I've been using this for a couple years now next to its big brother, the Javelin Pro. This Javelin is nice and compact, but still has all of the best features of the Pro. The probe is well protected when folded and is extremely easy to use since it turns on and is ready as soon as you unfold it. The temperature reading updates very quickly and is very precise. The battery lasts nearly forever too; I haven't needed to replace the battery for two years with reasonably frequent use. I've tried other thermometers and I can recommend you buy a Lavatools if you value a quality, durable tool. This one has even seen a few flames from open fire pit barbecues without any sign of damage. It will last you a long time and it is well worth the money.

It's very sensitive to small changes in temperature. Very useful! It's also very compact.

Nice bit of kit for the kitchen. Super fast read thermometer and incredibly accurate. Great for baking and testing meat. The magnetic back is great to stick to the fridge or oven.

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