Review: What other functions does the ChefsTemp Finaltouch X10 have that the Instant Reading Thermometer does not? There are some things, and it’s cool. Right-handers and left-handers (hands and politics) should appreciate this feature. But is its main job done well?
What is it
ChefsTemp Finaltouch X10 is a battery-powered, instant-reading probe cooking thermometer.
What’s in the box
- manual
- thermometer
Glasses
- Range: -22 to 572 °F (-30.0 to 300.0°C)
- Accuracy: ±0.7°F (±0.4°C) from -22 to 392°F, (-30.0 to 199.9°C) otherwise ±1.8°F (±1.0°C)
- Resolution: factory setting is 0.1 °
- Response time: 2-3 seconds (reading to within 1°F of the final temperature of the ice bath within 3 seconds)
- Probe: 4.0 L inches, high-performance K-type thermocouple
- Display: 47.3HX 19.5W mm | 1.86HX 0.77W inches rotated 180°, smart backlight
- Sleep mode: the backlight turns off within 60 seconds
- Water resistance: IP 66/67
- Operating range: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C)
- Battery: AAA battery
- Dimensions: 6.69 inches high x 1.57 inches wide x 0.9 inches deep (169 mm high x 40 mm wide x 24 mm deep)
- Weight: 4.4 ounces (including battery) (125 grams)
Design and function (from ChefsTemp website)
- Super fast and accurate: It uses first-class thermocouple technology to provide accurate temperature readings immediately after you put the probe in. ±0.7F accuracy and 1-3 second read time.
- Smart backlight: The backlit motion-sensing display automatically sleeps and wakes up, and the brightness is sufficient to cope with the darkest conditions.
- 270 degree rotating probe: very suitable for left-handed cooks and reach awkward angles.
- Automatically rotate the display screen: The built-in motion sensor can detect whether the device is upside down and rotate the display screen accordingly. This is a simple solution for angle inconvenience and left-handers.
- Action activates the wake-up mode: Pick up your Finaltouch X10, it will turn on immediately, put it down to activate the power-saving sleep mode.
- IP67 waterproof: It has an IP67 waterproof rating, which means it can withstand up to 1 meter of water.
- Magnetic backing: You can attach the Finaltouch X10 cooking thermometer to any metal surface.
Installation and setup
The battery in X10 is installed. I only need to open the probe for a few degrees and it will show the temperature on the display.
Test and observe
X10 passed the ice cement slurry test perfectly. If you want to test your own device, a glass of ice water or boiling water will show a slight temperature change, but if you rotate the probe, it will show the appropriate average reading.
Finaltouch X10 has a certainty of readings that I like. I checked another thermometer that could not confirm the temperature reading. It will swing back and forth between 5-15 degrees, so I can’t tell which number the actual temperature is.
It’s not that the thermometer should click on a number and keep it there (you can use the “Hold” button on the X10 if you want), but I have a certain impression of how the X10 is displayed.
I use the Philharmonic to make coffee at a lower water temperature than most coffee machines use. (This makes the taste less harsh.) I have been using X10 for dozens of days and know when our hot water pot is close to 180 degrees. X10 has always been reliable.
what do I like
- Use good ol’, easy to find, AAA batteries.
- The battery door is screwed in. This makes the device feel sturdy. I don’t want to change the battery frequently.
- Very obvious backlight reading for all light conditions.
- Unique display rotation, easy to read in any thermometer position
What will i change
- It’s nothing, I don’t write often.
Final thoughts
The ChefsTemp Finaltouch X10 cooking thermometer worked as designed in all my use for more than 4 weeks. It will be the janitor of my kitchen. I will call it “highly recommended”.
Price: USD 69.99
Where to buy: ChefsTemp
source: The sample for this review was provided by ChefsTemp.
