A $55 Smart Thermometer for Grill Dads
Father’s Day is just over a week away, and if you’re stumped on what to get him, we suggest going with something practical. That could be a fancy condiment for the dad who loves good food or a simple plain tee for the dad who likes a versatile wardrobe. But if neither of those feels quite right, I’d suggest another classic: a smart meat thermometer. Today, several Meater models, a brand both we and chef Tom Colicchio stand behind, are up to 30 percent off, and they make a great gift for the dad who loves to cook.
There are various models to choose from depending on your budget and your dad’s grill-master status. The cheapest is the Meater SE, which is just $55. It has a max temp of 572°, dual sensors (one for the food, one for the oven), and easy Bluetooth syncing to your phone. The next step up is the Meater Plus, chef Colicchio’s thermometer of choice. It’s about the same as the SE but comes with a bamboo charging case, which is nicer-looking. And at the highest tier, there’s the Meater Pro, our top pick for the best affordable predictive thermometer. It has a max temp of 1,000°, six sensors for greater accuracy, and a faster charger (as quick as 15 minutes, compared with two hours for the other models). It’s a good gift for a true grill master, and it’s just $100 today.
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The Meater SE is billed as good for beginners. It has basically all the features of the Meater Plus below, but it comes with a plastic charging case.
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The Meater Plus is $14 more and comes with a nicer-looking (and therefore more gifty) bamboo charging case.
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Meater Pro
The Meater Pro is $30 more and comes with many advanced features: a higher max temp, faster charging times, and more sensors for greater accuracy, among others.
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