Which One is BETTER? Comparing the TempSpike and The MEATER +

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In this video I will be comparing 2 wireless thermometers. I will be showing you the ThermoPro TempSpike and reviewing all there features. I will be comparing the TempSpike to The MEATER +
Both of these thermometers are great options for a wireless thermometer. Each one has there own differences. So, it will all be preference for which thermometer you like better.
Be sure to watch the video to see all the differences and you can make the choice for yourself!
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@phatec Год назад

I’m a chef so I have to say. The MEATER wasn’t pushed in as far and you had both of them poked through a thick layer of fat, you actually would want to poke through the flat side of the meatier part away from fat to get a proper read, fat will render down and get very hot which can give you an improper read for thermometers, that’s why you had different reads for all 3 thermometers because of the fat.

@dylanreedy2649 7 месяцев назад

Never had an issue aslong as the end of the probe isn’t in fat itself

@thelog86 6 месяцев назад

The meater is longer and the probe is in the meat. Went thru the fat

@radamstruck 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for taking the time to do a great, educational comparison on the meat probes!! Prime rib roast was beautiful!! Thanks again!!

@SmokestackJoes 9 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much for the comment!

@localfishinghole Год назад

I ordered the TempSpike when it was released and have had an excellent experience with it. Connectivity is great, I have had no issues with it. It has also worked very reliably, holding consistent temp readings and providing rapid feedback if I have variations occur. Battery life has also been really good for me, I have charged the dock twice since I bought it and I cook out three to five times per week.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

That's good to hear. I've been happy with mine and for the price you cant beat it.

@newtires4169 Год назад

Nice work. Very helpful video. I've had a meater for some time and didn't realized the email-able link option

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Glad it was helpful! That feature is a game changer.

@darrellring3408 Год назад

Perfect video and thanks for the discount on the probe!

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Very glad I could help!

@kenk8072 Год назад

I was just starting to look at wireless thermometers. This video has been very helpful.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

I'm glad it was helpful. I will be publishing another wireless thermometer review in the next couple weeks too.

@bribri2694 6 месяцев назад

Just got a TempSpike for Christmas. Looking forward to trying it out.

@SmokestackJoes 6 месяцев назад

Its a great product for the price!

@carlandaimeeworden2814 3 месяца назад

Brilliant review! I'll be following more of your content 👍

@SmokestackJoes 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much

@first2summit Год назад

Great review (and better than most) - product in use, app in use, comparison against the competition/champion. Thanks.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Thanks a lot I really appreciate it!

@MadPick Год назад

Great video, thanks. One comment . . . when removing the thermometer, you don't want to twist it first, as you can twist the head off of the probe (at least with the Meater). Rather, push the probe into the meat a bit more to break that "seal," then you can pull it out.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Thank you and yes I agree, this is a good idea to push it in to break the seal

@AlvenmodFoto Год назад

Meater breaks all the time no matter what you do. Useless POS. 2 probes done in less than a season, even when handled with the utmost care. Expensive and very poor quality, they sell on design, nothing else.

@jeffandkumchakeller5169 4 месяца назад

Nice work. Thanks for the info.

@SmokestackJoes 4 месяца назад

Thank you

@BionicRasta Год назад

With the Tempspike i like that you can set an alarm for a pre temp before hitting the final temp. This will be useful for a reverse sear / smoke where you only want to partially cook a steak to 115F to finish off with a sear. I don't see that feature in the Meater + which only gives you a pre alarm set by time & not temp. In that case you would have to edit the final cook temp setting under Rare & lower it to 115F.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Yes, the pre alarm feature is very nice

@jfunk8628 Год назад

Great tutorial. Awesome review

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Thanks I am glad it was helpful

@jaynniehoward Год назад

I bought a MeatSpike through Lowe's because it was cheaper and available right away. I love it. I can keep an eye on my smoker for temp and don't have to go outside in the blazing Florida sun to check it every 15 minutes. Plus the temps have been spot on for me. I have a range of about 80 feet with the probe in the closed smoker and the booster inside the house. So I can actually go to my mailbox at the end of my driveway and not lose connectivity. I never tried the Meater because I just thought it was too much to pay, but my MeatSpike has been the bomb and everything comes out perfect. And yes, I use an instant read as well, but it's usually within a few degrees.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Thats good to hear. The tempspike is a great thermometer for the price point they sell them at

@priayief 10 месяцев назад

I just ordered a MEATER + and I'm expecting delivery within a couple of days. I had never heard of the TempSpike and that one looks like good value. I'd rate the interface slightly better than MEATER. I liked your testing of the temperature accuracy and I see that TempSpike was more accurate. That's not a huge issue for me, as long as there is a consistency in the temperature measurement. If the measurement is consistently 5 or 10 degrees off, I can allow for that. Thanks for posting.

@SmokestackJoes 10 месяцев назад

I have found they are consistent, just off a little so as long as you know that it’ll be fine. Thanks for the comment!

@norcoauctions Год назад

thanks for the review BTW

@tylersolt2639 Год назад

Meater block, 4 probes, is awesome. Been using it for around three years.

@terrywatts1060 Год назад

Oh I might have to grab this

@TC72280808 8 месяцев назад

Thanks....Good Review

@SmokestackJoes 8 месяцев назад

Thank you

@whyme3286 7 месяцев назад

I bought the Chef IQ and just love it!

@SmokestackJoes 6 месяцев назад

I have seen the chef IQ and it looks like a great wireless meat thermometer. I have not had a chance to test it out yet.

@matthewessary9486 Год назад

I used the tempspike Sunday. Worked as it should. Internal temp was on point and so was the ambient. I'm happy with it for $50.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Thats good to hear, the price point is really great on the tempspike

@alexisnick92 Год назад

That look absolutely amazing

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

It was phenomenal

@troyv8302 Год назад

I lost all faith in my Meater + after a few months and a few temps that were way off. This was a nice review, if I want another wireless probe, might look into the TempSpike (will watch more videos to see how it holds up). Thanks!

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Yeah I never use my Meater anymore. Be sure to check out the reviews I do with The MeatStick. I really like their wireless thermometers

@JBCool0729 Год назад

Same problem here

@c.moh8842 Год назад

The meater sucks. It doesn't work as advertised. Don't buy one

@1stRowBillsFan Год назад

@@c.moh8842 I have the Meater block. It works great. Buy one.

@c.moh8842 Год назад

@@1stRowBillsFan if I say the meater works, will we split the advertising royalties ?!

@D-OveRMinD 3 месяца назад

GREAT review.

@SmokestackJoes 2 месяца назад

Thank you

@benjaminchal6177 Год назад

Hi, I really appreciate your videos. After watching your and other reviews, I absolutely agree that the meatstick goes over the meater due to distance. But what about the meatstick VS the them spike? I would love to hear your choice comparing them. Bests

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

I have been thinking of doing a video comparing all the different wireless thermometers, so stay tuned.

@wakeywarrior Год назад

The Meater+ ambient temp knackers up after so many cooks, mine is now 30 degrees off, and the end also comes off as it’s held on with glue which melts eventually even on low and slow cooking and not being exposed to hot temps. Shame you didn’t test the ambient (or did I miss that?)

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

I didn’t really have a good way to test the ambient but I have notice it’s usually off a little.

@defan2105 Месяц назад

First the ThermoPro TP970 TempSpike Plus's base/charge station is a relay so it can be up to 300 feet from the probe while cooking. If you plan to be deep into your home than bring in the base (check it is still connected) then move about your home and I believe you will see an improved range. Mine does not go the full 600 feet but 425 feet is about the average.

@davidcarter6491 8 месяцев назад

I don’t have a grill because I live in apartment. So I would love to see you test in an oven. I bought a BFOUR BF-40 and had to send it back because it wasn’t great at connecting the probes to my base or the Bluetooth phone app. It only connected about 50% of the time and the second probe worked a little better than the first probe. So now I am figuring witch wireless thermometer I should replace it with!

@SmokestackJoes 8 месяцев назад

I have never used mine in the oven but I could see it having connectivity issues since the oven is so insulated. its probably harder for the signal to get through. If I get a chance I will try to give the oven a try.

@michaelkrusing7670 Год назад

How does the TempSpike deal with the smoke staining on the ambient probe? I have a Meater+ and I need to hit it with a wire brush to completely clean it so it charges appropriately. I am guessing the TempSpike has the same issues.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Yeah it is the same. I use the rough side of a sponge to clean the smoke stain off. Takes a little elbow grease but its not to bad.

@alanc973 Год назад

Did you use the boost feature on the TempSpike to help increase the range. ?

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Yes the boost feature was activated

@Mik.heckhaus Год назад

The base is the extender. You have to take both bases as far as you can from the probes before they lose connection. Then from there, you test your range.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Yes that is correct, I’ve found you cant really have the extender very far from the grill though

@danielsalomein8071 Год назад

Is it normal that the Ambient display from the tempspike does take time from cold to warm (outside 21°degrees and kamado is 200°) but it takes more then 2 minutes to give the actual time of the kamado inside. It goes slowly up.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Yes, on my temp spike it does seem to take awhile to register ambient temp when it starts cold.

@driftx2 Год назад

I just got the "Chef IQ". It's well built and smaller than these two I think. However, I don't think it's very accurate because I am measuring ice water at 36-37F... I cooked salmon to 125 F an it looked well done.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

It probably isn't accurate. Any wireless thermometer can have issues with accuracy. An instant read is the best way to know for sure.

@radamo7 Год назад

I returned my TempSpike due to VERY inaccurate temp reporting. Bought a Meater + and it has been very good so far. Confirm temps with my instant read Thermapen.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

I'm glad the Meater + is working well for you.

@antonweber9078 Год назад

I use the meater love the wifi feature

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

The Wi-Fi feature is very nice

@litedesign82 Год назад

Nice video. I hope there is a way to recalibrate that meater. Just a note, I like how you edit out the um’s and ah’s in your video, but the info comes off so rapid-fire, that it’s hard to follow. Maybe there is a happy medium somewhere?

@SmokestackJoes 11 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot and I really appreciate the feedback. I understand what you mean, I always try and find the happy medium so the videos aren't dragged out too long, but they aren't so quick you cant follow it. Its a lot harder then I though it would be lol but thanks again for the comment.

@tknave 10 месяцев назад

16:55 A question about accuracy. TempSpike and Thermopro are the same company, vs the Meater. Is there 18:39 a calibration test with a third party thermometer? The old boiling water technique is tricky since both have a ceiling of 212 degrees. Either way I really like the TempSpike, the meater always drop signal. I will try your hack for having a second device. Thanks for the video!

@SmokestackJoes 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video. The handheld thermometer I was using is a thermapen made by Thermoworks which I always get confused with Thermopro so I may have misspoke in the video. You really cant beat the price of the TempSpike, They always have lightning deals going on where you can get them really cheap. I am sure they will have one for labor day weekend if you are interested.

@knarfster Год назад

My meater stopped connecting easily. And I lost connection all the time.

@tomwilliams6156 Год назад

Awesome job! What smoker do you have?

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Thanks! My main smoker is reverse flow offset smoker custom made from half of a 320 gallon propane smoker

@JBCool0729 Год назад

Yes I have same problem with meater probe. I over cooked my meat because was of by a lot and it is brand new. I never checked with instant thermometer and that was my mistake. So I can say it was waist my money on that probe.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

It seems a lot of people have been having issues with the meater. I am not a fan of it.

@allenblum6257 8 месяцев назад

One thought on replaceable versus rechargeable batteries - Every rechargeable battery technology I know of will have a useful life of 2-5 years. After that, it won't take a charge. I think that is a big reason why cordless tools, like drills and saws, have a rechargeable battery that is *also* replaceable.

@SmokestackJoes 8 месяцев назад

This is a great point that I have never thought about. Thank you for the comment

@adamdavis729 6 месяцев назад

Hmmm, I don’t understand your setup of the Meater? I just used mine on the same size prime rib 3 days ago, and the Meater will instruct you to take the meat off the heat about 10 degrees shy of the final set temp. Also, the Meater will instruct you to leave the Prime Rib to rest for 30-minutes, and will provide the timmer until complete. Takes all the guess work out of the process, and really good for people just starting out. The Meater temp was far more accurate than the Recteq temp probe that is part of the wood pellet grill. I’ve doubted the Meater several times, but it always gives me perfect results. The range is an issue, so I take an old cell phone connected to my WiFi, and place it next to the temp probe block. That allows me to track from my current cell phone, no matter where I go.

@SmokestackJoes 6 месяцев назад

That old cell phone trick is a great idea! and yes it does give you all the instructions you mentioned and I should have gone over that for the people starting out because it is a great feature, Thank you for leaving the comment to let people know!

@airselectricalcontractors842 6 месяцев назад

can you add more temp spike probes to the app as you go

@SmokestackJoes 6 месяцев назад

Yes you can

@candyloo8164 Год назад

Is the TempSpike still working well?

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Yes so far mine is still working well. I just got their new dual TempSpike and will be doing a review on it soon.

@roosterguy4958 Год назад

My meater range sucks I can't even walk into my house from the garage without that thing disconnecting I never even use it anymore because I got so frustrated with it .

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

All the wireless thermometer have the same range issues. I don’t know why they all state they are good for a certain range when it’s usually not even close to what they say.

@sucktdeep Год назад

My tempspike stopped working after the first cook at 250F... very disappointing

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

That is disappointing.

@MarcesAurelius Год назад

technically, is Choice grade “prime rib” a Standing Rib Roast? seems that commonly not to bother to differentiate these…

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

a prime rib is the same as a standing rib roast

@MarcesAurelius Год назад

@@SmokestackJoes yes, see that often and also see them differentiated by Grade occasionally… because of the huge difference in price for these Grades I think we deserve to know the same way can for steaks with that said, Wholefoods has mostly steaks with no labeled Grade, which I buy when seeing a highly marbled steak, while next to it can be Prime labeled identical steak type at 1.5x the price per lbs

@kingmiller1982 Год назад

Fuc the temp spike, mine was brand new and the connection doesn't work well at all.

@treeplumbtree4243 11 месяцев назад

My Meater+ has been nothing but frustrating and what they call customer service is absolutely a joke. My experience has been just shy of a scam.

@michaellamb9596 Год назад

You’re calling it a “Prime Rib Roast”, but it’s a Choice Rib Roast. Aside from that, a very good video which convinced me which probe to go with

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Thank you I am glad you enjoyed the video. The "prime" in prime rib roast actually isn't referring to the grade at all, just the cut of meat. So, it is technically a 'choice grade' prime rib roast

@kookykook3953 Год назад

Its great how you use the imperial system, at least 3 countries in the world are being catered for.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

haha

@heyhayhay247 Год назад

You're right; he should cater to the countries he doesn't live in. They matter more...oh wait.

@georgewashington3012 Год назад

Wow, weird trigger you have.

@SystemLost 7 месяцев назад

The MEATER+ has just the worst BT connection. My InkBird probes just dont lose connection like the MEATER+ does.

@SmokestackJoes 7 месяцев назад

Yeah I have had a lot of issues with my MEATER as well

@ElJoeRN Год назад

Anyone know what kind of warmer he has?

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

I use the Cambro UPCH400110

@fallios Год назад

There's no way the meater was that far off internal temperature, it has one of the best sensors you can get in a thermometer, had to have been where you placed it inside.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Yeah I am not sure why it was so off. I tried to get the instant read as close as possible but it is tough.

@jonathanblaak97 Год назад

Nah, I've had similar issues, even after cleaning.

@bansheerider619 Год назад

Its $80 right now. That price $60 is great.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

They usually have sales, if you wait for one you can probably get it for $60 or less

@SomeGuyYouW2F 11 месяцев назад

Tell Charlie Sheen I said hi.

@mozberg2191 Год назад

I wish the meater app would get updated, app sucks

@caseylaws3154 Год назад

I own both. Never use Meater. Too many issues. Range is too limiting. Never been happy with it.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

The range on the Meater has always been a huge issue for me

@artherrightus7399 Год назад

I wonder if your smoker is acting like a faraday cage?

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

I’ve thought the same thing

@alansweet9216 7 месяцев назад

Grill marks bud

@SmokestackJoes 6 месяцев назад

overrated

@Cooleydad68 Год назад

Meater block sucks. Disconnects constantly. Want to know what your meat temp is? Sorry, move the device closer to the probe….the device is practically IN the grill. It cannot get any closer. Thing has four probes. Zero chance all four will be connected for the duration of the cook.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

Thermopro is coming out with a new twin probe wireless thermometer that is like the block but with 2 probes. I will have a review video on it coming out very soon.

@thelog86 6 месяцев назад

If u cant use it when your searing a steak its useless

@SmokestackJoes 6 месяцев назад

Yeah I agree, with the new MEATER 2 you can

@qijia4769 Год назад

Anyone else worrying about the rubber gloves in the flame?

@boxingfanazM.O.B Год назад

When I robbed an Amazon van a few months ago, the meater+ was one of the items I stole. I love it! I love it so much that I'd be willing to buy one with my own money. My steaks have never been so perfect. All my friends and family love my steaks now. I give the meater+ 10/10 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@zsavage1820 2 месяца назад

LOL my price range is no where even close to these ... I'm looking to spend about 40 bucks... NOT 140...NOT 70...NOT 90.00 My instant read was 15.oo and came with a probe and even extra batteries....and I checked how accurate it is with my ole trusty manual gauge temp .. these may look fancy... but price if far out of my reach for what you get... sorry man.. just not for me.. and your video was okay... just a bit too much bla bla bla...

@Joesmith-fu4ps Год назад

Grandma didn't have all that frivolous technology, and her stuff was always just right.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

haha very true

@billycoxiii4365 Год назад

Grandma wasn't grilling either. To each their own. I can cook with and without it.

@Joesmith-fu4ps Год назад

@@billycoxiii4365 People have been grilling and cooking over an open fire long before all the electronic gadgets came along. I'm 80 years old. I suppose you young fellows and kids growing up today won't be able to survive without the gadgets. I hear tell a lot of, kids today can't operate a rotary phone. Thanks for your comment.

@billycoxiii4365 Год назад

@@Joesmith-fu4ps I am young but I'm one generation, maybe two, removed from you. So I grew up in that old era and what predated this era. I can fish, hunt, and a jack of all trades. I can cook without gadgets. Ever heard of the term "work smarter, not harde?" I'm always told that if there's an apocalypse they're coming with me and that they won't be surprised if I live off of the grid. So again what do more work than I have to.

@MarkEWallace Год назад

People were getting from Point A to Point B before cars. Let’s all go back to horseback.

@douglascawman3007 3 месяца назад

Let's see if this negative review stays posted. I bought this product and it just wouldn't communicate from the probe to the receiver and customer service was horrible. I just threw both probes in the trash.

@SmokestackJoes 3 месяца назад

I dont delete any of the negative review comments, I appreciate everyone's input and I believe people should be able to see what everyone's opinion is on the products. Thank you for the comment

@paulvanier429 Год назад

I bet a lot of people watching this video buys a lot of stuff with the word "PATRIOT" in the brand name.

@Equinoxious342 Год назад

Wouldn’t buy the Thermopro MeatSpike due to the plastic content. Ridiculous in this day and age.

@SmokestackJoes Год назад

There is definitely a big issue now a days with the amount of plastic being used in everything

@michaelgrant6862 Год назад

Your resources are good but you need to take a breath between your sentences. Annoying!

@SmokestackJoes 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for the feedback I appreciate it. I did end up cutting up this video a lot and made quicker cuts because of how long the video ended up being.

@kormidoit6709 8 месяцев назад

This thing is a PO Sh*t. Disconnects EVERY time I try and use it.....First it disconnects from the charger to my phone (standing 3 ft. away....Then IF......IF it connects to my phone it disconnects from the charger to the probe..("move the charger closer to the probe" ) I move the charger within 4 inches to the probe and it connects. GOD forbid I should move father than 6 ft. away from my smoker with my phone and BOOM it disconnects AGAIN.....I have contacted Meater 3 times....to ask for a replacement or refund.....NOTHING !!!!!!!!!!!!