ONFIKY Instant Read Meat Thermometer, 1-2 Sec, Backlit, Waterproof
Our score
A $9.99 backlit instant-read thermometer at 4.7 stars from 1,859 Amazon ratings. A cheap option that reviewers rate well, but it is a newer listing with less long-term feedback.
★ 4.7 · 1,859 ratings on Amazon
$9.99 · Price seen on October 8, 2026
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What we like
- ±1°F accuracy in 1–2 seconds, range -58°F to 572°F (maker's claim)
- Large backlit LCD with a °C/°F switch and easy calibration
- IP67 waterproof, rinse under running water (maker's claim)
- 4000+ hour battery with auto sleep and motion wake (maker's claim)
- Magnetic storage on the fridge, stove or grill
- 4.7 stars from 1,859 ratings on Amazon
Keep in mind
- Newer listing with no Amazon review summary yet, so less is known about long-term wear
- Accuracy, range and battery figures are the maker's claims, not independent tests
- Listing says rinse under running water, but the care note says wipe clean
- Plastic (ABS) body, so treat it gently around heat
Who it's for
Who it's for: shoppers who want the cheapest working thermometer for air fryer chicken or burgers. Skip it if you want years of buyer feedback before you commit.
Full review
Why it made the list
This is the lowest-priced thermometer in our group at $9.99 (price checked 2026-10-08). It has 4.7 stars from 1,859 ratings on Amazon, and the listing shows 40K+ bought in the past month. It is a newer listing, so there is less written about it than the big names.
What you get
- Digital instant-read probe. The maker says ±1°F in 1–2 seconds across -58°F to 572°F.
- Large backlit LCD, a °C/°F switch and easy calibration
- IP67 waterproof rating and an ABS housing
- The maker says the battery lasts 4000+ hours, with auto sleep and motion-activated wake
- A magnet to hold it on the fridge, stove or grill
- Listed uses: grilling, BBQ, smoking, air frying, baking, candy and liquids
- The listing says it meets FDA requirements (maker's claim)
What buyers say
Amazon has not shown a "Customers say" summary for this listing yet, so we have no mention counts to share. All we can report is the 4.7-star average from 1,859 ratings. We are not putting words in buyers' mouths. If you buy it, read the newest reviews on Amazon for durability and accuracy complaints.
How to use it well
- Push the probe into the thickest part of the food and avoid touching bone.
- For chicken, check more than one spot, and pull the basket out to check before the timer ends.
- Compare the reading with the USDA's safe minimum internal temperatures.
- Test it in a cup of ice water when it arrives, and recalibrate if the reading is off.
- The bullets say to rinse it, but the care note says wipe clean. Wiping is the safer choice.
- The Barbecue Lab video below tests 10 budget thermometers under $20.
Our score
8.0 out of 10. We start at 8.0. At 4.7 stars it is a strong rating, but with 1,859 ratings it falls short of our 10,000-rating bonus line. We added no penalty because nothing negative has surfaced, but the long-term record is thin.
Bottom line
A fair, cheap pick with promising ratings. Check it against ice water first, and expect that it has less of a track record than the older brands.
See it in action
8.0/10 · Our score
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