Analog and digital candy thermometers are both important to have on hand, but which is better? Here are the advantages and disadvantages of using each type.

Analog vs. digital. You can choose from two types of deep-fry thermometers: analog or digital. An analog deep-fry thermometer has a dial display and a probe that sits in the oil to determine its ...

Digital thermometers are often more precise than analog ones, but both can usually be calibrated. Best Overall Meat Thermometers Under $20 ThermoPro Dual Probe Thermometer with Alarm , $20 ...

Instant-Read Analog (Dial) Meat Thermometers Insert the probe into the meat, note temperature, remove probe. ... Analog thermometers are often more difficult to read, ...

We tested 37 instant-read meat thermometers and probe thermometers for speed, accuracy, and price. Here are our top picks. ... The other alternative would be to use an analog thermometer, ...

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the KitchenAid Leave-in Meat Analog Thermometer (KQ902) meat thermometer to find out if it's worth it.

Digital thermometers are often more precise than analog ones, but both can usually be calibrated. Best Overall Meat Thermometers Under $20 ThermoPro Dual Probe Thermometer with Alarm , $20 ...

The most premium thermometers on this list can handle ambient temperatures up to 500 degrees, while cheaper and analog models withstand up to 300 degrees. While the probes are designed to ...

It’s a simple thermometer, with few features, save a button to lock the display to the current temperature and a latch to retract the probe when extended 180°.

Our contributor tested analog, digital, and infrared thermometers and spoke with chefs to find the best options for cooking. Our picks include models from ThermoWorks, Meater, and Combustion.