At the top of Braun’s range of ear thermometers, the ThermoScan 7 promises rectal-like accuracy for newborns and adults thanks to Age Precision technology, a wide-angle probe and pre-heated tip.
Simple to use, the Braun ThermoScan 7 is also fast and accurate. Its age-appropriate color codes are handy for identifying baby and adult fever at a glance. It would just lack a silent mode for more discretion during night measurements, for example, which is precisely what the ThermoScan 7+ offers.
Strong points
- Accuracy and repeatability of measurements.
- Fast.
- Color code indicating fever according to age.
- 9 measurements saved in memory.
- Disposable plastic protective tips are hygienic.
Weak points
- No silent mode.
- Disposable plastic protective caps are just so much waste.
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Alternatively
Fast and relatively accurate, the Thomson Thermo FH2 is a forehead thermometer you can rely on. Its ease of use and its color codes to indicate fever make it a good family model.