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by Answerbag Staff on March 10th, 2010

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What is a good digital thermometer?

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  • by Karen Kleimann on March 10th, 2010

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    On One Hand: Oral digital thermometers

    Oral thermometers are the most precise, best priced and quickest.

    The $10 BD Digital Accu-Beep was the best overall and beeps when accurately placed under the tongue but takes more than one minute to take a reading.

    The $14 Vicks Comfort Flex is the second best, has a soft tip and takes a reading in less than 30 seconds.

    On the Other: Ear digital thermometers

    Ear thermometers have grown a following because oral temperatures can be manipulated by heat to produce a higher reading while ear thermometers cannot.

    Ear thermometers take a reading in one second and are easy to use but are more expensive. Placement in the ear may be off target causing the reading to not be as accurate as other thermometers.

    Bottom Line

    Though ear thermometers are quickest, oral temperatures are the most accurate and least expensive.

    Oral thermometers can also be used to take rectal temperatures, which is considered most accurate for young children.

    Source:

    Consumer Reports: Oral Thermometers

    Web MD: Thermometers

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