Best digital fever thermometers right now

Measure your temperature digitally: quick and reliable via ear or forehead

Especially now with Corona, it’s important to be able to detect a fever early, and nothing is more convenient for that than a digital fever thermometer. Where in the past you mainly had to measure fever rectally, there are now very handy and accurate thermometers for measuring elevated temperature via the forehead, ear or armpit. These digital thermometers are often linked to an app on your mobile phone that lets you track and monitor the temperature of your whole family, housemates or relatives. They store the temperatures you’ve taken. But what should you look out for when you want to buy a digital thermometer? Which fever thermometers are the best and get the highest reviews from real users?

What are the best digital thermometers right now?

Below you’ll find an overview of the 10 most popular digital thermometers that measure via the forehead. You now often see these on TV, as it has become common with Corona to check for fever at events. Digital forehead thermometers are ideal for a quick and accurate measurement of body temperature.

The top 10 digital forehead thermometers:

Bintoi® - Digitale Infrarood Voorhoofd thermometer - Incl. batterijen

This thermometer lets you easily and accurately measure temperature from a distance. The forehead thermometer means you don’t have to wake your child to check for fever. It’s also suitable for adults.

• Suitable from 0 months
• Hygienic design, you don’t need to sterilise the device afterwards
• Suitable for measuring fever while your baby sleeps: ▶ Silent mode ▶ Clear reading in the dark
• Suitable for measuring room temperature and liquids, such as a bottle of milk and bathwater (the device is not waterproof, always keep it at a distance)
• Memory mode: Tracks your temperature history for up to 35 readings
• Fever alert

For sale on bol.com for € 33,95, view here

Ihealth PT3 digitale voorhoofdsmeter

Measure your body temperature within one second with this Ihealth PT3. This fever thermometer works contactlessly, which is more hygienic than a standard thermometer. Hold the device no more than 3 centimetres from your forehead so that the 3 built-in sensors can measure the temperature as accurately as possible. Because the PT3 has just one button, the device is very easy to use. The large built-in display shows the temperature, and the fever alarm signals when your temperature is too high.

• The fever alarm indicates whether you have a fever or not.
• The measurement is contactless, so extra hygienic and comfortable to use.
• Thanks to one-button operation, the thermometer is user-friendly for everyone.

For sale on coolblue.nl for € 84,99, view here

Loye Infrarood thermometer

This thermometer uses sensitive sensors that very quickly and painlessly measure your body temperature. Keep at least 3 and no more than 5 cm distance and point the thermometer at your forehead (this can also be done on other spots, but the best and most accurate place is your forehead). Then press the button and within 1 second you’ll see your body temperature with the corresponding colour. This thermometer has 2 colour modes. This way, you can see your body temperature at a glance. The best result – and what you’ll probably want to see – is the green colour mode. This indicates that your body temperature is fine. It shows green when your body temperature is below 37.4ºC.

What you don’t want to see is the second colour mode. Anything above 37.5ºC means you have a fever. The thermometer indicates this with a red colour mode.

For sale on bol.com for € 38,99, view here

Basena - Digitale infrarood thermometer

This thermometer has been approved as a medical device by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and classified as class 1; on top of that, it has all the required certifications, including the CE mark and FCC mark. To ensure quality, this thermometer is produced by an ISO9001 certified manufacturer. Benefits:

• Measure temperature without physical contact
• Easy to read thanks to colours: green, orange and red
• Memory: 32 readings
• Switches off automatically
• Result within 1 second
• Accurate (maximum deviation of 0.1 degrees Celsius)
• Fever alarm
• The LCD screen shows the temperature in numbers and colour;
• Green: normal body temperature
• Yellow: elevated temperature
• Red: fever

For sale on bol.com for € 35,-, view here

Easypix ThermoGun TG2 koortsthermometer

This infrared thermometer is a high-quality product. It uses infrared technology and performs a self-test every time it is switched on to guarantee measuring accuracy. Hold the thermometer about 5 centimetres away from you and read your temperature from the large, bright LCD screen. Is your temperature too high? Then the alarm function will let you know. The special shape of the ThermoGun TG2 makes it easy to hold the device at different angles. That makes measuring your own temperature a lot smoother. Store up to 32 readings so you can see how stable your body temperature is. After use, the ThermoGun TG2 switches itself off automatically. The clinical accuracy or deviation of the thermometer has been clinically verified, and its safety and operation meet the required national regulations.

This product is widely used in schools, customs, hospitals, businesses and at home and in other places.

For sale at Coolblue for € 129,99, view here.

Withings Thermo digitale thermometer

With the Withings Thermo you measure your own body temperature – or that of a family member – contactlessly in a single motion. Move the thermometer from the forehead to the temple and see within a few seconds whether you have a fever. You can see how high the fever is on the display from the colours green, orange and red. The body thermometer can be synchronised with your iOS or Android device. You can easily store your data via the Withings app. Handy if the Withings thermometer gives a red signal and you want to be reminded of a next reading or take data with you to the doctor.

For sale at Coolblue for € 99,95, view here

Hillar Digitale Thermometer Voorhoofd

One of the advantages of the 4 in 1 thermometer from Hillar is its clarity. The warning alarm emits short beeps when there is a mild or high fever in the person being measured. This alarm is supported by the display turning green, orange or red.

• The multi thermometer measures your temperature within 1 second
• Use both forehead and ear measurement
• Easily measure the temperature of rooms and objects as well
• Includes a fever warning alarm with sound and changing colour.
• The multi thermometer has a memory of up to 35 readings!
• Use the included pouch bag to always store your device cleanly and safely.
• The thermometer comes as standard with Dutch instructions in professional packaging
• Runs on AAA batteries (not included)

For sale on bol.com for € 39,95, view here

Setho Professionele Infrarood Thermometer 

This digital thermometer is designed for all ages. It can measure the temperature of babies, children, adults and the elderly. It can remember the temperature of 32 people. It’s therefore also suitable for measuring temperature in hospitality venues or schools. It’s not only suitable for measuring body temperature, but also for objects and food, for example. Thanks to the built-in precision sensor, you don’t have to touch anyone, which significantly reduces the chances of passing on a virus or bacteria.

Other advantages:

Ergonomic design, making it very comfortable to use. Suitable for multiple objects. Battery-saving design. Switches off automatically after 30 seconds. With normal use, a battery life of at least 5 years. Temperature result can be set. Green = good, red = bad.
Measures temperatures from -20 ⁰C to 50 ⁰C.

For sale on bol.com for € 69,95, view here.

Inventum TMC609 digitale voorhoofdthermometer

The Inventum TMC609 is a fever thermometer that measures your body temperature contactlessly, making it easy to use for your baby or child. Hold the thermometer to your forehead, after which it determines the temperature via infrared. It displays this temperature on the screen within 1 second. Thanks to 9 memory slots, you can look back at the last 9 readings so you can track results over a longer period. The result of the reading is displayed on the screen within 1 second. This Inventum fever thermometer gets very good reviews on Coolblue and has a very good price/quality ratio.

Plus point: thanks to the memory function for 9 readings, you can easily see how the fever develops. The fever alarm indicates whether you have a fever or not.
Minus point: The thermometer is not waterproof.

This Inventum thermometer is for sale at Coolblue for € 39,95, view here.

Sanitas SFT 65 voorhoofdsmeter

With the Sanitas SFT 65 thermometer, measuring your own temperature – or your child’s – is a breeze. You can measure via the forehead or via the ear. Move the thermometer from your forehead to your temple and within a few seconds you’ll hear a beep so you know the reading is complete. The display turns green when your temperature is normal and red when you have a fever. You can use the thermometer for your whole family, as it has 10 memory slots. Want to measure the temperature of objects or liquids in addition to body temperature? That’s no problem with this thermometer either.

• The measurement is contactless, so extra comfortable and easy to use.
• Measures body temperature and the temperature of liquids and surfaces.
• Thanks to the memory function for 10 people, you can easily store previous readings and track changes.

It’s for sale on coolblue.nl for € 49,99, view here

Veilig Buiten Digitale Infrarood Thermometer

With the TF-600 Digital Body Temperature Meter you know your body temperature within half a second. You can use this digital body temperature meter from baby to adult thanks to non-contact infrared. The display shows your body temperature in less than half a second. In addition, the colour of the display changes when someone has a fever and it is equipped with an alarm. The measuring distance is between 5 and 15 cm. The meters are also CE, FCC and RoHS certified.

Advantages of this infrared thermometer:

• Within a few seconds you know the temperature.
• With fever, the screen changes colour.
• With fever, an alarm goes off.
• CE, FCC and RoHS certified.
• Reliable result.
• Automatic switch-off.
• Accurate to 0.2 degrees.

For sale on bol.com for € 25,99, view here

How does a digital thermometer work?

Whether you suspect that your child has a fever or you’re wondering if your baby’s food is at the right temperature, a digital thermometer is the right device for the answers you need. But how does a digital thermometer work? It may be simpler than you think.

Most digital thermometers work according to the same principles – and all use similar technology. The difference lies in the way the devices are designed and built, and the quality of the components used.

Infrared technology

Digital thermometers contain a small computing mechanism and a resistor. A change in temperature causes the sensor to detect a change in resistance. The computer converts the difference in resistance into a temperature difference and offers a digital readout in degrees. The thermoresistor sensor is called a thermistor.

High-quality digital thermometers such as those from Braun and Withings are available at relatively low cost because good thermistors are available cheaply. When a quality sensor is combined with other quality components and a well-designed housing, you get a very good digital fever thermometer that will last for many years.

Thermistors are used in various electronic devices. They can replace circuit breakers or fuses to shut down temperature-sensitive electronics or prevent damage from overheating. They can also be used in thermostats for heating and air conditioning.

Other types of thermometers

Digital thermometers and the thermistors they’re based on are safer, faster and easier to read than old-fashioned mercury thermometers. Mercury in a glass tube is perhaps the simplest type of thermometer. As the mercury gets warmer, it expands by an amount directly related to the increase in temperature.

Electronic thermometers and the thermistors in them have an important advantage over mercury and mechanical thermometers. Thermistors respond almost instantly to temperature changes. Mercury and metal strips take some time to respond, which means it takes a minute to several minutes to get an accurate reading.

In addition, the computer in an electronic thermometer can display results in Fahrenheit, Celsius or other units for which it is programmed. The only downside is that the results can vary from moment to moment, while mechanical and mercury thermometers move slowly and therefore don’t have time to respond to small fluctuations.

How do you want to measure your body temperature?

There are different ways to measure your body temperature:
- Via the ear
- Via the forehead
- In the armpit
- Orally
- Rectally

The best-selling digital thermometers measure in the ear, the armpit and via the forehead.

Who is going to use the thermometer?

Digital thermometers are available for newborns, babies and toddlers, and for adults. In principle, most digital thermometers are suitable from toddler age. For babies up to 6 months and toddlers there are special thermometers available.