11 people have reviewed this model.
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The Braun IRT4520US is part of the thermometer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, thermometer models like the IRT4520US are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Owned by Procter & Gamble, the company was founded in 1921 by Max Braun. The company specializes in foil shavers, beard trimmers, body groomers, epilators and lady shavers, hand blenders, hair-care appliances, and thermometers, among other products. Its thermometers are available wherever juvenile products are sold. braun.com |
Consumer Reports User Reviews
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not worth the price
3/20/2013
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
Unreliable
Variable Temperatures
Best Uses
Comment:
I would not recommend this product. The temperatures will almost always vary from 96.0-99.0, afebrile. Not worth the cost.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Easy to use
2/21/2013
Pros
Disposable Applicators
Easy to use
Quick results
Cons
Best Uses
Fussy Children
Sleeping Children
Comment:
We haven't tested it against a mercury thermometer but we feel it's more accurate than the under arm method. For infants and small children, this is fast and easy. The readings are different with each ear, but the instructions inform you of that variance - we go with the highest reading and check that same ear throughout the fever. <br />We have had this model for a while. It has held up and was worth the higher price. We purchased several stick thermometers but batteries were hard to find, and they often were not reading properly.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
This product is not reliable
1/27/2013
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I used this product on my 6 mo old. The readings were inconsistent and all over the place. We had better luck with our standard thermonitor.
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
User has 90 Days of experience with this product
Very handy Themometer
05/08/2007
Strength
Easy to use, quick
Weakness
n/a
I bought this thermometer based on friends' recommendation. I saw my friends used it with their kids and found out it is very convenient and easy to use. This unit also comes with a case. It takes AA battery. One word, love it.
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User has 2 Months of experience with this product
easy to use, very handy Thermometer
04/02/2007
Strength
simply convenient, 1 push and 3 seconds to have the tempareture read
Weakness
none yet
Bought this to replace the old fashion Thermometer. Instantly found it very convenient and fast. I used to hate take Thermos measurement, due to the inconvenience, now it's not the case anymore. Also, the battery seems last very long.
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User has 20 of experience with this product
a great ear thermometer
03/08/2007
Strength
easy to operate, fast, relative accurate, have both F and C readings
Weakness
NA
This is my first ear thermometer.We bought it from a local Walmart with fair price. So in our hands,it works as great as it advertised:easy to use,fast and accurate measurement and a relatively big LCD display (it will be better if it were backlighted).The most convenient feature i like is that the temperature reading can be set either F or C. It also came with a small case which can keep it from damage.Overall I like this product.
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