Raytek ST20XB Handheld Infrared Thermometer

How hot is that pizza stone? How cold is the meat in your freezer? Is your frying pan ready to sizzle that steak? Have you got more curiosity and money than sense? This tool is for you! After looking at a range of infrared thermometers I ordered the Raytek ST20XB. It works very well for measuring surface temperatures with great accuracy, has a clear read out and a visible red laser dot to show the spot being measured, scans a surface and quickly reads the (varying) temperatures in each spot and is comfortable to hold and to use. I have used it to read surface temperatures at distances ranging from inches to yards with no problems. More expensive units have features that are not usable by bakers and cooks, like dual laser dots to pinpoint the boundaries of measured areas or the ability to read super hot and super cold surface temperatures; less expensive units may not read with the accuracy a baker needs. This model has proven to be "just right" for me. My pizza crusts and rustic breads bake better when the stone (not just the oven air)is up to temperature and meats sear more evenly when the pan is given time to spread heat more evenly. I have been most surprised to find that even heavy cast iron pans take longer to reach an even temperature than I realized, with spots being more than 20 degrees cooler in different places across the surface. Persons who want to "kick it up a notch" on baking and broiling will use this tool.

I've had this for years and use it daily. I highly recommend it.

This thing is awesome

We bought this thermometer to use on our new pizza oven, and couldn't be more pleased. It is easy to use and very accurate. I love it!

BulkySeems accurateRecommend it

The Raytek ST20 is a very useful tool. I use it for a variety of jobs related to the pipeline industry. It seems to be very accurate and is easy to use. Delivery was excellent also.

Does what it should. It also comes with a nice case that I was not expecting.