ThermoWorks RFX

[traeger860]

ThermoWorks will be announcing a wireless probe at the end of this month.

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www.thermoworks.com

 

[HHI6818]

Announcement is today

 

[traeger860]

I pre-ordered one this morning. Looking forward to it.

 

[RustyJake]

I pre-ordered one this morning. Looking forward to it.

Look forward to your thoughts on it.
The ability to use it in water (SousVide) or oil (deep fryer) is what I am key on.

 

[RustyJake]

More of an advertisement, but gives a fair breakdown on the unit and how it functions

 

[MidwestSmoker]

Will have to make the decision between ThermoWorks and FireBoard! I have been waiting for one of these two companies to come up with one and they did so almost at the same time.

 

[traeger860]

I really like how the ambient probe is separate from the meat probe (even though I wish it was also wireless).

I've tried a few different MEATER models. The probes lost their connection all the time. The cooking estimators were way off. Their app was very user friendly but the products are trash. The wired probes that come with the Traeger are more reliable.

 

[Slimpicker]

This is a WOW... I'm gonna keep this one in my 'wish list'

 

[RustyJake]

I really like how the ambient probe is separate from the meat probe (even though I wish it was also wireless).

I've tried a few different MEATER models. The probes lost their connection all the time. The cooking estimators were way off. Their app was very user friendly but the products are trash. The wired probes that come with the Traeger are more reliable.

The cook estimator on the FireBoard (analize) is surprisingly accurate if the cook time is long enough. Shorter cooks I don't think there is enough data to accurately predict a finish time. This may be true for the other brands and their predictive finish times. I have never tried another brand

 

[traeger860]

The cook estimator on the FireBoard (analize) is surprisingly accurate if the cook time is long enough. Shorter cooks I don't think there is enough data to accurately predict a finish time. This may be true for the other brands and their predictive finish times. I have never tried another brand

I tried the MEATER, MEATER Plus, and MEATER Block. I almost gave the MEATER 2 Plus a go when it was on sale for Prime Day but then I saw the Thermoworks announcement. I'm very happy with my Pop and Mk4. If this is even close to the same quality and reliability, it'll be a home run.

When using the MEATER for a brisket, I had it get stuck in the "estimating cook time" for hours and hours. And then once it finally finished estimating, it would display something ridiculous like "25 minutes remaining". And it really still had 4-6 hours left to go.

I did a Live Chat with Thermoworks yesterday because I wasn't sure if the transmitter was weatherproof. They confirmed that it was IP66 splash proof & recommend putting it in a ziplock bag if it is snowing or raining.

 

[Manannan]

This will provide some serious competition for MEATER, I have a MEATER block and to be fair really like it and it has not let me down. Even the estimated cooking time is OK.

However it has shortcomings and from discussions with MEATER via their customer service they have appeared complacent on how their product can be improved. I would also imagine their prices will drop considerably too!

Looking forward to seeing real life reviews on the RFX.

 

[DVSCYCLES]

Has anyone purchased one of these yet?