8 Omron Flextemp 2 points
(Too large deviations)
Price: NOK 79
Type: Electronic
Warranty: 200 hrs.
6,000 measurements
MEASUREMENT TIME:
Mouth: 60-79 seconds
Armpit: 50-115 seconds
Rectum: 40-46 seconds
Largest deviation: 1.0 degree (armpit)
COMMENTS:
Very easy to use. Cheap, but too large deviations.
7 Omron Gentle Temp 2 points
(Slow measurement)
Price: NOK 498
Type: Infrared
Warranty: 10 years
5,000 measurements
MEASUREMENT TIME:
Ear: 10-16 seconds
Largest deviation: 0.83 degrees
COMMENTS:
Relatively simple to use - to be held in one hand. The measurement must be made at room temperature between 10 and 40 degrees.
6 Braun ThermoScan 3 points
(Difficult to use)
Price: NOK 498
Type: Infrared
Warranty: 2 years
1,000 measurements
MEASUREMENT TIME:
Ear: 2-3 seconds
Largest deviation: 0.60 degrees
COMMENTS:
Difficult to use - requires use of both hands during the measurement. One to hold the ear, one to hold the apparatus and press the button. Room temperature must be between 10 and 40 degrees. Too high margin of error.
5 Microlife Digital infrared Ear 4 points
(Deviations to large)
Price: NOK 450
Type: Infrared
Warranty: 2 years
MEASUREMENT TIME:
Ear: 2 seconds
Largest deviation: 1.0 degree
COMMENTS:
Difficult to use because you have to use both hands - one on the ear and one on the thermometer. The deviations of the measurements are also too large. Has to be used at room temperature of 10-40 degrees.
4 Microlife Digital baby rectal 5 points
(Measures quickly and accurately)
Price: NOK 105
Type: Electronic
Warranty: 3 years
MEASUREMENT TIME:
Rectum: 10-16 seconds
Largest deviation: 0.10 degrees
COMMENTS:
Easy to use and clean. First-rate. The only thermometer in the test to be used only in the rectum.
Measures quickly and accurately. A bit more expensive, but very good performance and electronics.
3 Temp Teller DT 202 5 points
(Cheap and good)
Price: NOK 69
Type: Electronic
Warranty: 200 hrs, 6,000 measurements
MEASUREMENT TIME:
Mouth: 45-56 seconds
Armpit: 66-95 seconds
Rectum: 32-37 seconds
Largest deviation: 0.10 degrees
COMMENTS:
Cheap and very good. Simple to use, easy to clean, measures very accurately with minor deviations. The only deviation appeared in connection with the measurement made in the armpit. The tip may be a bit sharp when used in the rectum.
2. Microlife Digital Pen 6 points
(The best electronic thermometer)
Price: NOK 95
Type: Electronic
Warranty: Not indicated.
(Life of battery 200 hrs.)
MEASUREMENT TIME:
Mouth: 75-120 seconds
Armpit: 100-142 seconds
Rectum: 30-37 seconds
Largest deviation: 0.10 degrees
COMMENTS:
If you can make do with an electronic thermometer, this one is recommended. Simple to use, easy to clean, and measures very accurately. Furthermore, its price is only 1/5 of that of the infrared thermometer.
1 Comaco Fever Care 6 points
(The quickest and best infrared thermometer)
Price: NOK 690
Type: Infrared
Warranty: 5 years
MEASUREMENT TIME:
On the temple: 5-6 seconds
Largest deviation: 0.20 degrees
COMMENTS:
Very quick and accurate - the best in the test. Relatively easy to use, but must be kept in the room where the measurement is to be made for 20-25 minutes before the temperature is taken. The patient must be in the room five minutes prior to the measurement. Can only be used on the temple.
