Stiftung Warentest tested 20 measuring devices: 8 digital contact thermometers - also called rod thermometers -, 3 ear thermometers, 3 combined ear-forehead thermometers and 6 contactless infrared measuring devices. Pleasingly, there are good devices in all groups, the cheapest starting at 6 euros...

This model is extremely easy to handle and supports consumers with a position light to avoid errors during the measuring process from the outset. This model is highly recommended for families with children: The age of the child can be entered here (Age Precision®) in order to individually adjust the temperature threshold from which fever can be assumed...