Braun
Braun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525)
The ear thermometer to beat: fast, well validated and properly thought through for night-time checks.
Best for Parents of babies over 4 weeks and toddlers who want quick, reliable readings without a battle.
Head-to-head
Braun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525) vs Braun Age Precision Digital Stick (PRT2000)
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Point by point
| Measure | Braun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525) | Braun Age Precision Digital Stick (PRT2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Dad Score | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Accuracy & reliability | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Suitability by age | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| Ease of use | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Night-time use | 8.5 | 5.5 |
| Fever guidance & memory | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Value & running costs | 6.5 | 9.5 |
| Typical price | £45 | £12 |
| Type | Infrared ear (tympanic) | Digital stick (use underarm for under-5s) |
| Age settings | 0 to 3 months, 3 to 36 months, 36 months+ | 0 to 3 months, 3 to 36 months, 36 months+ |
| Memory | Last reading recall | Last reading recall |
| Power | 2 x AA (Braun quotes around 350 readings) | Single coin-cell battery |
★ marks the stronger of the two. Scores are out of 10.
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Braun
Braun Age Precision Digital Stick (PRT2000)
The humble underarm stick does exactly what the NHS asks, and Braun adds useful age-based colour coding.
Best for Every family with a newborn, and anyone who wants the method NICE and the NHS actually recommend.
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