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Braun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525) vs Braun Sensian 7 No Touch + Touch (BNT400)

TECH DADGOLD STARBraun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525)8.4Around £45Amazon
VS
TECH DADSPECIAL STARBraun Sensian 7 No Touch + Touch (BNT400)7.7Around £33Amazon

Point by point

MeasureBraun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525)Braun Sensian 7 No Touch + Touch (BNT400)
Tech Dad Score8.47.7
Accuracy & reliability9.07.0
Suitability by age8.06.5
Ease of use8.59.0
Night-time use8.59.0
Fever guidance & memory8.58.0
Value & running costs6.57.5
Typical price£45£33
TypeInfrared ear (tympanic)Infrared forehead, touch or no-touch
Age settings0 to 3 months, 3 to 36 months, 36 months+0 to 3 months, 3 to 36 months, 36 months+
Power2 x AA (Braun quotes around 350 readings)2 x AAA

★ marks the stronger of the two. Scores are out of 10.

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TECH DADGOLD STAR
Braun

Braun ThermoScan 7+ (IRT6525)

The ear thermometer to beat: fast, well validated and properly thought through for night-time checks.

8.4
Gold StarAround £45

Best for Parents of babies over 4 weeks and toddlers who want quick, reliable readings without a battle.

TECH DADSPECIAL STAR
Braun

Braun Sensian 7 No Touch + Touch (BNT400)

The best of the forehead bunch and great for checking a sleeping toddler, but not a replacement for an underarm or ear reading.

7.7
Best no-touchAround £33

Best for Quick, silent checks on a sleeping child, with a stick or ear thermometer on hand to confirm.

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